Rumple Ranch Equine Lessons

09/30/2023

09/29/2023

Beautiful night for lessons

09/19/2023

Please note

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy.

If you have not canceled your lesson in 24 hours, we kindly ask that you pay for your lesson.

We take pride in our clients and spend a lot of time scheduling people.

If you do end up canceling, you may send lesson money to: [email protected] (friends and family)

Thank you

09/19/2023

Lessons will resume as normal starting tomorrow September 19, 2023

Thank you for your understanding.

09/17/2023

No lessons tomorrow.

The farrier is trimming horses feet.

We will see everyone September 25, 2023

09/09/2023

Lovely evening for some lessons. Gained more confidence in the saddle for some riders.

Very proud of the riders tonight

09/06/2023

Great evening last night for lessons!

Thank you to all who came out.

09/05/2023

It’s lesson day!!!

We are so excited to meet all the families!

Tell us, what is your favorite thing about Rumple Ranch?

09/03/2023

Round

What does it mean to make your horse round?

Contrary to what many believe, round, when it pertains to the horse, is not in the neck but rather in the back. Sadly, the hyper fixation on having a particular head set is part of a larger problem which stems from the lack of understanding in what a properly moving horse looks like, as well as how horses use their body to help themselves balance and move when they lack the physical strength and training to be in self carriage. Any position, regardless of whether it is considered "healthy" and correct, if held consistently throughout the ride will create tension. Suppleness is brought by constant changes in posture throughout the training session, however these position can never be forced or held by the rider, only encouraged and guided.

Roundness itself refers to the back of the horse, who through correct training is able to carry himself with his hind as opposed to pulling himself along and "grabbing ground" with the forelegs. The measure of self carriage is by assessing the angle of the spine and the engagement of the abdominal muscles and hind end through high-level movements.

09/01/2023

Hurry in and get your spots scheduled! We are booking very fast!

09/01/2023

We are OFFICIALLY scheduling lessons for this fall!

We have everything in order, and ready to go.

Please email, text, or call us 217-314-9032; [email protected]

When messaging, please let us know the day, time, semi private or private lesson, weekly or bi weekly.

We are so excited to get lessons going!

08/31/2023

Get to know your instructor!

Hi my name is Olga Harris and I’m the new riding instructor for Rumple Ranch. I’m so excited to meet all the new families and get to know everybody.

I have been around horses for 14 years and been teaching beginners lessons for 4 years.

I ride both English and western. Mostly western. I have shown both English and western disciplines, including: western pleasure, western horsemanship, trail, halter, showmanship, English pleasure, English equitation, hunter under saddle, gaited, dressage, and so much more.

I have found my passion for barrel racing and have been barrel racing for 6 years. I have qualified for NBHA youth and Open worlds 6 consecutive years. In 2017 I earned Top 5 in the State at the State show. I won the 4D champion at the Josey clinic in 2016. I have buckles, ribbons and trophies and won money.

I interned out of state in 2019 after I graduated high school at two big dressage barns and learned about business, managing a barn, and riding lots of different breeds.

I have my own business (Platinum Performance Horses) that I started in 2020 and it has grown exponentially.

The photos below is my palomino gelding, Codyspepobar aka Boyfriend. He passed away earlier this year due to a HYPP attack at the age of 16.

I’m so excited to share my knowledge with all the new students and families.

08/25/2023

We are interested in hearing your thoughts!

Let us know below what you would like to see here on this page.

🌀 Informational posts ( learning about horse care, vet care, riding, etc)
🌀 Just riding lesson updates
🌀 Rumple Ranch blog
🌀 Little bit of everything

Let us know in the comments below.

08/25/2023

Rumple Ranch offers beginner thru advanced lessons for kids ages 5 and up.

🔅We teach adults too!
🔅All lessons are an hour by appointment only.
🔅We offer semi private (group of 3) and private (one on one)
🔅English and Western lessons

What to wear at your lessons:
⚜️ Long Pants
⚜️Boots with a heel. Tennis shoes work fine.
⚜️ T-shirt or tank top. Bring hoodie for cooler days.

No open toed shoes allowed for kids riding.

❗️ Dress accordingly to the weather. ❗️

All kids and adults who take lessons must sign a waiver.

All kids under the age of 18 MUST wear a helmet. If you have your own riding helmet, you may bring it. No bicycle helmets allowed.

We do not take walk ins. All lessons are appointment only!

You may schedule for lessons via phone or messenger.

For other information and prices please contact us.

☎️ Call or text: 217-314-9032
📧: [email protected]

08/23/2023

We are in the process of finalizing some stuff and then we will be scheduling lessons for this fall! Stay tuned for updates!