WHAT IS SHAE'S MISSION AT FREE SPIRIT EQUESTRIAN?

The definition of revitalize is “the action of imbuing something with new life and vitality”. In other words this means bringing forth new energy and vibrancy. This quite frankly, is exactly what we are doing for horses. Free Spirit Equestrian’s program for horses “Equine on the Rise ” is a program that we have designed specifically with the horse in mind. Shae is the owner and head trainer of Equine on the Rise. She has developed this program over the last decade, and has formulated a well rounded, all encompassing approach. Shae starts with buying horses from all different walks of life. She spends her own personal funds, and energy on these beautiful souls. Moreover, she considers all of these horses her own the moment she takes responsibility over them. They are her world and she devotes every moment to bettering their life and providing the best atmosphere possible. The first step to Equine on the Rise’s program is the wellness aspect. Each horse is given an individualized wellness plan catering to their specific needs. This plan includes vetting, proper nutrition, farrier, dental, massage, chiropractic care, and so much more. The next step is creating a bond through compassion, time, and understanding. Shae takes her time to let the horse settle in, meet the herd, and feel comfortable in their new environment. Shae creates trust with the equine through connection and patience. Once the horse has reached their wellness milestones and feels safe they then begin the next phase of the program which is training. Equine on the Rise starts with basic ground etiquette such as tying, grooming, loading, bathing, etc. Then the horse is taught or refreshed on groundwork and in hand work. Everything starts on the ground and we then work our way up to tacking, and mounting when the horse feels comfortable. Each horse has a slightly different timeline, because nothing is rushed and some horses have more training then others when they come to Shae. Once the horse is ready we then start their under saddle work. Shae believes in letting the horse develop balance, muscle, and harmony through targeted exercises and natural strength building. Incorporating multiple postures and allowing the horse to develop without force is a must in Shae’s book. We use no gimmicks or gadgets in our program. Just treats and a lot of praise! We make sure the horse is ridden and trained in all of their gaits, and we listen to what the horse is telling us to determine what discipline the horse may like or succeed in. Shae is not just evaluating the horses, she spends months and years working with each horse every day. She is educating them with every ounce of knowledge she possesses. Moreover, our program has an emphasis on exposing horses to different environments such as shows, trail riding, camping, and more. Once the horse has more development we do what we believe is best for them, and eventually they graduate from our program to find their forever person. We aren’t looking to sell our horses to people we are looking for people who match our horse. In other words, once the horse has graduated from Equine on the Rise they are then available for purchase to approved homes. Shae is not grant or donation funded, her process that she has created is self-sufficient and when the horses are ready for their final step which is going to the perfect home, they are then available at current market prices. Equine on the Rise’s program is a 1-5 year process depending on the horse. We strive to educate horses as much as possible so they are less likely to end up in a poor situation. Transforming horses into their best, most majestic version is what we do.