CSF Horsemanship

08/25/2022

Feel. The only goal I ever have for a c**t besides forward motion. Things come together when feel and life is present in a horse. All of the refined movements we strive for in a horse are already there, it’s just a matter of unlocking these dance steps. 3rd ride for this little owyhee 6 year old mustang.

10/29/2021

—SOLD— Lucky Blanton’s Grace aka Chester is offered for sale officially, and is looking for his new home. Standing at 15 hands, and 1100 pounds, he’s got sound feet, a sound mind, and a good set of papers to boot. He’s shown here in the snaffle, but rides around just as soft in the rope halter, hackamore, or leverage bit. Give his full listing, and sale video a look. https://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-1406470

10/05/2021

Who’s in the market for their next horse? Offered for sale is Lucky Blanton’s Grace, aka “Chester” a 7 year old AQHA registered quarter horse, with blood lines going back to Doc O’Lena, and other champion performance bred horses. These are just a few teaser videos, but he’s pretty darn nice, rides around smooth as a Cadillac, works comfortably laterally, packs a soft feel at all 3 gates, he can work a gate, rides outside quietly, just to name a few things. His official sale video will be coming soon. He truly is a nice gelding, and rides around just as soft in the rope halter, as he does in a shanked bit. Please call me at 720.539.6869 or message me

10/03/2021

Tango. This little grey mustang gelding showed up to my place this summer, as a fairly wild little fella running on a few thousand acres above Fort Collins, and now at the beginning of fall we have a pretty nice little hackamore c**t to show for. I’m really proud of the progress he’s made, not only in his physical training skills, but his mental soundness he’s gained while in training with me. He is a very sensitive horse, but has gained a lot of skills to be able to handle his nervousness, and is quite the steady eddy these days. Tango helps me gather horses off the pasture most evenings, and is ready as ever to go home and continue his life showing his owner lots of country.

06/10/2021

I know I’ve been radio silent on here the last few months, and yes, I’m still plugging away starting c**ts, and helping wrecked ponies. I’ve been hard at work through the end of winter, into spring, and now into summer, and have had a numerous amount of outside horses come through the facility leaving me not a whole lot of time to post on here, which in all reality is my least favorite part of the job anyways.

The horse in this picture is called Farrah, she is a 13 year old mustang found at a kill pen in Kansas who we really don’t know a whole about. I’m able now to halter her and get up close to read her brand, so I’ll be able to decipher that herd code here shortly. She’s coming right along, and feels very comfortable in the company of a saddle horse, hence why I’m mounted here. We’ve been working on some leading and other gentling tactics, and boy she’s a smart mare! It’s a shame that she sat for so long forgotten about, and unhandled. Keep your eye out for this one she’s gonna make a horse.

05/11/2021

Who’s ready to sign up for this years 100 day Colorado Wild Horse & B***o Training challenge? This is gonna be tons of fun.

Calling all wild horse & b***o enthusiasts, you have 2 days! 2021 TIP Training Challenge at the Colorado Wild Horse & B***o Festival...don't miss out!

Applications here:https://greatescapesanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-TC-Competitor-Application-Packet-1.pdf

More information here: https://cowildhorseb***ofestival.com/

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02/18/2021

Enjoying the nicer weather the last couple days! Love these two little mares, and am so grateful for everything that Sky (the buckskin) is teaching me, and for all the ways Lily my little roan mare always continues to help me grow as a horseman over the years.

**tstarting

02/08/2021

Little late to the game, but here it is.

02/01/2021

You know, I’m not big on tricks, but these functional tricks are tons of fun. Uno’s lucky new owner prefers to get on with a mounting block, so I decided to take it to the next level and teach him how to “pick me up” from the block. It didn’t take long for him to get the hang of this one.

01/25/2021

Hey folks, Uno's video is live! Click on this link to check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFs97krvO9Q

“Uno” is a 12 year old quarter horse Gelding, who was born, bred, and started in Ken Mcnabb’s program in Lovell, Wyoming at his ranch. He stands 14.2 hands h...

