Rosebud Ranch

02/06/2025

Anyone recognize this handsome (muddy) boy?!
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Last week was Jet!
Happy Thursday everyone! The week is almost over!🥳

01/30/2025

This fuzzy friend is one of our outdoor boarders…anyone have any guesses?
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Happy Thursday! (Last week was Pedro)🤍

01/23/2025

Happy Thursday!! Whose nose?
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Last week was Chex!

01/18/2025

Game of the day; Where’s Harry?🕵🏻‍♀️

01/16/2025

Happy Thursday! Who’s cute face is this?
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Last week was Dale!

01/15/2025

Happy Wednesday night!

01/13/2025

What a pretty sunset tonight!

01/12/2025

Good morning! Happy Snowy Sunday! What are your plans for this week?

01/09/2025

It’s Thursday! Who is this cute nose?
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Last week was Cole!

01/07/2025

What a cool night at the ranch!

01/05/2025

A beautiful snowy morning at the ranch!

01/02/2025

Happy Thursday! Who is this?

01/01/2025

Happy new years to everyone!
We hope you bring all of your blessings into this next year and create new memories. A clean slate and open mind can help bring the best things!
~Rosebud Ranch~

12/29/2024

Love this!

➡️ Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, “Why do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? They’re just ‘money pits,’ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?”

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, you’re right—horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

⚡️ Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

• Nonverbal Communication: Learning to “speak” with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

• Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

• Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

• Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent efforts—a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

• Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. There’s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

🔥The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many don’t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills they’ll carry into every aspect of life.

👉 A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investment—not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show fees—but in my child’s future. I’d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, they’re challenging. But they’re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I don’t just see a rider—I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.



Shared from Blue Thunder A Unicorn Story

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📸 Coaching student & TJ 🥰

12/27/2024

And if you were lucky enough to meet this horse you will know how hard it is to make this post. He left hoofprints in everyone’s heart. It’s hard to come across a sweet soul like this boy but we are blessed to have taken care of him this long. With much love; you will be missed sweet Kwazar.
~Rosebud Ranch

12/26/2024

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone’s holidays were amazing! Who’s is this?
~Rosebud Ranch

12/19/2024

Anyone recognize this face?
Happy Thursday!

12/14/2024

Stix is getting festive!!