Double J/R Quarter Horses

05/31/2024

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05/02/2024

The Judy Rechsteiner memorial garden and tree.

We want to thank everyone who donated - we were able to get some tulips for the garden as well

We will do an official plaque and dedication ceremony soon.

03/13/2024

Almost time to do and Irish jig !! !

01/27/2024

SURVEY TIME:

On a scale of total hoarder to Martha Stewart, how organized is your tack room?

01/27/2024

“Horses are completely non-judgmental..They see us only as we present ourselves in the moment. They don't care what color we are, what religion, how rich or poor, man or woman. They are great equalizers.”

Judy Walters Rechsteiner

12/21/2023

12/10/2023

Life in the Chicago area.

12/07/2023

We love this one.

09/21/2023

Judy's tribute Movie

Celebrate the life of Judith Rechsteiner, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Marengo-Union Funeral Home.

09/20/2023

Shared from Aarpi Gill Photography

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′healing′′ that occurs when we're close to horses.

According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body.

While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate.

Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can feel better when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.

A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adapt to stressful situations very efficiently. Many times, we just need to be in the presence of horses to feel a sense of well-being and peace.

In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits by interacting with horses, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, higher beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters acting as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, decreased feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, better social working; and greater feelings of empowerment, confidence, patience and self-efficacy.

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09/17/2023

“Find something you love to do so much that you’d do it for free. Then, do it so well, they’ll pay you to do it.”



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09/17/2023

We are heart broken.

Celebrate the life of Judith Rechsteiner, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Marengo-Union Funeral Home.

09/16/2023

Judith Ann Rechsteiner, age 77, of Marengo, Illinois passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Jim and son Jack on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Alden Estates of Huntley. Judy was born March 25, 1946 in Elgin to Lester and Phyllis (Taylor) Walters.

Judy was part of the first graduating class of Larkin High School in Elgin. On January 21, 1978 she married James E. Rechsteiner. From a very young age, Judy had a passion for horses with a desire to master all aspects of her craft. Together Judy and Jim, along with their family started Double J/R Quarter Horses over 40 years ago. One of her favorite experiences was helping students qualify and accompanying them to the "All American Quarter Horse Congress” in Columbus, Ohio. Through the business and her love of horses, she created a lasting legacy of students, clients, champions, and cherished friendships. Judy inspired many of her students to follow in her footsteps who went on to create their own businesses in the horse community. Judy also had a love of Dachshunds and had many throughout the years, she was especially fond of Chloe and Sophie.

Judy was a fan of country music, the NASCAR Brickyard 400, she enjoyed her gardens at the farm, and baking, especially her famous peach custard pie. Family gatherings at the holidays were always made special through her love of cooking and sharing of great food.

Judy is survived by her husband, Jim Rechsteiner; her children, Jack (the late Annette) Bechaud and Kristin (Patrick) Spaulding; her stepchildren, Jeremy (Jennifer) Rechsteiner and Aubrey (Lesliann) Higgins; her grandchildren, Danielle, Tyler; step grandchildren, Jared, Amber, Calli, Caitlin; her brother, John (Barb) Walters; her sisters-in-law, Michael Ann (the late Ted) Walters and Penny (the late Don) Stewart; her dear friend, Pam Merritt; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a gathering from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 23 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy, Marengo. A Eulogy service will be held at 1:30pm.

In honoring Judy's love of nature and the outdoors, flowers are welcome for the gathering. You can also make a donation to the family for a tree to be planted in her honor at the farm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Marengo-UnionFuneralHome.com for Judy's family.

Visit Marengo-Union Funeral Home to start planning a funeral or cremation today. Contact us to learn how to plan for yourself or someone you love.

08/10/2023

05/23/2023

When this man peered out his window, he discovered that a swarm of hummingbirds had overtaken his front yard to feast at the feeders that he hung.

05/16/2023

we are loving the reel from the 2021 AQHA Senior Trail finals.

05/16/2023

2021 AQHA Senior Trail Finals - Just Amazing!