High Desert Horsemanship

19/08/2024

Dream Horse for the right person here! AQHA gelding with all the looks and talent to take you to the top! Clocks in the 3D easily and easily in the 1D/2D with consistent hauling and riding. Doctors Calves, too; with his size and speed, he could excel in the roping pen. We have used him on the ranch to gather, sort, and watch a cow, and he is not afraid of actual "work." Sound with excellent bone. Stout and made to last. Gentle and kind personality, ties, hauls, in your pocket. He has so much to give and will do so much for his person! More Videos are available! He is anxious and gets nervous/watchy at races with crowds—no major quirks, but not for a beginner. He is the kind of horse that needs to be ridden 5 days a week to keep him sane. He rides out alone and couldn't care less if he has a friend with him as long as he has you.

Hock Injections are a must-have (every 6 months currently)

17/08/2024

4 year old Guys Payday x She’s Fueled N Reddy, gelding, 15h
120 days with a reined cow horse trainer.
Limited time only runs.
Super nice horse.
Hauls, loads, clips
Has been hauled around to races and rodeos.
Rides out alone.
Lots of go.

Located near Reno, NV

Nice rope horse prospect or barrel horse prospect.
Needs consistency, which I don’t have right now.

Please don’t waste my time with pointless inquiries, my schedule is busy as it is!

12/08/2024

This is why your turn does not come from pulling on the rein. Note the riders hand and leg position and hip angle in each sketch. Note the development of the horses muscles in each sketch. Note the shape of the horse in each sketch. A truly supple, truly bent horse is working through their entire body. It is OUR job as the rider to guide the horse to become soft, supple, and through in all movements.

Rider one is pulling the nose around, and trying to push the haunches in, with a following outside rein offering the horse no balance, and a hardly supportive inside leg to wrap around. This has created a rigid, stiff horse that will surely be back sore, weak in the hind end, with front end bulk in all the wrong places. This horse has every opportunity, and will likely be so uncomfortable that it will try every time, to run out of his right shoulder.

Rider two is pushing the horse from his inside leg to his outside rein. The outside rein is providing a balance point for the horse, allowing him to be both comfortable and willing to carry himself. Because the riders rein is supportive and blocking the shoulder, the horse can not blow out the shoulder, and can only become truly bent along the entire length of the spine.

In order to build the athlete you want, and to allow your horse the opportunity to have a long, successful, and most importantly SOUND career, it is important to understand how we ride, even in seemingly simple tasks such as the walk or trotting circles, is effecting each muscle in your horses body. Not all muscle is good muscle!

- Ali Hamann / South Coast Sport Horses

09/08/2024

We are at max capacity. 🐎 There should be an open spot in September hopefully!

24/07/2024

Another facelift to the website. I am thankful for all the help I have received. ---->

Welcome to Rafter J Performance Horses Lessons-Boarding-Training-Sales

16/06/2024

One Space available. Please help me fill this space before I bring another animal home for myself instead 💀

29/05/2024

1 stall available June 1st, this is Full Care only, includes; Small outdoor arena, your choice of either a padded stall with 12x24 paddock, or 24x24 paddock with cover, locked tack room, trailer parking. On site owner.

23/05/2024

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20/05/2024

ᴇǫᴜᴇsᴛʀɪᴀɴs & ᴛʀᴀᴜᴍᴀᴛɪᴄ ʙʀᴀɪɴ ɪɴᴊᴜʀɪᴇs:

I've seen firsthand the devastating consequences of riding without a helmet, from severe brain injuries to tragic fatalities.

Facts from a recent report by the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. The report shows that 74.83% of equestrian deaths are due to head and neck injuries, with 18.44% from chest injuries and 5.31% from abdominal injuries as of January 1, 2023.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in equestrian activities are a concern, as highlighted by various studies. A study by Lloyd et al. (2014) found that equestrian activities have one of the highest rates of TBI among sports, emphasizing the need for protective measures such as helmets (Lloyd, R.G., et al., "Epidemiology of Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries," Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 2014).

Another review by Ingre et al. (2018) discussed the mechanisms and outcomes of equestrian-related TBIs. Stating that falls from horses are a leading cause of severe brain injuries in the sport (Ingre, M., et al., "Mechanisms of Equestrian-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries," Brain Injury, 2018).

A study by Jagodzinski and DeMuri (2005) found that the incidence of TBI in equestrian sports could be significantly reduced with the consistent use of properly certified helmets (Jagodzinski, T., & DeMuri, G.P., "Horse-related Injuries in Children: A Review," Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 2005).

These numbers make it clear how important it is to protect your head while riding. It's also great to see that wearing helmets is becoming more popular and accepted in the horse-riding community, helping to prevent injuries and save lives.

References:

Lloyd, R.G. (2014). "Epidemiology of Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries." Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. This study discusses the incidence and risk factors of TBIs across various sports, highlighting that equestrian activities have a significant proportion of these injuries due to falls and direct impacts. The article is accessible via NCBI.

Ingre, M. (2018). "Mechanisms of Equestrian-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries." Brain Injury. This research provides a detailed analysis of how equestrian-related TBIs occur, focusing on the biomechanics of falls and impacts, and emphasizing the need for preventive measures such as helmet use. The full text is available through Taylor & Francis Online.

Sorli, J.M. (2000). "Equestrian Injuries: A Five-Year Review of Hospital Admissions in British Columbia, Canada." Injury Prevention. This paper reviews hospital admission data for equestrian injuries, noting the high incidence of head injuries and the low rates of helmet use among riders. You can read more on the BMJ Journals website.

14/04/2024

Looking for a ride for an easy going gelding: From: Tucson, AZ
To: Fernley/Fallon/Reno (as close to as possible)
Anytime in the next month or two.

02/03/2024

I don’t normally read “comments” on anything that I do not personally share… but I did see a couple from when my reins flipped at the NFR… and then when my reins flipped last night… so I am going to try to “educate” about my chin strap situation on Apollo (and actually a few horses that I run with NO CHIN STRAP)…
1.) A CHIN STRAP will NOT keep your reins from flipping over … it is NOT connected to your reins 😉Apollo works off my feet & body position more than he does reins.. my bit is not what is flipping up……when I cut the 1st barrel to close, or he comes back to hard, I have to lift my whole body UP to encourage an extra step.. I am well aware this will more than likely throw my reins over (not my 1st rodeo 😉😂), but I also know without doing so I have ZERO chance at success because we will more than likely come back over the barrel.

2.) Apollo would NOT run the way he does with a chin strap. Trust me.. I didn’t just decide to take all the chin straps off to look cool or be different 🙈😂. Apollo is super broke, sensitive, and I tend to be a little strong handed on the backside of a barrel.. I am very self aware of what strength I have when my adrenaline kicks in…
Apollo will actually FREEZE on the backside of a barrel with a chin strap on 🤷🏼‍♀️. It is too much pressure for him. I learned this trick from NFR champ, Jill Moody!

Maybe this will help some of you that have a horse that is freezing on the backside or get a little heavy handed like me 😊… or you might just have a runaway 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣🤣🤣. Either way.. you will be going FAST, and it is a speed event 🤣🤣🤣🤷🏼‍♀️🙈

God knows my every move before I make it… I trust Him to guide us & protect us…. So we will just keep winging it & living on a prayer ♥️

21/02/2024

www.desertsageequestrian.weebly.com

Here’s the links to my official web page:

21/02/2024

I have two 12x12 stalls each with a dry paddock available for board. PM!

26/12/2023

05/12/2023

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