Diamond N Rough Horsemanship

10/13/2025

Proud coach moment!

Vonnie Nye Staples came to me a few years ago and wanted to learn to ride horses! When I first meet people I never know if they are long term dedicated or will be around for a short bit and leave. I quickly saw the determination in Vonnie and knew she would be sticking around. She has become the barn mom to many and you are never too old to start riding!

This weekend Vonnie rode the longest she has ever ridden on trails she has never dreamed of riding on. It was physically and emotionally exhausting and challenging but Vonnie and her horse Arizona did it!
I am so proud of them! The steep hills caused some concern but they mastered each hill!

10/10/2025

Watching owners thrive with horses that been in my program is such a highlight of the day! Epic had 8 weeks of ground work training to prepare her as a riding horse in the future. She was timid and stubborn and didn't want to think through emotions and now she is thriving! She is thoughtful, she is becoming bold and brave and I am so excited for her owner. What a huge difference in 8 weeks!

09/22/2025

I took 3 student to an Eventing Derby and they did very well! They learned a lot and had a blast!

08/29/2025

Sugar Rush never even had a chance to get her own ad! Congratulations to the seller Andria and the buyer Cathy! This sweet 7 year old Shetland pony was fun to have in the barn and happy to say she is staying with the barn family!

08/14/2025

Are you struggling to find the right saddle fit for your horse? Kimberly Farley is coming to Hastings Michigan August 23 and 24th to do saddle fitting. She has a large range of saddles from DP to fixed tree saddles, English, western and baroque style saddles. Fittings are $280 which takes about 2 hours and a shared mileage fee.

Please contact me ASAP if you are interested in having your horse evaluated and fitted!

07/27/2025

BMDR Justin is officially offered as we have his last confirmed pregnancy here in Michigan. Sully is a wonderful 3 year old Lippitt Stud who has been incredibly easy to handle. Sully is well mannered and has been shown in hand on Obstacles and always placed very well. He is eager to please and is easy to correct if his mind is losing focus.

He is smart about mares and will not force himself upon any mare and is very respectful. He is trained to collect and has been successfully collected and frozen.

He is short and stocky as a Lippitt should be with correct legs and body. He has been hauled extensively, he ties, baths, stands great for farrier and vet. Comes running when called and is just an amazing stud to have around.

He would excel in Dressage, trail and Obstacles or Ranch. He is bold and quiet. If you don't want a stallion he will make one heck of a gelding. Sully is up to date on everything and he is PSSM negative! Hastings Michigan *Nationwide Hauling Assistance Available** 6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ until he's Gelded mid August and then he's heading off to the trainer so price will increase!

07/19/2025

Rayann is on her way to Washington!!

07/17/2025

07/13/2025

I have had many different types of breeds and this sweet 3 year old has been super fun to get know. He was shy at first, but is really come out. He is half Morgan 1/4 Fjord and 1/4 Paint. He is owned by a friend who has trusted me to make Luke a great next trail horse for her!

07/10/2025

To be chosen!

Recently in my life, the word "chosen" has been presenting itself. As I was cleaning stalls this morning using the quiet time to spend with God, I couldn't help but feel safe knowing, I am chosen through Christ.

I feel the reason we cling to the relationship with horses is many times in our life here on earth we don't feel chosen from mankind. I was thinking back to my childhood where we would have team captains and they would chose their teams and I was always hoping I wouldn't be the last one chosen but always hoped to be one of the first. It's not a good feeling to be the last one called as if you were not good enough.

As we work with horses many times the horse has a way of communicating with us to give us a secure feeling. Liberty has become a huge focus in the equestrian world and it allows for more connection, it allows holes emotionally to be filled. We work our horses in a way where the horse is allowed to chose us and interact with us on another level than jumping on a strange horse and going for a ride.

So today when you work with your horse, maybe take the time to soak in the feeling of just being. Choose your horse over your phone, music, social media, and just be still with your horse. Listen to them munch on grass or hay, feel what their body is feeling, and allow yourself to be freed from fear, anxiety, your boss, your family, or whatever else that may cause disconnection and allow yourself to be chosen by your horse today.

God gave us these horses as a gift. If you are interested in knowing more about God's love, I am happy to chat with you!

07/02/2025

CLOSED
Sometimes life just throws curve balls that we least expect. And in this situation
SYLR TOMOROS PRINCESS RAYANN is being offered to a new home.
Unfortunately her new owner has to undergo some surgeries and her life is full of unknowns. As she tearfully said goodbye to Rayann and looked at me asked me to find the most perfect home for Rayann.
So if you are a small adult or have kids who is looking for a hardy, energetic cute as a button Rayann might be your girl!
Rayann is 14H registered Morgan mare. She is not the most laid back chill horse but she is honest and super fun. She is a go getter and ready to go on adventures. While I owned her, students would ride her in both English and Western, jumping, and she has been out on trails. She would excel as a 4h horse or open show.

Rayann is probably not a good candidate for breeding as she didn't produce milk for her previous 2 foals. The gorgeous girl is right at the prime of her life at 14 years young and is waiting for you to claim her!

Rayann is also one of the cleanest horses ever in a stall and is great tied, farrier, vet, etc.

She is located in Hastings Michigan and is back in training until she finds her forever home. Rayann sat for most of the past year and she picked right back up where she left off.

https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/sylr+tomoros+princess+rayann2

Hastings Michigan **Nationwide Hauling Assistance Available** ️7️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

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06/22/2025

Time has flown by and I keep thinking back to the June 4-8 clinic that was held here with Kaleigh Marie and Brendan Wise.

It was a time for me to further my knowledge and also a time to watch as many of my clients participated in the clinic as well and to see then grow.
A few clients called it Horse Camp! And it truly was for us. I can't thank both Kaleigh and Brendan enough for their friendship and support and sharing their wisdom with all of us. They are such amazing people and I feel honored that they are willing to come back and teach again next year!

Photos were by the amazing Jitter Bug Photography AnnaLeise M Gustafson-Luna