Painted Pony Ranch Professional

06/22/2024

Happy Saturday! 🌞🐎🛢️🏆🙏🏻❤️

“TIMELY VICTORY”

No matter what you are going through, remember God comes through on time in your victories! Despite the setbacks, holdups, waiting periods, or seasons of perceived stagnations, trust that God is working everything out for your good and has positioned you for greatness for His divine purpose and plan. One promise that God has given us is that He cannot be mocked, so remember that as you live your life for Jesus Christ and walk obediently in His will, word, and way.

As you pursue a God-honoring life, you will experience naysaying ridiculers who doubt God’s promises for you and will even laugh at you because you elect to actively trust God in the challenging times and refuse to operate apart from His glorious plan for your life. God won’t allow people to have the last laugh when they attempt to mock your obedience in following His will, word, and way. They won’t be laughing too long because God will come through on time in your victory, and your Vindicating Protective Refuge will show Himself strong in your life.

Your timely victory is sure to be accompanied with a table prepared for you in the presence of your enemies lacking no good thing! Be encouraged today that although things aren’t going the way that you desire, Your Divine designer has stitched a custom, exclusive, one-of-a-kind masterpiece and master plan for your life, and when others see your favored embellished coat of many colors they will know it was from the LORD!

So when things appear to not be moving along or forward, trust that God is coming through for you in a timely victory.

When your dreams seem like they won’t come to pass, trust God’s word and believe that God is coming through for you in a timely victory.

When situations cause you to feel defeated, hold on to your faith in God’s promised word and trust that His word will not return to him void, He is coming through on time. God is on time because He is the author of time and will come through for you every time!

No matter what, don’t forfeit your promised divine sure blessings for the allured lies of Satan. Ask God for wisdom, discernment, and peace as you wait for Him to come through for you in your timely victory!

06/22/2024

Today was another hard day around the ranch. We had to say goodbye to our ranch dog 🐕 LT. He was born on the Texas ranch and was with us for 17 years. It just wasn’t the same pulling into the ranch this afternoon and not seeing him in the yard. LT go find Sissy and UNO! ❤️🐶🙏🏻😢

06/13/2024

From the Bible App plan
GOD Comes Through on Time

“TIMELY WISDOM”

God comes through on time in providing wisdom during situations in life that appear confusing. Throughout God’s word we read several accounts when individuals faced situations when timely wisdom was vital. They needed the timely wisdom of God to enforce God-honoring solutions to the present problem.

For example, Solomon asked God for wisdom on how to govern his people effectively, and God came through in timely wisdom when a dispute took place between two mothers and their children.

Daniel replied with discretion and wisdom to Nebuchadnezzar’s bodyguard when a decree went out to put him and his friends to death. God came through in timely wisdom for Daniel to not only communicate and function in times of turmoil, but God granted Daniel wisdom for the interpretation of the king’s dream.

Esther sought wisdom when she learned about the evil attempt of Haman regarding the annihilation of her people.

Ananias sought wisdom from God when called to follow God’s will and purpose when commanded to go lay his hands on Saul. In following God’s timely wisdom, Ananias’ obedience led to Saul regaining his sight and being filled with the Holy Spirit.

God’s word is a reminder to you that God is timeless, holds time, not bound by time because He created time. These accounts are just a few of several testimonies in the Bible for believers to stand firm and know that no matter what we face, God is timely as it relates to his promise of wisdom being activated and in full effect in your life. Don’t think for one moment that God will not show up on time for you, even when you feel and it appears that time is lost, the time is over, and you can’t regain time. God is the one who has a plan for your life and He always fulfills his purpose, plan, and will for your life in due season (HIS TIME!).

When you ask our heavenly Father for wisdom, He promises in His word to give it to you without finding fault. God’s timely wisdom will kick in in every situation, even when you naturally think you aren’t prepared to get through a particular issue. Be encouraged today that God will provide you with timely wisdom as it relates to every decision and aspect in your life. Trust Him. God is coming through for you!

05/11/2024

Happy 32nd Birthday Salty! What a blessing you have been to our family through the years! Extra cookies 🍪 for you today! 🐎❤️🙏🏻

05/07/2024

We are safe! Thank you to everyone who helped us track the storms/tornado last night and those who have checked up on us to make sure we are okay. The tornado that hit Barnsdall and Bartlesville was a little too close for comfort. We got a lot of really strong strong wind from it. A little scary at times! Please pray for all those affected by the tornado 🌪️ as there was significant damage incurred and I believe one person lost their life. Thank you Lord for keeping us safe!!

