05/26/2026
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Cannoli joined the Rising J family on December 27, 2025, after coming to us from Elite Auctions, and from the very first day, he made it clear exactly who he is.
On day one, Cannoli jumped straight into our Christmas party games, crazy obstacles, hanging ornaments, tinsel everywhere, giant light-up candy canes, and never once looked twice at anything. He just took it all in stride like heโd been here forever. Thatโs Cannoli in a nutshell.
At 13 years old, this plain sorrel grade gelding might not look like anything fancy on paper, but to us, ๐ก๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ .
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๐โ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐. Heโs our go-to for just about everything, but especially for our beginners. For many of our riders, heโs the very first horse they ever sit on. Whether theyโre nervous, excited, or somewhere in between, Cannoli quietly takes care of them every single time. He prefers a slower pace, loves taking care of the little ones and the new ones, and makes learning feel safe and fun.
Heโs also a rockstar confidence builder at horse shows. He travels well, enjoys the atmosphere, and while he may not be the fanciest horse in the pen, heโs as steady as they come. He can lay down a solid ranch riding pattern and has a surprisingly killer extended trot that always gets noticed.
Cannoli has already proven himself as an IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association horse this season, quickly becoming a favorite draw in the beginner classes, right where a safe, steady partner matters most. He takes care of every rider who swings a leg over him. This June, heโll make his IEA Nationals debut in Fort Worth, and we have no doubt heโll continue doing what he does best, taking care of his riders even on the biggest stage.
Weโre not exactly sure what Cannoli did before he came to us, but honestly, we donโt care. From first rides and learning to steer, to picking up the lope, to stepping into the show pen, Cannoli teaches it all. Heโs just as happy moseying along on a quiet trail ride as he is watching a cow or trying something new. Heโs one of those rare horses that will truly try anything you ask.
If you ask around the ranch, youโll quickly hear that Cannoli is a favorite, though you might also hear a comment or two about his weird and bouncy slow trot, or that he can be just a little too lazy and make your legs sore the next day. But hey, he canโt be absolutely perfect, after all, or there wouldnโt be anything to learn!
Heโs the kind of horse every lesson program hopes to have, the one you can always count on to be safe, sane, and take care of his rider no matter what.
Around here, we just love his big goofy gelding personality. Heโll meet you at the gate every time, is always ready for treats, and soaks up every bit of attention he can get. We joke thereโs not a whole lot going on upstairs, but he makes up for it by having the biggest heart.
Cannoli may not be winning any world titles anytime soon, but he wins in our program every single day just by being Mr. Dependable and giving his best to every rider he carries. And we truly couldnโt ask for more!
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