HorseFeathers Equine Facility LLC

02/08/2025

Adam is heading back to work after this long winter break. He’s getting ready to take on season 2025 in the walk jog division with a new teammate. We are looking forward to working with them and sharing the bestest boy ever (well don’t tell any of the other geldings I said that. 🫣😂)

02/07/2025

It really couldn't be more true ❤

Ranch work doesn’t make you stronger. It doesn’t make you anything. It reveals you.
There’s gym strong and then there’s ranch strong. They’re mutually exclusive. The toughest people you’ll ever meet spend their days on a ranch. And their hearts are the kindest I know.

There are more uses for twine than you can possibly imagine. You can tie up a hole in a slow feeder, fashion a tail strap for a horse’s blanket, mend a broken fence and use it as a belt. Vet wrap, duct tape and a sharp knife, can make you feel like king or queen of the world, conqueror of all.

Control is a mere illusion. The thought that you have any, at any given time, is utterly false.
Sometimes sleep is a luxury. So are lunch and dinner. And brushing your hair.

If you’ve never felt super human, then you’ve never tried stopping an overly full wheelbarrow of horse manure from tipping over sideways. Trust me, you’ll find muscles that you never knew existed to prevent this from happening.

When one of the animals is ill, you’ll go to heroic lengths to minimize their discomfort.
Their needs come first. In summer heat and coldest winter days. Clean water, clean stall and plenty of feed will always be your priority. Before you have your first meal, they all eat. Your internal alarm clock will go off anytime the temperatures plummet or you hear a fence get kicked.

When you lose one of them, even though you know that day is inevitable, you still feel sadness, angst and emotional pain that takes your breath away. And it’s a heaviness that lingers even though you must keep going. Flashes of happy memories eventually replace the sad ones dripping down your cheeks. But it takes time, sometimes decades.

Strength, tenacity and optimism often waiver But you’ll remain present no matter what because you must. You are their strength and when you feel you have none, you’ll run your fingers through their mane or across their coat and you’ll find more. There is no other option. You’ll ask for so many miracles and hold out hope until the very last. You live for improvement, hope and faith.

You’ll love more then you thought possible.

You’ll become weirdly obsessive about the weather. Weather apps are your addiction.

You’ll go out in public wearing filthy clothes and smelling of dirt, sweat and manure. People will look at you sideways and krinkle their noses but you won’t notice.

Your entire day can derail within ten seconds of the rising sun. If you see a horse rolling instead of eating breakfast, a cow without a calf or are short one chicken.

Ranch work is difficult in its simplicity. It’s routine, it’s tedious, it’s 365 days a year, it’s you.

Should you ever have the opportunity to work on a ranch, (or farm) take the chance! You will never do anything more satisfying in your entire life.

I make my living training horses. I’d do it for free if I could. Sometimes I do, if it benefits the horse. My name might not be in there papers but my heart is. They are what fuels my soul.

My payments, rewards and smiles come from things that nicker, moo, cluck, bark and quack. I pray it never changes.

♥️ Jen

Rocky Mountain Performance Horses

02/02/2025

Our lesson program welcomed some new local faces to the team today! (Left to right) Showguns, Rain and Taz! Showguns & Rain will hopefully fit to the riding side, as many of our team has passed or aged out. Taz will aide Tobi in the ground work for our littles and hopefully a new “same size” BFF! They were owned locally by a friend who was wanting to rehome them but keep them together. It worked out to be a win win for everyone. February will be a month of adjustment and hoping to begin new services in March! Stay tuned!

02/01/2025

Another continued transformation… Jose
From the moment I met him I knew he was destined for greater things! He would have been wasted pulling a buggy down the road. A generation away from an all time favorite… Legacy’s Viking… I believe he’s only beginning to understand his true super power. Park trot never looked so natural. He’s coming into his own. He knows when to work and when it’s play. Solid driver started under saddle.

Looking for someone who sees his potential.

Certainly Superb
ICF Reasonably Certain x CD Midnight Rondevue
15.2h 3/12/2018

Shoot a message if interested. I’m not going to be sad if he hangs out a while. Located in TX.

02/01/2025

Ace has completely changed form! He is such a good minded, game boy! He is ready for a mature AOT ready for a fun drive into 2025! He has started work towards saddle but is solid in harness. He is always happy and ready for the next adventure.

SSMF Gingerbread Man aka Ace
Bazinga x DLMS Sudden Surprise
15h 4/27/2019

Shoot a message if you’re interested. Located in TX

01/31/2025

Teamwork makes the dream work 😆
Good boy Ace!

01/31/2025

We got a bit of rain overnight yesterday. By noon the sun was shining. Jett has made a new buddy. He loves his outside 24/7 arrangement so far. He gets everyone to play. The sunset was beautiful. It’s been a hot minute.

01/31/2025

Justin has such a “goof ball” gelding personality. And he’s a perfect gentleman for the farrier 🙃
Eicher Grace’s Justin

01/26/2025

Memories.
We embody the same philosophy but have since lost this horse.
Guy was magic.

"We don't need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. -J.K. Rowling"

The Morgan Horse has captured the transformation of this horse perfectly. It is my favorite, because his shine is back. Magic doesn't happen here at HorseFeathers we just treat each horse with its unique need. Whether it's time to grieve, time to trust, anxiety or fear. We give them the time to reset that button and the magic happens on its own.

01/15/2025

DJ had a few more rides under his belt with Superb & Gingerbread Man. Super stars!

01/15/2025

“When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.” - Stephen Covey

A spontaneous mini session with Justin now that some trust had been established. After a short introduction he allowed DJ to “back” him without too much hesitation. And stood calmly while I got the crazy photo…. Maybe he does ride the best after all.

01/05/2025

Getting ready for the extended cold 🥶 snap

01/04/2025

UPDATE: THANK YOU!!!
We have at least 6 sponsors including people who commented, messaged, texted and emailed!! Thank you so much for your support!! We will keep you updated on his progress!!

Admiral has the opportunity to go get some personal one on one training. Emilia has been part of the MSN repurposing and rehoming program early on. She took a break in 2023 to pursue her prevet program studies at Tarleton. Home for the holidays Emilia met Admiral and would love the opportunity to take him on as a project. He would get 24/7 turnout and daily interaction to bring him along under saddle. We are looking for a sponsor of $200/mo which covers his board, food/supplements and farrier. Can we get him a sponsor?

Please let me know so we can get this started! This is an amazing opportunity for him!

Reach out via text 240-529-3066 or email [email protected]

Thanks for your support!
New year, new beginnings

01/01/2025

2025 is looking Certainly Superb!!
I love how their bodies transform into something completely new as they discover power they didn’t know they had. Sometimes talents skip a generation… in any case it’s going to be an exciting year! Unless someone scoops him up first!
He’s now 7 and has a ton of talent!

12/31/2024

Morgans Make Dreams Come True!
Tonight Adam made this beautiful lady’s dream come true! She has always loved horses but never ridden so her husband organized a special ride on a special horse on their first year anniversary to make her year! Adam was a perfect boy ❤️

12/29/2024

As 2024 closes out it doesn't go unrecognized by a teams hard work for the year. Mckenzie and Adam have recieved the USEF Horse of the year report being recognized as Champion for Morgan Western Pleasure and 4th overall in the Nation. While they worked harder in Equitation and not all may have been met with the same recognition at nationals, this is a great accomplishment to close out a season of hard work and hours. I don't know what 2025 will bring but I am proud to have been their coach and trainer all these years.

Congratulations!