Rancho Rio Equestrian Center

01/16/2026

🐴 Bakersfield Equine First Aid Clinics Are Back! 🐴
We’re excited to announce new dates and a new host location in Bakersfield!

📍 Rancho Rio
5320 Peacock Park Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308

📅 Upcoming Clinics:

Saturday, February 28
🩺 Equine Health & Emergency First Aid
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday, March 7
🚨 Advanced Emergency First Aid
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

These are hands-on, confidence-building clinics designed to help horse owners recognize emergencies, support their veterinarian, and care for their horses when it matters most.

✔ Vital signs, wounds, bandaging, colic, choke & more
✔ Advanced topics including fractures, burns, trapped horse scenarios
✔ CE eligible for PATH Intl., EAGALA & IAABC

💻 Register at: www.rockingstarefa.com

Thank you to everyone who was patient while we secured a new location — we’re thrilled to bring these clinics back to the Bakersfield area!

BePrepared RanchoRio HorseLife

06/08/2025

Rember seeing Redemption Ranch on the news recently?
Look what they are doing now!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=MSG-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=wwXIfr&v=1763440484556147

05/21/2025

Check this out!

Redemption Ranch prepares to open their stables to those in need building its animal therapy organization.

05/07/2025

If you are planning to have an outside trainer, come to RREC to provide you with a lesson, please be aware of an important policy we have in place. Over the past several months, we’ve experienced some issues with outside trainers arriving after the office has closed, and unfortunately, not adhering to our insurance requirements.
All outside trainers are required to provide a certificate of insurance that lists RREC as an additional insured. This policy is not new and is clearly posted on the large 4’x6’ rule sign located at the entrance to the stables. There is no cost to the trainer for obtaining this certificate from their insurance provider.
Unfortunately, we’ve had instances where individuals assured us the documentation would be submitted, but returned to give lessons without ever providing the required paperwork. This often signals that the trainer may not carry insurance at all, which is a significant liability concern.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain a safe and compliant environment for everyone at RREC.

03/18/2025

Video is Lesson with Dave from 2022 .

📢 Don’t Miss This Exclusive Opportunity! 📢
Mark Your Calendars: March 29th!
Come watch Six Star Parelli Instructer Dave Ellis in action! 🐎✨ From 10 AM to 2 PM, Dave will be conducting private lessons at the North side Arena—and while the lesson spots are full, YOU can still watch for free!
🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Four different riders working on four unique training sessions
✅ A variety of horses—fast, slow, and even a gaited horse in training
✅ A rare chance to observe Dave’s expert techniques and gain valuable insights
Bring your lawn chair, settle in, and enjoy a day of education and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned horse enthusiast or just curious to learn more, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
📍 Location: 5320 Peacock Park Lane, East Arena next to our trail course
🕙 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
💰 Cost: FREE to watch!
Tag your friends and make plans to join us for an unforgettable experience! 🙌🐴
Want to Ride with Dave Ellis?
If you love what you see during the sessions and would like a private lesson with Dave, we are looking to schedule another session when he is available! 🌟
Dave’s expertise in horsemanship is second to none, and this is an incredible opportunity to learn directly from one of the best.
📲 Learn More About Dave:
🔗 Visit his website and watch some of his training videos: LS Ranch Naturally
🔵 Follow Dave on Facebook for updates and insights: LS Ranch Naturally Facebook
Stay tuned for future lesson dates, and let us know if you're interested in booking a session! 🐎✨

03/10/2025

Its that time of year again! Don't miss out on this fun event!

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02/01/2025

POP UP!

Join Us for a Free Cowboy Dressage Session!

📅 Saturday, February 1st
🕐 1:00 PM till 3:00PM
📍 Rancho Rio Equestrian Center ( cowboy dressage court, east end of property)

Whether you're a beginner or bringing a new horse, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the graceful art of Cowboy Dressage. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the pattern and help you build confidence as you take on the challenge of precision riding.

Cowboy Dressage is a unique and rewarding discipline that focuses on harmony, communication, and finesse between horse and rider. Think of it as dancing with your horse—filled with elegance and rhythm.

It’s fun, educational, and a great way to connect with other riders! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to level up your horsemanship.

Grab your boots, saddle up, and come check it out!

Questions? Come out and ask those questions. 🐴✨
These pictures are from 2019 & 2020.

01/25/2025

This is something a lot of people don't seem to know about. Don't just look at the ears to read your horses emotions, check out the tail too!
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingTheBaar/posts/pfbid02ytjfh1VuiidQSMQK9d1gnR3CNPqgNr2w7ejpRjkk3GpuvqPSXkAG7KgU7mgDh3Ael

01/23/2025

Buck Brannaman usa ·

“It’s the control of the feet through the mind that a person [should be] after. If you’ve missed that on the ground, [from] the start, why you’ve missed the part that means the most to the horse. The person should be focused on getting the best possible connection with the horse on the ground - through feel - if they want to have those parts of the horse available to them when they ride."
—Bill Dorrance
Buck Brannaman. Dayton, WA. 2018.

Ross Charles
Everything is acco

01/17/2025

12/22/2024

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