Mindy Smith Rockies

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Mindy Smith Rockies

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When Mindy Smith was just four years old she met her first teacher – a black Shetland by the name of Daisy May. After years of parades and pony clubs, her parents bought her a horse. Mindy immersed herself in every horse- related activity she could. She participated in just about every discipline of riding: English, Western, Hunter Pleasure, and Jumpers; Team Penning, Endurance, Driving, Roping,

and Dressage- you name it she rode it. Until she found her element – Arenas with no fences – otherwise known as trail riding!! After graduating from high school in 1993 Mindy went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where she received her Bachelor of Animal Science Degree concentrating on Equine Sciences. While at Cal Poly she started working for world renown Arabian Horse breeder Sheila Varian. Under her expert tutelage and that of her ranch manager of 22 years, Angela Alvarez, Mindy learned the ins and outs of successfully maintaining a 150 + head horse business. After graduating Cal Poly Mindy moved onto Varian’s farm and worked as assistant breeding manager. Responsible for collection of stallions and breeding of mares as well as processing semen for shipment, Mindy assisted in more than 100 foaling. She also handled the care, handling, and training of those foals until they reached the age of three.Rocky Mountain Horses came into Mindy’s life in 1996 when two of the most incredible people she had ever met walked into the local steakhouse where she was employed. Gloria and Barney Northcote changed everything for Mindy. She drove to their house the next day with a horse, a ba****ck pad, a pocket full of dreams and miles to go. Mindy bought her first Rocky from the Northcotes soon thereafter – a troubled full brother to the International Champion Stallion Choco Dock. Mindy’s instruction in horse care and management began nearly 30 years ago with a pony named Daisy and continues today with the help of Velvet and each new horse she trains.

05/17/2024

Pick your favorite!! Who is the better potential stallion??

04/02/2024

Our leader!!

TRAIL RIDER TUESDAY
Submitted by RMHA Trail Committee member - Mandy Gagliano

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Gloria Northcote on the phone and within 2 minutes of conversation, I was inspired to do an impromptu interview to share for Trail Rider Tuesday.
Gloria has logged over 35,000 miles in the Trail Program.
Gloria is 86 years old and still trail rides 2 times a week. She credits her dear friends for helping her saddle and getting all the gates so she can continue to ride. Her first experience with riding was at 53 years old when she purchased her first horse. She started out riding ba****ck and only transitioned to a saddle 5 years ago at the age of 81. In fact, she accomplished the first 30,000 mile achievement through the Trail Program all while ba****ck. She has traveled the country with her Rockies and is so committed to trail riding she has even started a horse friendly campground in Arroyo Grande, California called Paradise Canyon Ranch. They are on 160 acres, border Los Padres National Forest and boast full amenities including 60 guest pipe corrals, water, bath houses, bathrooms, pool and slide…… and it is all FREE OF CHARGE. Talk about an inspiration and treasure for the horse community. Thank you, Gloria for all you have done and continue to do!

Reminder! The Spring/Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt event has begun! Sign up and collect your photos between April 1st and June 30th! Open to all RMHA members with a Participating level membership.
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03/23/2024

I’m honored to have a best friend with a bad A photographer husband Chris Burkard……. So I get a bunch of incredible professional photos like this!! Shows you……. It’s who you know!! Thanks Chris!!

03/17/2024

Best week ever started off with my Polynesian daughter came to spend the week with me!! With the best boyfriend in the world!! I really love him as he can work a skidster!! Plus he is a really amazing human too!!

11/26/2023

The most beautiful baptism today for my best friends!! Thank you for sharing your souls with me!!

10/11/2023

Amazing professional photos!!

09/30/2023

Congratulations to Emma Delivert on your purchase of the BEST horse in the whole world!! Thanks for loving Feather!! You two are the best team!! Awesome job at the parade today too!!

09/24/2023

Attended the most beautiful wedding this evening. Small …..quaint….. but powerful!! Sam and Sean you are truly loved. Thank you for including us in your special day!!

09/17/2023

08/07/2023

Favorite Picture from the parade!! That’s a 3 year old Shadrach gelding.

08/04/2023

Viva La Fiesta!! Rough evening at the Country Club!!

