Stories of Grace, Growth, and Horsemanship
a lifelong horse girl, mom of twins, and follower of Jesus. Narrow Trail is where I share what I’ve learned (and am still learning!) about working with horses in a thoughtful, God-honoring way.
From groundwork and liberty to fun tricks like the lay down, I believe training can be both creative and full of grace. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for new inspiration, I’m glad you’re here.
August brought a mix of new discoveries and a gentle shift in focus. We learned some fun tricks that I’m excited to share, but this month also marks a pause for Trick Tuesday. After 24 straight weeks of working on something new, I realized we’d been so focused on tricks that it was time to step back and nurture our… Read More
A Poetic Ride through the Alphabet It all began early in 2024 when I started writing a story that rhymed, trying to incorporate each letter of the alphabet about horses. I’m sure I was inspired by the many alphabet books I’d been reading to my children at the time. I shared the story with a few family members, who said… Read More
Matthias nailed some amazing new tricks this month, and I’m so excited to show you! Don’t miss the video at the bottom of the post—it’s full of fun moments. The Rear I thought this trick would be both fun and impressive. However, it has surprisingly become my least favorite. Matthias, always eager to perform, began offering the trick even when… Read More
