Be Still Ranch

09/02/2024

📲916.800.7277

Only one or two spots left in this Single Pony Playtime. Text to join!

07/02/2024

Tuesdays, Saturdays or both for the totally obsessed! 😍

Pony Playgroups are a monthly gathering of friends and ponies!

Participants in this playgroup have an hour of playtime in a field of ponies. As they play they learn basic horse safety, anatomy, care and take a short ba****ck ride around the field.

Pony Playgroup kids grow in their social skills as well as joy, peace & confidence through routine exposure to equines and other children.

There are 3 one-hour playtimes total in each session.

Perfect for ages 0-11.

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05/22/2024

Hey y’all! There are a limited number of SINGULAR Pony Playtimes available for this session. Choose the date (or dates) that work for you!

See last infographic for dates available.

We still have room in this Pony Playgroup, but if you can only make one or two of these playtimes you can sign up separately.

It’s easy to secure your spot, just text our ranch line: 📲916.800.7277

05/11/2024

Registration now open for this Friday morning Pony Playgroup.

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02/06/2024

So good. 😊

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02/02/2024

This session is now full.

We may consider opening another playgroup on the same days from 11:30-12:30pm
Message us if interested!

Pony Playgroups are a monthly gathering of friends and some really special ponies!

Participants in this playgroup will have an hour of playtime in a paddock of ponies. As they play they will learn basic horse safety, anatomy, care and take a short ba****ck ride around the paddock.

Children grow in their social skills, as well as joy, peace & confidence through routine exposure to equines and other children.

01/29/2024

Update: THIS Pony Playgroup IS NOW FULL.

Our next Pony Playgroup is now open!
I know lots of us are looking forward to warmer weather as we make our way towards SPRING! Space is limited and often sells out, even in the colder months, so please giddy up if you’re hoping to get a spot.

Text or Comment: SPRING IS COMING and I will get registration info to you.

This unique monthly social group offers children (and adults) more joy, peace and confidence with each session.

Pony Playgroups are perfect for ages 0-11 years old. Check out some of our past posts if you’re new here.

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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no April session. Cowboy Vince & I will be off celebrating 20 years of marriage.
💕🤵🏽‍♂️👰🏽‍♀️💕 Thank you for your love and support as we take time away.

01/05/2024

12/22/2023

Meet our friend, Cyprian, who visited us from Uganda this year.

Cowboy Vince and I met Cyprian many years ago and then traveled to Uganda in 2018 to see firsthand the work he and his team have been doing to bring hope and transformation to poverty-stricken rural villages in Uganda.

In early 2020 Cowboy Justus traveled to Uganda to meet Cyprian and our other friends who have become like family.

Thanks to you, this year, over $2,300 was sent to Cyprian and his team to support the “2 sows and a boar” project and the other countless projects like this that he oversees in Uganda.

If you didn’t already know, Be Still Ranch (our family owned and operated small business) was founded on the desire to give more.

CBV & I have never drawn a salary, and while we hope that will change one day 😉 (without effecting our giving), we are beyond blessed to be able to do what we love, while serving y’all whom we love and giving back to others and communities we love.

Some of y’all have been with us since the very beginning, when we started by holding fundraisers to meet some immediate needs of our friends in Kenya and Uganda.

Since then, we have grown to expand our giving year after year to support other organizations like Cyprian’s, both here in the states and internationally.

These are all organizations we have personal connections with and are dear to our family’s hearts.

This year, we were able to give over $5,000 to these families and communities.

TBH, it is hard for me to share this information here. I was raised not to broadcast any giving or “good deeds”.

So, I hope this comes across, as intended - to spread some cheer, encouragement and gratitude for your ongoing support of our small business, doing small things to make the world a better place.

Merry Christmas and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support, friendship and encouragement.

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P.S. If you are interested in further supporting Cyprian’s goals and projects in Uganda, any amount helps!

Comment “I’m in” below and I will send you a link to the trustworthy non-profit we give through.

12/21/2023

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🧘🏻‍♀️Observing horses peacefully grazing in the rain can help you wash away negative thoughts and emotions.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Connects you with a community of women committed to wellness.

🧘🏼‍♀️ Brings you into communion with nature, which improves symptoms of seasonal depression.

So often in my life I allowed rain to hold me captive.

Sure, I love a comfy evening inside with a crackling fire and a good book. That’s healthy. But when I limit myself to staying cooped up inside every time it rains or the temperature drops, I discovered that being cozy at home is a sneaky way to self sabotaged my mental health.