12/28/2020

This is one cool horse folks! Please let me know if interested. He is for sale!

“Uno”
-12 yr old grade quarter horse
-14.2-14.3 hands
-Super easy going
-Started by Ken McNabb

12/19/2020

Who’s looking for a sweet, super soft, cool and collected quarter horse? Let me know if you’re interested in “Uno”

-14.3 hands
-12 years old
-Bred and started by Ken McNabb
-Been there done that kinda gelding, stands quiet to be saddled, loads in the trailer beautifully, safe in the round pen, arena, or out in the pasture. He is super smart and could bring out the best in your horsemanship! He rides around great and is a TON of fun to ride.

12/18/2020

She may look like a smaller, young horse however, this mare is 8 years old, and has yet to have her first ride. I’ve sat on her a few times now, and I think we’re ready for next steps leading to the first ride. I’m really proud of how things have been working out with her. I’ve been going slow and working with her methodically as I do with all horses, but with these older ones, you have to go the extra mile in your approach. Looking forward to seeing what all this talented little can get done!

12/14/2020

Neighbor bull relocation team!

It’s always a good day when I get to do cow work, and this morning I came outside to find the neighbors bull in with my cows. So, I did what any sensible person would do and I saddled my pony! Can’t express how much this tough little mare means to me. Gotta love her. Lily Belle

12/09/2020

And she doesn’t look half bad saddled either! Really enjoying this little mare.

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12/08/2020

New arrivals! Really excited to be working with these awesome horses. Sky, an 8 year old Adobe Town HMA mustang, in to get started under saddle, and Uno, a 12 year old quarter horse from the Diamond McNabb horse sale up in Wyoming, in for some tuning up, and will be coming for sale here soon!

12/07/2020

Farmin pens this morning. Gonna be a good day.

12/01/2020

Always a good day when I get to work on a draft and some mules! Thanks for always having nice ones for me to work on.

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10/26/2020

Ponies are all set for the night! The barn looking pretty stylish, and the other guys in the pastures are all dry under sheds, with tons of food in front of their faces. Such a blessing to be getting this moisture.

10/16/2020

Great way to end an awesome birthday. Lily is a great one.

10/05/2020

Brakes work pretty good on this three year old Hancock c**t I started! He’s got about 25 rides on him. Nice little horse. I’m really happy with how he’s shaping up.

**tstarting

10/03/2020

Nothing beats time spent in the company of a good horse.

09/27/2020

Lily and I had a fun time helping a buddy finish branding a couple of his calves. Don’t mind my messy coils I was trying to hold my slack and take pictures!

09/25/2020

I really like this little horse. He’s been riding around pretty nice! He’s only got a handful of rides under his belt, but riding out doesn’t phase him one bit.

09/24/2020

Available soon...meet Bond, a 10yo Titled Mustang gelding from the Picenace-East Douglas HMA in Colorado. For those of you that follow The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary, you may remember this guy... Mr. 007 himself. He's back with me for refresher training and rehoming, so stay tuned, he'll be coming available within the next few weeks.

09/23/2020

Nacho has been in my training program for 4 months now and has come around beautifully. He has had a rough past... all horses, but especially rescue horses, need your time, your patience and your respect. Check out his video...he is a solid boy ready for his forever home. https://youtu.be/dLYQYC5Eo-Y

Nacho is a 12yo rescue Haflinger...a very special guy, looking for his forever home.

09/04/2020

Nacho is as nice as they come! And I think he likes the wade as much as I do! Contact me for pricing if interested.

09/04/2020

Jesse James has been making some really quick progress over the last few days! Super excited about this one.

**tstarting

09/01/2020

Loading and unloading on his own nice and quiet!

08/31/2020

Meet Jesse James, a new c**t I’m starting for my good buddy Mark.
Really excited to be working on this little fella! Even though he’s double bred Hancock and got some blue valentine sprinkled in there he’s pretty dang quiet and doesn’t seem to have too much buck in him! I’m excited to see how he turns out. Stay tuned for more about Jesse James.

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