Palo Duro Equestrian Center

07/24/2026

Black Zabat - 6 year old OTTB mare, and one of the best minded horses I have ever had a chance to work with.

This mare will take you wherever you want to go! Her legs are clean, her foundation is rock solid, and she will figure out exactly what you want for a pat and a "good girl". Although a green baby, she picks up new training very fast. These videos are from her SECOND SHOW, and she cruised around like she'd been shown 100 times. Even when the cattle were unloaded into the pens next to the arena, she handled it like a champ!

She ties, clips, bathes, loads, and her ground manners are perfect, and she is very soft to ride, no lounging needed, just hop on and go. She loves being around other horses, but has no problem being by herself either. No kicking or rude mare attitude - ever!

Experienced rider needed, she has a very powerful motor and needs lots of miles before she is consistent. Seller is motivated, and you are welcome to try her out at any of the Big 5 shows at Range Riders arena this weekend and August 8th, or whenever/where ever, she hauls and rides in any arena you need her to. Priced at mid four figures. With a little time, this mare will definitely be a champion again in her next career.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions!

07/14/2026

Excuse me Sir, I need to plow the arena, and although you are the best barn manager, I'm not sure you can work the pedals.

06/13/2026

These people (and good puppers) are rock stars, and I couldn't make beautiful jumps for beautiful horses without them. 💙

06/10/2026

Getting the jumps sorted out for the 1st Big 5 Horse Show this weekend!

I have so much help between the chickens and barn cats.

05/15/2026

The fires are close, but I think we will be ok, I'm here keeping an eye on things ❤️

05/15/2026

We are currently out of the way of the fires. If you need somewhere to go, message me and we can help.

04/16/2026

Hey ya'll! DJ Equestrian here. I'm doing a "summer kick off" deal for lessons starting now through May 31st! 🌞🌼 All the info is in the flyer below, and if you're interested, you can email, call, text, or message me on Facebook! See ya'll this summer!

03/11/2026

Hey y'all, I KNOW we need this!

If you're interested, message me and I will get you more information, or check out the post on the Big 5 Horse Show Association.

02/05/2026

Something to think about...

https://www.eqsaddlescience.com/blog/understanding-the-twist-of-the-english-saddle-and-how-it-relates-to-rider-comfort?srsltid=AfmBOopAjmDosEtTbPGTpnf88fL3KxLDVSVOjOUCRPtEGu2BapdbwQiz

The TWIST of a saddle. Many English riders know this. I struggled with western until I found a 1930s ladies ranch saddle and a youth barrel saddle. Both have a narrow twist, which is sometimes hard to find in a western saddle.

I love a narrow twist and a wide seat because I could be 100 lbs underweight and still struggle with wide hips, thighs that snuggle no matter what, and curves. The majority of my riders prefer a narrow or medium twist, as most women prefer, but a couple prefer wide twists. Men generally prefer wide twists.

If you are struggling with riding, and you feel like everyone else just "gets it" and you don't, take a minute to look at your pelvis shape and try some different twists. See how different you feel.

If you are struggling to ride without being rubbed in *ahem* uncomfortable places or you feel insecure about staying on the horse at any speed...

Look at the twist of your saddle.

Body shapes, mechanics and angles are important for you to find the saddle that fits both the horse and the human.

It's out there, I promise.

It’s my personal mission to help riders understand that they can and should have excellent saddle fit, and not just for their horses. If you compromise your own comfort, it will be difficult to sit in balance, or to give quiet and effective aids. It’s well worth your time to figure out the eleme...

01/27/2026

Because the best lesson horses only eat mushy feed, we haul hot water to soak the old horses feed. Dorothy the chicken has discovered this and hops in the buckets as soon as she sees us add hot water.

She says it's like a tasty sauna for her butt.