I end up ruminating on things in life that aren’t going the way I want them to, keeping me stuck in old patterns of cascading sadness.

That’s why, rain or shine, I show up under the gazebo, on a comfy couch with a warm blanket and fire pit blazing to welcome and guide women through meditation with horses.

It’s a beautiful experience and I can’t wait to share it with you.

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12/20/2023

We’re going a million miles a minute some days.

Try taking a moment to watch nature. Observe it. Touch it. Experience it.

Now breathe.

Quick resets like this get me through busy days with more peace, love and grace.

12/19/2023

The forecast read 100% rain when I recorded this video. Not to dis’ meteorologists, but I rarely make or cancel my plans based on a forecast. I take it under advisement & wait to see what actually develops. 😂😂

But it does make me wonder.

Is our ranch sitting in some magical bubble because it’s snuggled between two ridges? Maybe weaker weather systems can’t pe*****te the protection of those ridges?
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But, that doesn’t explain why it sometimes rains here when there is absolutely no mention of it in the forecast. 😂😂

Local friends: Did y’all get any rain this morning? How do you navigate weather reports?

12/18/2023

‼️Save this video to build connection with your child and horses.‼️ Read on 👇🏽

🐴 Share, in your own words, about these horse superpowers.

🐴 Do this when they are relaxed and comfortable - cuddling on the couch or perhaps before a nap or bedtime.

🐴 Engage their curiosity by having them close their eyes & imagine what it would be like to be a horse with these abilities.

🐴 If they are distracted, don’t be discouraged. You may be surprised how much they hear when they appear to not be listening at all. (Mom of 4 grown kids here 🙋🏽‍♀️ ask me how I know.)

🐴 The next time they are at Be Still Ranch or around other horses, have them observe the horse and see how the horse may be using their superpowers to see, hear and move.

12/18/2023

The women who gathered to practice mindful meditation with horses and set intentions, experienced a power unleashed today as nature reflected the unique strength each of them hold within.

It was a privilege to be a part of something so beautiful, so sacred, so real.

Thank you, ladies. I am in awe. 🙌🏽

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12/15/2023

Seasonal Depression is real, even in Sunny California.

One of the best treatments known is to get outside in nature. Nature is restorative medicine without side effects.

I loath being cold, though, so let me show you what I did after an older woman told me, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad dress.” (Paraphrased quote - Alfred Wainwright).

I bundled!! The same way I would bundle up my 4 kids when going to the snow.

Let me tell you it is a game changer for your mind, body and soul! You no longer feel disconnected during the dark season.

Couple that with spending time around horses, who are known to be natural healers of humans, and your life is guaranteed to level up!

I love seeing all the parents who bundle their kids up for our Pony Playgroup this time of year.

We adults need time outdoors just as much as our kiddos.

Follow our IG wellness page to learn about ways we provide space to heal the heart, mind and soul. .wellness

We would love to welcome you here. 🫶🏽

P.S. For those counting, it was 8. I threw 3 more in for free! 😉 Stay Cozy Y’all!

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12/13/2023

What feels came up for you?

For me it’s the content smile that creeps across my face after a day of overthinking. It’s the little laugh and the deep breath. It’s the release of concerns and furrowed brows, knowing that everything is going to be alright.

I love sharing our little horse ranch with others, young and old, hoping that they feel the joy, peace and love that envelops them here.

It’s why we came 10+ years ago… to share it. I didn’t know all that was in store and all the many ways this property would draw people in, but I couldn’t be more grateful. We meet the most amazing people and I’m just in awe. 🙌🏽

🫶🏽 Miss D, Cowboy Vince & Cowboy Justus

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12/12/2023

As a brain tumor survivor, I have experienced the power of healing the mind & the body through rest, relaxation and meditating on positive thoughts.

When you take time to practice meditation and surround yourself with positive energy, you are investing in the power you need to succeed in the difficult and challenging spaces of life.

Join me and other women supporting women at Be Still Ranch on

📆Sunday, December 17th from 4-5pm

When we combine the power of meditation with the healing power of nature as we meditate with a gentle herd of horses.

Swing by before or after to spend a peaceful moment with these beautiful beings, too. 🦚🦚

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12/08/2023

Give me a beat when I’m in a pasture and I will most definitely turn it into a desensitization exercise with my horses. 💃🏽 😂😂

One of the best characteristics of horses are they are non-judgmental. I know my horses don’t think any less of me when I act silly, have a bad day or fail at something.

I find freedom to be my most authentic self with them. And that inspires me to exercise more grace with myself and others.

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