A Broken Spur Riding Academy

03/05/2026

Reno, Envy, Reba and Pedro all got to see the farrier this week and vet this week! Reba and Envy got new Nikes and we kept the boys barefoot til next go around. Its gonna take a few tries to get Ms. Reba and Envys feet lined out again but they are on the mend.

They also got to see the vet. Ms. Reba got her teeth floated and so did Mr. Pedro. He actually got some wolf teeth and little baby toothers pulled since hes still 3. He did so good for his first vet visit. Angie Clark from Alderson Veterinary Hospital is amazing she is our new vet and we want to give a shout out to her for taking on herd. 10/10 and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars. Shes so knowledgeable and friendly and cares about the horses with the best stallside manner! Glad to have her! A big thanks to Mike Acord our farrier as well!

All 4 of these guys got their shots, coggins, teeth and well check and feet on the mend this week.

Other good news is the wood for the stalls is being delivered today. Will get put in this weekend.

Only other projects are hanging the sign and making the arena and organizing. And getting the other 3 horses on site and vetted and farrier! Guys we really are almost there!

If anyone would like to volunteer feel free to reach out to us!

🐎 PS Reno is in the corner while he learns to play nice with Pedro the Pony. Comical 27 year old gelding still full of life 😂😂

02/28/2026

We got 4 stalls in the barn today and we put one outside for incase they are injured and need to stay stalled and it doesn't get to hot. 5 stalls total. The only things left is putting the wood in the stalls, organizing the barn, farrier and vet care and putting the arena together. Not much longer everyone. We are almost ready to open back up. Getting so much closer. These next few jobs are easy sailing. We cant wait to see everyone come back and new students and clients.

02/24/2026

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02/22/2026

Ms. Reba made it home today. Now we have Reno, Reba, Envy and Pedro all home! Once we get the stalls in Ms. Madison Greene horses will be here... Stormy, Mazy and Shay. Gearing up for a fun summer. We are thrilled to have these 4 home already and cant wait for everyone else to get home too! Getting closer everyday.

02/21/2026

A big Thanks to Ms. Madison as she finally was able to bring Mr. Reno and Ms. Envy home! They have made it home back on site and we let Little Pedro out for a little bit with them so they can get to know each other. Unfortunately that caused Pedro to go through the electric fence (As they work out their herd dynamics) so Mr. Pedro is safely back in for the night and we will try again tomorrow with daylight to get them all acquainted and liking each other. On the plus side Pedro got to stretch his little legs and get some exercises in running all over the farm. As did Ms. Sarah and she chased him down 😂😂😂. Been an interesting fun evening. We are glad to have these 3 home and cant wait for everyone else to get home too so we can start serving the community again! We are getting closer to a fun summer 🐎🐎here at A Broken Spur Riding Academy

02/15/2026

Everyone Meet Pedro the Pony! Ms. Sarah was able to get him home and on sight yesterday. More horses probably Reno and Envy will be coming home this coming weekend and we are gearing up to bring everyone home soon! We are still waiting on some pieces to put the stall together and get the arena ready but with the weather breaking we can finally start getting some stuff done. Pedro says hes glad to he home and ready for a great summer!

02/14/2026

A Broken Spur Riding Academy would like to wish everyone A Very Happy Valentines Day! Reno sends smooches 💋🩵🥀

02/09/2026

This Valentines Day as we wait for the weather to break and finish prepping for our grand reopening. Consider giving to our organization and sponsoring a Student or Your Favorite Horse here A Broken Spur Riding Academy

💋Reno is at the kissing booth ready to give a virtual smooch anyone willing to support our students and horses! 💋

You would be sponsoring a Veteran or disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabliities who benefit from our Equine assisted services and therapeutic horsemanship programs.
Whether you donate $5 or $500 your helping to make a difference

OR

Sponsor your favorite horses, because without our herd our programs aren't possible. Help put hay in the stalls or with a veterinary visit or even farrier care so they have healthy feet to keep carrying us throughout our life experiences and healing journies with horses.

Click the link to donate

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=33EQMU9RUAE4E

01/29/2026

We would like to say Thank you to those who have already sponsored and collaborated with us so far. Its still early in 2026! Want a chance to help sponsor A Broken Spur Riding Academy and either one of our horses or our students for a chance to be featured on our website and social media? There is still plenty of room on this flyer. You're helping make a difference in the community by considering our nonprofit organization.

When your donating or sponsoring our organization your helping

🤠 Indivudals with special needs, able bodied, Veterans and First Repsonders participate in a healthy environment, in healing with horses, and learning with horses!

🐎 Sponsoring our horses who make our programs possible.

Reach out today to become a donor or sponsor and help make a difference in our community one stride at a time

To learn more about us visit
www.abrokenspurwv.org

01/28/2026

😂🐴 Maslow’s Hierarchy of equestrian Needs

Because psychology is one thing…
but horses rewrite the pyramid entirely.

🟤 Level 1: Basic Survival

Coffee (non-negotiable)

Dry socks (ideally, but we’re flexible)

Enough sleep to safely operate a wheelbarrow

Hands that still vaguely work after frozen taps

🟠 Level 2: Safety & Security

Horse is fed (before yourself, obviously)

Rugs changed correctly for the 47th weather change today

Trailer/lorry starts

You remember where you parked it

Vet, farrier, dentist all booked and not on the same day

🟡 Level 3: Love & Belonging

Your horse winnies at you (or at least acknowledges your existence)

Yard friends who understand mud-based trauma

Group chats titled things like “Is this normal?”

Bonding over weather, rugs, and emotional damage

🟢 Level 4: Esteem

Someone says: “Your horse looks great”

You get through a ride without questioning your entire life

You get a compliment for looking "normal" in Starbucks

One good photo. Just one.

🔵 Level 5: Self-Actualisation

A magical ride where everything clicks

You feel calm, capable, and connected

You briefly believe you know what you’re doing

You consider entering something “for fun”

(Lasts approximately 12 minutes)

🟣 Bonus Level (Unlocked Randomly):

Enlightenment

Standing in a muddy field

Drinking cold coffee

Watching your horse eat hay

Thinking: “I wouldn’t change this.”

✨

If Maslow owned horses I'm sure he would have written all this.
If he had, coffee would be the foundation
and dry socks would be aspirational.

Feel free to tag your yard friends who are currently stuck somewhere between survival and esteem 😅🐎

01/28/2026

🐎🐎UPDATE. We have now been accepted and we are now collaborating with the Wounded Warrior Project. This will allow Veterans and their families to participate in our programs. See letter below! What a wonderful addition to our organization!

We got notice today that we may be a good fit for collaborating with the Wounded Warrior Project . We responded that we would love to set up a meeting. We really hope we can become a resource to them.

01/26/2026

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