Sheriff Horsemanship

28/08/2025

A lifetime of adventures to come with him by my side. We’re engaged! 8/17/25

28/07/2025

Congrats to all of our 4-H horse club members on a successful show yesterday!

Huge thank you to our volunteers, 4-H parents, Fair Board members, Fairgrounds staff, Chaffee County Extension, friends, photographers, judges and, rodeo royalty for making it a successful event.

Results of the show:

Grand Champion Jr. - Leila Wingfield
Reserve Grand Champion Jr. - Baylee Chatfield

Grand Champion Sr. - Sydney Rohrich
Reserve Grand Champion Sr. - Vivian Ericsson

24/07/2025

02/07/2025

“Just like a summer dream, once you’ve seen it, you’re the never the same. Ah this country, how it calls to me - its voice, it rings in my ear.”

25/06/2025

“Part history, part sage, part mesquite.”

22/06/2025

Always a blast riding and learning with TS MULES - Ty & Skye Evans Mulemanship Clinics! I love bringing the critters to Gunnison and spending the weekend with mule people!

15/06/2025

✨ sweet springtime at Sunnybrook Farm ✨

08/06/2025

A lot happens on the left.

You may happen to notice a pretty single braid on some of our saddle horses here on the farm.

This braid brings a smile to my face. And deep gratitude to my heart.

It’s evidence of a kind and patient horse who is often chosen to teach young riders. You see that braid helps the young equestrian remember which side of their horse is the Left or near side.

When riding there is an army of things to remember and apply at just the right time. I find as an instructor if I can do something to simplify the intricate pile of information, timing and feel I will!

The left is the side we halter, lead, saddle, mount and often pass oncoming riders on here on the farm. The heavy use of the left or near side goes back to knights and their heavy draft horses. A knight would often wear a sord. And it would hang from their left side. Mounting from the left meant they didn’t have to lug a heavy sord over the horses back as they got on and off their steady war mount.

As a teacher of course I don’t have my students wear swords but I do appreciate the ability to build a familiar routine for both horse and rider. Horsemanship is a lot about muscle memory and routine. So while it is true that a horse generally could be mounted from the left/near or right/off side I like the ability to give both horse and rider the stability of routine. As well as provide them with a common horse industry standard.

Thank you Randy for being one of the sweet horses who have earned the left side braid. The place you hold in many young riders hearts will be one that will last a lifetime.

15/05/2025

Anna Sees Photography, LLC is amazing to work with! Thanks for the session!

29/03/2025

Thanks to TS MULES - Ty & Skye Evans Mulemanship Clinics Christmas giveaway, I got this awesome bracelet made by Equine Jeweled Designs. Can anyone guess who’s tail hair is featured?

Thank you so much for your order, Rebecca. I absolutely LOVE how this red and black fishtail came together to honor your sweet steeds!