Grounded Colt Company

11/05/2024

First public beanie order has been placed!!! AND I got my personal order in today!!! Woo!
20 beanies ordered with interest for ball caps, hoodies, and tshirts!

Thank you everyone for your support! I will send tracking once I receive them & ship them out 💕🥰

What would you like to see or be interested in ordering with the Grounded C**t Co. logo?!

11/02/2024

Hey friends! Reminder I will be placing the order Monday!!!
If you’d like a beanie please let me know!

$20 per beanie + FREE shipping
****I am not profiting on these at all, the goal is to get exposure to my logo and brand!!

I have about 20 orders already that are all paid 🫶🫶🫶 Thank you to all who have already placed an order!!!

Want to stay warm this winter & support TWO small businesses??? I’m taking orders for Grounded C**t Co. embroidered beanies! They will be purchased from an Etsy shop small business. My first batch will be here next week (all spoken for).

🌟 How to Order 🌟
COMMENT how many you’d like to order, I will PM you with payment info! (Options are Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle)
💲2️⃣0️⃣ per beanie
Color of hat is dark green w/ beige threaded logo

⚠️⚠️ ORDERS AND PAYMENT DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 3RD ⚠️⚠️

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween from Grounded C**t Company!

Desensitizing is just as important as sensitizing. Without one or the other, baby Roo would absolutely NOT have wanted anything to do with a sheet over her head or a headband.
A healthy balance of both is a great way to build a relationship and bond with your horses- not to mention sets them up for a success when introducing new things!

Sippin A Cat N Tonic AKA Roo being a very good little baby horse, she even went trick or treating (to the Apple trees 😂)!! 💕💕

Which is your favorite?!
👻, 👹, or 🎃??

10/31/2024

What a beautiful sight! Only the best for our babies!

10/29/2024

I think this needs to be said because I get questions all the time from beginner photographers asking how to start their business and build portfolio. People like to have the mindset of “I don’t have access because I live in a non-western area or I didn’t grow up on ranch” but the only person limiting your access is you.

I currently live in Omaha, a non-western city and I travel for all my western shoots. Yes I grew up on a ranch, but if I did all my shoots at the ranch my portfolio wouldn’t be diverse so I spent months traveling and doing unpaid work to get my business going. If you aren’t willing to travel, invest money into your business or put in the work, your business won’t succeed. I hope this doesn’t sound to harsh, I just want this to be a wake up call to anyone with this mindset. // 🌵

10/27/2024

Want to stay warm this winter & support TWO small businesses??? I’m taking orders for Grounded C**t Co. embroidered beanies! They will be purchased from an Etsy shop small business. My first batch will be here next week (all spoken for).

🌟 How to Order 🌟
COMMENT how many you’d like to order, I will PM you with payment info! (Options are Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle)
💲2️⃣0️⃣ per beanie
Color of hat is dark green w/ beige threaded logo

⚠️⚠️ ORDERS AND PAYMENT DUE BY MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMBER 3RD ⚠️⚠️

10/26/2024

Had to share these gorgeous pictures I snapped last night of Roo 💕🌅

Watching the sunset here will never get old 😍

10/25/2024

It’s been a while since I have posted update pics of the barn, soooo here’s some more progress pics as well as a list of what we’d like to do! 🤩

🔺Top pic is from when we first started prepping the barn for horses two days after moving in (August 24th)

🔻Bottom pic is October 22nd!
Pressure washed stall fronts, knocked down bird nests, new light bulbs, gutted stalls and put down stall mats, removed cobwebs (still in progress 😅), pressure washed ceilings, installed a retractable hose (GAME CHANGER 😍), new stall plates, and more!

✨Come spring we will be repainting all of the chipping paint, need to remove the barn cleaner then fill the gutters, and repair the foundation in several areas.

‼️ We also have plans for more stalls, a heated wash rack and will be remodeling the feed room and tack room! We’d love to add a covered or indoor round pen at some point, but have a lot on our list so far 😝

This has been such a rewarding adventure already, and the horses are SO happy here too 💕

10/20/2024

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Playing around with some babies **t_co ❤️🖤🫶

10/20/2024

Guess who has a name????!!!!
I can finally stop calling her “baby” or “pretty girl” or whatever else I come up with 😂

Sippin A Cat N Tonic
AKA Roo 💕

10/20/2024

I’m a little behind on posting, but last weekend I made an impromptu trip to South Carolina to help a yearling work through trauma due to sudden hurricane evacuation. The yearling progressed well in a few short days and was able to safely load on the trailer to head home. It was a great opportunity to work together with some friends and walk away with such a positive experience for this c**t. It takes a village ❤️

I was also able to enjoy my weekend riding with some of my favorite people. 💕

10/10/2024

I may be the head trainer, but my partner John is definitely contributing to desensitizing (and more) around here! 😂😝
Wyatt and John were playing last night before dinner. This gelding has come so far in just a month! Thirty days ago, he would have looked at us sideways and run for the hills if we’d tried any nonsense like this before building a solid foundation of respect and trust.

