Gold Standard Colt Company

03/28/2026

Really love this little two year old filly. Couldn’t ask for more from her after just 4 months with me.

03/03/2026

A solid training program doesn’t start in the saddle.
It starts in the feed room, and with the quality of care behind it.
You can have the best intentions, the best techniques, and big goals for your horse, but without a proper feed program and consistent, high-level care at the center of it all, you’re building on an unstable foundation.
Proper nutrition fuels muscle development. It supports joint health. It regulates energy. It impacts focus, recovery time, attitude, and overall soundness.
And quality care goes far beyond what’s in the bucket.
Clean stalls. Consistent turnout. Routine schedules. Attention to detail. Watching for the small changes before they become big problems.
When a horse is underfed, overfed, inconsistently managed, or lacking proper care, it shows up in the work. You’ll see it in their stamina, their ability to concentrate, their recovery after a hard session, and even in their willingness to try.
At our place, training, nutrition, and care all go hand in hand. Conditioning isn’t just about miles and repetitions, it’s about making sure their bodies and minds are supported so they can build strength correctly and stay confident in the process.
A well-fed horse, cared for at a high standard, is clearer in the mind, stronger in the body, and better prepared for whatever discipline they’re headed toward.
Good training produces results. Quality nutrition and care sustain them.
If you’re investing in your horse’s education, make sure you’re investing in what fuels and supports it every single day.
The base of our feeding program is plenty of high quality alfalfa hay and then we supplement with Triple Crown Feed and Solo Select Products 100% flax oil

03/02/2026

Really enjoying this nice weather on this two year old filly by Here Comes The Boon☀️
Melissa Rodenhi

02/18/2026

Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s about that time to start thinking about getting those two-year-olds going.
Here, we focus on more than just saddling one up and sending them around the arena. Starting a c**t is about building a foundation both mentally and physically. It’s about confidence, willingness, understanding, and setting them up to succeed long term.
Every horse in my program gets quality care, proper conditioning, and a training approach tailored to them as an individual. The goal isn’t just to “get them going,” it’s to prepare them for whatever discipline you choose.
If you’re thinking about getting one started this spring, reach out. I’d love to talk about your goals and see if we’re a good fit.
Oakdale, CA
(209) 919-6919

01/27/2026

This is what it’s all about.
Happy clients. Safe, confident horses. And relationships that last.
I put 90 days of training on this horse last year, and this picture was taken after he had been off for nearly two months due to weather. That kind of consistency after time off is a direct result of a solid foundation built through trust, confidence, and correct preparation.
Moments like this are why I do what I do—creating horses that are safe, reliable, and enjoyable partners, and supporting relationships between horses and riders that truly last.
Teri Ruth Harris

01/18/2026

This morning, I was reading a Bible story to my daughter and the story happen to be about Leah How she was considered ugly and nobody wanted her yet God saw something else in her and blessed her and used her. Showed her her purpose in this world. I couldn’t help but think about our Leah, this somewhat ugly little filly that nobody wanted, that was scared and outcast. Yet, Jessica chose her and gave her a different chance of life, and her daughter just happened to name her Leah. And in reading that Bible story to my daughter, I couldn’t help but see the resemblance and how fitting Leah’s name is. The Bible story, and our Leah’s story, just made me think that it doesn’t really matter where we come from, what our past is, where we are,or what we look like on the outside. God can use us. He can change our life around and gives each one of us a purpose. He can, and will, take something thats ugly and nobody wants, and make it beautiful and full of purpose.

01/02/2026

12/26/2025

Jesus, the reason for the season! Merry Christmas from our Family to yours!

12/21/2025

Leah… the strides this little mare has made in such a short amount of time amaze me. When she was dropped off, I was not sure how far we would get. I had never been around a horse that was so terrified of humans — not just unsure or uncomfortable, but completely petrified.
For the first week, I couldn’t touch her on the ground. I had to use another horse to gain her trust just to allow the slightest amount of contact. Through consistency, confidence building, trust building, and a whole lot of patience, we were able to get her to accept the saddle. While she still isn’t ready for me to swing a leg over, we will continue to build her confidence and trust through this process.
Getting this far has been the most rewarding journey. This little mare has taught me, and continues to teach me, so much during every session we have. She has gone from a horse we weren’t sure would ever have the desire to be around humans — let alone the willingness and curiosity to trust one — to a horse that continues to blow my mind each day and is now yearning for that connection.
We still have a long way to go, and we will continue at her pace. This is a prime example of how you can’t put a timeline on a horse. Push too much and you lose everything; don’t push enough and you never get them out of their comfort zone. It’s a fragile dance that we, as horsemen, must continue to work to get better at every day.
Thank you for the journey, Leah. I look forward to seeing where it leads.

12/04/2025

First time under saddle for these two c**ts, and they made it look easy. No drama, no fuss—just a couple of rock-solid first sessions. So proud of them.