Caught on a Dream Arabians

Reasons why having a horse in winter is better than the gym.

1. Unlimited leg day: the non negotiable task of trudging through 8 inches of mud with a wheelbarrow full of horse sh*te that you’ve filled to absolute max capacity Tetris style to try to minimise the trips to the mud heap. Which is all fine till you hit a rock.

2. Personal trainer with attitude: Your horse will absolutely scream at you if you’re late. Peloton instructors don’t pin their ears and threaten violence. At least, not the ones I’ve seen.

3. Surprise cardio: Nothing spikes your heart rate quite like watching your horse gallop around in ice-slick footing while you shout, “STOP HAVING FUN, YOU COULD DIE.”

4. Resistance training: Frozen gate latches. Frozen water buckets. Frozen taps. You have two choices, attempt to smash through hulk style or sacrifice the tiny bit of warmth that remains in your hand on an attempt to defrost. Being honest, either way results in misery.

5. Sauna benefits: Yes, it’s winter, but by the time you’ve put on 14 layers, dragged three hay bales, and chased your horse who “doesn’t feel like coming in,” you’re sweating like you sprinted up Everest.

6. Improved flexibility: Ever tried pulling a rug strap together, sunk up to your knees in mud while your horse decides to side-step like a drunk crab? Welcome to involuntary yoga.

7. Balance training: Ice patches/bog. Usually in the wind while carrying an armful of hay that is actively trying to disintergrate/enter your eyeballs. Enough said.

8. Natural weight loss program: Who needs a diet when your calories burn themselves the moment you step into the barn and you see 3 escaped horses and one open bag of sugar beet nuts.

9. Mental toughness: Nothing is mentally tougher than a horse owner who is calling the vet out of hours on a Sunday night.

10. Built-in accountability: Your gym doesn’t care if you skip. Your horse does. Your horse really does. He will remember. Forever.

So really, you’re absolutely justified in swan-diving face-first into that tin of miniature Christmas chocolates you were “technically saving.” Even if it’s breakfast. Especially if it’s breakfast…

Luciano dreaming of eating turkey!

Remember to give thanks for our 4 legged friends this up coming holiday! Take the apples and carrots for their love!This is a bit long, but important to share ❤️ 15 Fascinating Facts About Horses’ Emotional Memory and Empathy

1. Horses hold one of the most powerful long-term memories among domestic animals — recalling people, voices, and events for decades.

2. They read human intent through facial expressions, distinguishing friend from threat long before a hand is raised.

3. A single act of kindness can echo for years — a horse may seek out the same person even after a long separation.

4. Trauma carves deep grooves — a horse may forever avoid a place, object, or person tied to fear.

5. They sense human emotion through voice tone, breath rhythm, and body tension — even from across a field.

6. They respond not just to fear, but to sadness, joy, or confusion — silently, instinctively.

7. Mirror neurons in their brains allow them to feel what others feel — true empathy in motion.

8. When tears fall nearby, a horse may approach softly, lower its head, and offer a gentle touch — comfort without words.

9. A wounded horse can form the deepest bonds with a patient human — shared pain becomes shared trust.

10. Horses are proven emotional therapists for PTSD, depression, and anxiety — healing hearts, not just bodies.

11. They grieve deeply — lingering by a lost companion or withdrawing in quiet mourning.

12. Once bonded, they memorize your personal rhythms — footsteps, breath, even the silence between.

13. Their memory isn’t just survival — it’s the foundation for profound connection with those who earn their trust.

14. With gentle consistency, fear can be rewritten into safety — even shattered trust can be rebuilt.

15. Horse empathy is biological fact, not folklore — their brains and hearts sync with human emotion in real time.

If you are reading this right now, then you aren't on a horse. Sounds like you need a lesson!

😣Are you looking for a different way to manage winter anxiety and stress?
🐴 Do you understand the significance of your seat bones in communicating with your horse?
🤝Have you felt a disconnect in your partnership with your horse?
💕Are you interested in cultivating a deeper sense of trust and more effective communication between rider and horse?


Explore the benefits of a lesson!

