H6 Ranch Equine Facility

07/27/2024

More of my kiddos bringing home some fair ribbons!! Congratulations Charlotte and Ryan!!

07/20/2024

Messages like these are why I love what I do!!
Congrats Ella!! Such a bright future for this little cowgirl!!

07/06/2024

I want to thank all of my clients for being patient over the last 3-4 weeks while I figure out my health. It’s been frustrating and keeping up with everyone has been impossible, my apologies for that. After X-rays and a CT scan I believe we’re hopefully on the final leg of this crud and will be back at it soon. Docs orders to take it easy this week so be patient with me a little longer and we’ll get everyone back on schedule asap.

07/01/2024

I sure get to ride some pretty trainers!!
This super sweet 2 yr old has beauty and brains!!
She is on the market, if interested I can direct you to her owner!

06/07/2024

Week 1 of Summer Horse Camp out here at H6 has come to an end! What a great week! Great kiddos, amazing helpers, and lots of laughs!
We look forward to the next one at the end of June!!

06/02/2024

Our first camp starts tomorrow!!! I hope everyone is as excited as we are!!!

05/10/2024

To all young horse show exhibitors:

I was once a kid who had a passion for horses, and would spend every waking minute at the barn. I would ride anything my trainer dared to put me on, and gladly showed anything that could make it around the arena without killing me. I lived for the barn, the animals, the smell, the outdoors. It was in my blood.

Once I was YOU.

Showing was my passion. When I would hit a road block, my parents would comfort me by saying, “It's just a horse show.” But it was more than that to me, it was my world.

When I was your age, I had big dreams and wasn't sure how to make them come true. I saw big time trainers at horse shows and I respected and admired them. But as much as I was in awe of them, I never once thought, “I want to be like them one day.”

I thought, “I will be like them one day.”

And the work began. It took lots of hard work; many rides on very difficult horses, more lessons than I can count, and a few face fulls of dirt along the way. It took long hours and lots of sweat and tears to get where I am today. But I persevered. And it was all worth it.

I don't care if you want to become a trainer like me one day or if you ride simply for the fun of it. I don't care about your ribbons or your victory passes. I don't care about your year end awards or your world titles.

I care about your horsemanship, your sportsmanship, your determination and your progress. I care about the goals you set for yourself and how you plan to achieve them. I care about the success you see in yourself through your own eyes.

More important than the ribbons on my walls and the trophies on my shelves are the memories made along the way. And even more important than that, what I consider my biggest accomplishments, are those who have blessed me with their interest in learning from me and following in my footsteps.

Have fun this year, set amazing goals for yourself, and work your butt off to achieve them. And enjoy each amazing ride along the way...

And to all of their parents:

Help them set goals. Let them make mistakes. Cheer when they win. Let them fail. Encourage them whether they come in first place or last. Demonstrate how to be a good sport. Take lots of pictures. Make lots of memories. And just remember, it is more than just a horse show...

I hope everyone has an amazing 2024 show season!

Julie

05/07/2024

Beautiful rainbow during lessons tonight!!!

03/31/2024

When the lesson kids come up with better ideas than me….. what a fun morning! Great job stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing to achieve goals today Levi Smith!!

03/21/2024

A little bit of Hudson kid desensitizing for this trainer mare!! 🤣

02/21/2024

When the horse moms come for vet day and leave the kids at school…🤣🤣🤣🤣 (they’re gonna kill me lol!!)

02/21/2024

Vet day at H6! Coggins, vaccines, chiro work, dental work…. We can thank Amber Fowler enough for all the hard work she put in today!!

02/12/2024

02/11/2024

Gone before he officially hit the market….

Congratulations to CC Herron on her newest boy!! I believe Big Boy will be your best partner on your new journeys!! I look forward to a summer of coaching this pair!

01/19/2024

ONLY 3 spots left!!!

