Process Horsemanship

01/21/2023

Well bred surprise filly for your consideration.

“Blondie” is a coming 2 year old grade mare about 14 hands currently. She is out of a metallic rebel mare and is by either a Hes Wright On, Once In A Blu Boon, or Don’t Stopp Believin son.
She has all the knowledge and skills a filly of her age should know (ties, trailers, stands for vet etc). She is not registered.

Located in Kiomatia, Texas
Message for pricing and further info.
Graff Ranch

01/19/2023

Our loss is your gain!

Keep a lookout for an upcoming sales ad for one of our coming two year olds on the ranch we work at!

She is a surprise baby and will be sold as such.

Bred here on Graff Ranch out of a metallic rebel mare (that the ranch bred as well) and by either a Don’t Stopp Believin, He’s Wright On, or Once In A Blu Boon son. She is a 2021 model and sadly not registered and will be sold grade but with champion bloodlines.

01/15/2023

The benefit of a break.

This little bay filly has been a handful truth be told. Historically she has been reactive, untrusting, aggressive if pushed too far, and just overall not pleasant to be around. Admittedly, I did not enjoy working her some days simply because I expected there to be an outburst or fight.

We put her through the paces in august (halter breaking, lunging, rope work, saddle breaking etc). She took twice as long to get with the program. Two steps forward one step back.

As we got busier on the cattle side of operations we decided to give the fillies a break. Let them mature more mentally and physically.

Fast forward to pulling them back into training this month and WOW was there a huge difference.

This filly was in your pocket, yes mam no mam, and so much more relaxed. You can see her thinking through the exercise rather than reacting.

Although not the best comparison, these two photos were roughly 6 months apart. Even in just a mundane snapshot you can see a difference in her demeanor and understanding.

This was a wake up call to me. There was a quote that has stuck with me lately “if something isn’t working, don’t do it harder”. I haven’t given such a long break with a younger horse I was working for multiple reasons; however, I do believe if this filly was not allowed to sit for 6 months we would have possibly snowballed into a continuous fight that was not constructive for anyone.

Getting excited to continue to work with this gal.

12/26/2022

Merry Christmas from us!

12/01/2022

11/24/2022

Today we give thanks for all the blessings we have been given and the friends and family we get to spend today with.

10/30/2022

I am not mentally ready to start blanketing horses, but we are just about at that time folks.

10/22/2022

Rey showing off some dancing moves.

We have moved to a curb and romal rein set up for this guy. Polishing off some fancy buttons and transitions.

Even ranch horses need some slow arena work at times.

10/15/2022

Riding through weaned calves on good horses- the good life.

10/13/2022

Roany Pony starting some snaffle work.

10/11/2022

Patiently waiting.

10/10/2022

Cleaning up some side passing with tari. Not perfect, but we’re getting there.

09/30/2022

Getting Mr rolly polly back in shape. He ground ties well though and is such a cutie!

09/28/2022

Tari putting in some arena work after her regularly scheduled ranch duties.

09/27/2022

When it’s feeding time you have everyone’s attention.

09/24/2022

Blondie is coming around nicely. She even lets me know when I’m taking it too slow!

09/20/2022

A little shoulder action from blondie.

09/19/2022

A good horse ready to get some escapees.

09/17/2022

Because who doesn’t love a handy yellow pony or two.

09/16/2022

If “really?” was a photo.

09/11/2022

That feeling when a filly takes to a cinch, saddle, and rider for the first time like a seasoned pony. This filly knows she’s all that and more. There was much more lead up than what’s in these photos but it was clear that she was ready.

We were only planning to lunge her with a cinch and saddle. I kept thinking there was going to be a moment of insecurity at least, but she just gave a look of “yeah what’s next”. So we we decided to have some fun and hop on just to see. I have never had a coming two year old react so effortlessly.

In short, she knows she’s special.

08/28/2022

One of our weanling colt’s got a halter on for the first time today. This one is going to be special!

08/26/2022

We’ve been in full swing baby breaking out here lately. From haltering, picking up feet and lunging, these babies are coming around nicely.

(Not pictured is Rachel who has been instrumental as well.)

08/07/2022

Working on our stretch and lose rein work.

08/07/2022

IMPORTANT POST

We wanted to officially notify all of our followers and clients that we have moved from the ranch we were operating out of in Celina Texas. We are sad to leave this place we called home but God has new plans for our training and lesson program due to circumstances out of our control. We want to thank all of our loyal clients/ lesson students/ equine professionals/ and friends we made along the way. Without all of y’all our success would not be possible. The outpour of love and support we received in this area was more than we could have ever asked.

With that said, we have officially moved to kiomatia Texas. We will be changing the name of this page to better reflect our services as we will NO longer be offering BOARDING. Currently we are still offering training but rebuilding our lesson program will be later down the line.

Thank you all for understanding and supporting us!

Peyton Powell

07/04/2022

Happy Fourth of July and the anniversary of our freedom. Freedom to exercise our rights so hard fought for and the opportunity to live the American dream. Stay safe everyone!

#1776

06/30/2022

Figuring out the buttons and positioning for a little side pass on Cherokee.

06/12/2022

It doesn’t get much better for the first canter in a long while!

06/08/2022

It’s always nice to change up the work and get their brains thinking!

(The chestnut is for sale for a STEAL guys)