Rough Cut Ranch

Rough Cut Ranch Private barn offering training, rehab/short term board, and lessons
(1)

11/15/2024

We don’t just train horses at Rough Cut Ranch! Reach out if you’re looking for guidance with your canine companions!

Better late than never! Olive went to her first show 10/12. Did fabulous! Even took home first in novice wt horsemanship...
10/21/2024

Better late than never! Olive went to her first show 10/12. Did fabulous! Even took home first in novice wt horsemanship! Not bad for approximately 30 rides!

Carnie and I were published in the Driving Digest Magazine!
09/11/2024

Carnie and I were published in the Driving Digest Magazine!

Carnie and I took home reserve champion for the novice driver division at the Villa Louis Carriage Classic. This is the ...
09/09/2024

Carnie and I took home reserve champion for the novice driver division at the Villa Louis Carriage Classic. This is the largest pleasure driving show in the country. To be awarded this title is beyond belief. My goals for the weekend were to have consistent rail classes and brave all of the scary props on the “games courses”. We accomplished all of it. I am beyond grateful for that little homely pony. Never in a million years would I have expected to be so smitten over a grade, blue eyed, Medicine Hat, gelding pony, but here I am, ugly crying with happy tears.

The class I am most proud of his performance this weekend was the cross country. Our show director has a reputation for creating some insanely scary obstacles to overcome on an over 2 kilometer route across bridges, water hazards, through skunk spray, giant animal cutouts, barking dogs, flags, pool noodles, and oversized pool floaties of various animal species. The winner must come in closest to ideal time with the least amount of faults. A young pony’s (and even mature horse’s) nightmare come to life. Even though we were eliminated due to a few refusals, Carnie ultimately braved the horror. Even with the refusals and setbacks throughout the course, we still crossed that finish line 10 seconds off ideal. As a trainer, these are the moments I am most proud of. To know I have instilled a level of trust and a solid foundation with such a young pony to brave the treacherous route is a gratifying experience.

Another big highlight of the weekend was our first place in the “working” class. This class is judged similar to that of a ridden pleasure class. Consistency is the goal and Carnie did not disappoint. To say I was shocked when we were called would be an understatement.

A huge shout out to all of my fellow competitors, the judges, volunteers, and new friends made. Chad, Myrna, and their son Kyle gave so much love, support, and guidance. I could not have done it without you. Your dedication to this amazing sport is astounding, refreshing, and contagious.

Villa Louis Carriage Classic-day one ✅
09/06/2024

Villa Louis Carriage Classic-day one ✅

Carnie and I sure learned a lot this last weekend at Wade House Carriage Days.
07/23/2024

Carnie and I sure learned a lot this last weekend at Wade House Carriage Days.

06/17/2024

Carnie had an absolutely amazing first American Driving Society (ADS) show. We entered 8 classes and he gave me 100% in every single one. So many compliments and words of encouragement from spectators and competitors alike. Once again the judge went out of her way to praise him on his willingness and strive to please me. Many people were in awe that a 3 year old showed up and performed the way he did. The “homely pony” has definitely earned a few days of rest and recuperation. It’s hard work to be a show pony!!!

06/09/2024

Carnie’s first show was a success! We kept four feet on the ground all day and took the blue in all 4 classes entered. The judge was very impressed with his attitude and his will to please.

05/22/2024

When you clean water cups on your lunch break and have to call your dad to rescue you from a prehistoric nightmare…..

05/12/2024

Carnie is doing so well in harness! (Even with a “front chest driver”). If he’s this sane and solid at 3 years old, imagine how he’s going to be at 6! Our first show together is June 9th! Wish us luck!!

Today was day 3 hooked to the marathon carriage for the homely pony. It was also his first day getting asked to put hims...
04/07/2024

Today was day 3 hooked to the marathon carriage for the homely pony. It was also his first day getting asked to put himself together. Good pony, Carnie!

He’s pretty cute!
03/28/2024

He’s pretty cute!

03/25/2024

Some ponies aren’t worth the air they breathe. Others are worth their weight in gold. This pony is worth twice his weight in diamonds. 💎

When you have a mostly white pony and are sick of all the stains… you body clip, bathe, and put him in some fresh new ja...
02/08/2024

When you have a mostly white pony and are sick of all the stains… you body clip, bathe, and put him in some fresh new jammies.

“A dream is a wish your heart makes”
11/02/2023

“A dream is a wish your heart makes”

A new mare has joined RCR tonight! After a 6hr ride home from MO, “Shoppin at Guccis” (Asha) is enjoying her deep beddin...
10/14/2023

A new mare has joined RCR tonight! After a 6hr ride home from MO, “Shoppin at Guccis” (Asha) is enjoying her deep bedding, and yummy grain and alfalfa hay.

We are super excited to share with you all that our foundation/reining bred mare Morgan will be bred to AQHA/APHA stalli...
10/13/2023

We are super excited to share with you all that our foundation/reining bred mare Morgan will be bred to AQHA/APHA stallion, Original Cowboy for a 2025 foal.

Address

Reedsburg, WI
53959

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rough Cut Ranch posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Rough Cut Ranch:

Videos

Carnie winning “progressive cones” class. Each set of cones gets closer together than the last set.

Carnie and I winning “Open Large Pony Turnout” (the beauty pageant class) (who would have thought 🤯)

Carnie had an absolutely amazing first American Driving Society (ADS) show. We entered 8 classes and he gave me 100% in every single one. So many compliments and words of encouragement from spectators and competitors alike. Once again the judge went out of her way to praise him on his willingness and strive to please me. Many people were in awe that a 3 year old showed up and performed the way he did. The “homely pony” has definitely earned a few days of rest and recuperation. It’s hard work to be a show pony!!!

Carnie’s first show was a success! We kept four feet on the ground all day and took the blue in all 4 classes entered. The judge was very impressed with his attitude and his will to please.

Snapping turtle came knocking at the barn door.
Snapping turtle came knocking at the barn door.

When you clean water cups on your lunch break and have to call your dad to rescue you from a prehistoric nightmare…..

Too precious!
Too precious!

Carnie is doing so well in harness! (Even with a “front chest driver”). If he’s this sane and solid at 3 years old, imagine how he’s going to be at 6! Our first show together is June 9th! Wish us luck!!

Some ponies aren’t worth the air they breathe. Others are worth their weight in gold. This pony is worth twice his weight in diamonds. 💎

Good pony.
Good pony.

Doing big kid things!! Good boy Carnie! This was his first “put to”. So happy with him!

To say I’m enamored with her would be an understatement

This is Jasper. A 3 year old client horse. Jasper came July 1 for ground work. In the past 2 weeks we have come quite far. From being reactive and flighty, to trusting and brave. This little gelding is going to make a great companion for his owner!

Shortcuts

Share

Other Reedsburg pet stores & pet services

Show All