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Rafter S Horse Co. "Becoming Better Horsemen"

Today’s lesson was simply patience.Being able to stand quietly while saddled for an extended period of time is a skill I...
09/24/2026

Today’s lesson was simply patience.

Being able to stand quietly while saddled for an extended period of time is a skill I want every horse in my program to have. Whether we’re at a show, clinic, gathering cattle, waiting our turn, or just spending a long day away from home, there are going to be times when a horse needs to be saddled up and simply wait.

Standing teaches them that being saddled doesn’t always mean it’s time to immediately go to work. They can relax, rest a foot, and be comfortable without pawing, pulling, pacing, or constantly needing something to do.

It may not look like much from the outside, but patience is part of making a dependable horse.

Sometimes the lesson for the day is just: stand here, relax, and wait until I ask for the next thing.

Sometimes the biggest wins don’t happen in the show pen. This mare has never been one to enjoy having her face touched. ...
08/14/2026

Sometimes the biggest wins don’t happen in the show pen. This mare has never been one to enjoy having her face touched. She’s pretty particular about who she trusts and how close she lets you get.

But this little girl has spent all summer putting in the work. Showing up, learning, being patient, and getting this mare ready to show. And then there was this moment.

She wrapped her arms around her, and instead of pulling away, this mare dropped her head and completely melted into the hug.

You can’t force that kind of trust. You earn it. These are the moments I love most about teaching kids and horses. The ribbons are fun, but watching a partnership like this grow right in front of you means a whole lot more.

I had such a great time competing in the Gettin’ Ranchy Show Series this year. Looking back on the whole series, one of ...
08/10/2026

I had such a great time competing in the Gettin’ Ranchy Show Series this year. Looking back on the whole series, one of the biggest things I’m taking away from it is just how much growth happened for both my horse and myself along the way.

There were definitely highs and lows. Some rides felt like everything was coming together, and others showed me exactly where we still had work to do. But every show gave us something to learn from, and I could really see the progress we were making as a team from one show to the next.

We ended the final show on a high note, placing 3rd in Conformation, Rule Breaker Freestyle Reining, and Trail. After all the points were totaled for the entire series, we finished 4th overall in the Open Division.

I’m especially proud of that because showing in the Open Division pushed me outside of my comfort zone and challenged me to keep improving. This series taught me a lot about my horse, myself as a rider and trainer, and the importance of continuing to show up even when things don’t go exactly how you hoped.

There is always more to work on, but looking back at where we started and where we finished, I’m really proud of the progress we made together.

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to put on the Gettin’ Ranchy Show Series and made it such a fun place to compete, learn, and grow. I’m grateful for the experience and already looking forward to the next one.

Rockin’ S Horse Company is now Rafter S Horse Co.Same business, same services, same place, just a new name going forward...
07/09/2026

Rockin’ S Horse Company is now Rafter S Horse Co.

Same business, same services, same place, just a new name going forward. Thank you to everyone who has supported this business over the years. I’m excited to keep building from here!

Went to the local arena this past weekend to work on show prep. I had a great little helper along for the ride!
05/11/2026

Went to the local arena this past weekend to work on show prep. I had a great little helper along for the ride!

Friday night roping practice 🥰
05/01/2026

Friday night roping practice 🥰

This is why we do what we do. The smile on a rider’s face when they’re truly enjoying their equine partner, that right t...
03/27/2026

This is why we do what we do. The smile on a rider’s face when they’re truly enjoying their equine partner, that right there is what it’s all about.

It’s not just about learning how to ride. It’s about building confidence, trust, and a connection that you can feel. These moments, the laughs, the little wins, the way a horse can bring out the best in someone, those are the things that stick.

Watching these kids light up in the saddle reminds me why I started in the first place. Horses have a way of teaching more than just riding, they teach patience, responsibility, and heart.

This is where confidence grows. This is where passion starts.

Casey loves to act like every horse she gets on is going to be bronc!
03/25/2026

Casey loves to act like every horse she gets on is going to be bronc!

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Sterling, NE
68443

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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+14022152231

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