RAF Performance

09/10/2024

Selling a 14.5 roping saddle for friend if anyone is looking. Budget friendly

09/07/2024

🚨🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨🚨

You don’t want to miss this race!

We’re excited to present the Second Annual Colten Farley Memorial Barrel Race

November 2nd, 2024
RAF Performance
Alexandria, AL

🛑Pre-Entries will open 10/5/24 on either SaddleBook or Rodeo Results.🛑

🔆We are in search of vendors for food, decor and goods, & other equine service related needs for participants such as magnawave, chiro, cryotherapy, etc.

🔆Interested in sponsoring? Please take a look at the sponsorship packages offered.
The annual memorial race is our main fundraising event for the Foundation to continue honoring Colten’s legacy and provide scholarship opportunities for the youth in the Livestock and Equine industries.
Your support guarantees the success of this event and future events like it.

Sponsorship, donations, and all purchases made from the silent auction are tax deductible donations!
The Colten Farley Memorial Foundation is a non-profit 501c3.
We are happy to provide itemized receipts for tax purposes.

🔆We will hold a silent auction again and are accepting donations for silent auction items until the day of the race.
Please contact JuliAnn for more info on the silent auctions and what items can be donated.
Payment for silent auction items must be completed before 5pm the day of the race.
We will offer the silent auction items on the page as well as in person.
Buyer is responsible for pickup/ shipping costs if applicable.

Please call or text for more info
JuliAnn 678-350-3697
Cindy 256-239-8219

09/06/2024

Sherry stopped in asking to write a story on RAF. Sherry doesn’t know a lot about the equine industry so asking to make a article on us probably turned into a lot more work than she planned for 😂 but she made the best of it and put together a hint of the blessing RAF has been to all of us! Our farm in Ashville AL for around 8 years before moving here was “ride along farms” which is why we settled for the RAF Performance here to keep the memory alive. It’s the place that started it for not just me but so many kiddos and clients out there rocking it today! We built so many relationships and memories there and have done the same and more here in just a short two 1/2 years. I hope this performance arena continues to grow and build memories for trainers, clients, riders and many others as they compete, train board or just enjoy time here at RAF. I have many plans as we grow to add on so many things to expand the facility for everyone. The arena is no doubt a lot of blood, sweat and tears being privately owned very challenging at time but in a million ways it is worth it to bring another nice happy place for all of us to train. My favorite thing about this new location we have grown into is seeing more than myself get to us it to train. I have several dear friends local that train along side with me and it’s been truly nothing but a blessing. If I do nothing else but raise my little and fellowship and watch all of you thrive that would be enough for me. Getting to train and teach is just a extra blessing from above for this mama 💫 I’ve navigated my share of storms over the last 5 years and taking the leap as a single excepting mother was a big jump but I have said since I made it to this part of the world that God knew just what he was doing when he placed us in Alexandria even if I had no clue what I was doing next at the time. I’m anxious to see what new opportunities the rest of the year brings all of us and look forward to continuing to spend it with all of you. If you are looking for a place to board or train we would love to speak with you and see if you could be a good fit to join our crew! Trainers, producers, clients, friends and family THANK you for the continued support! ⭐️ we all learn more and more everyday and so are thankful to be a part of Calhoun County! I’m thankful for each storm or change of direction that landed me here and proud of all of the lessons the journey taught me about, life, God’s timing, business and myself. It takes a village and I couldn’t be more thankful for MINE! Krista Webb Flanice Crawford Self Maddie Boatwright Kenzie Evitt Scotty Gray Clint Elliott Kortnee Owen Moriah Warnock Keyshawnn Killings Allison Webb Regina Tonnemacher Gray Jeff Battles I couldn’t make it on a daily without all of you and I’m forever thankful for your helping hands, support and friendship!