04/30/2024

Happy Tuesday! Just think what a different world it would be if everyone just added these 7 things to their life ❤️🙏🏻


“Because you have these blessings, do all you can to add to your life these things: to your FAITH add GOODNESS; to your goodness add KNOWLEDGE; to your knowledge add SELF-CONTROL; to your self-control add PATIENCE ; to your patience add DEVOTION to GOD; to your devotion add KINDNESS toward your brothers and sisters in Christ, and to this kindness add LOVE. If all these things are in you and growing, you will never fail to be useful to God.“

‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭8‬ ‭ERV‬‬

Because you have these blessings, do all you can to add to your life these things: to your faith add goodness; to your goodness add knowledge; to your knowledge add self-control; to your self-control

04/23/2024

Today is my spoiled rotten princess of a horse’s birthday! Happy Birthday Molly! 🎂🐎🎂

04/13/2024

Happy Saturday everyone! The winter break is over and we have listed the ranch for sale in anticipation of moving south closer to my husband’s David Ledford’s new job. This amazing, breathtaking, spectacular ranch was supposed to be our forever home but GOD has other plans for us. It is truly a horse person’s paradise! It is listed with 40 acres to fit the mold of MLS for price comparison purposes but there is more acreage available. 🏡 🐎🌞

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This 4658 square feet Single Family home has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It is located at 36733 N 4040th Rd, Talala, OK.

04/01/2024

Beautiful sunsets over the ranch this past month 🌞

01/17/2024

Day 5 started off with a record low of -9 🥶 but the sun came out and the wind died down some and we made it out of the teens…barely! Still running in beast mode to get all the chores done each day but all the animals are doing great. The cats enjoyed the sunshine ☀️ We actually went into town to Olive Garden for a late lunch. It was delicious and a very needed break. Tomorrow is supposed to end this streak of the polar plunge so we start preparing for Friday when the next one hits. Go! Go! Go! 🐎🐶🐈❤️🥶🙏🏻

01/16/2024

Day 4 of the polar plunge started off with a record low temp of -3 (0r lower) for today🥶 Morning chores had sunshine but still took forever to get done. All the horses got fresh water today…a major feat in itself! Lol 😂 On a bright note, evening chores only took their regular time! That wind tonight is frigid and frightening ❄️🥶🌬️ Lord please continue to watch over the ranch and all our creatures we love so much 🐎🐶🐈❤️🙏🏻

01/15/2024

Well Day 3 clobbered over half the water tank heaters 😩 They just can’t keep up with this 0 degree weather 🥶 Took almost 4 hours to do morning chores but we got them done ✅ Electric is having havoc but so far it’s still on. Water is still working. All animals fed and watered. As if it wasn’t cold enough already, it snowed! ⛄️❄️ The sun managed to peek out for a few minutes late this afternoon 🌞

01/14/2024

Day 2 of the polar plunge and so far the tank heaters are doing their jobs. 🙏🏻Chores took almost 4 hours this morning! 😩 . Filling the water troughs was a Beeotch but we got it done. LT 🐶 found the warm spot in the barn lol 😂 Horses are all snug and warm. Watching my Dolphins 🐬 play in KC tonight thinking in the morning we will be colder than the temp is there tonight and windchill almost as cold 🥶….just crazy! Lord keep watch over the ranch and all our creatures 🙏🏻❤️

10/01/2023

The moon 🌙 was so beautiful and bright last night! The reflection off the white vinyl fencing lit up the whole front of the barn. Going to miss my little slice of Heaven when we head back south 😞🐴❤️🙏🏻




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10/01/2023

Back in the hayfield this week! 🚜🚜


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09/17/2023

Happy Sunday! Such amazing sunrises on Painted Pony Ranch the past few mornings! GOD’s majesty on full display 🌞🙏🏻




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07/30/2023

First 268 bales in the barn today! My my it was so hot 🥵 but we got it done. So thankful for all our hay equipment that takes most of the manual labor out of it for us!