BY POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ADDED ONE MORE CAMP!!
Camp 1 and 3 are full! we will accept 5 campers only for the 6/17-6/20 camp! RSVP as soon as possible to hold your spot!

BOTH CAMPS ARE FULL!!

We look forward to seeing everyone in June!!

Pre-register by calling/texting 217-994-6126 or messaging me here on Facebook! There are only 5 spots per camp !

01/14/2024

I love this amazing group of hard working cowgirls!!
Tri-County Saddle Club hosted their annual awards banquet this evening and this great group walked away with lots of prizes to show for their hard work! I’m very blessed to be called coach by these gals! Onto next year girls!! The future looks bright!!

12/26/2023

I love being able to help make horse crazy girls dreams come true on Christmas morning!! Marley enjoy your new girl!!

12/01/2023

Anna Lucille sure likes to ride in style ! From the ranches of Nebraska to our little town of Flat Rock… Black Jetta is certainly learning of change of pace in jobs lol! Watch out Leah, she’ll be stealing your horse away before you know it lol!!

11/10/2023

He’s not a barrel pony but I think he kinda wants to be…. I love this guy…

11/09/2023

Proud of this girl! Her first lesson a month ago we were crying and ready to give up around every corner, now we’re asking to go faster, fixing things on the fly and not giving up! Jaide you’re going places girlie!

11/05/2023

My project pony is coming right along!!! Isn’t she just the cutest!!
Won’t be too long before she’s ready for her forever human!
The progress in these videos are just amazing but i do have to be honest and say these were all moments before bucking Leah off for trying to jump an obstacle…. Apparently patches isn’t ready for jumping lol! Nobody was harmed lol! And for a pony with major human trust issues, she stopped and came right back to Leah ❤️ and rode off like a champ! This girl has a bright future and I look forward to getting her there!

11/05/2023

I didn’t get pictures of everyone… I’m sorry… I apparently forgot to charge my phone.. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️
Huge shout out and thank you to everyone for coming out today and taking on the Spooktacular obstacle challenge!! Excellent displays of horsemanship today!

11/04/2023

It’s time to be done training this one and send him home before I fall more in love! Just kidding, but sometimes you get a trainer that just matches your style and when they have a face like this ❤️! Too bad we can’t have them all 😍

11/04/2023

Tomorrow’s the day!!! Who’s coming to hang out with us!?!?

THIS SATURDAY!!!!!
We will be hosting the rescheduled Spooktacular this Saturday at 11AM!! Come out an join the fun! Bring those amazing trail horses, the barrel horses and the cow ponies! Show off their skills! Bring out the "for sale" horses and I'll be glad to do some videos for you!! Look forward to seeing everyone!!

10/31/2023

THIS SATURDAY!!!!!
We will be hosting the rescheduled Spooktacular this Saturday at 11AM!! Come out an join the fun! Bring those amazing trail horses, the barrel horses and the cow ponies! Show off their skills! Bring out the "for sale" horses and I'll be glad to do some videos for you!! Look forward to seeing everyone!!

10/13/2023

Indoor arenas are amazing.. I look forward to the day that I have my own… BUT… outdoor arenas sure build character lol!!
We were trying to get lessons in before the rain and we just didn’t make it … but these girls toughed it out and accomplished what they came to accomplish! (There was another one also, I just missed her pic)

10/09/2023

Smiles like this make my job worth it!
This is the c**t deemed the spawn of satan…. As a yearling I told them I didn’t want the phone call when it was time to train her… meanest little thing I’ve dealt with in a long time… bite you, try to kick your head off.. not a trustworthy animal by far! This one even intimidated me.
Turn the page to a new chapter…. I’m glad I took the chance, took the challenge to test myself and my ability… we still have a ways to go and she’s still not nice to everyone that crosses her path but she’s come soooo far and far enough that her 12yr old owner was able to come and enjoy a little cruise on her today!

10/07/2023

Love how my quarter pony project is coming along! From basically untouched to building some trust…. When she’s done she’s gonna be a fine animal!