To all of those that continue to support us.. you do not go unnoticed! Even just those that stop in to ride their horses from the bottom of my mama heart.. THANK YOU! ♥️

There aren’t any typical days for Cassidy Gray. The Southside resident does everything from training horses and riders to hosting barrel or roping races. She might be busy traveling with

09/06/2024

Amen

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 ❌

The quickest way to take effort out of your horse is not knowing when to quit.

Think about this scenario:

A football coach tells his players to run up-and-backs down the field as fast as they can. The players respond, put out their best effort, and run the sprints to the best of their ability. Then, the coach says "Great job! As your reward, let's do that again."

Now, apply the same scenario to your horse:

You ask your horse for a specific response. The horse responds correctly and gives you the 'feel' you were looking for. You say, "Great job! As your reward, let's do that again."

In both scenarios, the players and the horses put forth maximum effort thinking that their reward would be to rest once they completed the task at hand. But instead, their reward was more work. That has to be frustrating, right?

I know that when you finally get the 'feel' you are looking for, it is tempting to keep repeating that feel over and over again to make sure that your horse has that skill mastered―but, you have to remember to 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 their effort first, then 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 the skill later. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤.

09/06/2024

What’s going on at RAF in September!

Arena memberships • $50 month or $20 drop in!
1 stall open for board or consignment •
One spot open for training for October and one for November/Dec •
One lesson spot Thursday 1-2pm, Wed 12-1pm •
One spot left in our fall barrel clinic •
We have a awesome group signed up and I can’t wait!!

YTE finals will be held here the same weekend as our clinic, it will be a weekend packed full of fun ⭐️

09/05/2024

Hope and honey joined me working with c**ts this morning. These horses are so use to our pigs wandering that even the c**ts are unbothered 😂

09/04/2024

Woody (2 yo) started his 30 days this week. Glory is a quiet filly that also just came in to join the rest for September and is coming along great!

I had one leave out today and now have a stall open, can be board or training. If for board I’ll only have 1 more board stall after this spot and then will not have anymore board openings until someone moves their horse out ⭐️

I can’t believe we have a full house!! So blessed and so thankful for all of you ♥️

09/02/2024

Squeaked right around that second! Wow is this girl fun!!! This mare is available 🏠

AD was posted yesterday on her for anyone wanting full details!

Thank you Cheyenne's Photography for the photos 📸

09/02/2024

The arena will be closed today for riding. We will have a roping going on ‼️
See all of you tomorrow normal public hours 11-7

09/01/2024

Chick has been with me for the last 60 days being legged up and tuned on and getting market ready! She’s made a glow up and come back and is ready for her person!!! Owner had baby and she has been turned out for the year 1/2 or two before coming here. I use this mare for lessons with beginners then turn around and she will work a hole in the ground. I trust her with anyone off pattern. On pattern anyone that can ride one push style through the back side can ride this mare! She is so honest and fun! She’s going to finish out with someone and no doubt do big things! UTD on everything and can go over full details and information with serious buyers. 1x,### upper

09/01/2024

Haley jump rode this mare for me tonight for a youth run and didn’t even have time to warm her up. I warmed her up and she sent her! QUIET as a 🐭 this mare rides around like a lesson horse. Her official ad will be posted tomorrow she’s been with me over 60 days being legged up and tuned on. I hauled her to Franklin GA last night and she was just as honest and quiet as every other time I’ve swung a leg on her! Will post her full ad with all details tomorrow if someone wants one push style that is quiet to finish she is your gal! She is HONEST and a good one to have around ‼️

08/31/2024

After 1:00am and still after our yesterday 😂 oh at the things we do to sneak away to GA mid day to a show on a show weekend for the pen.. PHEW! 😮‍💨 We hope to see all of you tomorrow!

