Rockin D Ranch

10/31/2024

Saw this joke on an Aussie group, it's to good not to share 😂🤣

A Doberman, a Poodle and an Australian Shepherd died and are standing in front of God at the entrance to the kingdom of heaven.
God asks them all three, what they believe in?
The Doberman says: "I believe in discipline, training and loyalty to my owner."
"Good," says God, "take a seat on my right side."
"Poodle, what do you believe in?" Asked God.
The Poodle answers: "I believe in love and care from my owner as well as peace in the world."
"Ah," God said, "You can take a seat to my left side."
Then he looked at The Aussie: "And what do you believe in?"
The Aussie stood there, looked at him and answered :
"I believe you're sitting in my seat!"

10/31/2024

Benefit RANCH RODEO AND BARREL RACE. November 16th.
When a part of our western community experiences tragedy it is natural to step up with a helping hand. The Bolejack family suffered loss of a child and all their possessions in a fire. Close friends have organized a memorial and benefit for November 16th at the Comanche Rodeo Arena.
We invite all cowboys and cowgirls to participate and all spectators to come join us in this epic event.
See flier for details.

10/19/2024

Took the night off of riding to clean and organize the tack room!

09/29/2024

Words cannot express how grateful and thrilled I am at the Rockin D crew today!!! Over all 6 checks pulled. Kitty and Kelsey won first in the draw and 3rd and 6th in the pick. Sissy mare and I came in right behind Kelsey in the draw at second and managed 7th in the pick. Then Belle blew the youth class out of the water with a solid 10 head of cattle and pulled first! She read her cattle really well and was looking ahead to her next move every time. I'm so incredibly proud of everyone on this team. We had an amazing time with some amazing friends and cannot wait for the next one. If you haven't been to a Second Chance cowboy Church sorting yet you don't know what you're missing.

09/27/2024

One of the things I love most about the girls is that they are trained to not cross a door threshold unless they are asked. Why is this important? Imagine we lived in town (crazy thought I know) on a busy street and every time we opened the door they immediately tried to run outside. It would only be a matter of time before they ran into the street and were hit by a car. It would be heart breaking. Even while on leash when we come to a door, I make them sit and stay while I cross the threshold first then they are allowed in. It's the little things that matter most.

09/21/2024

Just a couple Lena babies and Lena looking good at 21 years young!

09/19/2024

My favourite flow chart … 🐴

09/11/2024

Kitties n Beer aka Brew
Rabicano sorrel yearling gelding
Rocky Mountain Blues X Thornalena

Rocky has won almost 142k in the cutting pen and Lena has won over 300k in the roping pen. This gelding is bred to do it all; work a cow, rope, ranch versatility. Brew is an easy going gelding that is the complete package. He has looks, brains, and is easy to train. He's already being hauled to town where he stays tied for hours while we rope. He loads and unload out of the trailer with no issues. Loves his baths, isn't spooky or watchy in the slightest. He is a perfect gentleman in every way. He is eligible for the Breeder's Invitational and can be nominated for the NCHA super stakes. Only reason this c**t is available is because he has the wrong plumbing.

Tuscola TX
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May be willing to trade for the right filly

09/02/2024

SOLD
Madonna -
weanling red roan filly available mid October
One Smart Mate - One Time Pepto Stallion x Primoboon Freckles
(papers are into AQHA)
Madonna is intelligent and gritty as well as very athletic.
Would excel greatly in anything involving a cow: Cutting, Reined Cow, Roping, Sorting, Team Penning.
I've included 2 pictures, one of her yearling full sister (red roan we own) and one of her 2 yr old full sister
Located: Tuscola TX
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08/29/2024

CONNECTION VERSUS PROXIMITY

Something I hear from people a lot when they are asking about their horses is "We have a good connection, he's kind of a pocket horse, he follows me everywhere, but..." and they then go on to describe a problem that usually is a result from a lack of connection.

Proximity is not connection.

Clinginess is not connection.

Try not to get connection and physical closeness confused.

Connection is rooted in attunement, which is (as Sarah Schlote of Equusoma: Horse-Human Trauma Recovery puts it) 'the sense of being seen, being heard, feeling felt and getting gotten". It's about them trusting you, trusting you have their best interest at heart, and the feeling of safety you give them when you have proven that you are as aware as the rest of their heard members.

