Feral Valley Ranch (2026)

18/04/2026

Ryder

April 2026
From an arena prince to a backroad champ, Ryder led the way from the fairgrounds in town to for an enjoyable Friday night supper! He had his moments with lots of traffic on the roadway, from motorcycles to trucks pulling trailers to tractors, but retained composure and was allowed a chance to watch and become aware of everything.

Most horses have some quirks or an odd behavior or two. Ryder has a great history with kids, I am told, and he is the absolute sweetest guy. He hasn't been out on the trails in a few years, and his eyeballing every rock or log is a funny reminder of that. That being said, he's so superb at learning or remembering things that are brought up; his retention from things of yesterday are so consistent with stellar behavior today!

Meeting this wonderful Arab gelding and getting to expand this Coastal boy's horizons has been such a treat! We are getting some great opportunities to grasp a good feel of one another's abilities, and progress any potential shortcomings.

It's been awhile since the last post, because life changes certainly adjust our perspectives on things, and the rebirthing process takes a while to take shape, but the next chapter is going to be another exceptional one for the books!

13/04/2026

Ryder

April 2026
Most horses have some quirks or an odd behavior or two. Ryder has a great history with kids, I am told, and he is the absolute sweetest guy. He hasn't been out on the trails in a few years, and his eyeballing every rock or log is a funny reminder of that. That being said, he's so superb at learning or remembering things that are brought up; his retention from things of yesterday are so consistent with stellar behavior today!

Meeting this wonderful Arab gelding and getting to expand this Coastal boy's horizons has been such a treat! We are getting some great opportunities to grasp a good feel of one another's abilities, and progress any potential shortcomings.

It's been awhile since the last post, because life changes certainly adjust our perspectives on things, and the rebirthing process takes a while to take shape, but the next chapter is going to be another exceptional one for the books!

12/04/2026

Ryder

April 2026
Meeting this wonderful Arab gelding and getting to expand this Coastal boy's horizons has been such a treat! We are getting some great opportunities to grasp a good feel of one another's abilities, and progress any potential shortcomings.

It's been awhile since the last post, because life changes certainly adjust our perspectives on things, and the rebirthing process takes a while to take shape, but the next chapter is going to be another exceptional one for the books!

12/01/2025

Martini

June 2024
When I acquired Martini as part of the family back in 2012, she had already had six previous owners. I had vowed to her that she would always remain loved and stable with me, and I kept that promise. Despite the many quirks of hers, she was highly adored, and I wouldn't change our lives together at all. Besides, what fun is life without a bit of sass?

This is a series of images I want to remember my girl by, and putting them here will immortalize her in some way. She lived large in her life; there was never a dull moment with Martini, and everyone who knew her has their own memorable story of some adventure or another with her. 😅

Some days are harder than others when chapters draw to a close. We think of days gone by, recall fonder memories of the past, and reminisce on the way we felt during those times.

It's been just over six months since I laid my beautiful Martini down to rest after she quite clearly requested to be let go. Her body had begun to fail her, but her mind was still intact and suffering the frustration of being unable to keep up physically.

Loss certainly changes our perspectives on things, and the rebirthing process takes a while to take shape.

11/01/2025

Martini

June 2024
This is a series of images I want to remember my girl by, and putting them here will immortalize her in some way. She lived large in her life; there was never a dull moment with Martini, and everyone who knew her has their own memorable story of some adventure or another with her. 😅

Some days are harder than others when chapters draw to a close. We think of days gone by, recall fonder memories of the past, and reminisce on the way we felt during those times.

It's been just over six months since I laid my beautiful Martini down to rest after she quite clearly requested to be let go. Her body had begun to fail her, but her mind was still intact and suffering the frustration of being unable to keep up physically.

Loss certainly changes our perspectives on things, and the rebirthing process takes a while to take shape.

11/01/2025

Martini

June 2024
Some days are harder than others when chapters draw to a close. We think of days gone by, recall fonder memories of the past, and reminisce on the way we felt during those times.

It's been just over six months since I laid my beautiful Martini down to rest after she quite clearly requested to be let go. Her body had begun to fail her, but her mind was still intact and suffering the frustration of being unable to keep up physically.

Loss certainly changes our perspectives on things, and the rebirthing process takes a while to take shape.

17/10/2024

Guinness

October 2023
A lot of dreams and goals seemed so far from being attainable, but if I've learned anything, it's that if it's something worth doing, go for it. Our first exposure to mounted archery back in 2021 had Guinness spook at the white rope that makes up the lane way (he assumed it was electric) and he proceeded to take down the course in his panic. It was something we had to work through, breaking things down slowly again before he was confident to run the track.

Growing up, I became involved with horses on my 10th birthday, when my grandparents gifted me three riding lessons at a local English barn. Prior to that, I'd been in love with them because they had been my Mom's passion throughout her youth. Books upon books of horse stories were passed down to me, and I've read each and every one.
I rode at that barn for a couple of years before we moved, and my parents acquired Bud/FlyBoi for me. I did not take lessons after we relocated, and it was through a lot of trial and error that I stumbled across things that worked and things that didn't.
It wasn't until 2019 that my interest and level of horsemanship took on a new dimension and purpose. Guinness had been with me for two years by that point, and he was thrilled to grow exponentially as I began to have my eyes opened to the infinite world of unending teachings. He truly did become the "Guinny Pig" as we learned things such as the importance of timing and feel, and I learned that ignorance is only bliss for those who do not know better.

