The Stables at Deaux South

09/22/2024

More great progress this weekend!
Septic tank and lines all dug in and buried, more purlins up, small runs on west side should be mostly fenced tomorrow.

09/20/2024

Making progress! Overhead doors will be installed next week, barn aisle poured soon as well.

07/22/2024

07/09/2024

A few Rodeo Queen pictures from last week-
Naomi represented the Faith Stock Show and Rodeo in Belle Fourche at the Blackhills Roundup and the Gary Rodeo. This year Gary has joined up as an official PRCA rodeo!

07/07/2024

Our quality inspector checking out the new bale grabber!

07/01/2024

Was a very good day at the Clark county 4-H Horse show today! Kylee did so good and her hardwork paid off today ❤️

06/15/2024

Friday tried on her new sneakers today!!

04/25/2024

First of our new round bale feeders from Badlands Ranch and Rodeo Equipment!

04/24/2024

The babies are arriving! 2 bull calves and 1 heifer so far.

Any guesses on when Stinker (my personal favorite) will have her baby?
Bull or heifer?

04/12/2024

New baby cows….just b/c they’re so cute!

Uno and Dos 🐮🐮

04/11/2024

Dirt work is finished, looks absolutely amazing! These guys did a great job!

04/10/2024

Did you know: on multiuse trails, horse have the right of way?

04/04/2024

4-H season is right around the corner and these work fantastic for growing kiddos and those new to the 4-H horse scene. White shirts are a requirement for both state and county 😉

Saw these in Walmart in Watertown today!

04/04/2024

So incredibly true 🤍

Let’s talk about the lack of quality coaching and lack of standards in the equine industry. For example, kids learning with someone who claims to be an "coach" and all they learned is how to see-saw a horse's head down and chuck their body over a fence like a champion. All coaching is not equal.

But what happens when you have a good coach? One that opens their program to you, takes you under his/her wing? Becomes invested in your success? When you essentially become part of the "family"...

Eventually, something will happen...

Coach tells you that you are not Karen O'Connor 2.0, and not ready to make the move up to the next level.
Coach says you need to go back and fix some holes in your training.
Coach says you have developed a bad habit, and it needs to be fixed before you can accomplish your goals.
Coach says you need to make sure that your horse is being ridden (not just hanging out at the barn).
Coach says you need to dedicate more time to studying the sport, not just riding.
Coach says it isn't a "horse" problem, it is a "you" problem.

People have become increasingly more reactionary. More easily offended. In lieu of everyone getting a trophy, it is so hard to hear these words from people you admire. Some of the best coaches will be the toughest. Not ones that tear you apart constantly, but coaches that aren't afraid to have the tough conversations with you. Or conversations that you may not have wanted to have.

But remember, a good coach is in YOUR corner. They want YOU to achieve success. They dedicate so much more than an hour of time to your growth not only as a rider but as a horseman. Maybe you are burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle), and you need a reality check that this sport requires more of your time and focus.

These conversations can hurt, but while it may sting at first.... take a second. Think about why your coach is against you moving up right now, why your coach is saying to wait until the summer to be a working student, why your coach is saying that you should not enter the show until the homework and flat work is done.

Surround yourself with coaches that aren't afraid to have these tough conversations with you. You don't want or need a "cheerleader" coach. You are paying you for your coach’s expertise... the positives and the criticism. Let them help make the best decisions for your horse, and for your program. The lessons on the horse and the lessons off of the horse. Are you ready? Are you doing what is best by your horse? You owe it to yourself and your horse....

*** Copied and modified from Courtney Sendak

03/09/2024

The ceiling and sand aren’t quite in yet, but had to try out the new indoor 😍

03/01/2024

YHL (Youth Horse Literacy) occurring on Sunday March 10th at 4:00 (Please note the new date). This will be a great opportunity to learn about horse safety, emergency injuries, and a skillathon. Dr. Lainie Scholtz will be here to get your horses up to date on shots and have emergency kits available to purchase. Please RSVP at the link or the office by Monday March 5th.
https://forms.gle/tsda4odeMnzmEkGo9

03/01/2024

📣 Calling youth rodeos! 📣
Every year we set aside funds to help local, regional, and national youth rodeos raise money, sponsor events, provide contestant meals, and create community awareness. If you have an event coming up or would like more information on the many ways Badlands Ranch & Rodeo Equipment can help, please visit our website and fill out a quick form!

https://www.badlandsrodeo.com/community-involvement/

Photo credit RodeoReady

02/25/2024

I mean ….

02/14/2024

Ooopps!! 🤣🤣🤣

02/14/2024

Here is a free webinar!

https://www.facebook.com/share/zToGGvUUFVdWSKVP/?mibextid=QwDbR1

Horse owners and stable managers will have the opportunity to learn management strategies and ask questions during a webinar series that North Dakota State University Extension is hosting at noon CDT on Wednesdays in March.

02/04/2024

The things you are passionate about are not random.

They are your calling.

Photo by Valeriya Zanoska