Rancho Encino Life Skills

08/21/2024

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04/19/2024

Crawl gives the best side eye! 👀

04/17/2024

Our men’s group is so fun! Some don’t always feel like coming, but they are glad they did when they leave 🤪

04/13/2024

No waste here!
We got a delivery of yummy coastal and alfalfa the other day. We swept up all of the little bits that fell off on the trailer and filled up this tub. Mia, Apache, and Gil made sure it didn’t go to waste 🤩

04/12/2024

Here is what happens when you practice patience and take your time.

When Allie came to us 3 years ago, she was MEAN to our farrier. We assume she hadn’t had a good experience, or maybe limited experience, with farriers. She didn’t mind me going in her stall and catching her. I’d go in, put her halter on, and stand there scratching and petting her to distract her from what was going on around her hooves. We did this routine every time he came out. Last week he was able to go in Allie’s stall, catch her, lead her around the barn, and trim her hooves all by himself outside of her stall. This was HUGE! It showed us being patient can be rewarding. Now she is relaxed when getting a trim, and I don’t have to worry about keeping her calm.

04/10/2024

They think they are massage therapists!

Sweet Mia has been struggling in our classes. We noticed she didn’t like to be brushed and was “sour” all through class. After spending some time massaging her, we saw how relaxed she was. We taught our clients some massage techniques and replaced the brushing component with a massage. This has completely transformed Mia. She has been relaxed and willing to work with our clients! How cool is that?!?!

03/14/2024

Two peas in a pod! Apache and Mia each have their own buckets, but insist on sharing one. They are inseparable!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day from our herd and Cedar!

02/03/2024

We have some exciting news to share about our flower farm! Check out my latest blog post to read all about it 😆

https://open.substack.com/pub/angelacardenas/p/how-the-lack-of-money-almost-killed-2d7?r=1jazsv&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

01/25/2024

Congratulations Rhonda Merrill Culp, it’s well deserved! She does so much for kids in the Official American Paint Horse Association and in Texas.

Katie Cardenas
Angela Hinojosa Cardenas

Rhonda Culp of Little Elm, Texas, will be honored June 27 as APHA’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award winner. An APHA member for 15 years, Culp’s foray into Paints came through … Continued

01/25/2024

Allie girl is all bundled up in her new blanket! She’s looking stylish! I think the red suits her well. She’s a flashy girl and she has a bright red blanket to match.

01/22/2024

When the temp dips below 40°F, a rarity in South Texas, we bring out the blankets! Our arena becomes shelter for the horses who don’t have a stall in the barn.

01/20/2024

Not even the cold weather can stop us!! Normally we cancel class if it gets below 60°F , but today our clients decided to push through! It’s a chilly 46°F, but these couples are getting a lot done 🤩

01/15/2024

LOL!! This is us today! Horses are all bundled up 🥶

12/06/2023

When asked about their experience, our clients often say it was the best experience they’ve had.
Our clients are asked to pick a word that describes their overall experience and stamp it on a bracelet, keychain, necklace, etc. This client said they have never had so much fun!

11/30/2023

Horses helping people!
Our horses help people of all kinds.
Different personalities
Different disabilities
Different experiences
No matter what, your experience will be empowering!

11/25/2023

It’s small business Saturday! Want to know how you can support our small business? Read our blog! We promise it won’t disappoint ⬇️

Ranch living is like participating in a never-ending episode of "Survivor: Farm Edition." Following the lessons from our unpredictable farm adventure will improve your relationships, work life, and health. Click to read Rancho Encino, by Angela and Katie Cardenas, a Substack publication. Launched 20...