The pasture directly behind the holding pens will be open for extra warm up just no parking or trailers 🅿️

We can’t wait to cheer for all of you! 🐎

08/30/2024

This mare is almost market ready and look at her 😍😍😍😍😍😍 I sure love this one! She’s so FUN! Rides around like a lesson horse! More videos in the comments*

08/30/2024

Diesel - in for a tune up and barrel training cruising through today. Finishing his 60 days and I’m so proud of his progress! More videos in the comments *

08/30/2024

Stormie during training today. He’s really putting on a handle quick! This guy is so willing! Videos in the comments*

edited to add training horse he is not available

08/30/2024

11 hour day I’m clocking out ✅ Getting ready for a long weekend! We have a barrel race here Saturday, and a roping here Monday! We can’t wait to fellowship with all of you ‼️

ARENA WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW AFTER 1:00pm ⭐️

08/28/2024

I haven’t taken a ton of pictures lately but I have some cool ones and I’ve been wide open!

Stormie might be big but he is a teddy bear. I’m putting some buttons on him and he’s really putting a handle on. His owner wants to get into ranch riding on him and wants him to have the proper handle. She’s set him up wonderfully for continued training so he’s really making great progress!

Diesel had some problem solving and needed a big tune up. He is in his 60 day stretch now and is crushing a really nice set of barrels again. I’m super proud of his progress and can’t wait to see his journey with him and his jockey in the near future again!

I got another gaited buckskin c**t in this weekend with a big ole heart to put 30 days on that is super easy going to. I was really blessed this month with my line up I guess they knew they had to be good to me I only have a thumb and pink on my left hand 😂 I hope the c**t coming in to break this weekend is equally as good to me in his 30 days for September

I have a consignment mare nearly ready for market, push style, snappy roll back style, turns hard. Quiet as a mouse, fancy broke! Will be officially on the market in September sometime ⭐️

I have 1 stall open for board and 1 spot open that can be for board or training for September ‼️

Side note: if we welcome 2 new boarders this fall we will officially be FULL on boarders until we build a second barn or someone moves out 😉 I’ve never had a group like the group I have right now. We make the best RAF barn family and genuinely have so much fun together!

We hope to see all of you Saturday at the ABA show here ⭐️

Don’t forget we do memberships and open riding 11-7, 5 days a week for $20 person or $50 month ‼️

08/18/2024

4 spots left for clinic!! Horsemanship/barrel clinic! I am SO excited about this group!! If you told me you wanted down and have not paid a deposit remember I am not holding those spots

Like, share comment and tag 3 friends for one free entry 🏷️

We will have a jackpot at the end for contestants and a cookout after clinic. Let’s have some fun!!

This is the day after the finals held here for YTE at RAF which will be held Saturday the 28th! Come support two days of fun! 🐎

Will not hold a spot without a deposit and deposits are none refundable ‼️

08/17/2024

Open arena tomorrow 11am-7pm $20 person 🌟

08/15/2024

*** Tack clean out in comments ***

08/15/2024

Drawing today!! Tag 3 friends on original post to enter. After drawing we will get the rest of the deposits paid and be clinic READY!

Like, share comment and tag 3 friends for one free entry 🏷️

We will have a jackpot at the end for contestants and a cookout after clinic. Let’s have some fun!!

This is the day after the finals held here for YTE at RAF which will be held Saturday the 28th! Come support two days of fun! 🐎

Will not hold a spot without a deposit and deposits are none refundable ‼️

08/13/2024

Like, share comment and tag 3 friends for one free entry 🏷️

We will have a jackpot at the end for contestants and a cookout after clinic. Let’s have some fun!!

This is the day after the finals held here for YTE at RAF which will be held Saturday the 28th! Come support two days of fun! 🐎

Will not hold a spot without a deposit and deposits are none refundable ‼️

08/12/2024

September 29th barrel clinic and jackpot at the end of clinic for contestants??!???

Cookout to follow with music and good food! 🥘
Vote yes or vote another date 🗳️
Below 👇🏼

08/11/2024

I have 1 spot open for full care board 💫
I also have a training spot open 🌟
2 day time lesson spots open 💫

08/11/2024

💯❤

08/08/2024

We had a busy day yesterday caught some makeover pictures! Now time to get it for a long day of lessons and training 🌟

I have 1 spot open for consignment, training or board for September!