Sunny Ranch Performance Horses

06/15/2023

As a lot of y’all know we are adding a new ranch hand to the family!
While celebrating our exciting news we are having to take a step back from lessons in some capacities.
Currently I will only be taking lessons for students on their own horses with special consideration for students who can tack up and manage one of mine independently on the ground.
In addition we will not be taking any client horses in for training at the barn this summer.
I deeply apologize to the clients I’m sure this may be disappointing but it is a decision we came to together as a family and with our doctor to keep our little one as safe as can be.
We want to thank all of our past, present, and future clients for celebrating this exciting time with us and for your patience as we settle into our next chapter ❤️

12/30/2022

What is the most underrated drill in the barrel race?

A small circle. Emphasis on small.

As trainers, our time is typically spent with other professional trainers and high level competitors. With that said, it’s easy to look past the simple, yet difficult task of loping a small circle.

It seems that the majority of barrel racers don’t lope small circles. Often times they are unable to get their horses to do this maneuver. Rather. the horse or the rider doesn’t have the needed body control to perform this task. Outside of skill, they sometimes they don’t posses the strength either.

Think about it from outside the box. If you are training for a strongman competition, would you be lifting heavy or distance running?

If you only lope big circles how can you expect to run small circles?

The physical training of those muscle groups is important.

Unfortunately, many of us ride horses that are not broke or responsive enough to do these controlled maneuvers. Unfortunately still, we don’t necessarily know they aren’t "broke".

Ride with more skilled riders. Learn more about body control. Learn about body mechanics. If you want to win, step up to the plate and master the fundamentals.

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12/06/2022

12/03/2022

Smooth is fast.
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Less is more.
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Quiet hands, use your body. These horses follow our hips in a turn.
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Ride with confidence. Know where you are going and how you are getting there.
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Breathe, relax, this is supposed to be fun.
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There will be another barrel race, if this one doesn’t go as planned it’s not end of the world.

Make it a great week my friends 🌻✨
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📸Bee Silva
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