Double J2 Ranch

05/10/2024

Loads #2 and #3 went to WNC today, We had both trucks cab and bed filled with people/baby supplies, vet supplies and feed for horses, goats, sheep, cats and dogs, also full gas can+ oil and bar/chain oil for chainsaw crews, I am thankful for my small network of friends/family(and new friends) that have made these 3 loads so successful and allowing me to help those in need. As we were there today alot of our items went right out of our truck and headed with a delivery to one of the areas they had just been able to cut access into today (day 7 for the people and animals of no supplies). The people at WNC regional livestock center are making things happen up there for both people and animals!!

**Special thanks to my dear friend Jodie for driving the other load today and my mom for being a co-pilot. Also thank you to Mark for the trailers, John and his contacts for the hay (and the trailer I took last trip) everyone who has donated for fuel, feed, vet supplies, water, etc. Wes for securing our loads late last night, Kelden for helping hook/unhook trailers, my husband for driving the first load up and helping load/unload feed, hay and donations and of all the feed stores we shopped at locally BAR G in bishop helped us out the most when they heard what we were buying stuff for so go support them if your over that way!!

02/10/2024

We are currently in Asheville, dropped a full load of hay and feed in Canton at the WNC stockyards. We are heading back with two trailers on Friday with hay and supplies. The need is unbelievable up here and everyone is so grateful for supplies! If anyone wants to send feed (horse, cow, goat, dog, cat) hay, or people supplies with us we need it by Thursday night.

30/09/2024

🚨🐴 HORSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY LETS HELP OUR NC NEIGHBORS OUT🚨🐴

WE HAVE A FULL LOAD OF HAY FOR THIS TRIP, YALL ARE AWESOME!!

*pelleted forage and pelleted feed is needed for those only accessible by air as well*

There is a need for equine/livestock supplies after the devastating flooding in the WNC area if anyone local to Gainesville, Jefferson, Commerce, GA etc areas would like to donate FEED, HAY(I'm only able to transport square bales right now) water troughs(smaller is better for transport), WATER GALLONS, halters and leads, vet wrap/first aid supplies and FENCE supplies are also a major need. Shavings and pelleted bedding would be good also. I will transport everything up to the ag center in Fletcher, NC and they will get it to those in need. Please share with our horse community. List will be updated as I find out more needs.

** I'd like to make this trip no later than Wednesday** Donations can be dropped off in Gillsville or Pendergrass (PM for address) I can also meet/pickup on Tuesday if your close by!

07/06/2024

Horse camp day 2024 was a blast! Thankful for such a great group of kids(and their parents), my wonderful camp counselors and great horses❤️ These kids showed off their skills in the egg&spoon race, ba****ck challenge and dummy roping competition this year as well and everyone brought home some cool ribbons!!

14/05/2024

**Current lessons students only** Don't forget about summer camp deposits, due date is tomorrow to secure your child's spot, if your bringing a cash deposit to your lesson this week just let me know😊

21/04/2024

Summer camp day announcement!! Sign ups are open for current lesson students thru May 15th then I'll open to public if there are any remaining spots. June 6th or 11th (if you have a vacation planned let me know so I can pick the best date for everyone to be able to attend) time will be 9-2, lunch will be provided as well as snacks and drinks. Cost will be $100. We will be doing riding, roping, mounted games, crafts, scavenger hunt, grooming, and painting the horses!!

31/03/2024

Happy Easter💜

29/03/2024

This is why my riders do so much balance and slow work ❤️

Your seat is everything.

The seat controls energy and forward motion. Having a strong core that is engaged will help you control your seat.

Body control comes from having a good seat along with balance and stability in the saddle. This is part of why being present and riding with intent is so important.

Everything matters—your body is more important than your hands when riding.

Learn how to use it correctly.

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25/02/2024

True words😊

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:

1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*Thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our family and friends, 2023 has blessed me with such a great lesson group and I'm grateful for all my clients and their families, thank you for trusting me and my horses to teach your children to ride, we have had a blast this year❤️

10/12/2023

Last day to sign up for the Christmas camp day is Tomorrow!! Cost has reduced to $85 and hours will be from 1-4. The camp day is December 19th. There will be riding, grooming, Christmas crafts, hot chocolate and cookies along with a book exchange! I do have a couple of spots left so if your child is not currently taking lessons but loves horses they can join us too and there is also a non-riding option at a reduced rate!

30/11/2023

Considering doing a Christmas camp day on December 19th, there would be arena riding, trail ride, Christmas crafts, hot chocolate bar, horse grooming and a book exchange! Cost is $100(and a wrapped book) this would take place of your child's usual lesson that week. Offered to my current lesson kids first and on 12/3 any remaining spots will be open to anyone! - There's also an option to participate without riding and cost is reduced for those not riding.

18/09/2023

Exciting news for my current lesson students- English (Hunter Under Saddle) riding lessons will now be available, I would like for all of my students to learn to ride both styles (western&english) as they help with balance, confidence, leg strength etc. I have ridden and shown both types of riding for several years(I'm old🤣) Georgia and Warrior are trained to do both as well.

Pictured is me showing Georgia in Hunter Under Saddle at the state show.

30/06/2023

Update: Only ONE spot left for this day and the date is Tuesday July 18th!!

My older/more advanced lesson students, since today's camp was geared more toward the younger kids I'm now looking at doing an advanced camp day. This will be more riding, horse care, trail ride, grooming, and some competition games on horseback as well. This day will be limited to 3-4 spots only!!! I'm thinking one day (9am-2pm) in July the week of the 17th-21st so let me know what days would work for you please!