Barefoot Farms

09/05/2026

60 DAYS. 🖤⚡️

60 days ago, Ricky rolled up… and almost immediately, a storm hit and took out the power. 😂⛈️ a large storm!!

Apparently, that was a sign.

Because in true Clare fashion, I had something to prove to myself, and I decided our first ride needed to happen while another thunderstorm was rolling in. We prepared so hard that neither of us was fazed!

Guess Ricky and I are riding the lightning. ⚡️🐴

And yes ….. the picture is REAL. Not AI. Not edited. Just a horse and a human who were so well prepared that the storm and for an amazing first ride!

There’s a much longer post coming about this guy, because 60 days with him deserves more than a few paragraphs. But for now, a BIG thank you.

Thank you, Ricky, for scratching my feral horse itch. 🖤
Thank you for having an absolutely amazing brain.
Thank you for pushing me.
Thank you for teaching me to slow down when I need to, but push when the moment calls for it.
Thank you for trusting me.

Thank you to the girls at the barn who have hyped me every step of the way and to the girls who love this adventure just as much as I do. You make the hard days better and cheering sooo hard when we hit those big milestones! Thanks for holding the rope and not letting my a** meet grass.

Thank you to everyone supporting us from afar. Every message, cheer, check-in, and bit of encouragement.

And thank you to an owner who believes in my program, believes in this horse, and trusts me to help him become everything he can be. Thank for providing Ricky with everything he needs to succeed!

60 days ago, he rolled up during a storm.

60 days later, we’re apparently riding the lightning. ⚡️

And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.

More to come on this special guy. ❤️

09/05/2026

Meet Draco!

Draco is a 15 year old grade QH gelding standing at 14.2hh and stocky!He is a complete, dependable trail horse who is incredibly easygoing and willing.

Draco goes through water without hesitation, over obstacles on the trails and is not spooky. He self-loads into a slant or stock trailer and will stand tied quietly whether it’s in the trailer, on cross ties, hard tied, on a picket line, or you can stall him. He is comfortable riding alone or in a group and has absolutely no issues either way, he will lead or follow.

He has a solid walk, trot, canter, with an amazing stop, and backs nicely. He has a naturally low head set with a nice little jog in the arena. He tends to be on the slower side, but will move out when asked. Draco has absolutely no buck, bite, kick, rear, or bolt.

If ridden on rocky terrain he does need front shoes, but otherwise has no soundness or health issues. He is great for the farrier and vet and is up to date on everything.

Draco is a very easy going horse who does well on hay and pasture, currently is on 24/7 turn out but will stall quietly. He would make an excellent trail horse for someone that is looking for a safe and dependable partner! Or put some time on him and get him into some ranch classes!

09/03/2026

Clients! We will be changing systems to help stream line everything and make booking lessons easier! Stay tuned for more info! Apologize in advaced if you get any texts/emails as we transition over!

Send a message to learn more

09/03/2026

Stanley just wrapped up 60 days with us and hes staying in the group chat!

Stanley has successfully
✨Worn tarps
✨Carried the flag
✨Been ridden over tarps and bags
✨Learned the emergency stop
✨Trail ridden alone and in a group
✨Ridden in large groups of traffic
✨Gotten softer in the shoulder and neck

Stanley had a bolting problem and we taught him to self regulate and filled in some ground training holes. Stanley was scared of bags, tarps, flags, things touching him on the butt especially when it was things he didnt enjoy.

He know is very well rounded, is using the thinking side of his brain, and is carrying, wearing and riding over all the things he was once terrified of. He now stays in the group chat instead of leaving!

We cant wait to see what Stanley continues to learn and where he and his owner go!

09/01/2026

Take him down the trails solo or in a group! This guy is solid! Put some time on him and he would make a great ranch horse. He already has a SOLID stop on him. Hes soft. Hes safe. Hes fun!

09/01/2026

Today is the last day for the early bird special!!

End of the month is going to be so much fun! Theres a little info about Wylene for those who do not know her.

Current lesson students that want to participate are more than welcome to use one of our horses! Have a horse in training with us but not ready to ride them yet? Just sign up and my assistants or I can ride them through clinic!

Message me for more info or to secure a spot!

09/01/2026

Horse training is hard.
And honestly… people are hard, too.

There are days when I question myself. Days when I wonder if I’m asking too much of a certain horse, doing to little, or if the work I’m putting in is even being understood. Training horses isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always a smooth, a perfect response, or a picture-perfect moment.

Sometimes it’s frustrating. Sometimes it’s humbling. Sometimes it takes more patience than I knew I had. Sometimes its painful physically and mentally.

I’m not training horses just to make them look good in the arena…

I’m training horses for the horses.

I want them to be able to go home and live in a herd. I want them to be safe and dependable when they’re out at a show. I want them to be able to handle the trails, new places, new experiences, different people, different environments, and all the unexpected things life can throw at them… I want them to handle the blow up costumes, the flags, dogs, loud music.

I want well-rounded horses.

Horses that can think. Horses that can trust.
Horses that can leave the comfort of what they know and still find their way back to calm and not panic.

That kind of horse doesn’t happen overnight.

It takes repetition. It takes boundaries. It takes patience. It takes uncomfortable moments and sometimes starting over and having then unlearn what they may have been previously taught. And yes, it takes people who are willing to put in the work, owners who will put in the work.

My goal is to create a horse that can function in the real world not a perfect human created environment. A horse that can go into a herd, down a trail, down the road, into a busy show environment, or simply stand quietly at home while tied and be the same dependable partner.

Because every difficult day is part of building something I believe is worth it:

a good, honest, well-rounded horse that can handle life, a horse that is safe, a horse that the owner gets to enjoy. ❤️🐴

08/30/2026

Your next trail partner!

Draco is 15 yrs old, 14.2 and STOUT! Grade quarter horse gelding. Wtc and amazing stop! Trail rides all day, camps, cross ties, stands tied, stands on a picket line. Loads right up into the trailer. Good for farrier and vet. Easy keeper. Sound and no health issues. Has shoes on if hes on rocky terrain as he can be tender. Stands to be tacked up and for mounting. Has had beginners on him but wouldnt say hes a beginners horse. More woah than go but will get up and move for a confident rider. Stalls or can be turned out 24/7. Easy going guy. Utd on everything! Message us for more info!

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