07/24/2023

Ranch life!!

07/21/2023

Laureen Daigle fan girls!!

07/19/2023

If you know…. You know!!

05/25/2023

Lounging Lamb, I think he’s ready for the weekend shenanigans to begin !! 😂 ✌🏼

12/28/2022

12/09/2022

Love where you live!!

12/09/2022

The mules are back in town!!

12/06/2022

Love this gentleman!!

11/15/2022

Family photo!! 🥰

11/10/2022

After the storm ☁️⛅️☁️

09/27/2022

Calling all mule lovers/fans!! Welcome Henrietta🤗🥰

09/20/2022

What we do on rainy days at the ranch!! Eat popcorn, watch movies and play games!!

09/04/2022

We are in love with this stallion!! Sams Ebony. He not only has conformation and bloodlines, but he is so kind and willing!! Shipped Semen available!!

Address

1865 Hi Mtn Road
Arroyo Grande, CA
93420

Telephone

+18054746937

Website

http://www.mindysmithrockies.com/

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Happy birthday to me…….. I’m feeling this is a inside family job?!!!!!

View from our porch!!

Weiners and Moon

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Welcoming the newest additions to the Freedom Ranch!! Best darn Intern around, coming all the way from Idaho this young cowgirl is ready to learn the Rocky way!! Ella with her sweet companion Mr. Duncan, who enjoys belly rubs and tickles from his momma are ready to ride!. #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorse #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #korgi #ranchpuppy #welcomehome

#Greetings from the best kids ever!!! It never gets old, i love them SO much 🥰🐴 #inluvwitharocky #yearlings #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorses #lovebabiess #maybeitsforthetreats 😂 #fulloftreats

Getting this group of littles on a solid routine has been so amazing!! This is a great group of yearlings. Its like being in a daycare/preschool for horses!! 💜🐴 #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorse #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorseassociation #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #horsegrooming #yearlings #happyhorselife #happyhorses

Rainy days were made for napping!! #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorse #rockymountainhorses #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorseassociation #nappingisthebest #napsarelife #rainydays #springhurryup

Alix 101 begins for these littles: Alix is a great example of a strong horse, he’s courageous and smart!! He was born to lead with influence ❤️ #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorse #rockymountainhorseassociation #strengthandconditioning #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsestagram #influencer #leadwithinfluence

These cool kids are enjoying the new scenery!! #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorses #rockymountainhorseassociation #growingupcountry

Where does the time GO?? They’re growing up so fast!! Moving on up in the world, one pasture to the next!! Proud of these kiddos! 🎓🙌🏼🥰 #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorses #movinghorses #growingupcountry #glowuphorse #notababyanymore #stillmybabytho

Seeing the neighborhood come together to doze the mud and clear trees for those who were stuck, has been nothing short of a miracle. Thanks friends!! #lovemyranchfamily #ranchfamily #praisethelord #californiaflooding #californiafloods #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorses #rockymountainhorse #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram

Getting set for the rainy week we have coming in! #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorses #rockymountainhorseassociation #rockymountainhorses #horsebraids #rainonme #rainyday #rockyrain #knottyhairdontcare I do 😂

Merry Christmas!!🎁🎄🎅🏼🥰 #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorseassociation #holidaycheer #santababy

The MULES are back in town!!! Trigger, Spike and Iris!!! Best mules ever!! We enjoy having their positive uplifting spirits around. #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram mulesoftiktok #mulesofinstagram #mulesrule #welcomeback

Sometimes we have to travel far and wide to find beauty and other times it’s here in our backyard…just look up!! #inluvwitharocky #rockymountainhorse #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorseassociation #beautifulweather #roadstravel #beautifulroadsideview #livingforthemoments

Attention, body brushes and treats…yes please!! 😂#rockymountainhorsesofinstagram #rockymountainhorseassociation #inluvwitharocky #babyfix #babyhorses #routinemakesprogress #horsehairdontcare🐴 #babyhorsesofinstagram #horsecuddles #lovemydayswiththem #horsecrew

The way this mom looks at her baby!! #heartwarmingmoments #momlovebaby #rockymountainhorsesoftiktok #rockymountainhorsesofinstagram horsebaby #inluvwitharocky