Horse Of Your Dreams

08/14/2024

A meeting of old friends 💕💕

08/09/2024

Congratulations to Isabel on your win!!! She just was named 4h state reserve grand champion in ranch riding and ranch pleasure with Steel N Starlight. I love watching their journey. The dedication and commitment is inspiring.

08/08/2024

Share your pics! 🐈‍⬛. I heard that it is National Cat Day. So, in honor of that, this is how I think we should celebrate. 🎉 🎊

08/07/2024

From precious beginnings to wearing roses. Steel The Gold has amassed some fantastic awards. At just four years old he has been pinned -
National Champion in Halter.
National Champion in Western Pleasure JTR.
Res. National Champion in Halter.
National Top 10 in the US Western Pleasure Futurity.
Top 10 Performance Halter JTH and AATH.

The icing on the cake, he now has earned the AHA Achievement Awards of,
"Legion of Supreme Honor" and
"Legion of Supreme Merit"!
Hence forth, Steel The Gold will be known as Steel The Gold +++/

His owner Rick picked him out as a weanling and has given him great opportunities as well as tons of love. Can’t ask for more than that. ❤️ ❤️

08/05/2024

Hot and ultra days are perfect for groundwork. Especially when we end in the waterbox. Pete had been across the obstacles last year but before I take his first ride on them, why not make sure he is comfortable.

Groundwork allows you to work through any issues with more safety for you and the horse. You are more likely to repeat the ones that cause a little anxiety on groundwork vs riding. It is no fun to ride out leaps and stumbles from the saddle, so we end up quitting before the horse is completely relaxed sometimes. I would rather repeat something 20 times and get them 100% comfortable than have that issue lingering in their heads later on. It takes more time, but foundation work always does.

Pete did great. He even did the balance beam for the first time. He made a few errors there, but figured it out with some repetition and patience.

08/04/2024

08/02/2024

Steel N Chics getting some trailer practice. We believe in starting this early. Never know when you need to load up in an emergency. We also always back them out. Nothing worse than an adult horse that won’t back out of the trailer.

07/31/2024

I leave Shine alone to roll and next thing you know he is playing soccer with Gertie. 😂

07/26/2024

Big congratulations on the purchase of Feather Metal Pete. He will stay here to complete his training in our Ultimate Trail Horse Program.

While he is here, they will come to take lessons with Pete to ensure a smooth transition to his new family. We love when buyers can do that.

Stay tuned for videos as he progresses through his training.

07/24/2024

Tears of joy abound as Steel The Gold has just been crowned National Champion in JTR Select Western Pleasure with Ryley Egan.

Words cannot express how proud I am. This achievement marks a significant milestone for our breeding program. We had high hopes and dreams for this breeding cross, and they have come to fruition.

Of course, it takes a team to get here. I want to congratulate everyone involved in his journey.

Rick Tosch purchased STG when he was just a few weeks old, recognizing something special in that little foal. He ensured STG received the best training and opportunities, which is essential. Competing at the National level requires a lot of financial and emotional commitment.

I also want to commend Riley Eagan for a masterful ride. It was beautiful to watch her guide STG to his win. She was light, soft, and showcased him to his best advantage. Her skills as a horsewoman truly shone through.

A special thanks goes to Randy Sullivan Training Center. Without their gifted guidance, none of this would be possible. They are exceptional people and fantastic trainers who create well-rounded, long-lasting individuals. I highly recommend them.

Steel The Gold is sired by our AQHA stallion White Steel and out of our Arabian mare Flirtatious Surprise. We had a feeling this would be a stellar cross, and it looks like we were right.

Excitingly, there are two full siblings who will make their way to the National spotlight in the next few years. Additionally, several offspring sired by White Steel and out of Miss Mystique PMA will soon enter the show ring.

The future looks bright.

07/22/2024

Update on Steel Saffron.
“Sassy wants to join the ban wagon. I went for exposure mostly...but her first in hand obstacles 1/4...1st western pleasure 1/8, 2nd in ranch riding 2/10. She had a 15 hour day and kept a positive attitude the whole time!”

07/21/2024

Update from the Rambolt’s who have a few of our horses. 💕
“Grand champion at 4H this year and a bunch of 1st and 2nd place ribbons. Last night was the contesting show and she won barrels on Rhea and got 2nd in mostly all the other events. So far it’s been a good year for “The horse of your dreams” herd.”

07/19/2024

Baby Huey update! 🩷.
“Hello guys. Just a quick update on Baby Huey. He is amazing. Everything you guys said he would be. Bomb proof. Gentle. Calm. I haven’t found a thing that bothers him.
He loves his fan. So hot here that all horses stand by fans in barn. I’ll send picture. Can open any gate. If we forget to lock latches will let all horses out.
Stands in water trough. Loves to get mouthful of water and then stand above me when I’m not paying attention and drench me.
Rides beautifully. They r starting our arena turn key project in a few weeks. 80 x 100 fully covered arena. Should be done in a few months.
I just wanted to thank u for him. You guys amazing and your training program is phenomenal. We will get a horse for my husband soon so we can ride together. I’ll send some pictures. Thanks
Robynne” 🩷

07/17/2024

Hank and Shine on the obstacles. Hank is not a rider, but he is a natural. 🩷

07/15/2024

Pete driving in the field. Doing so well. 🩷👏.

07/14/2024

Congratulations to Kellie on the purchase of Steel N Chics. 🩷

07/12/2024

Pete has finished his initial driving training with Emory. He is very relaxed and seems to enjoy it. No worries with the passing traffic. 🩷

07/11/2024

A few pics of Steel N Chic on the obstacles.

07/10/2024

Davy and Steel Shine on our tougher trails. We have plenty of loose rock, slick mud and steep hills. Shine handles them all with ease.

07/09/2024

Hot days are made for playing in the pool. 😀

07/08/2024

Steel Shine on our easier trails. Stay tuned for the video of him on our more technical trails on Wednesday.

07/05/2024

We wanted to do something low key on a hot day, so we decided to introduce Shine to moving cattle. He was not worried about them at all, and seemed to enjoy it. I think cow work would come naturally for this guy.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day to everyone!

07/01/2024

What color will her eyes be? Steel N Love was born with blue eyes. They are now a mix of blue, green and hazel. What color do you think they will be at maturity?

06/30/2024

$900. Gently used western saddle. 15" seat. Made for Southern Trails by RW Bowman. This was a custom build, ridden in western dressage on a Morgan. Nice, well made saddle with quality leather and workmanship.
The Tree is made by Steele, it is a X-Wide Full QH Bar with Gaited Bar Modification, so it flares in front for more shoulder room.
7" Gullet. 94 Degree Angle of Bars. Higher Gullet for Top of Wither Clearance. Weight is 27.5 lb.
$900.

06/28/2024

Nabuco coming to be saddled at liberty. He is so smart.

06/27/2024

A few new pics of Steel N Love. She is sired by White Steel and is out of Shesa Jact Up Chic by Rowdy Yankee.

06/26/2024

Can’t leave them alone for a minute 🤣🤣

06/25/2024

Patience Pole Toppers - We have a few for sale. $200 plus shipping. We love our patience poles, in fact, I have three at my training stable. I find that they are invaluable for teaching a horse to stand tied patiently while keeping them as safe as possible. They are allowed to move in a circle, which will create less fear and resistance than a single or cross tie. It is hard for them to paw or pull back as the topper moves so freely, taking their nose in a circle. Once they are good on the patience pole, I find that they will tie anywhere that I put them, on the trailer, on a picket line, or on the wall. I like to tie my horses after every ride, this can prevent a lot of buddy and barn sour issues. They are a must-have at my operation.