4p-7p Monday-Thursday
8a-1p Saturday
Your investment: $60/ 60 minute lesson one on one with an instructor on a well bred, Arabian horse

OR

If you are looking for more than one day a week and consistency on one horse, we still have two leases available for two lucky people! These are what is most recommended for invested equestrians or those looking to dive into something new (PS these make great birthday or holiday gifts!) 🎁🎊🌲
Your investment: $400/month which includes: one lesson per week ($240 value), with use of tack and horse three days a week! Like owning a horse without the responsibility that comes with it!

✨MERCH GIVEAWAY✨

Have we helped you or your rider through lessons, leasing, training, or boarding here at Caught on a Dream Arabians? 💫 We’d love for you to share your experience so others can see what makes our barn such a special place to ride, learn, and grow.

Your reviews, shares, and comments make a huge difference — they help more horse lovers find our community and see the care and connection we’re proud to offer every day. 🐴💖 Thank you for being such an important part of our barn family — your support truly keeps the dream alive! 🌟

Leave your favorite memory or review here on our business Facebook and our Google page! Keep up, we will have a merch giveaway soon if you complete both! https://share.google/qF7bBKqf27TroQyg0

🌟✨ Two Beautiful Horses Available for On-Farm Lease ✨🌟

Looking for the right equine partner to grow with? Meet our two incredible mares, each offering something special for the right rider!

🐴 Fortune – 14-year-old Registered Arabian Mare
💫 Perfect for beginners and confidence-building
💫 Patient, kind, with a touch of girly flair (think candy canes & floating canter ✨)
💫 Safe: no buck, no bolt
💫 Blood bay beauty, English-trained
💫 Comfortable on trails & especially wonderful with anxious teens

🐴 Lullaby – 23-year-old registered Anglo Arabian Mare
💫 Black bay elegance
💫 Forward-moving and fun – best suited for more advanced riders
💫 Sensible and easygoing, ideal for riders who like a little more “go”
💫 English-trained and trail-friendly

💎 Best for anyone looking for more than just a lesson a week and building a lasting relationship with a beautifully maintained and well-trained horse. Think soft, responsive, and SMART — letting you focus on the riding, not the training.

✨ $400/month – includes tack and one lesson per week ✨(~$100 a week with $60 going to a lesson and the additional $40 a week for tack use and access to the sweet horse)

Both are loved, well-cared-for mares, available on-farm only at our welcoming, community-focused barn. 🏡💖

📍 Located at Caught on a Dream Arabians
📩 Message us today to schedule a meet & greet – your perfect partner may be waiting!

🚨 Saddle Up, Friends! 🚨

Been watching our posts and thinking, “Hmm… maybe I should give this a try?” Well… this is your sign! 🐴✨

📅 Lesson Times:
🌞 Mon–Thurs, 4–7 PM
🌞 Saturday mornings

💲 Rates:
👩‍🦰 Adults – $60 for 60 minutes
👧 Littles – $30 for 30 minutes

And the giggles, confidence, and barn family vibes? 👉 PRICELESS. 💕

Our horses are sweet, trained, and ready to teach you the ropes. Riders just need to bring their own helmet + boots for safety! 🪖👢

Spots go faster than a pony chasing snack time—message us today to snag yours! 🐎

Yesterday we talked about why “toes up” is so important. But here’s the big question—why is it so hard?!😣

One big word: proprioception.

Proprioception is your body’s ability to sense its position and movement in ✨ space. Think about your right knee. Is it bent? Straight? You know because your brain can sense it. Our feet usually get extra information from the contact with the ground setting off pressure receptors as we walk. 🦶🏼🚶🏼‍♀️

But put yourself on a horse, and suddenly things change. It feels like you’re lifting your toes, but in reality, your foot is flat. It’s not about effort, awareness, or listening—it’s about your body learning a brand-new way to sense where your foot is without the usual ground contact.🏇🏽

👉 Try this: vision can help you develop more accurate proprioception. Ask your trainer about using mirrors, photos, or video recordings of your rides so you can get live feedback and see what your body is really doing! 📸