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Announcement! I am adding to the team in Vermont! 2 additional team players will be added to this already amazing group of gals! Im looking for one working student and one paid position for East Hill Farm and Poulsen Dressage. There are many opportunities here in each of these positions. I’ll make a personal package for you depending on what you need and what your experience is. I can provide housing as well stall if you need it- education- super work atmosphere- riding- growth in your position. Please email me at vibaek@aol.com for more details- I look forward to hearing from you! Ruth
Below are some pictures of the farm and some of our wonderful team you’ll be joining!
4 months ago
Truly an amazing opportunity!! Fantastic coaching, amazing people and the most beautiful setting!!
What an awesome opportunity for the right individual!!!
Oh to be 20 yrs younger !!! What a wonderful opportunity either position!!
Adelina Duenhoelter
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Yes! Another wonderful young jumper rider that is having dressage lessons!
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4 months ago
Thank you again so much for all the help. I’ve never spoke Stylehaul better then I do now 😁❤️
Caliente. RIP. You were one of the most complex, athletic and hardest trying horses I’ve ever known. Everything you learned was easy for you physically you only needed to have mental space and happiness to do it.
As the trainer of Caliente, I worked with him for over 11 years. From a coming five-year-old with no real confidence or connection or understanding of how to use his body he went from being awkward youngster to an unbelievable Grand Prix horse over the span of our relationship. His owner Deborah is one of the most amazing owners I’ve ever had with a horse in my barn for this long of a duration. Her natural ability to go with a horse and be balanced and elastic was unusual to say the least. Callie had a lot of fire he was aptly named Caliente. He was full of talent and life and power, and it just needed always to be directed into a positive space. As the rider of Caliente for the last number of years, he was an unbelievable asset to my riding and training. Complex to ride mentally and sometimes physically, keeping him in front of your seat was what he taught me. He always had a spectacular feel and would give you those moments of joy many times during a ride where it all was just clicking away. He kept me sharp to keep my mind open and to be patient and to always listen to him. He was complicated physically to ride sometimes too, but of all the horses at his athletic ability and capability, he was also very easy on my body. For me he was a blessing to ride every day although sometimes frustrating with his spooking at the ground or unknown things, he was actually telling you don’t trap me on the left, I need to be able to move more, please let my shoulders come up please let the left rein in hand be better, please give me the space to do what I need to do. If you listened, he made you a better rider.
Always happy and easy in the barn and completely laid-back, known to take naps during the day and at horse shows as well, Callie brought much education to all that worked with him and especially anyone who rode him. I’m so thankful to have had Caliente in my life as well as his fantastic mom Deborah. She always allowed me to go at my own pace, (actually his pace) for the next step. Sometimes I would say he’s not ready to go to the show. Sometimes I would call and say he’s ready to go tomorrow. Sometimes we wouldn’t go anywhere for months just working on confidence and connection. Deborah always allowed me to do what I felt was the next stage or step for Caliente. He was a fabulous Grand Prix horse. A fabulous horse in general. One that you would love to have in your barn over and over and over again. Horses. Many up there looking over me. Ruth Hogan Poulsen
side note: I am so thankful that I had Susan Stickle do a photo shoot at the farm just this week. Thank goodness.
4 months ago
I am so sorry for this loss for all of you. You always listen to your equine partners, Ruth, and meet them where they are in the moment.
It makes for a beautiful partnership based on love and trust. More should ride with that kind of heart and understanding...gentle patience.
What a lovely tribute. I am sorry for you and Deborah. Rest in peace, Callie.
Ruth, so, so sorry! You two were truly a special partnership!
I feel honored to have watched/judged you two in the GP. The bond you had was evident every stride, allowing all present to witness harmony between horse & rider.
I will pray for God’s comfort for you and all that loved this special horse😘
Oh Ruth,
this is such sad, sad news. My heart breaks for you, Deborah, Emilie and all those who loved and cared for this magnificent boy. Mornings at the barn won’t be the same without seeing the two of you perform magic. Cali was so fortunate to have people in his life so invested in his well being and so dedicated to demystifying and loving this extraordinary horse. He was the stuff of dreams and will remain embedded in our heart always. ❤️ ❤️
Ruth, my second thought...after feeling absolutely shattered and heartbroken for you on hearing about Calli....was "thank goodness Sue had literally just done a photo shoot". His pirouettes were something to aspire to and who knew corners could be ridden so deep whilst maintaining perfect balance. My mornings will be simply "less" without my students sharing the arena with him. He was unique and special in every way.
A lovely insightful tribute to a special partner. And such glorious photos and memories! So very sorry
It was inspiring to have watched you two in the Grand Prix ring. God bless to all who loved him 🙏🏻♥️
So grateful I got to help care for this boy and be a small part of the journey. Sending so much love to you and the team ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss, every time we where together in your ring, he was an inspiration for my riding. RIP Caliente
DEBORAH I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful horse. Sending hugs and love‼️
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, what a beautiful tribute he was such a fabulous horse. Sending hugs 🤗 ❤️
So very sorry to hear about your loss…losing our animals is definitely one of toughest experiences we’ll ever have. My sincere condolences
I am so so sad for you my friend and for Deborah and Your crew 😢
The bond you two had was so wonderful…
There are just no words… (((HUGS)))
I’m so sad to hear this news. I remember him as a sleepy little young horse. He grew into such a magnificent creature. So sorry for your loss Deborah, Ruth and the rest of the team.
What a beautiful tribute to Caliente!! So sorry, Ruth Hogan Poulsen....he was a beautiful boy! Hugs to you.
Sorry for your loss - it was always fun to watch you together!❤️
I am so very sorry for all of you. What a poignant and heartfelt tribute, Ruth. It is the best tribute to a horse I’ve ever read. I’d say he earned it.
Heartfelt condolences to you all. What a beautiful tribute for Caliente.
Ruth, so sorry for you, Deborah, and your team on the loss of Cali. He was stunning and complex and so incredibly talented!!! Thinking of you.
Clearly you had an amazing bond with the horse. What a terrible loss for the whole family.
I will remember you and Cali as a splendid team to watch schooling or conquering the Grand Prix…Those little Cali circles you drew in the arena were always a great reminder to try harder to prepare, and to aspire. He was one of a kind. Big hugs to you and Deborah.
Oh no. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. You two learned how to communicate so gently and completely. Hugs to you and Deborah.😔
Such awful news, I’m so sorry to Ruth, the team, and his owner for losing such a magnificent creature. There has been way too much loss lately. Hugs
He was spectacular, so sorry Ruth. So grateful I got to witness his talent. There has been too much loss this week. Cali, say hi to Nachu for me💕💕
What a beautiful tribute. I am so sorry for your lamd Deborah's loss.
What beautiful pictures to have as a memory! So sorry for your loss.
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