06/18/2023

2023 Pinto World Show CANCELLED due to storm damage

06/18/2023

Happy Sunday! Waking up this morning feeling extremely favored and blessed! Yesterday, Patty and I competed at the Pinto World Show. We were both a little apprehensive because we just had the craziest week leading up to the show. When you should be riding your horse every day, we were not able to ride our horses all week. Mine had pulled a rear shoe and hers had a small stone bruise on her right hind foot. Deflated…that’s how we were feeling. On Friday, we went out to the Tulsa Fairgrounds, got checked in, and rode our horses around. You would have thought that our horses had never been anywhere! Spooked at everything!! Lol 😂 Saturday morning we were up at 3am getting the ranch horses situated and loading out to the show. We arrived at the fairgrounds at 6:15am. The Open Barrels started at 7:30am. We are getting ready and had to move our rig. Patty starts riding her horse and ponies mine while I take care of it. It’s 6:45. We have Tonya keeping time for us. I take a deep breath and start praying. At this same time, we look up and out of nowhere there is a rainbow 🌈….. a calm and peace settle over us both because we know Momma and Leroy are smiling down on us ❤️Finally get our horses warmed up for 15 minutes (not near long enough), go back to the trailer to get dressed, and head to the check in area…it’s 7:20. It’s been 20 LONG MONTHS since I’ve made a competitive run and I had never made a fast or competitive run on my new horse Daytona. And this was only Patty’s horse Cheetah’s second competitive run. My heart is racing a little bit but I take a deep breath and just start praying. We find out that Patty is listed in the OPEN even though we entered her in the Amateur! No time to change it so we just go with it. David helps me get on and I head over to the holding pen. Patty and I pray over our runs, I ask the Lord to please keep me from falling off, and for the safety of all the competitors. It’s GO time! I hear my Momma Sallie Fletcher in my mind telling me “Ride your horse!” Then GOD shows up big time! We make our runs and await the results. Drum 🥁 roll….. Patty and Cheetah finish 3rd 🥉 in the World and Daytona and I won a World Championship! GOD’s favor and blessing on full display! To say I was emotional would be an understatement! Tears of thankfulness and joy streamed down my face as I rode my horse across the arena to get my awards. GOD’s plan is always so much MORE than I can imagine! It takes a village to do this, and I am beyond thankful for mine! Thank you to my husband David who makes all this possible and pushes me to just go for it, my sister Patty for warming up my horses and encouraging me as I started the long journey back to riding from my broken leg, Tonya for being our horse show assistant and keeping us on track, Coeta Ledford for running all our errands and using her car to run us around, Aunt Claudia Clark for cheering us on and taking pictures, Dad Jay Matthews for wearing his lucky 🍀 shirt, all our children for all their words of encouragement, my friend Teresa Watson for always pushing me, my sister Annie Forrest and niece Sidney Lee Forrest for inspiring me, to Cathy Pinkerton Baker for trusting me with the reins to her boy, to my SiL and niece Betsy and Katey, to my friend Kathleen Raine Ralston who keeps me grounded and encouraged, my Aunt Pansy Cowder and her friend Virginia Summers who are my prayer warriors, my friends Denice Gustin-Schneider and Lisa Baker-Caulley who always lift me up, and so many friends (too many to list) who pray for me and encourage me always! Sorry for the long post, but GOD is just so good to me I had to share my story! And I’m hoping if there is someone out there struggling to get back to riding and competing they might find a little inspiration and encouragement in this post to just do it!!

06/04/2023

The horses of Painted Pony Ranch 🏇 These views never get old! 🌞🌞

05/23/2023

Our new mane braiding help! Getting kids involved with horses is what it’s all about! Busy day around Painted Pony Ranch yesterday 🏇❤️🌞🛢️

03/27/2023

Great day riding yesterday! Then the cold front started moving in. Ready for warm weather to stay around! 🌞

07/27/2022

Very good advice from one of the very best!

Spend time with your horse off the barrel pattern, outside of the arena. Do you know your horse's personality, their little quirks that make them unique? It's important to spend time riding, exercising, and training our horses yes. However, it's just as important to spend time grooming, bathing, letting them graze in the good grass on our lead, talking to them as you clean their stalls. Enjoy the little moments just handing out with them in the barn.

A horse that's bonded with their rider will work hard for them. Take the time to be their friend the way they are yours.

07/25/2022

Trying to keep the horses cool and water troughs full in this extreme heat

06/27/2022

Arena is ready! And we even have a mini NFR pattern set up! Bahaha 🤣

06/27/2022

The horses are sure enjoying this cooler weather! 🌞🌞

06/11/2022

Chromie got a bath and some tick killer put on him. Made his mane have a “frost” look to it! If you haven’t, check your horse’s mane and tail for ticks!

06/11/2022

Finally getting to ride a little bit since I broke my leg way back in January! I can only walk and trot a little but it’s a start! Team Painted Pony is getting ready!

03/17/2022

Molly sporting her new sheet! Love her 💗🐎