Rising Star Ranch, LLC

11/12/2024

11/10/2024

Looking for an all around, well trained partner? Meet Kenai! His owner has gone into a different riding style that doesn’t suit him - so looking for a new zip code.

Kenai can jump 2’3” one day and hit the trails the next. Experience as a lesson horse. He has the buttons but will make you do it correctly.

Gelding, thoroughbred X, 14.3 hh, approximately 16 years old. Very well cared for. Utd on feet, vaccinations, teeth. Occasional chiropractor care as maintenance. Ten🥕🥕🥕

Pataskala Ohio. Text for appointment (502)494-5314.

10/30/2024

So grateful for the wonderful clients and horses we have the privilege of helping. This is an ongoing success story of a green horse and rider that are blossoming together, and today enjoyed a special trail ride. 🥰🐎

10/29/2024

Not my favorite

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10/28/2024

Peace…

10/27/2024

Sunday morning adult class at RSR! I love the creativity!!! Way to have fun n learn. 🤠🐎

10/26/2024

10/23/2024

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”

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10/18/2024

Bonding...?

Something I often hear people talk about is bonding with a horse. Maybe even some refer to this thing as connecting with them or maybe even building a trusting relationship. Whatever the way it is expressed its the same basic idea. But can this actually be done, is this really a thing?

It's interesting that often times people attempt to make horses like people, or even treat them like people. There is a problem with that though, they aren't people. And that is a good thing. God didn't create horses to be like people, but maybe to give us a creature that would bring people together. A creature that can teach us how to forgive and how to live life with honesty.

So can we bond with a horse the way humans bond with humans. I don't think that's for me to answer but instead maybe we need to look at this a bit differently.

The reality is that horses need a leader, they are not naturally gifted as such. If we want to have a horse work with us as a team, that will only happen if we can lead them. I'm not so sure that just "hanging out" and brushing them, bribing them with treats and shiney new tack can accomplish this.

To me, leadership is earned when the horse understands that we are aware of their fears and we will work with them and for them to help them find peace.

If we prove ourselves to be a great leader then, in my experience, a horse will be motivated to stick to our side and accomplish things bigger than most would ever imagine.

10/13/2024

The way you talk to yourself matters! Set the standard for how you should be treated, inside and out. ✨

10/12/2024

10/11/2024

Proprioception gives our horses the ability to walk without thinking about where they are placing their feet but also provides stability to maintain balance and stay upright, perform fine movements and make precise and sudden changes.

The TMJ is the joint with the most proprioceptive nerves in the horse’s entire body. When the jaw is restricted, as I see so often in the gaited breeds with leverage bits, it cannot transmit accurate positioning data to the horse’s body which results in poor movement and performance. Balance may be impaired and range of motion in the head and neck causing a hollow back and shortened stride as well as tension throughout the body which can cause pain and behavioral issues as well as others.

I’m often ridiculed because I use and promote a snaffle bit, but know this…if you are using a leverage bit and your horse’s jaw is locked against it, YOUR HORSE PAYS THE PRICE. Not you.

I stand with the horse!

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