Amazing Grace Equestrian Center

Amazing Grace Equestrian Center Helping horse owners create calm, confident, and willing horses through Functional Horse Training. By connecting health, behavior, and performance.

Services: Horse Evaluations, Haul-In Lessons, and Field Boarding. World renown, unparalleled equestrian facilities on 77 lush acres. Boarding, Lessons and Training. Open to all breeds and disciplines.

08/05/2026

🚨 This one tack change earned a permanent spot in my tack room… and Pistol agrees. 🐴👇 One saddle pad. One happier horse. 🖤

After everything Pistol has been through, this is one piece of tack I don’t ride without. It supports his muscles, helps him recover, and has become part of his everyday management.

🐴 Pistol approved.
💪 Happy muscles.
❤️ Every ride.

Would you ride in one? 👇 https://amzn.to/4wFBuY5

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08/04/2026

Pistol wasn’t “bad.” He was trying to tell us something. ❤️

After months of chasing answers and ruling out everything from ulcers to lameness, we finally found the real cause of his bucking: PSSM2.

A diagnosis changed everything.

✨ Tomorrow I’ll show you exactly how we manage his condition so he can stay happy, comfortable, and doing the job he loves.

Follow along—you might recognize these signs in your own horse.

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08/03/2026

This is the story that completely changed the way I train horses.

For years, I believed if a horse bucked, reared, or refused…it had to be a training issue.

Pistol challenged everything I thought I knew.

This week, I’m sharing the entire journey—from the first buck to finally discovering what he had been trying to tell me all along.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your horse’s behavior is really “bad”…follow along.

Because sometimes the behavior is the symptom…not the problem.

08/02/2026

🚨 Is your horse just rolling… or trying to tell you something?

Not every horse that rolls has colic—but every horse owner should know the difference.

A horse enjoying a good roll will usually get up, shake off (the shaking off is a good sign!), and go right back to grazing. A horse with colic often shows other warning signs, like:
🐴 Repeatedly getting up and down
🐴 Pawing the ground
🐴 Looking at their flank
🐴 Refusing feed
🐴 Sweating without exercise
🐴 Acting restless or uncomfortable

The key isn’t the rolling—it’s the whole picture.

✨ Save this post so you have it when you need it, and share it with another horse owner. It could make all the difference.

👇 Have you ever had a horse with colic? What was the very first sign you noticed?

07/31/2026

Did you know fly boots do a lot more than keep flies away? 🐴

When horses spend all day stomping at flies, that repeated impact can be hard on their hooves and shoes. Fly boots also help protect the lower legs from wet morning dew and tall grass, reducing the risk of heel scratches.

That’s the heart of Functional Horse Training—looking at the whole horse and preventing small issues before they become big problems.

Aspen (yes… the same horse from the dehydration video 😄) wanted to set the record straight on why he wears his fly boots.

Does your horse wear fly boots all summer? Tell me why—or why not—in the comments! 👇

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07/30/2026

What is Functional Horse Training? 🐴

You’ve probably heard of Functional Medicine for people. Instead of treating one symptom, it asks a bigger question:

Why is the symptom happening in the first place?

That’s the same philosophy behind Functional Horse Training.

Instead of focusing only on bucking, refusing, stiffness, or resistance, we evaluate the whole horse—their movement, comfort, mobility, hydration, muscle function, and how they’re responding before, during, and after the ride.

Every behavior has a reason. Every horse has a story.

The goal isn’t just to get a horse to perform—it’s to understand why they move the way they do and create a training plan that works with the horse, not against them.

This is where training meets observation, biomechanics, and horsemanship.

Follow along as I break down the Functional Horse Training process, one step at a time.

💬 What does “functional” mean to you when it comes to training horses?

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07/19/2026

So… should I ride this horse?

Yesterday we talked about how the ride starts before you ever get in the saddle.

This is Grace. During her pre-ride evaluation, I palpated her back while grooming, checking for soreness, heat, swelling, and changes in muscle tone. She was noticeably sore on her right side.

That immediately raises more questions.

If she’s uncomfortable with the gentle pressure of my hand, how will she handle the weight of my body? Will today’s ride help her, or could it make things worse? Could this discomfort be contributing to the tension and spookiness I’ve been seeing?

This series isn’t about finding quick answers—it’s about learning to ask better questions. Every observation gives us another piece of the puzzle so we can make better decisions for our horses.

What would you do next? Let me know in the comments. 👇

07/18/2026

Every horse tells a story. The question is… are we listening? 🐴

Because behavior is a symptom… not always the problem.

Most riders think training begins when they put their foot in the stirrup.

I don’t.

For me, every ride begins with observation. While I’m grooming, I’m looking for clues—muscle tension, soreness, stiffness, heat, swelling, or anything that feels different from yesterday.

Those small clues often explain the problems we see under saddle.

This is the first step in the way I approach every horse.

Tomorrow, I’ll show you the first thing I check before I ever get on.

👇 I’d love to know…

What’s one thing you always check before you ride?

07/17/2026

🚨 The kindest thing you can do for your horse today? Lower the feed bucket.

When air quality is poor, every breath matters.

Feeding from a low-hanging bucket encourages your horse to eat with its head down—the way nature intended. This natural position helps mucus and dust drain from the airways instead of settling deeper in the lungs.

It’s a simple change that can make breathing a little easier on smoky, hazy days. 🐴💙

Did you know this? Let me know your current AQI in the comments!

07/16/2026

💧 Quick Horse Health Check: The Neck Tent Test

Think your horse might be dehydrated? Here’s a quick check you can do in seconds.

🐴 Gently pinch a fold of skin halfway down the neck.
✋ Lift it slightly, then let go.

✅ Normal: The skin snaps back almost immediately.
⚠️ Possible dehydration: If the skin stays “tented” or takes a few seconds to flatten, your horse may be dehydrated.

Keep in mind: Older horses, very thin horses, or those with naturally less elastic skin may not “snap back” as quickly, even when they’re well hydrated. The neck tent test is just one clue—not a diagnosis.

Also check:
💦 Moist, slick gums
👀 Bright, alert eyes
💩 Normal manure
🚰 Drinking normally

If your horse seems depressed, has dry or tacky gums, prolonged skin tenting, isn’t drinking, or you’re concerned for any reason, contact your veterinarian promptly.

📌 Save this post—you never know when this simple check could come in handy.

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