Rock Horses

05/21/2024

Took Fiona to her first horse show and Dandy to his second one. They both made me proud. Came home with quite a few 6th place ribbons 😂 and one blue! There was more than 6 in most classes so we weren’t last.

03/01/2024

Both mustangs are coming along great! These horses were wild back in September (chestnut) and October (grey)!

02/03/2024

Blankets: I blanket at two different times, when it’s gonna be wet and when the blanket helps with training! Both these horses don’t love things touching their rear ends so this wet weather made for a good training opportunity since we won’t be riding.

01/27/2024

Fiona update! She’s been kind of tough for me. She really hasn’t done anything terrible but she bolted across the arena with me once at a dead run. She grabs her butt a lot!!!! Hasn’t bucked, knock on wood, but she scares me probably because she’s BIG! I’ve been riding her in the round pen (after the bolt) up until today again. Hoping with the nice weather and some riding buddies I can really get her going and over this hump.

12/29/2023

Through the lens:
Load your horse in your trailer and go to the grocery store! A mentor of mine once told me to take my wild mustangs with me everywhere. I can’t say I’m very good at actually taking them everywhere but now with a 10 month old child I have to figure out ways to work with my horses with him around. I knew he needed a nap and the horse has never left the property so I loaded both up! We tried to go to the grocery store but he was asleep a minute into our drive.

How many of you struggle with loading your horse? Unloading it? Horse not loading back up once unloaded?

Practice! Practice! Practice! I have a friend that was in a mustang competition with me once and she loaded her mustang every morning and took it to work with her before the competition. The horse had food and water in the trailer all day and then she took it home once done with her shift. You bet that horse loaded right up into the trailer provided at the show.

So take your horses with you next time you need to go grocery shopping or to the gas station. Just take them somewhere other than a planned destination. It’s also great for practicing driving the truck and trailer, find some back roads and drive around. Your horse won’t know the difference if you know what you are doing or don’t. I hope this helps someone struggling with trailering!

12/19/2023

First ride on the four year old mustang mare from Buffalo Hills, NV. Her lope is so smooth she just floats across the ground. When I first saw her in the corrals I was worried about how big she was how she would move but I listened to the pen wranglers at the corral. They said she moved beautifully and they were so right! This girl tries her heart out and I can’t wait to see how she progresses.

11/17/2023

Gray Mustang Mare first saddle!

11/15/2023

Handy Dandy is starting to get broke! This little mustang was probably the most scared of people I have had personally. He did a complete 180 and loves domestic life now! Check out how cute he is! I love his lope. This was the second time we rode with humans in the arena, Julie and Rowdy were our desensitizers. First time I rode with someone in the arena we proceeded to bolt around the arena. This is a huge improvement!

11/11/2023

Mustang day today! Little Dans first time to the obstacles and he had an audience and little black mustang got a good mane and forelock detangling.

06/03/2023

Two year old with 10 or so rides 🤩

05/23/2023

Selling some personal horses. Pm with questions.

Solara - Palomino is a yearling “Sheza Rap Cat” (AQHA pending), stout as can be and athletic to boot. Stands around 13.3 as a yearling. Watched her be born last year. She hasn’t had a ton of handling. She’s halter broke and that’s about it. I plan on working with her and getting her loading in trailer and feet picked up in the next few weeks.
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Laroy - Next is a huge grade 2 year old red dun gelding. He’s as gentle as they come and super personality. I have about 10 rides on him and will sell him with at least 30. Good for the farrier, easy to be around, great to catch, everyone’s favorite. He stands 15.2 1000 pounds as a 2 year old. 75🥕🥕

Feather - Last but certainly not least blue roan titled mustang mare. 6 years old around 14.2 hands. Fort Worth Rising Stars Mustang Champion 2022, Extreme Cowboy Racing World Championships 2021 4th place overall. Trail riding expert! Smoothest horse you’ll ever ride besides a gaited one. Good for any rider. 25🥕🥕🥕

05/03/2023

There is a pinto under there, found some white after a nice rinse. Think I decided on a name, introducing “Rome” short for Romen because “Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

10/29/2021

Preparing for some Extreme Cowboy Racing next week! Set up a course in our arena and ran Feather through it tonight. I forgot my own course 🙄 but for never seeing some of the obstacles before I was super proud of her!

10/18/2021

Still have some openings for both days. $100 Deposit paid through Venmo or PayPal.

10/11/2021

Got some nice cattle for anyone that wants to learn to rope so we decided to host another intro to roping clinic! Please PM or text me if you are interested. I know it’s last minute so at this clinic I’m allowing either day entries. There will be limited spots available. I accept Venmo or PayPal for deposits. Come learn to rope!

07/31/2021

Took Jimmy and a few others to Colorado Obstacle Challenge today. Jimmy is our little rescue horse from Harmony! He was a rockstar and won the class against the other horses. Not to mention how cute is he?! Pretty boy.

07/10/2021

Just wanted to show how cool this horse is! She is one of the most naturally fancy/talented horses I have ever rode. She is smooth as glass to ride, you can sit her trot for miles.

06/27/2021

Got to ride the gorgeous Elsa around the arena today for the first time. She’s really doing well. This is her 4th ride ever, mine and her second ride together.

06/12/2021

Haven’t made a post in a bit, but here is Feathered Indian with a new rider for the first time. Feather was my pick for the Oklahoma Extreme Mustang Makeover. Feather is such a nice little mustang that I have decided to pull her from the competition and keep her as an ambassador mustang for myself. Feather would likely do really well at the competition but I will have to bid for her against the public if I want to get her back. She will be a great addition to our herd and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!

04/15/2021

Introducing Feathered Indian or Feather for her barn name. This 5 year old mare is from Desatoya, Nevada and is my new partner for the Oklahoma Extreme Mustang Makeover. I just got her yesterday and didn’t do anything with her until today since she had been hauled a bunch from Nevada, to Kansas then to Colorado. Today we did some girly things like braid her mane and put some dresses on her! She has a sweet personality and I can’t wait to see how she comes along.

04/03/2021

Got a new project pony from The Harmony Equine Center! Can’t wait to give this guy a bright new future. Everyone meet Jimmy! He has future goals to be a barrel, pole, breakaway and heel pony! Stay tuned for his journey.

03/20/2021

I’m looking for some help cleaning pens. Not a paid position but I will trade for some lessons. Pm me for details.

03/16/2021

We are back at it here at Rock Horsemanship. Please check out the new website to see all that we are offering in 2021. Www.rockhorsemanship.com

Rock Horsemanship does horse training and horseback riding lessons in Colorado

03/13/2021

First event of the year for Rock Horsemanship is approaching! Please PM me to leave a deposit. I accept Venmo or Paypal. Limited spots available and filling fast!