3D Ranch and Training

05/27/2026

Just something I have been tossing around in my little head.... who would be interested if I offered strictly ground training? Ground manners, tying, lunging (with and without side reins), ground driving (with and without side reins), some desensitizing but I am not one to flood them with everything possible....

Have also tossed around just offering conditioning "training" as well. Horses would have to be broke, safe, no naughty habits. They would strictly be in to get fit. Possibly post-injury rehab but further along when they are able to be ridden.

Thoughts? Interest? Honestly, I am really struggling with lessons and cancellations (I know, everyone has what they feel is a very valid reason and some are) and I don't even want to advertise for board with how many crazies are out there anymore.

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05/14/2026

The trailer is getting new tires today so I’m making do. I actually remembered to pull all the tack out that I needed. But…. I have to tie these two together (was riding Luci and ponying Rosa). I hope you enjoy these pics and video as much as Luci did.

We did win though. I was in the house right as it started raining.

I guess pics and videos can’t be shared together anymore?! Video in comments.

05/08/2026

Hey all!! The driveway is getting graded again today and then fresh gravel. PLEASE keep it to under 15 mph. The faster people drive, the more likely it is to washboard out or get potholes again.

If you are late, that is not an excuse to drive fast down the driveway. It makes me grumpy. It makes your horse grumpy. Please be respectful of 15 mph and under. If you are running late, the driveway is not the place to make up that time.

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01/18/2026

Fun game. Gelding or mare?

01/16/2026

Reminders.... also, we need to sign new waivers for 2026! Please help remind me at your next lesson lol.

*Lessons are 45 minutes. This time can vary depending on if horse and rider are meeting daily goals; we may stop short of that or may go longer. This is up to the trainer's discretion.

*Your lesson time is your START WORK TIME. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes PRIOR to your start time to be groomed, tacked up and warmed up.
-The only exception to this is the rider’s using Lisa’s horses. However, as time goes on, you will often be expected to arrive early to do these tasks so they aren’t included in lesson time.
-Riders under 8 on Lisa’s horse will generally have grooming time built into lessons as they aren’t generally able to physically ride for 45 minutes.
-Riders are encouraged to prepare their own horse for lessons. They are there to learn and should be able to do most tasks on their own (I understand they can’t always throw a saddle on, tighten it safely, etc). If they need to be taught these basics, please let me know and they will be covered.
*To paraphrase: Parents, do not get your child’s horse ready for them to ride.

*Horsemanship comes before any discipline work (discipline being your focus of riding, i.e. performance [showing classes on the rail] gaming, barrel racing,etc). Foundation/horsemanship skills will be solid before advancing on to specific work in your discipline of choice. There is no budging on this.

*Lesson cancellations will be charged a lesson fee. There are no reschedules for lessons without paying the missed lesson fee. You are given one “gimme” on this. Exceptions can be made for intense sickness (this is not a cold) and lame horses.

*No-Shows - If you no show I will assume you are broke down or dead on the side of the road. Please do not no-show me.

*Parent “participation”: Parents are welcome to interact during lessons as long as you are not coaching over me (if you can do it on your own, no need to be paying me), degrading your child, or in any other way creating an unpleasant atmosphere. Some minors actually ride better with their parents not in the arena. Feel free to bring a good book and enjoy your “time off” for the duration of our lesson.

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12/30/2025

We’ve almost made it through this saga of a year!! And I think I’m the only one to be carted off in an ambulance! I would love to see your lesson, training, clinic, horse pics from this year!

12/24/2025

In April Cookie lost his best friend Oreo. We were worried how he would take to being an only goat but here we are in December and he’s doing great. Hangs with the horses. Daily reminders to keep the barn door shut. Chore helper. He’s pretty old too but he’s doing great on his own! Merry Christmas to our merry 🐐.

12/22/2025

1 board spot available Jan 2 - Pen and shelter, tack closet, trailer parking. $400

1 short-term board spot available Jan 2-April. Pen and shelter, tack closet, trailer parking. $400

Please PM if interested.

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12/17/2025

Sometimes we spend our ride just wandering and looking and being a horse as much as one can with a rider. He also enjoyed doing his “Walk About” at a trot and a lope (not recommended unless advanced)… this is where I throw a loose rein to him and let him go wherever he wants in the arena. (At a lope I made sure to slow him down at turns/corners for both our safety).

12/14/2025

I hear is the day of the horse. I feel like this happens like 5 times a year. 🤣. But here’s our herd. Each one means something special to me!