Clinginess is a juvenile behaviour that the mother (and other herd members) allows up until the age of weaning, then they start to work on collision avoidance (a term I picked up reading the works of British ethologist Lucy Rees). Installing collision avoidance is what allows a herd of horses to move safely together at speed like a school of fish or a flock of birds. It's also part of the mental maturation process, and if that process doesn't happen horses tend to retain a that and a lot of other juvenile behaviours.

So beware of the trap of thinking that you have connection because you have constant proximity. It may just be a juvenile behaviour in disguise.

08/29/2024

Let’s sort!
Saturday, September 14th.
Books open at 5pm.

08/15/2024

It's hot out there this week, be like Houston and stay cool 😎. 🤣 Houston belongs to some amazing friends of ours and they send us updated pics every time Houston goes to the groomer. He's the sweetest best boy and is a great big brother to their new baby!

08/14/2024

Update Captain - Sold
Clipper - Pending
Harper - Available

We still have these three left to find homes, if Harper doesn't leave trust me it will not hurt my feelings at all. She could stay and make the best working pup. Clipper is the sweetest snuggle bug, while he has his playful side, he definitely loves to cuddle. Captain is definitely going to be a great cow dog, he's driven, gritty and will be a heck of a working dog.

08/11/2024

SOLD

Boons Double Time aka Tanzi.
Tanzi is a 2 yr old red roan filly. She doesn't technically belong to us but has been raised by us and our then intern Madison. Madison has recently had a career change that doesn't allow her the free time to continue Tanzi's training and rather than let her sit in the pasture wasting away, she'd rather her talents go to use with someone that will utilize her. She's been started under saddle but not ridden. I've crawled on her a few times and she's never made a fuss about it. She's ready to have her first ride put on. She'll stand tied all day, bathes, stands for the farrier, has been hauled to a bunch of shows, and ponys like a champ. She's sweet, friendly, and is pretty dang gentle on the ground. She is on the lazy side, however she can move when pushed and this girl can drop her butt in the ground and stop. (If you've seen her sire that's no surprise)
Located Tuscola Tx
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08/02/2024

Seriously though they are the cutest ever. We still have 4 pups left available!
Neptune, Triton, Clipper, and Captain are all still looking for their new forever homes. They'll be ready to go August 17.

08/02/2024

The colors and personalities on these pups are beyond perfect! They are sweet cuddly and playful! They will be ready for their new homes August 17! Also our theme this litter is nautical. (I've been in a sea shanty mood lately lol)

07/13/2024

So....... Because totally normal people buy more pups when they still have a full litter on the ground 😬🤣😂. To be fair the hubs gave full consent to this. This is Miss Quinn, she is ASDR and AKC registered. We are so excited and incredibly lucky to have been blessed with this pup.

04/11/2024

Holly had a spa day today and I'm pretty sure lost 10 lbs of dead hair and fluff. She loves being groomed and Brittany at Icon Grooming Studio, LLC always does such an amazing job with her! 🥰🤩

04/02/2024

Kitties n Beer aka Brew
2023 model
Out of Rocky Mountain Blues x Thornalena
Rocky has won over $140k in the cutting pen as well as earning himself 12 championship titles. Thornalena has had remarkable success in the World Series Ropings out in Vegas accumulating over $300,000 in earnings.
Brew is a well put together Sorrel rabicano c**t (gelded). He is easily one of the gentlest easy going babies we've had. He picks things up very quickly and will make someone an awesome prospect. He is eligible for NCHA Breeders Invitational, and NCHA Super Stakes.
Located Tuscola TX
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Special offers to futurity home, cutting, reined cow, or roping.

04/02/2024

04/02/2024

Think poor Ruby is ready to evict this baby? Poor girl is about 2 weeks away from her due date. Any guesses as to when and what she'll have?! She's had fillies the last 2 years.





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03/21/2024

Posting for a friend-
For Sale: 2006 4 Star 2 Horse Trailer
$12500
Clean and well maintained with a tack room.
Title in hand
Open to trade for a living quarters
For more info please call or text
Jeremy Munoz - (325)370-4304
Located Clyde Texas

03/14/2024

Thank you everyone who helped us find Maddie a new home. She will soon be heading east to live the life of luxury as a family pet and companion!