RD Ranch Versatility Horses

04/12/2024

***DECEMBERS SCHEDULE***

PM us with what date you want to attend to be put on the list

28/11/2024

We want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and more importantly thank everyone that has supported us throughout this last year! We have met a lot of new people that quickly became life long friendships. If it wasn’t for our amazing clients and the support from the community we wouldn’t be able to do what we love everyday and for that we are truly thankful. 🙏 I thought about trying to tag everyone that has come to mind when making this post but the list is too long.

12/11/2024

SPOTS ARE FULL

PM TO BE PUT ON CANCELATION LIST

*we also offer private lessons with cattle

30/09/2024

I feel like the title “c**t starter” can be very misrepresented these days.

A c**t starter is not just some fearless person who climbs on a horse and flops around like a sack of potatoes.

I personally feel like a person who is eager to climb on a horse without having him properly set up for his first ride is not a “c**t starter” I call those idiots

A C**t starter is the person who puts the imprinted foundation on a horse, that will set this horse up for his future, abilities, and way of thinking….
I read a comment the other day from someone who said “ I would have liked to have had this horse as an unstarted two year old”

That hit close to home, I cannot count how many times I have said this about a horse that has come through our program!

I understand how expensive life has become, but the cheap route is typically never the best route!

Do your homework on your C**t starters and trainers! And invest in your horses! They deserve a fair chance!

RANT OVER😂

24/09/2024

***EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT***
RD Ranch Versatility Horses will now be offering lessons on LIVE CATTLE!

Perfect environment to get you and your horse on cattle without the pressure of competition or a timer. Great for people interested in learning how to rope, sort, or get their green horse on cows. Indoor arena for the winter! Spaces are limited so reach out via messenger to get on the waitlist. Visit our page to get to know your coaches at RD Ranch Versatility Horses. Our classes are packed with information and FUN!

Concerned about hauling during the winter? Apex Stables has boarding available! However, if roads are unsafe refunds or rescheduling will be available.

Location: Apex Stables Spokane WA

Prices:
*Individual- 60 min
2 lessons per month: $170

*Group Lesson- 90 Min
1 lesson of 5 people: $400

***Discounts available for monthly group lessons***

04/09/2024

“Put the horse first.

Easy to say. Hard to do.

Putting the horse first requires commitment. It requires integrity. And patience. And energy. And money. And oh, does it require time.

Putting the horse first means earlier mornings and later nights. It means quality feed plans and the best hay that you can buy. And extra brushing so that coats gleam and manes and tails shine.

Putting the horse first means that you buy three extra bags of shavings for your stall at the horse show (yes, I know they're expensive!!), because even though you can "get by" with two, you want to do right by your horse. If you don't want to stand on concrete all weekend, why would she?

Putting the horse first means that you have a good working relationship with a quality equine vet. It means that every horse gets the best quality of care that you can afford to give it. Your performance horse is an athlete. Treat her like one.

And when your vet says, "Rest her for 10-14 days," be generous and give her the 14. Even if it's inconvenient. Even if you've aleady paid your stalls and entries. Even if it's the last thing you want to hear.

Putting the horse first means that if you've been rained out of the arena for two weeks and your horse isn't fit, you don't haul to the horse show. You choose to be fair to the horse and keep her home, instead.

It also means that if you haul three hours to the horse show only to find that the ground is dangerous, you load up and go home. It takes discipline, but you don't jeopardize what you want in the moment for the long-term confidence, health, and soundness of your horse.

Putting the horse first means that no saddle, no halter, no buckle, no trophy, no paycheck comes before the well-being of your equine partner. No matter what.. And it ain't an easy row to hoe.

Many will ride. Many will compete. Many will win. But few will be horse(wo)men.

Don't just be a competitor. Be better”

Written by Jessica Lash.

30/08/2024

***CLINIC ANNOUNCEMENT***
Get ready for the fall ranch horse shows!

-Each day is divided up into two classes
-Each Class $150
-Whole Day $250
-Whole Weekend $500
-Horsemanship in the AM and Ranch Versatility in the PM.
-Each class limited to 5 riders
-$75 per class deposit required to hold your spot

All levels welcome!

$25 to audit per class-First responders always audit for *FREE*

Location: 1103 W Ballard Rd Spokane WA

Date: Sept 21st-22nd

Clinicians: Stalon and Teresa Robinson with RD Ranch Versatility Horses

Shoot us a message to get signed up!

12/06/2024

Had one training spot come up for August. Shoot us a message if you would like to sn**ch it up. Priority to those going into ranch versatility and wanting to show at pinto and paint worlds 2025.

10/05/2024

Some tips to stay safe while riding a greener horse and handling a rope.

07/05/2024

***RANCH ROPING CLINIC***
Two Days: July 20th-21st 2024

Ride with Greg Robinson, an 11x world champion in ranch riding, and his son Stalon Robinson at Four Mound Prairie Bison Ranch and Arena. Greg and Stalon have extensive knowledge and experience roping livestock out on pasture, in branding pens, and in competitions. You can expect a fun and encouraging learning environment where all levels are welcome!

Some things you will work on include:
*Horsemanship
*Dally drills
*Rope management and safety
*Different loops
*Roping the dummy
*Roping live cattle
*Trick shots
*Conventional shots
*Working the ground
*Stockmanship

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Saturday evening dinner with Greg and Stalon included.
Dry camping and stalls available.

Price: $650 for the weekend
*$350 deposit required to hold your spot*
-Limited to 12 participants
-$30 auditing fee/ day or $50 for the weekend.
*FIRST RESPONDERS AUDIT FOR FREE

Location: Four Mound Prairie Bison Ranch and Arena
15420 W Four Mound Rd Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

Reach out to RD Ranch Versatility Horses on FB to get signed up!

Check out clinicians at their FB pages:
Greg Robinson Horsemanship and RD Ranch Versatility Horses

29/04/2024

25/04/2024

We can’t wait to see what this little shaggy filly will do and excited to see how she will shed out. She sure has some chrome! Quarter horse/ gypsy vanner cross. She will definitely stand out in the ranch classes.

24/04/2024

🚨Mark your calendars🚨
Ranch Roping Clinic JULY 20th-21st
Follow our page for upcoming details
Greg Robinson Horsemanship
RD Ranch Versatility Horses

23/04/2024

***Just 3 spots left for this clinic***

***TWO DAY RANCH HAND BOOT CAMP***

Bring your horse for this two day ranch hand boot camp where you will learn all aspects of working live cattle. Things we will touch on include:

*Horsemanship fundamentals to work cattle more effectively and efficiently.
*Ranch roping-from roping the dummy on the ground to live cattle.
*Sorting cattle- horseback and on foot.
*Running cattle through the chutes and giving vaccinations.
*Fundamentals of branding cattle and different types of branding pens. -Note: We will not be doing branding on live cattle but we will go through the different principles and scenarios.
*Pushing cows out on pasture.

This clinic is best suited for anyone wanting to learn how to work cattle in real life scenarios. Practical hands on work where we will be riding out in brush, pushing cattle, and roping off horseback. Dinner provided on Saturday. Stay overnight with your horse, dry camping available with a 12x12 stall.

Location: Four Mound Prairie Bison Ranch and Arena
Nine Mile Falls WA (just 25 min NW of Spokane Wa)

Price: $650 for the weekend (ask about our first responder and military discount)
$350 deposit required

Time: May 4th-5th 2024
9:00am- 4:00pm each day
Saturday dinner around 6pm

***Limited to 5 participants***

Shoot us a message to get signed up!