Known as Mr. Dependable, Guin joined the family back in 2017 as a project needing to be restarted and legged up due to having a tendency to spook and bolt. He was joint owned between myself and a friend, but when the time came to rehome him, the decision was made to buy her out and keep him. This proved to be one of the best choices I ever made, and "Not-So-Skinny Guinny" became a fixture and main mount here, from trails to town rides, from mounted archery to schooling colts, he's been a cherished member of the equine team. More recently, his nickname was overhauled, and he is now adoringly known as the "Guinny Piggy" thanks to his easy keeper body type. 😉

16/10/2024

Guinness

June 2019
Growing up, I became involved with horses on my 10th birthday, when my grandparents gifted me three riding lessons at a local English barn. Prior to that, I'd been in love with them because they had been my Mom's passion throughout her youth. Books upon books of horse stories were passed down to me, and I've read each and every one.
I rode at that barn for a couple of years before we moved, and my parents acquired Bud/FlyBoi for me. I did not take lessons after we relocated, and it was through a lot of trial and error that I stumbled across things that worked and things that didn't.
It wasn't until 2019 that my interest and level of horsemanship took on a new dimension and purpose. Guinness had been with me for two years by that point, and he was thrilled to grow exponentially as I began to have my eyes opened to the infinite world of unending teachings. He truly did become the "Guinny Pig" as we learned things such as the importance of timing and feel, and I learned that ignorance is only bliss for those who do not know better.

Known as Mr. Dependable, Guin joined the family back in 2017 as a project needing to be restarted and legged up due to having a tendency to spook and bolt. He was joint owned between myself and a friend, but when the time came to rehome him, the decision was made to buy her out and keep him. This proved to be one of the best choices I ever made, and "Not-So-Skinny Guinny" became a fixture and main mount here, from trails to town rides, from mounted archery to schooling colts, he's been a cherished member of the equine team. More recently, his nickname was overhauled, and he is now adoringly known as the "Guinny Piggy" thanks to his easy keeper body type. 😉

15/10/2024

Guinness

January 2022
Known as Mr. Dependable, Guin joined the family back in 2017 as a project needing to be restarted and legged up due to having a tendency to spook and bolt. He was joint owned between myself and a friend, but when the time came to rehome him, the decision was made to buy her out and keep him. This proved to be one of the best choices I ever made, and "Not-So-Skinny Guinny" became a fixture and main mount here, from trails to town rides, from mounted archery to schooling colts, he's been a cherished member of the equine team. More recently, his nickname was overhauled, and he is now adoringly known as the "Guinny Piggy" thanks to his easy keeper body type. 😉

13/10/2024

Athena

June 2024
It is always fun to challenge the foundation of a horse by not only exposing them to the variety of situations out on the trail but also asking them to perform maneuvers, patterns, and obstacles. Our trail rides are rarely boring and uneventful, but having to focus on cues and finessing of movements is more important than we sometimes give credit.
Often skeptical initially, Athena was quick to offer an effort and loved to conquer the challenges in front of her. Such a great heart in such a little mare.

It's been such a tough choice to decide which photos to use for these posts with Athena because there are so many, and she's just simply stunning with and without a camera on her.
Initial bravery for new situations was not something Athena embodied, but her desire to try was phenomenal, and that alone is something to be extra appreciative of. Nourishing that inclination was crucial for her utilizing appropriate coping mechanisms. What used to be a big, dramatic reaction turned to pause, thinking, chewing, and softening when she was uncertain or worried. Watching and following seasoned horses allowed for her to realize that the situations she was put in were meant to be fun and enjoyable for all those involved!

Every horse has their own schedule and quirks that we get to learn about and work with. Athena was here for a longer duration, and it gave us time to really get to know one another. She became one of my favourite rides with her light feet and continual drive. New situations could have her on her toes, but when I needed her to be a solid mount, she obliged the best she could! Her resume this last spring and summer was filled with trails and adventure.

12/10/2024

Athena

May 2024
It's been such a tough choice to decide which photos to use for these posts with Athena because there are so many, and she's just simply stunning with and without a camera on her.
Initial bravery for new situations was not something Athena embodied, but her desire to try was phenomenal, and that alone is something to be extra appreciative of. Nourishing that inclination was crucial for her utilizing appropriate coping mechanisms. What used to be a big, dramatic reaction turned to pause, thinking, chewing, and softening when she was uncertain or worried. Watching and following seasoned horses allowed for her to realize that the situations she was put in were meant to be fun and enjoyable for all those involved!

Every horse has their own schedule and quirks that we get to learn about and work with. Athena was here for a longer duration, and it gave us time to really get to know one another. She became one of my favourite rides with her light feet and continual drive. New situations could have her on her toes, but when I needed her to be a solid mount, she obliged the best she could! Her resume this last spring and summer was filled with trails and adventure.

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