Rockin’ L J Equine

11/29/2025

Gorgeous front clip set made for this feather footed swamp stomper!
Our farrier books are officially full of the time being 🥰

11/20/2025

Obviously all training intakes are closed for the foreseeable future until this outbreak is under control.
Nothing in or out of the property, disinfecting myself after work etc.
Prayers for all those affected who have lost a beloved partner or are waiting in the dark for a fearful outcome, my heart hurts for you.

11/17/2025

If I have ever declined training. Your c**t it’s probably for a reason on this list 🥴

Top things we HATE to hear as c**t starters: 🐴

1. “I would do it myself I just can’t afford to get hurt”

And you think we can!? This is how we make a living, how we pay our bills and feed our children. 🤦‍♀️ We cant afford to get hurt either BUT we have the skills and program to do this in the most successful and safest way possible.

2. “I would do it myself it’s just I don’t bounce like I used to”

Yeah neither do we, and as professional c**t starters we actually don’t hit the ground very often and we hope to keep it that way (Knock on wood).

3. “I don’t need all that fancy stuff, I just need someone to ride the bucks out for a few rides”

You’ll need to find a different program. If all you care about is a crash test dummy be upfront about that and see what c**t starters call you back. Starting c**ts is hard enough on our bodies we don’t get paid enough to just hop on and see what your horse feels like doing to us.

4. “I did all the groundwork already so you can just start riding - because I can only afford 30 days training”

Thank you for trying to prepare your c**t, but I will still be going through my checklist on the ground to be sure your c**t is prepared and a first ride will be successful. We do not offer 30 day c**t starts as it’s just not enough time for your c**t to get a foundation built that will last when you take them home.

5. “I’m a super novice rider and I can’t wait to start riding my first 2yr old! Is 60 days enough?”

No it’s not, even the quietest c**ts need TIME to build a solid foundation that won’t crumble. They will learn so much while they are being started but it takes time for skills to become concrete, and for a horse to be confident making up for mistakes of novice riders.

So as we head into c**t starting season, give your starter the time they need, don’t rush the process and dont treat their body or skills like they are less than.

Stay safe out there yall 👍🏼🐴

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11/11/2025

The ugly duckling has been sold l!
From a scraggly little auction baby to a punchy pony! His glow up was one for the books.
Congrats to temus new family on the coolest little pony around!

11/11/2025

Poncho is SOLD!!
Congrats Rebekah Rose-Align Equine!!!! Can’t wait to see your adventures with this guy❤️

11/04/2025

Let’s talk first rides and starting c**ts. Anyone who knows me knows I love a good controversial
conversation🫢

Almost all c**ts started in my program get a first saddle and first ride in the same week. Now let’s define first rides…. Keep in mind this is my opinion.

A first ride is NOT you sitting on your horse and walking it around. A first ride is NOT Jeffries method for 30 minutes.
A first ride SHOULD be walk, trot, left, right, stop, back. Ideally a lope SHOULD be done aswell but absolutely by the third ride. With that being said, if you are starting your own horse on your own timeline then hey whatever works. BUT if you are starting horses as a “professional” then you need to be getting the most done that you can and setting that horse up for a successful future.

By the 5-10th ride I like that horse broke in the pole, understanding legs for direction, able to bend their ribcage around leg, backing fluidly NOT choppy. Most importantly absolutely no sticky footed reluctance to move forward business, that only gets people hurt. Lazy and sticky footed are NOT the same thing.

A LAZY horse will do what you ask, WHEN YOU ASK, but only offer as much energy as required of them. think your kid broke grandma safe horses.

A STICKY horse will have to be argued with to get an ounce of try from them, eventually these horses develop quirks and dangerous behaviors to avoid work. aka your buckers and rearers who use these behaviors as outlets when they don’t agree with your pressure or aids.

I have started countless horse and helped and watched countless more being started. What I have witnessed is horses started too slowly are commonly sticky footed, attitude towards pressure, don’t enjoy work, and developing a lot of quirks down the road.
Agree, disagree?

11/02/2025

🌵STEEL🌵

15 hh
18yo (vet estimated)
Grade but appendix looking

What he lacks in a great handle he makes up for being the kindest gentlest guy. Don’t be fooled, he still has plenty of gas left in the tank and is by no means ready for retirement life.
His ideal home would be a family needing a confidence booster, gelding with a go get em attitude . He’s gentle and wouldn’t hurt a fly but will trot and lope without pushing too much.
I’m told he was roped on at one point, I don’t know the extent of that so no promises there🤷🏻‍♀️

Steel is a VERY hard keeper (yes his teeth have been floated) he loses interest in feed and won’t eat by himself but also runs away from food if someone looks at him wrong. We are gaining weight well now but his new home needs to be aware he is not one to be thrown out to pasture and forgotten about, he will lose weight fast.
If ridden consistently a good joint supplement would do him some good, he is lightly ridden by kids maybe once a week and does well physically and mentally.

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10/30/2025

That old fart is finally putting on some weight!!!
Now just the muscle 💪🏼

10/28/2025

10/26/2025

Throwback for a spicy pony!
This girl used to lose her marbles when she was mounted. Bucking and bolting to high heaven, even breaking my thumb at one point.
Taking the pressure away by teaching her to step to the block put some positive vibes back into her mindset…