When you send your horse here, I promise they'll be treated like one of our own. From vet care and farrier visits to weight monitoring, diet evaluations, enforcing ground manners, teaching them how to use their body correctly, and showing them how to respond to and soften to pressure—our program is all-inclusive and addresses much more than the surface-level needs of each horse.

10/06/2024

Haydays Tidy Whities
2023 APHA C**t

River had a great first year of showing with the Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association! This was my second year showing and I’m extremely proud of how Riv progressed throughout the season. Can’t wait for 2yo In Hand Trail next year with him 😍😊

My fave pics by from each show below!
May, June, August, September
Jaclyn Hill Photography ALWAYS gets gorgeous shots! My personal fave is the May pic where Riv’s tongue is out 😝

09/24/2024

It’s basically Halloween already right??
Asking for a friend

….. aka the baby horse, she really wants to go Trick-or-Treating and needs help deciding on what costume she should wear 😅😅😅

09/23/2024

This weekend, I had the pleasure of bringing Wyatt and River to the Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association show in Elkhorn, WI! I couldn’t be prouder of both boys and the incredible weekend we had.

🔵Ultimate Gunslinger (Wyatt), 2yo ApHC Gelding🔵
* 🏅4th, 🏅5th in 2 & Under Geldings
* 🏅6th, 🏅6th in 2yo In-Hand Trail
⭐️ This was Wyatt’s debut in the show pen! After only three weeks in my program, my focus was ensuring he felt comfortable in a new environment. He exceeded all my expectations, placing in both classes. In 2yo in-hand trail, which requires saddling, he tackled new elements like side-passing, pivoting, trotting over poles, opening gates, and crossing bridges — all with only his second time wearing a saddle. He gave me his best effort, and I couldn't be more proud.
🌟 Wyatt is the first training horse I’ve had on-site and the first I’ve ever shown, making him incredibly special. Huge thanks to his owner for this wonderful opportunity!

🟢 Haydays Tidy Whities (River), Yearling APHA C**t🟢
* 🥇1st, 🥈2nd in Yearling In-Hand Trail
* 🥈2nd, 🥈2nd in Open 2 & Under Stallions
With Danielle Barman:
* 🥈2nd, 🥈2nd in AMA 2 & Under Stallions
* 🏆Unanimous Reserve Champion, AMA Stallions
⭐️ River has been with me for all four shows of the 2024 WRHA season, and his progress since I purchased him in March has been incredible. He’s intelligent, willing, and has a huge heart. I’m excited to see what the future holds for us!
🌟 This was my second year showing, and it was my first time placing at the top of my class in Yearling In-Hand Trail. The competition was strong, and it was an honor to compete alongside such talented teams. I’m grateful for the camaraderie and friendships I’ve gained through WRHA and can’t wait until next year.

We had quite the fan club of family and friends at this show, which makes me feel so loved. Thank you to all who came to support us. 💕💕

09/19/2024

Wyatt and River got to go on a field trip yesterday!
Thank you to our friends Danielle and Lisa for inviting us to come play!!!

River was not excited to get back into work 🤣 I’ve been focusing on getting him back to a healthy weight since bringing him home. He was very offended that I pulled him from the pasture to work on trail obstacles 😒😅

On another note- Wyatt had a big day of firsts and is enjoying his time at school!
First time in an indoor, first time going over a bridge, AND first time being saddled!!!! What a good boy! He’s been with me for about 3 weeks and is gaining more confidence with every day that passes! Very proud of this boy and excited to bring him to his first show this weekend!!!

As always, rope halter and lead sets are from Ridge Creek Tack🤩

09/15/2024

My big skeleton decoration needs repair… naturally I went to Walmart to buy another one 💁🏻‍♀️
Except this one is the PERFECT size for baby horse 😝😝😝

She was sooo patient and brave! Good baby! She’s already sick of my shenanigans 😂🤣

09/15/2024

Baby horse had a huge day of firsts today!

She’s officially been here a week and has settled extremely well. The first week she’s been in a large foaling stall and I’ve spent time working with her on letting me approach, touching her all over, picking up feet, and facing me 2-3x daily for 10-30 mins each time.

Today was the first day that I put a halter on since we got her here, first time we’ve led her around the property, first time being turned out in the pasture, first time being tied and her first BATH!

The only reason we were able to accomplish multiple “firsts” in one day, is because of the prep that went in last week. Babies can get overstimulated and fearful quickly, which doesn’t put them in a state of mind to learn. It’s so critical to go slow, listen to their needs, and prepare them for what’s next.