DreamPower Horsemanship

03/27/2026

We love our good horses who are getting old. ❤️

To the Good Horse Getting Old:

I’m thankful for the old horse, I don’t mind the maintenance or extra groceries. I’m happy to be their steward and caretaker. They always have a space in my pasture with green grass and alfalfa to eat, a soupy mash, and some ice on their softball sized knees. The old horse is wise and kind and young in spirit. He’s not ready to slow down quite yet despite his aging body. I’m thankful for the old horse and the life lessons that they teach, the knowledge they possess, and the weight that they’ve carried. If it weren’t for the old horse, I wouldn’t be able to ride the young, wild, and free. The old horse is patient and willing and a honest teacher paving the path to the young, horse loving girl to pursue her dreams. The old horse is worth their weight in gold and deserves a soft place to land for their years of devotion. I’m thankful for the old horse that reminds me to slow down and enjoy time with them while they’re here and reminisce on rides from their younger days. Here’s to the good old horse that only gets sweeter with age.

03/27/2026

Ride #10 for Daisy and Poppy today. Both ponies trotted in the big arena and backed between ground poles. Thank you to De Frates Horsemanship for helping our ponies learn how to be equine good citizens.

03/26/2026

There was fun working hands-free today in Leadership 2 Partnership. Building and strengthening partnerships with and without a lead rope. 😊

03/26/2026

DreamPower's Annual Pre-Owned Tack Sale is coming Saturday, April 18 from 9 am - 12 noon at WoodMyst Farm, 7460 Crews Road, Gilroy. We have a LOT of tack for sale! English and western: saddles, bridles, blankets, sheets, horse equipment, etc. Bring your friends and come to shop! Vendor spaces available for $20. Please mark your calendar and plan to come! All proceeds from this tack sale will benefit the therapeutic services of DreamPower Horsemanship. Please share!

03/26/2026

I missed the photo, but right after this pic was taken, a second adult barn owl flew up and flew straight into this box. The little blur on the right side of the box is the last of the tail feathers diving into the box. 🌓 Babies on the way!

03/25/2026

Poppy - ride number 9 in the big arena with 17 mph winds. She is doing so well! With De Frates Horsemanship.

03/25/2026

The last time through the pool noodle barrels, Daisy decided to do it her way. Daisy’s entrance song is, “I Did It My Way!” Ride #9 with De Frates Horsemanship.

03/25/2026

Q: Do you know what season it is? (Hint: look at the ground around both horses!)
A: It’s Hairicane Season!

03/25/2026

The two families represented in this photo have made a significant commitment and contribution to the horse in this photo. And we thank all of you!! The Graham family has faithfully sponsored Patriot for so many years we will have to go back and look it up. His sponsorship covers the cost of stall rental, feed, and routine veterinary and farrier care. The McLaughlin family has bathed, braided and cared for Patriot for the same amount of years. This fabulous, very hairy horse requires his own committed grooming crew. Thank you to Margaret and Kari and all your family members who help Patriot help people through DreamPower! ❤️🇺🇸💙

03/25/2026

Poppy and Daisy both went on trail walks outside the arena today. They are being such good learners!

03/24/2026

Poppy went on her first trail walk today and she went up on the pedestal. Daisy, Tulips and Nyki came over to see what the heck she was doing up there. 😅