The "how and why" of taking small kids to the yard, from a mum of three who does it most days. What I hold firm on, what I let go of, and the simple systems that make yard days calmer, safer and a lot more fun.
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You get to the yard and spend the first twenty minutes stopping someone climbing something.
You say "be careful" so often you've stopped hearing it yourself.
The job that used to take half an hour now takes the whole morning, and you leave feeling like you rushed everyone and still didn't get it done.
Or the little one is on the move now, and you're quietly wondering how to keep them safe around horses without saying no all day.
It's not you. Nobody hands you a system for this bit.
Seven short sections, each with an "At this age" note so you can see what applies now for a baby, toddler or preschooler, and what's coming next.
01 Your rhythm: let the job, not the clock, decide when you leave
02 What I hold firm on: the eight non-negotiables, and how I teach each one
03 What I let go of: dirt, snacks, bikes, "helping", climbing, and the guardrail that goes with each
04 Safety systems: the safe spot, "HOT", helmets, monitors and containment
05 Jobs and little helpers: real jobs by age, toddler tools, and letting them see you ride
06 Play and bad weather: pole courses, "the stage", horse books and the movie corner
07 Getting there and back: the pre-packed yard kit, puddle suits, naps and muck stains
Our Yard Rules: for the tack room wall
Jobs Chart: jobs by age, with space for your own
Yard Kit Checklist: for the car
The Equestrian Mum Must-Haves, My Wear List and My Evening Reset & Prep List.
This is for you if:
Your baby is starting to crawl, or you already have a toddler or preschooler on the yard
You want them safe around the horses without saying no all day
You'd like yard days to feel calmer, and maybe even fun again
It's probably not for you if:
You're still expecting (start with the free Equestrian Mum Must-Haves instead)
You're looking for riding or training advice
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm an equestrian, an HSI Level 2 coach, and a mum of three small kids who come to the yard with me most days.
None of this came from a textbook. It's what's worked for us through a lot of trial and error, written down so you don't have to work it out the hard way.
Crawlers up to preschoolers. Every section has an "At this age" note for baby & crawler, toddler and preschooler, so it grows with them.
Yes. The cheat sheet gave the what. Yard Days gives the how and why: the full system, how I teach each rule, an "At this age" note in every section, and the printables.
It's an instant download. As soon as you pay, you get the PDF, the printables and the three bonus guides.
No. If you buy Yard Days, you get the full €9.99 off the course when it opens.
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26-page PDF, three printables and three bonus guides. Instant download.