Golden Ridge Stables

01/13/2026

01/08/2026

“Oh please don’t feel guilty,
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad and the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime and for some it’s not many years.
I don’t want you to keep crying, you are shedding so many tears.
I have just gone to my heavenly home and I’m closer than you think.
I’m still here watching over you, I’m always in your heart.
And when it’s your turn to join me,
I’ll be waiting at heavens gate”
Last night we lost our sweet boy Chance. When we rescued Chance 3 years ago we had no idea what we had gotten ourselves into. Upon picking him up, Ann and Mari were informed that Chance had been mauled by a stallion and was pretty beat up. He was skinny, scruffy and understandably scared but he hopped on the trailer and home we went. We decided we were taking a pretty big chance on him and that’s how he got his name 💙 After several months of food, vet, farrier work, and Sabrina and Mari spoiling him, we felt Chance was ready for someone to swing a leg over. Sabrina was our sacrifice and what do you know Chance went around like a champ. We started using him in lessons and he turned out to be a saint. Beginners and camp kids were Chance’s specialty, he was an excellent start/stop/steer teacher. We will especially miss the way he would nicker when playing red light green light. Chance was an incredibly goofy guy and we will miss him dearly. Chance we don’t know what your story was before you came to us but we sure are glad we got to be a part of it. You will be the cutest angel buddy, enjoy your new wings. We love you buddy 💙 If you have a favorite Chance story or memory we would love for you to share it with us!
Chance aka “Winning Lottery Ticket”
1996-1/7/26

01/06/2026

Mari had some very special helpers spend some mornings with her over winter break! The girls spent the morning learning some of the ins and outs of what Mari does including feeding, turning out, barn cleaning and maintenance and coordinating horse care with our vets and farriers!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Golden Ridge School Horse Herd 💚❤️💚

12/24/2025

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the barn
Not a creature was stirring, not even the kittens;
The stockings were hung by the TA’s with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The horses were nestled all snug in their stalls;
While visions of sugar-cubes danced in their heads;
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

12/20/2025

Our core riders had a great time playing festive reindeer games last night! Special shout out to our horses for being such great sports 😂

12/09/2025

Due to the weather and road conditions today we will be closing the barn, stay safe out there!

12/09/2025

Due to the forecasted nasty weather for this evening, we are going to reschedule today’s make up lessons to next Tuesday, 12/16 at the same times. If that day doesn’t work for you, please call the barn @ 952.469.4640 and we’ll work on finding a more suitable day. Above all, stay safe!

12/03/2025

Christmas Decoration Specialists Stetson and Lloyd reporting for duty!!! ❤️💚❤️

11/28/2025

We may be biased but we think we have the very best school horses. Every year we have people ask us what our school horses would like for Christmas, so we have compiled a list of their wishes. Follow the link to see the list: https://www.giftster.com/gift/public/uqjg6/
While gifts are fun, our school horses are just as appreciative for an extra snuggle or treat too 💙💛💙