The Franch

10/19/2026

Beautiful sky bringing up the cows tonight…🐄🌅

07/30/2026

Every turtle here has a story… Over the years, we’ve found them in the pool, on the road, or wandering our land and would place them in this pond. We gave them a second chance, and I guess they decided this was home. 🐢🐢🐢🐢❤️

06/09/2026

This has been one of the hardest posts to write this week because we had to say goodbye to a very special member of our ranch family, Simon Templar.
For the past 18 years, Simon has been a fixture in our barn. Standing tall above the rest, he was impossible to miss when you walked through the doors. But it wasn't his size that made him so special—it was his gentle nature, kind eyes, and quiet presence that touched everyone who knew him.
A true gentle giant, Simon greeted countless boarders, visitors, and horses over the years. He was the kind of horse that made people stop, smile, and admire him. The barn won't feel quite the same without seeing his familiar face looking over the stall door.
At nearly 29 years old, Simon lived a long life filled with love, and we were honored to have him call our ranch home for so many of those years.
Our hearts are with his owner
Sharon Miesen, who loved him for 26 years and gave him an incredible life. There was nothing you didn’t see those two do together. Thank you, Simon, for the memories, the lessons, and the steady presence you've given us all these years.
Run free, big guy. You will be deeply missed and never forgotten and your soul will live at The Franch forever.
🐴❤️🤠

06/08/2026

It’s hard to believe this boy is 19 today…Happy Birthday Ben! ❤️🐴🥕 Laura Gillies

06/05/2026

05/30/2026

Happy 11th birthday to Shah — such a special horse and a joy to have in the barn! ❤️🐴 Lydia Griffith Jilek

05/27/2026

Enjoying the flowers in the rain…🐮☔️

05/25/2026

Woke up to this cutie this morning…