About Full Circle

A small farm, a big circle

Full Circle Equestrian Connection is a family farm on Big Lake Road in Cloquet, Minnesota — about 20 miles southwest of Duluth. We offer vaulting, riding, and liberty training, with vaulting at the heart of the program.

The farm & the people

Kept small on purpose

Sara Carlson runs Full Circle. Our horses are schoolmasters in the truest sense — calm, steady, and chosen for the job of taking care of children.

We keep things small on purpose. Classes are 6 to 10 athletes, every session is led in person, and you are always welcome to stay and watch. The farm is the kind of place where kids learn to groom, handle, and understand horses — not just sit on them.

Vaulting is a team sport, and the farm is built around that — one horse, one coach, one group of kids who cheer for each other.

A child in a riding helmet rides a pony along a lush green trail at Full Circle Vaulting
The farm on Big Lake Road — birch, pine, and very patient ponies.
Our mission

At Full Circle Equestrian Connection, we are dedicated to building a welcoming community rooted in faith, grace, and a lasting legacy. We bring people and horses together in a timeless environment that honors those who came before us and paved the way — cherishing the enduring values of patience, quiet guidance, and deep-rooted integrity.

Within this foundation, we offer an encouraging space for all who love the horse — welcoming every discipline, every skill level, and even those who simply enjoy the peaceful healing of being in the presence of the horse.

Guided by active partnership and devotion, we deepen our appreciation of every good thing within us, fostering confidence, character, and true freedom in every generation while refreshing the hearts of our riders, families, and friends with joy, strength, and a sense of belonging in a community that genuinely feels like home.

Life at the farm

Sunny northwoods Minnesota

A young child in a helmet rides a pony past birch trees and tall grass
Birch, tall July grass, and a first ride.
A grinning child on a pony on the farm road at Full Circle Vaulting
The farm road, mid-lesson.
A young vaulter rides a pony led by a helper down a gravel farm road
Led down the gravel road — the whole brand in one frame.

Come see the farm for yourself

The first session is the easiest introduction — but you are also welcome to visit by appointment. Call or text and we will set a time.

Book a first session — $75

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