Desert Valley Equine Center

11/16/2024

11/16/2024

The Western performance horse world lost an icon in November 2024. Here, we remember the legendary trainer Bob Avila.

11/11/2024

My friend and client for many years…….ultimate professional

It’s a huge loss for the entire AQHA, NRHA, and NRCHA families to lose someone who contributed so much. Bob was a committed winner in every sense of the word– every detail was important to study, learn and master, and he expected the same from his friends. His ability and talent to train and show horses extended into all western arenas, and to this day, Bob is only person to win the NRCHA and NRHA Futurities, Multiple AQHA World Titles in Cutting, Reining & Cow Horse, the World's Greatest Horseman and Magnificent 7, as well as many others...
In every arena, he excelled. He was passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge about horses, products, and personal perspectives with people from around the world. His store, books, videos, symposiums, articles, and relationships all served to share and evolve his horsemanship principles.
This is a very sad time for all of us and certainly a time for reflection to remember and honor what Bob contributed to our lives.
It was truly an honor to work for him, shaping my career around his exceptional style and talent with horses and business. I will forever be grateful, Thank you Bob.

11/08/2024

I think I already know my two, but I’m fairly confident I’m going to get 4 of you. (No pressure) … yet this is a real problem … 22-24 Veterans per day decide this life is not for them.
May I please get 2 friends or family members (out of all my friends on my page) to copy & re-post?

For help call: 988
Just two.
Any two.
Say Done
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05/23/2024

2024 BREEDING SEASON REMINDER!
Our 2024 breeding season is ending on June 15th, just a few short weeks away. We are letting our past breeding clients know that we will not start any new breeding’s this year after June 15th. Please call the office to get on the books ASAP 541-504-5299.

02/18/2023

From the office! TGIF

02/16/2023

Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jeffrey Jordan is making a record-setting $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish America in honor of his upcoming 60th birthday, the organization has announced. The gift is the largest given by an individual in the foundation's 43-year history.

Jordan, who turns 60 on Friday, hopes his donation will inspire others to support Make-A-Wish.

📸: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images

02/16/2023

When asked about what he did after returning home from the Super Bowl, Andy Reid said, “I went to Pizza 51. That’s what I did. I got a mushroom-and-sausage pizza, how about that? And a salad just to make my chubbiness feel good.” Such a classic Big Red response! 😂

02/15/2023

From Keeping Current Matters 67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But there’s good news. Current data shows today’s market is not...

02/14/2023

Make it happen, NFL.

02/14/2023

Within hours of being born, the baby Clydesdales can already stand up and start walking.

02/12/2023

Go ahead and get out of your pickup!!

02/10/2023

I was recently asked to write something about horse eyes (I’m happy to respond to such requests, by the way). I think that eyes are really cool, so here goes. From a medical standpoint, eyes are their own little world. And, honestly, I think that it would be a little irresponsible of me to try [.....

02/10/2023

This stallside system might benefit horses with acute and chronic inflammatory synovitis.

02/07/2023

What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (or EOTRH)?

02/04/2023

02/02/2023

- A Day of a Different Feel -
𝓒𝓵𝓪𝔂 𝓣𝓻𝔂𝓪𝓷
No. 1 All-Time Money Earner

There’s just something in the air when the most anticipated Saturday of the year rolls around. A day full of hope, anticipation, and excitement for the greatest team ropers in the sport and fans alike.

For 3-time World Champion Header Clay Tryan, the Bob Feist Invitational is one of his personal favorites, as he described it as “a day of a different feel.” Over the course of his career, the BFI has paid the Montana native more than $250,000, putting the 3-time BFI Champion in the lead of a legendary pack. Not only is he one of five ropers to have ever won the BFI three times, but he is the winningest BFI roper to date.

For Tryan, The Feist is more than one of the largest and richest open ropings. It has left a large sentential impact on him as well. Tryan explained the 2005 BFI will always have a special meaning to him.

“It was a major bucket list goal of mine, and winning this roping felt like the first really large milestone win in my career," he said. It was this first BFI win with partner Patrick Smith, and aboard his legendary horse “Thumper” that started his career-long success at the BFI.

Tryan described the prestigious legacy of the BFI, calling it “The Masters” of Team Roping and a title that means so much to every team roper. He also explained that part of the prestige is the unique setup and long score. “The challenge of having to rope each steer well in that setup is part of what makes it so challenging. You really need a fast hose and sharp partner to have a good shot.”

As Tryan reflects on his many years spent at the BFI, he expresses great gratitude for the many opportunities the BFI has provided. Tryan is currently at the top of his game, coming off of a strong 2022 WNFR and a third-place finish in the 2022 PRCA standings. Rolling into 2023, Tryan has already had several big wins and hopes to continue to rope sharply going into the 46th BFI this spring. Fans will certainly be in for a treat as Tryan looks to continue his BFI legacy and capture his fourth championship title.

02/02/2023

On my way to the office………