Ritcha Training and Performance Horses

11/08/2024

Well, I completely failed at doing daily posts for color breed congress this year, so are are going to get a Giant reacap!

To start I have to say how Proud I am of these 4 ladies! This was the first congress show for All 4 teams!

Reagan Ritcha & A Classic Heartthrob
4th - showmanship
4th - horsemanship
7th -wp
3rd - halter

Ryleigh Brown & No Doubt About Me
1st - trail
4- halter
8th - showmanship
7th - horsemanship

Lacey Winter & Heza Peppy Palomar
9th - showmanship
6th horsemanship
5th discipline rail
4th - wp

Melissa Tetrick & Bigtime Fancy
8th - West. showmanship
8th Am halter
5th - Op halter
4th - Eng. showmanship

This is just the beginning and I am so excited to see what adventures 2025 will take us on 🩷🩷

I love my team

11/03/2024

Every good horse deserves a Retirement Party at their last show!!

It's been a great ride buddy, enjoy the days of luxury ahead 💙💙

10/25/2024

💙Reminder💙
No lessons October 30 - November 8.

Lessons will resume as normal November 11

10/25/2024

The team has been working hard, and we are excited and ready for Color Breed Congress!!

10/15/2024

💥Notice💥

Begining January 2025 I will be limiting my training spots.
I have put a lot of thought into this decision, and feel at this time it is one I need to make for myself and my family.

With all that being said, my openings for the spring will fill up quickly, if you are interested in booking training with me, please send me a message or give me a call to further discuss your training needs.

Sincerely,
Madison Ritcha

10/13/2024

💥AVAILABLE 💥

SLEAZY VAN
2023 AQHA appendix mare

This stunning filly has Endless potential!!
If you are looking for a ranch prospect, she has the build and eye appeal to compete at all levels.

She has not been with cattle, but she keeps a close watch on the cattle in the neighboring pasture. She has a lot of grit and athleticism if you are looking for a roping or cattle work prospect.

Or if you like competing in all the rodeo events, she should have the speed barrels and poles!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this outstanding filly!
Priced at 6, ### * owner is open to reasonable offers

10/01/2024

Now Available
R Southern Secret
2021 ApHC / PtHA (solid) Gelding
15h

This cute gelding dreams of being someone's perfect walk/trot western all around packer!! He has a great mind, and wants to be your best friend.
He is a 10+ jogger, and will give the beginner rider the same ride as an advanced rider.
He has a nice lope, but still needs a little more work to be ready for the show pen.
He has a solid start in showmanship and horsemanship. And we have started working over poles for trail. He has been hauled around this summer and has been shown a few times

He could very easily be maintained and continue training at home with a youth or amateur.

Located in Kingman KS.

Please message me if interested, as I seem to miss comments

09/30/2024

💥Had to share💥
Horses are a lot like 4th graders.

I know this because my wife, Bridget, is a school teacher, and over the years, I’ve gained a pretty good understanding of what it takes to make a great student-teacher relationship... and I’ve come to realize, in many ways, it’s not that much different from the horse-trainer relationship.

Horses, like students, may not always remember exactly what you taught them on a given day, but they remember how you made them feel.

They remember whether or not you encouraged them and made them feel confident about the things they have learned.

They remember if you took time to listen to them and to build a relationship with them.

They recognize our attitudes and behaviors, and they are easily influenced by the energy we put off—both positively and negatively.

Horses, like students, need space to make mistakes.

They don’t need to be micromanaged.

They don’t need to be harshly criticized when they get the wrong answer.

Instead, they need you to guide them in the right direction and be rewarded when they find the right answer.

Horses, like students, need us to take the time to help them develop their skills.

They need us to show patience and kindness.

They need us to have understanding and excellent communication.

They need us to be committed to their growth, no matter how slow or fast it may be.

Horses, like students, need us to understand that progress is not an overnight process, but rather a lifelong journey. And, while it may be a long journey, it sure is a rewarding one.

08/23/2024

I was loading horses into the trailer to head to this weekends show, securing the last one in I looked over all their hips and realized how blessed I am to have the young talent to work with that I do, not only in horses but in kids as well.
Young horses have always been where my passion lies, to reflect back over the years and see where my program has gone from my first 2yo purchased to now, is a very humbling thing!

THANK YOU to everyone who has trusted me and my program with you horses over the years, you will never know what it means to me 🧡

08/05/2024

“Too many kids have been taught that the goal of showing is to win. Here’s the truth, the goal of showing is to be a better person, a better horseman, a better communicator, a better worker, and to enjoy being a kid who loves their horse. You’ll never get this time back… so enjoy it win or lose.”

~katiewagnershowhorses

07/23/2024

This girl was born to Run!!

2023 AQHA (pending) palomino filly

She is out of a Thoroughbred bred mare, that goes back to Seattle Slew and by Ez Dont Mean Sleazy.
She had great bone, endless amounts of eye appeal and it built to stop a truck.
If you are looking for a prospect that can get up and move check her out. She has been handled and knows the basics a yearling should know, but she is a pretty clean slate to work with.

Picture of sires pedigree below.
Located in Kingman KS
Currently priced at $10,500 ( will increase as training starts)

07/22/2024

06/29/2024

The Team is showing in kingman this weekend. Stop by and see us if your around town!

06/21/2024

We are home from Tulsa!
I am so proud of these girls, and the way Ritcha Training was represented at our first Pinto World Show!
They both put so much work in leading up to, and during the show.
Placing didn't always turn out in our favor, but both walked in and out of the arena with their chins up and a smile on their face. We came to improve ourselves, show in a new level of competition, enjoy a new experience, and have loads of fun along the journey 🩷🩷

We are ready for next year!!

Great Big Giant THANK YOU to, Brandon Ritcha Sarah Nichole Richardson Heather Brown and Ryleigh for keeping everything at home taken me care of for me 💙💙 I couldn't have gone and done this without you guys

06/11/2024

💥 Reminder 💥
There will be NO RIDING LESSONS June 14 -23.
I will be back normal schedule starting the 24th.
Let me know if you have any questions

06/01/2024

Who's in the market for the cutest little red head?

R Southern Secret ~ full listing coming soon
3yr old ApHC/ PtHA (solid) gelding

06/01/2024

I love a full arena!!

💙Putting in the work💙

05/17/2024

Thank you S&S Equine Massage for coming and keeping our partners feeling their best! 💙💙