Rocking N Ranch Horsemanship

08/31/2026

Our Princess Periwinkle went to the Houston-County Fair ❤️

08/31/2026

If you need to check an "I can't believe I did that" we can help!

Fall is almost upon us and the best time of year to ride. Click the link below to get signed up.

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22813106

08/29/2026

You are welcome Tearnee, thank you for showing in Houston County and good luck at state!

08/22/2026

Only 1 more day of fair week left, and these Rocking N Kids have had a great week. From 3 Drill team performances, 3 horse shows, many hours of prep, and stall mucking, food stand hours worked and fair food, to say its been busy is an understatement. They tried their best and did the hard things when they didn't think they could. I am so proud of their determination, dedication, and overcoming the exhaustion that is fair week (iykyk).

08/21/2026

Copied from another post, but so true!

💛I’m Going to Let Your Child Struggle 💛

When your child comes for lessons with me, I’m going to let them struggle sometimes.

They may have never fastened a buckle on a piece of tack. A saddle might be heavy and awkward. Their lead rope may be a tangled mess. And something that would take me ten seconds might take them five minutes.

I’m not going to immediately step in and do it for them. *Unless its a safety issue.*

Because someday, I want your child to walk into the barn, catch their own horse, tack up, and head out feeling completely confident in their own abilities.

Why?

Because they’re learning that they can do hard things.

So yes, I’ll help when something is beyond a child's physical ability. I’ll encourage, demonstrate, and keep them safe.

But when they *can* do it? I’m going to give them the time to fumble with the buckle. Untangle the rope. Try again. And figure it out.

Parents, I know watching that can be hard. You’ll want to jump in and make it easier.

But sometimes the greatest gift we can give a child is not making the hard thing easier.

It’s standing beside them long enough for them to discover:

“I can do this myself.”

💙 ~Abbie

Click below if you'd like me to help your child gain some confidence, independence, and tenacity. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22813106

08/10/2026

If you want to do the open horse show on Saturday of Fair, better get registered!

Do you think your summer project, show animal, photograph, garden harvest, etc. is worthy of a 1st Place ribbon?
We want to see it!

There are just 3 days left to register your entries in the Houston County Fair Open Class Departments.

You can register online or in person during our next open office hour, THIS Wednesday August 12th from 5pm - 7pm.

Not sure what you can enter? Be sure to check out our Premium List for the full list of departments and classes. We will link it in the comments!

PS. Did you know that 4-H kids can enter and participate in Open Class Departments as well (yes, even show animals in Open Class).

Your masterpiece deserves a ribbon. Come show it off!

08/07/2026

I have room for 2 at 10 am in a group lesson tomorrow Saturday August 8.
Reach out if you want in!

08/05/2026

I still have some openings for show prep tonight @ 6:30. Pm me if you want in. This us a great opportunity to get a 1st look at the patterns for fair and work on things that may be giving you trouble.

PM me if you want in for tonight, otherwise see a full schedule at the lonk below.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22813106

08/03/2026

I have a few spots open this evening for lessons, 5pm group, 6pm, or 7pm private. Saturday Morning 9am private, 10 am group. Located between Lacrescent and Houston MN. Message me if you are interested!

08/01/2026

Come see Periwinkle the Princess Pony representing Coulee Region Riders Club at the Onalaska Family Fun Day at the American Legion in Onalaska. From 10-1 today!!