Anonymous
08/22/2025 22:41
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
Anonymous wrote:Yes to barrel racing and western saddle.
Turn and burn, cowgirl!
Anonymous
08/22/2025 20:09
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
Yes to barrel racing and western saddle.
Anonymous
08/22/2025 09:23
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
I think the idea that barn drama is related to discipline is…horse manure.
Anonymous
08/22/2025 08:29
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
Does she have her own pony/horse, or is she looking for a place with school ponies?
I can’t think of any western-oriented lesson barns in MoCo, but maybe a change of discipline might help? Maybe move from hunter/jumper (notorious for bringing the drama) to eventing? Bascule has lesson horses. Waredaca, Crossfire and A Bit Better are all BYO equine.
Or get her involved in Pony Club? There might even be a western focus in one of the MoCo clubs. Or just take a break from competing all together?
LOL to the person blaming the tiny stirrups. I always thought it was that holding the reins with both hands precluded being able to slap someone upside the head when needed.
I can’t think of any western-oriented lesson barns in MoCo, but maybe a change of discipline might help? Maybe move from hunter/jumper (notorious for bringing the drama) to eventing? Bascule has lesson horses. Waredaca, Crossfire and A Bit Better are all BYO equine.
Or get her involved in Pony Club? There might even be a western focus in one of the MoCo clubs. Or just take a break from competing all together?
LOL to the person blaming the tiny stirrups. I always thought it was that holding the reins with both hands precluded being able to slap someone upside the head when needed.
Anonymous
08/22/2025 08:00
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
OP, I don't know if it exists here but look into endurance riding. It's relatively chill on a personal level (not on an athletic level).
Anonymous
08/22/2025 07:59
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Looking for a western style riding barn for my 10-yo in MOCO or surrounding area. She’s been riding English style for several years and loves the sport minus barn drama. Thank you!
This is smart because a lot of people don’t realize that the reason there is barn drama is that those little stirrups make us cranky.
As somebody from out west, can confirm rodeo drama is the biggest drama!
But I like western riding, following to see if there are options here.
Anonymous
08/22/2025 07:55
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
So you mean things like barrell raving and rodeo or just western saddle?
Anonymous
08/22/2025 07:54
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
Anonymous wrote:Looking for a western style riding barn for my 10-yo in MOCO or surrounding area. She’s been riding English style for several years and loves the sport minus barn drama. Thank you!
This is smart because a lot of people don’t realize that the reason there is barn drama is that those little stirrups make us cranky.
Anonymous
08/22/2025 00:22
Subject: Western style riding barn in MOCO?
Looking for a western style riding barn for my 10-yo in MOCO or surrounding area. She’s been riding English style for several years and loves the sport minus barn drama. Thank you!