Rancho del Comienzo

10/11/2025

"LJ" - This fantastic 15yo TB gelding is here for some refresher training and to help match him to his forever home! As we get to know him, he is proving to be super easy to handle - stands tied, stands for the farrier, easy to lead, happy to be doted on, loads the trailer... all around very chill. 😎 Three nice gaits, forward but not overly hot, and knows the voice command "woah." Easy peasy on the trails, alone or with company - has the occasional startle at a rustling bush, but this "spook" is a jolt in place, very easy to ride, and then carry on as if nothing has happened. He is a smart cookie, and still working on his balance under saddle, so needs a rider who is centered and balanced and understands some Horse Psychology 101. He'll be a super all-around guy, safe and fun! Gets along well in the herd, middle-of-the-road, happy to make friends, happy not to be the boss.

Someone is going to have a blast with this one!
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10/10/2025

10/06/2025

And Region 5 Working Equitation Championships are a wrap! ✨

Guapo and I tried the sport of WE for the first time last year, at Intro Level, and really enjoyed it. This year we competed at Level 2, and it has been such a fun challenge! This show we earned our best scores to date, and Guapo was really feeling more in the groove of the sport 😎 …the trouble maker earned 1st place 🥇 in Dressage, 1st place 🥇 in Ease of Handling, and after a clean speed trial, we came home as Overall Champion 🏆 of our division (Open L2)!

A huge thank you to the WE community for being such a friendly, supportive crew at every level; and for striving to keep our horses at the center of the sport - after all, they’re why we do it! 🐴

10/04/2025

With the Working Equitation Regional championships happening this weekend, I’ve been in the mood to play with some WE at home too … Maisie tried her hand at a few of the questions for the first time. Perhaps we’ll have to enter her in a WE show soon…?

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09/30/2025

New guy in town! LJ will be looking for a new home! Stay tuned for updates!

09/29/2025

Very proud of these gals, both riding in their first UDJClub show this weekend with green horses! 💚Sarah successfully piloted 3yo Sasha in the beginner dressage class, giving them both confidence and building for the future!
💙This was Rylee’s first show with April, and they competed in the Ability Level E classes, earning consistently good scores both days, and a 3rd place ribbon!

Aside from the ribbons, our favorite part of the UDJC shows was the focus on education and horse and rider development. Both riders got excellent one-on-on advice from the judges, and loved the friendly atmosphere. It was all about the horsemanship!

09/24/2025

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09/17/2025

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09/04/2025

The Modern Horse Trainer’s dilemma - good training often makes for “boring” content. 🐴