Rising J LLC

06/27/2025

This Sunday, June 29th we had a new IEA Member info session scheduled for anyone interested in joining Rising J’s IEA team. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons this meeting will be rescheduled for another day. The next meeting scheduled is July 12th at 5pm and we hope to see you there!

06/26/2025

I need to give the biggest shout out ever to this amazing lady right here, miss Grace Callan.

All weekend long, from move in day, to getting home at 1am, she was my right hand man. She was there every single time, without fail, for anything and everything any of us needed. From every single member of her team, down to every one of the horses. She did more than I could ever thank her properly for.

And she did all this while not only competing in the APHA world judging contest, where she came in 2nd overall individually (with a second in halter, third in performance, and fourth in reasons!)

But she ALSO got THIRD in IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association inaugural showmanship challenge out of 12 hand selected and nominated IEA riders from across the nation.

It was such a bittersweet weekend, this was graces first and last IEA Western nationals, as she was a senior coming in for our first year, and I’m just so grateful she got to be such a big part of it and be recognized as the wonderful talented competitor she is!

This may be her only time competing, but you best believe I’ll do everything in my power to have this amazing young lady right by my side for all the nationals to come. I could not have done any of this without her this weekend. There aren’t words to express my absolute gratitude for her and all she does, not just this weekend, but everyday for her team and Rising J.

Thank you Grace. From the bottom of my heart. You are truly something special, and a true mentor and inspiration for all.

06/26/2025

We are just barely recovered from our incredible weekend spent at IEA Western national finals!

We provided horses, had a qualified rider compete, showed in the showmanship challenge, competed in the APHA world judging contest, spent time with friends, made a few new ones, learned a ton, and despite long hot tiring days, wouldn’t have traded the experience for anything!

Heres just a glimpse into our time there! Stay tuned for some more detailed posts coming soon 🩷

06/22/2025

Tune in!

Don't miss a minute of the action....
https://www.rideiea.org/2025nationalfinals/

06/22/2025

I spy a Rising J Ranch IEA team 😍

We absolutely love IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association and horse judging!

06/21/2025

So proud of all our girls for being a part of this!

06/21/2025

We would like to wish our very own Grace Callan especially good luck competing this afternoon in the first ever IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association showmanship challenge!

We are so excited she gets to compete as a senior at this nationals in such a fun way!

06/21/2025

We are starting this IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association western national finals out with a bang!

Saturday is Rising Js biggest and busiest day!

To start out, first thing this morning we have our Texas state 4h reserve champion team and a few upcoming judgers for the new year competing at the APHA world horse judging competition!

Good luck to our girls Grace Callan, Thalia, Clara, Bailey Wormstadt, Sophia, Arabella, and Nayeli!

06/20/2025

We could not be more proud to have Lindsey Snowberger representing Rising J Ranch at this IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association western national finals!

Lindsey qualified and will be competing tomorrow evening in the Future Beginner Walk-Jog class!

Please be sure to tune in and watch this amazing and talented young rider compete in her first ever nationals!

06/20/2025

We are so excited to watch our own Grace Callan compete in the showmanship challenge to represent our region tomorrow! Be sure to tune in!

Our Tributes….um, Exhibitors….have been selected to participate as representatives of their Western Regions in the 2025 IEA/APHA REGION SHOWMANSHIP CHALLENGE.

The IEA Games begin on Saturday, June 21 at approximately 2:30 pm in Watt Arena as the kick-off event of the 2025 IEA Western National Finals in Fort Worth, TX.

Following the IEA draw-based format – This special exhibition class will feature 10 IEA exhibitors and 2 APHA exhibitors who will face off in the arena in a battle of showmanship skills using unfamiliar horses.

Each region representative will be allotted a 60-second warm-up with their equine partner before stepping into the spotlight to execute their pattern in front of the judges. Standard APHA rules and attire apply.

Tune in to watch via live-stream broadcast or head over to Watt Arena to cheer on your favorite district….er….Region. While there can only be one ultimate victor, every exhibitor will be scored and placed. Those who practice hard will reap their rewards.

The following IEA exhibitors will participate:

REGION 1: Sara Libby – Nashoba Valley Sliders

REGION 2: Riley Eggleton – Diehl Me In

REGION 4: Kate Atkinson – Flamekissed Equestrian

REGION 5: Alyssa King – KM Equestrian

REGION 6: Briana Thoeny – Central Iowa Equestrians

REGION 7: Grace Callan – Rising J Ranch

REGION 8: Gabriella Murphy – Cactus Rose Ranch

REGION 9/10: Kylie Barnard – Bay Area Riders

REGION 11: Isabella Marinacci – Marciak Equestrian Team

REGION 12: Addi Moore – Wilmington College Jr Quakers

Good Luck and may the draw be ever in your favor…..

For more information about IEA Western National Finals, visit:
https://www.rideiea.org/2025nationalfinals/


2025 APHA World Show Forum Official American Paint Horse Association

06/20/2025

It’s move in day for IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association western national finals!

We’ve got a crew of Rising J horses that are doing their part as draw horses for the show!

A huge shout out to everyone that will be helping us out this weekend, and to all the other horse providers! Nationals wouldn’t be possible without you!

06/19/2025

Our District 4-H horse show representing McLennan County 4-H was above all else a learning experience for our crew.

We had some great rides, and some not so great ones. Sometimeses we win, but we always learn. And it was such a great reminder of how we are truly creating kids that that show patience through frustration, wipe the dirt off and get back on, and try again, with a good attitude despite it all.

Arabella and Cali cantered for the first time at this show, and had an incredibly successful hunter under saddle class. Thalia and Dollar loped together for the first time at this show, and despite some challenging practices, showed up and had some beautiful rides! Sophia and Maggie had a particularly difficult show, but i couldnt be more proud of how she handled it, and came home ready to work hard for the next one without skipping a beat. It was so much fun to watch bailey, aaliyah, harlee, and clara show and see them all have a fantastic district show!

And a HUGE thank you to Grace Callan for all her help! We couldn’t have done it without you!

So grateful for 4-H and all the opportunities it provides these kids. 🍀