Hey Sis!
I see your passion and your desire to be more confident with your horse. I’m here to support you in making your dreams a reality!
I see you….because I am you!
I know what it’s like to be getting older and to be dealing with all the aches, pains and body changes.
I know what it’s like to loose confidence in your horsemanship and worry about getting hurt
I know what it’s like to be frustrated with your progress and feel like you’re running out of time to accomplish everything you hoped for with your riding and your horse.
I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed by work and family obligations and feel guilty about the lack of time for your horse and your riding.
I know what it’s like to not feel good enough.
I learned the importance of selecting the right horse. One that will keep us safe and help us reach our goals
I learned to surround myself wth the right teachers, mentors and friends
I learned how to prioritize my health, my time, my happiness and my time with my horse
I learned that achieving all these things is dependant upon how we manage our thinking. Horses are masters at picking up intention. It’s what has ensured their survival for thousands of years. What you have going on between your ears has as much to do with your results as anything else you do with your horse.
Hi I’m Pam Ford
I’ve been riding and showing horses for over 50 years. My passion has been in the sport of cutting where together my horse Lulu and I have won over $10,000. I am also a money earner in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and the National Reining Horse Association. I am a Certified Facilitator in Equine Assisted Learning and bring with me over 30 years of Human Resource Management, Team Building and Personal Development. I am a horse owner, amateur competitor and life long learner. I can’t wait to share ideas with you! We may be riding in different disciplines, but we all have so much in common, which is our love for these magnificent creatures.
Are you ready to flip your fear into action and take steps that will transform your riding experience?
Contact me to set up your free discovery call. Lets get you back in the saddle!
Just found your blog, love it. Felt like I was ready a post I wrote, we are a special breed, born with the desire to ride in our genes!
Michelle, thank you for your lovely comment! Yes, we are born with our love for horses and it never goes away, even if we are away from them for years! I’m so happy you love the blog. I plan to post about once a week! Enjoy the ride!
I started riding at the age of 42 years. I had my first lesson and now 14 years later, I continue to have lessons once or twice per week. I rode many different riding school horses initially, which I think was essential in the development of my riding skills, learning about the different temperaments, gaits and responsiveness of horses.
I never thought I would own my own horse until 2008, just after my father died. That horse saved me. The loss of both my parents has left a massive hole in my life which only horses have been able to partially fill. The transition from riding school horse to my own Show Welsh Riding Pony was like going from a Holden (Australian Ford) to a Lamborghini! I have owned 4 different breeds of horse now and I HAVE LEARNT SO MUCH FROM THEM. Having that first riding lesson at the age of 42 years has been my survival and one of the best things I have ever done.
Donna Harrison
Australia
Donna, thank you so much for sharing part of your story. It’s so true! Horses can be a life saver! I had horses as a kid, but like you, got my first horse after about 20 years when my mother passed away. I know it makes her smile to know that I have continued following my passion! Please continue to share!
All my best,
Pam
Hi Michelle. Thanks for your comment. I think you are right. It is like the love of horses is in our genes. I can remember desperately wanting to ride at the age of 4 years! Little did I know I would be 4 X that age before finally starting. Mum rode, my Aunty bred horses on King Island (tiny little is land between Tasmania and mainland Australia) and my Grandfather was a Mounted Policeman way back in the 1800’s during the Bushranger days. Love to learn more about your riding background (only if you want). Cheers! Donna and Mr Will (my Australian Riding Pony)
Australia
Sorry. I was 10 X my age before I had my first lesson!!
I am 59 and will be 60 in January. I started training a few months ago and I have never been so happy. I rode several horses before I picked my forever one. She’s five and a half years old but well trained. I will go on my first trail ride with a few ladies this Thursday. I’ve been trotting a lot lately in the ring and out in the fields. I fell off while galloping a couple months ago and I’m having trouble letting myself go with again. I’ve done it several times after I fell but at times I just won’t. I’m sure it will come again with time. I’m loving every minute with her and all the horses at the stables. My average fence will go up starting next week. I’ll be excited and scared to bring her home. This was on my bucket list and I divorced a couple years ago and decided to start on my list. This is my 9th thing listed and I only have one more thing I want to do. Jump out of a airplane tandem edge. Life is short, ride a horse! My complete day changes after I love on her.
Tammy, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I love that you are going after your dreams! I see that you have subscribed. Thank you! Have you read my article on Regaining Confidence after a Fall? I’ll send it to you. Have a great time on the trail ride!
Best Wishes,
Pam.
Hi Pam
Im in!! Love your thoughtfulness and passion ..Horses have been the one constant thing in me since a kid!
I too have been addicted to the cutting horse!
Looking forward to your help and inspiration
Hi Pam
It has been rather cold and windy here in Iceland this winter but our horses have a heavy winter coat and take it easily.
I am a retired marine biologist and got my first horse in 1970 after graduation. I had stayed with relatives for two summers at a farm when I was 12 and 13 and got acquainted with horses there (they were used mainly for sheep gathering in mountainous areas in autumn). My first horse was quite a handful, it was very spirited 5 gaiter, but I persevered and that horse taught me a lot. I bought some places in a stable and since then I have had several horses. During summer I and my brother in law used to go on long tracking tours into the highlands (up to 10 days), never with fewer horses than 3 each, sometimes more. I had to give up my horses when my brother in law died (2006) as I was often away on research cruises and could not take care of the horses. I retired in 2015 and although I took up another pastime ( archery, I am despite my age (79) on the Icelandic National Team in Archery), I always miss the horses. I bought a horse this January and ride usually 5 times a week. This is a willing, high stepping 4 gaiter (rack but no pace) but he is rather skittish and spooky. He does not bolt and I am not having trouble controlling him. He a is really a rather magnificent animal.
Best wishes to you
Sveinn