10/16/2026
🌳 365 DAYS OF BLACK OAK RANCH🖤
It’s been 365 days since we took a leap of faith into something most would have run away from - Purchasing an empty ranch that we had always admired and dreamed of owning.
Having previously been a boarder at this very ranch, under the care of its incredible former owners, we always said that one day we would own this place. When the property sold in 2023, we thought our chance had come and gone. But sometimes, patience and timing make all the difference. On October 15, 2025, that dream finally became our reality.
The last 12 months certainly haven’t gone as planned. We’ve been dealt some incredibly challenging hands. The burnout, depression, and second-guessing became very real. There were moments when the excitement faded, the weight of ownership felt overwhelming, and we questioned whether this journey was worth it.
Just 60 days after opening, the facility was full with a wait list. Earlier this Spring, we made a business decision that no business owner wants to make, removing a trainer and 19 horses from the facility because it wasn’t the right fit. Since then, it’s all been about who is the right fit for the community we are building.
That caution has been intentional, and it has helped us rebuild with clarity and purpose. Today, we are back to nearly full capacity, with only one stall and one dry lot available.
Being an entrepreneur has never been for the faint of heart. Building something from the ground up takes sacrifice, resilience, and a willingness to keep going when things get hard. The drive is back and the passion re-ignited.
To our incredible boarders who continue to believe in us, support us, and help make this dream a reality — THANK YOU. You are a huge part of what makes Black Oak Ranch what it is, and we are incredibly grateful for every single one of you.
To our ranch hands; Kason, Mandy, and Kaley - Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. I’m beyond thankful for everything each and everyone of you do for us and the horses here at BOR.
One year down. A whole lot of lessons learned. And a renewed vision for what’s to come.
Here’s to the next chapter of Black Oak Ranch.