VS Equine LLC

12/06/2024

2025 Clinic dates at the Running I Ranch in Dunnigan, coming soon! Dates announced first on our newsletter, sign up at:

Unlock your horse's full potential with expert horse training services from VS Equine. Our experienced trainer, Ruth Altes, utilize proven methods to build trust, enhance performance, and foster a deeper bond between you and your equine partner. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out,....

10/29/2024

This Handsome fella is headed to North Carolina! Congratulations to Jacqueline on her purchase of Devil's Garden Mustang - Warboy -aka "Warby." Warby will continue his training with Jacqueline and will assist with her Equine Therapy program. Congratulations to Jackie and Warby, I can't wait to see where you two go! This horse is a special one!

10/27/2024

Updated Video- sorry music was an issue but it’s been resolved!

This post is a long time coming… update for Fox Hog Modello!
This is why I gave up offering guided rides, and downsized so many other things….so I had more time to work with my own and though time has been so good for Modello, he has had to take a back seat for awhile to get to this point because of all of the client training horses and my busy schedule. This guy was super flighty when he first came two years ago but look at him now, he has quickly moved towards my favorite list! ❤️ check out his video:

https://youtu.be/f55NIsjes0w?feature=shared

10/27/2024

About 10 months ago, I picked up a 7 yr old Devil's Garden Gelding from the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals in Alturas with the sole intent of him being a project horse to train and sell. Well....... that project is a fail because he is SO good and such a perfect candidate for what we do up here, with such a level head and a great mind. Devil's Garden Waylon Jennings is not going anywhere! His update is a little overdue. He started his training as soon as he arrived and was pretty ready to ride back in April, but client training horses took the priority as he took the back seat. He started back up late summer with his packing and riding training and here is a little video of his wonderful progress. What an amazing guy!

https://youtu.be/0agyX-PUSEI

10/04/2024

Congratulations to Katrina and Cosmo! Cosmo is a four year- gelding from the Moriah HMA, adopted from Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals in late March. Cosmo definitely started out extremely flighty and scared and though he is still working on his fear of people behind him he can now confidently do the following: Cosmo ties like a champ, leads like a puppy dog, has been exposed to all
Sorts of new things on the property and has been all
Over the property. He ponies, fly sprays, grooms, has had front feet trimmed a few times, (still working to trim hinds but they can be picked up), he trailers well, has been exposed to
Water and bathing and is doing well. He has also been desensitized to many flags, streamers and other obstacles, has experienced pressure from ropes and has been exposed to a surcingle. Katrina has him at home now where she can continue to work with him this fall and throughout winter as our weather allows. He will resume his saddle training next season! Great job Katrina and Cosmo, you have both worked so hard and I am proud of you both!

09/25/2024

A little video of our hunting trip this past weekend. No deer, but a whole lot of fun and check out all
Of these Mustangs working!
4 of the 5 horses in the video are Mustangs represented by the Carter Reservoir, Devils Garden and Desatoya HMA’s!.

09/25/2024

UPDATE:
Here are more videos for anyone following and interested in Warby, please watch all you tube videos to learn more! https://youtu.be/i5OUxA6IkNg https://youtu.be/OAUNbrt1woM https://youtu.be/t6sOM29KS4c https://youtu.be/AP6S6F2l7VM https://youtu.be/c4elvaYB7R0

Some very lucky person will score huge with this big, handsome, Devil's Garden Mustang gelding. He was purchased (Sale with limitations) from the Double Devil Corrals this January by a client and has been in training with me since that time. The owner has had some life changes that force the sell of this magnificent horse by no fault of his own. His loss could be your gain. Warboy, aka Warby is a solid 15.2 hands, is a 10 yr old gelding, who has a very calm dimeanor, is very smart and will make an outstanding horse for some lucky person. Even though he has had thousands of dollars in training over the past nine months, his owner is willing to let him go to the right home for a mere two thousand carrots. Warby is UTD on all vaccinations and de-worming, he had dentals done in April of this year. He ties, trailers, has ponied both on the property and off the property on the trail. He bathes, fly sprays, has been in with others, is not difficult to catch, loves brushing and face/eye rubs and he is being started under saddle. He is at the saddling stage currently and someone could take him for a steal and run with his training and have a really impressive, big, handsome gelding. Mustang experience preferred, or be willing to send him to a trainer with Mustang training experience. He will be amazing if given the training and the time. Located in Mt. Shasta, CA - You can see more videos on Warby at www.vsequine.com

You can view his sale youtube video here:
https://youtu.be/x64VWv807dI?si=PutRUPHCTQJMepGT

Please reach out if you feel you are the person to carry on with this big handsome boy!

09/11/2024

We took another trip, ride along with us in the video!

08/23/2024

We had so much fun on the annual ladies trip, we turned around and went right back! It was another great trip with three Mustangs, a mule and the dogs of course! Enjoy the video

08/22/2024

Congratulations to Kathy Copeland on her purchase of Miss Marley! Kathy plans to hit the trail, do endurance and bond with this special girl! We will miss this special horse around here but have no doubt we will get to follow along on their adventures
Together!

08/14/2024

And that’s a wrap… 2024 Annual ladies trip was a blast - enjoy the video!

08/14/2024

And that’s a wrap…..Amazing annual ladies trip!

08/06/2024

Great clinic this past weekend! Thank you to all who came and participated. Stay tuned for future dates by signing up for our newsletter on our website
www.vsequine.com

07/29/2024

If anyone needs a place to escape/evacuate from the fire, please reach out. I have about 6 pens available along with RV/Campsites open as well, after this coming weekend, I will have more space.

07/29/2024

Coming up THIS weekend, we just had ONE rider spot open up! Contact us if you would like to take this opportunity to learn to build confidence learning to apply practical horsemanship techniques, sensitize and effectively desensitize your horse, execute cues to maximize control in any situation, and retrain a reaction to a fearful encounter. Time is 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day and we have RV/Campsites and overnight pens still available. Come to the mountains this weekend and have a blast learning a lot! Call 530-227-4335 right away, this one rider spot is first come, first serve so don't delay!

07/29/2024

07/29/2024

Coming Up Soon!
VS Equine (Ruth Altes) will be offering her popular Practical Horsemanship and Trail Obstacle Clinic at Ironhorse Event Center in Mt. Shasta on August 3-4. Although all the rider spots filled quickly, there are unlimited auditing spots available. Take the opportunity to observe one or two days of instruction learning to apply practical horsemanship techniques, sensitize and effectively desensitize your horse, execute cues to maximize control in any situation, and retrain a reaction to a fearful encounter. All in a fun and creative way that will build trust and give you the confidence to you need to handle any situation. Time is 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
both days, $25.00 for one day or $40.00 for the weekend. No need to sign up—just bring a chair, lots of water and lunch. For more information call 530-227-4335. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this popular clinic close to home.

07/28/2024

Are you looking to build confidence as a rider? Are you wanting a great relationship with your horse? Or how about help with a particular problem or training? Want a great trail partner? Come to the mountains August 3/4th for this informative and educational clinic held in beautiful Mt Shasta. No limit on auditors and for only $25/day or $40 for the entire weekend you can get hours and hours of instruction and education that will help you greatly in your communication, timing and horsemanship. Rider positions are all full but you can sit in the shade and watch how other riders/horses deal with different scenarios and gain tools for your own tool box to take home and use. No pre-registration is necessary. This is a great opportunity so we will see you soon! Clinic hours 9-4 each day. Plan to bring a chair, water and your lunch! 138 Big Canyon Drive, Mt Shasta, CA

www.vsequine.com