Rancho del Comienzo

Rancho del Comienzo Practicing the art and science of horsemanship, setting a strong foundation for a variety of disciplines. Established in 2020

Horse training, c**t starting, restarts/projects, problem-solving, and coaching. "El Comienzo": the start, or the beginning. At Rancho del Comienzo, we believe in starting from the beginning. The success of every horse, regardless of discipline, starts with careful management and the establishment of a strong foundation. Taylor specializes in starting and restarting horses under saddle, as well as

helping horses and their owners to find balance and communicate effectively - regardless of discipline. Her methods include elements of classic dressage, vaquero horsemanship, classic show jumping/gymnasticizing, and horse and rider biomechanics. This school of training and management allows for horses to be sure-footed, careful, and athletic to the best of their ability. They can handle varied environments and terrains while being focused and sound for work, competition, or recreation. At Rancho del Comienzo, we strive to bring out the best in every horse and horse and rider/handler pair. Horses (and humans!) learn how to learn, and how to use their bodies to the best of their abilities to succeed in any discipline of their choosing.

Winter weanling bod ✨ Baby V is enjoying her first big snow, with her winter coat doing exactly what it should!
11/29/2025

Winter weanling bod ✨ Baby V is enjoying her first big snow, with her winter coat doing exactly what it should!

11/28/2025

30 degree temps, 50mph wind gusts … take the 3yo OTTB out for a hack in a rope halter? Sure, why not? Sir Chance A Lot is quite the impressive baby horse - and he’s looking for a new home! Message for details!

👉YOU get a Thoroughbred and YOU get a Thoroughbred … and YOU get a Thoroughbred! ✨ I have 4 wonderful TBs looking for ho...
11/22/2025

👉YOU get a Thoroughbred and YOU get a Thoroughbred … and YOU get a Thoroughbred! ✨ I have 4 wonderful TBs looking for homes, each with something different to offer!

🌼Patenna (“Maisie”) is an athletic and handy mare who loves having a job. Suitable for a soft, confident rider to excel in jumping, dressage or working equitation.
⚔️Sir Chance A Lot is an RRP eligible 3yo with loads of potential and an easy-going and confident personality. Ready to be developed your way!
🧸LJ is a teddy-bear of a gelding, who excels out on the trails. Has some get-up and go if asked, could do well in speed events/4H as well!
👑Lenny is handsome and elegant, sure to be a a show stopper in the ring; but quiet enough to enjoy hacks out on the trails.

Could one of them be your next partner? 🤩
Contact us for more information!

REGRETFULLY looking 👀 for a new 🏠Sir Chance a Lot - 16h 2022 TB gelding by Mosler. https://www.pedigreequery.com/sir+cha...
11/22/2025

REGRETFULLY looking 👀 for a new 🏠
Sir Chance a Lot - 16h 2022 TB gelding by Mosler.
https://www.pedigreequery.com/sir+chance+a+lot
Due to no fault of his own, Chance is regretfully offered for sale. His owner had some life changes that no longer allow her to keep him.

Chance may be just 3 years old, but impresses me with his maturity. He came off the track just a little over a month ago, and has easily made the transition to a new lifestyle. His first ride after arriving here was nothing but calm and professional - and my covered arena is full of spook-worthy things! Right away I felt comfortable hacking him around the property, he’s just a good egg. Neighbors shooting shotguns? Not a flinch. The deer are in rut around my property, popping in and out of the trees and generally causing a ruckus. He is completely unbothered by their nonsense.

Chance is more than happy to go to work, forward, but isn’t tense or hot. He has 3 lovely gaits, which will only improve as he develops. He is generally well balanced and handy, just has had an ocassional drift towards the gate - very typical baby horse behavior, super easy to correct.

The only con to Chance is that he does crib. A collar stops it completely. Otherwise, he has no unwanted behaviors or quirks. He gets along well in a herd outside, and is totally content to hang in a stall as well. He's been very well mannered on the ground and under saddle. Chance has no injuries and very clean, straight legs with good feet. I could see him loving doing most anything - eventing, fox hunting, hunter/jumper, trail riding … you name it. He is RRP Eligible. Don’t miss out!! Mid 4s

Link to his videos here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuN_lCpaxkCmGNtb8D0Np1v4YA1PcNDPK&si=VDDOEcedrhgoALgf

More photos and video available upon request - slow internet means slow uploads!

A show like no other tonight.
11/12/2025

A show like no other tonight.

11/11/2025

Restarting this lovely 3yo OTTB ❤️ He came off the track just a few weeks ago, and is such a pro! A superb brain and lovely gaits… this one is a future star! ⭐️

Stay tuned for video updates on this gorgeous gelding!  He is looking for his person … 👀
11/07/2025

Stay tuned for video updates on this gorgeous gelding! He is looking for his person … 👀

11/07/2025
SADDLES FOR SALE❗️• 17.5” Stubben Portos Deluxe, 29cm tree• 17.5” M Toulouse dressage saddle, medium wide tree • 18” Stu...
11/03/2025

SADDLES FOR SALE❗️
• 17.5” Stubben Portos Deluxe, 29cm tree
• 17.5” M Toulouse dressage saddle, medium wide tree
• 18” Stubben Roxanne, 28cm tree
• 17” County Connection, narrow tree, SR panels, short flap

11/02/2025

Low stress weaning -
Over the last several weeks, V has become more and more independent from her dam. In the last few days we have been dividing their drylot and having them spend time apart - neither mom nor baby have been concerned at all. Just the way we like it.

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2508 N 42nd Road
Sheridan, IL

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