Ruth Holmes

12/11/2024

A well-trained horse takes time...

It’s not 30 days...

It’s not 6 months...

A well-trained horse takes years to complete.

12/03/2024

- we blanket our horses if they get wet and it drops below 50 degrees

- we blanket our senior horses once it gets below 40 degrees to help them from burning precious calories and hold weight

- we blanket all other horses once it drops below 30 degrees and it is consistent freezing temps in the winter, yes it gets very cold in FL

---use breathable and waterproof blankets

Due to high humidity, your horse feels the cold much more than a low humidity environment, and since our weather is extreme, one day is 70 the next day it's 30.

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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving

Why I'm thankful for horses this Thanksgiving is horses are extremely beneficial to our health and physical condition. Think of all the miles you’ve walked leading horses out to their fields or paddocks and back, and all the weight-lifting you’ve done carrying buckets, hay bales, saddles, and other impressively hefty items of equine paraphernalia.

Even beyond the physical advantages, the company of horses has been proven to improve your mental and emotional state as well—something we all know from firsthand experience! Many programs have proven the benefit that horse companionship provides to countless individuals.

11/25/2024

"Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." - Anky van Grunsven

11/20/2024

11/12/2024

Happy Tuesday...

Happiness is not about enjoying all that you want, it's about enjoying all that you have!

10/14/2024

Last day of this clinic! They go home soon!

10/10/2024

Over half way thru this clinic... Starting their 6th ride today

10/06/2024

Day 2 - saddling ✅

10/04/2024

Day 1

10/04/2024

We made it, now let the fun begin for these colts! Downunder Horsemanship Ranch

09/30/2024

I'll be leaving for the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch for C**t starting clinic. Please welcome these 2 colts as their journeys will begin shortly. I just happen to get both blue roans this time! Thank you to the owners for your support and allowing me to get them started.

09/23/2024

I wanted to send a shout out to all of the ladies who came out to our private clinic and learned so much and all are closer to their goals! We even had a young mare, who is 4, started under saddle but wouldn't let her over canter her under saddle without bucking her off. Some now canters her freely under saddle without any issues. If you are interested in private clinic or lessons, please contact me! Great job ladies!

09/17/2024

It was such a great time with my trip to the SW Tampa area for lessons. I will return in the future. Thank you for all your support.

08/29/2024

Training openings are coming up. Lessons and academy spots available for scheduling. All breeds welcome! Please contact me for more details.

08/19/2024

Last chance to get added to the September trip for lessons. I'm going to the Tampa, FL area. Contact me if you are interested.

08/10/2024

This saddle is for sale, 14 in Aussie size, which is a 15in Western size. Comes with back cinch. Only ridden in a few times, pretty much brand new. Please contact me if you are interested. Shipping extra