Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

We are very proud of our four-legged working partners. We maintain a herd of about 40 registered Quarterhorses, Appaloosas, and Paints. Most of the horses are either born and raised right here on the ranch or born on one of Janice's brothers' ranches. The horses are worked with and handled at an early age to begin adapting them to their future uses. As two-year olds, we begin their official training, getting them used to the saddle and working them in the round pen. They then graduate to the arena, and then to some short trail rides. We use a training system called the “Basic Handle,” founded by Monte Forman and Pat Wyse. This system creates a safe, responsive, and sensible horse. Of course, we carefully breed and maintain horses that have a disposition that lends itself to the guest ranch industry.

As three- and four-year-olds, these horses are used as mounts for our trail guides. Then, as five-year-olds, they begin their career as mounts for our guests. We use both mares and geldings and rotate mares in and out as they produce more offspring for our future string. Here is some more information about some of our horses:

	JR – JR is a Registered Quarter Horse gelding. Born in 1992, we purchased him from Janice's brother, Steve, when JR was two years old. JR has been Danielle's 4- H, riding, and show horse for many years. He has also been through multiple Pat Wyse clinics.
	Highspeeds Dun lapped um “Checkers” - Registered Appaloosa mare born April 9, 2004. Dam: D.D.; Sire: Highspeed.
	Bud Shire X – Born in 1994, Bud Shire and his partner, Velvet, are our main working draft horses. Together, they pull our wagons in the summer and the sleigh in the winter.
	Curley – Registered Paint Gelding, Curley was born in 1993, and was purchased from Janice's brother as a two years old. Curley has won the hearts of many guests, some of which return yearly to enjoy his companionship.
	Idaho's Red Chick, “Red” - “Red,” a registered Appaloosa, was born May 8, 2000. Dam: Katie, our wonderful brood mare. “Red” has been working for both youths and adults, and has been through Pat Wyse clinics.
	Taga – Registered Paint Mare, Taga, was born in 1999, and also purchased from Janice's brother, Steve, as a two year old. She has been “Roley's Horse” for many years; he has spent many hours riding Taga. Taga has been through multiple Pat Wyse clinics.
	Honey – Honey is a Registered Quarter Horse Mare, and was born in 1995. Honey was also purchased from Janice's brother, Steve, as a four year old. Honey is great little horse for children or adults. Isaac has used her for gaming at local shows. Honey has been through the Pat Wyse clinic.
	Joker – Joker is a Registered Paint Gelding who was born in March of 1996 and bought from Janice's brother, Steve, in January 1999. Joker is a great horse for a rider with a little more experience.
	Dixie, Satin, and Friday – Dixie, a registered Quarterhorse mare, was born in April 2002 and was purchased from Janice's brother, Steve, in 2003. Satin Shire X was born July 8, 2001 to her Dam, Velvet. Satin is broke for saddle and to drive, and sometimes pulls the wagon and sleighs. Dun Good on Friday, also known as “Friday,” is a registered Appaloosa mare born on April 13, 2001 to her Dam, Katie. Friday has been through extensive training by Janice and Roley, and is a great horse.
	Katie's Golden Chick, “Peaches” - “Peaches” is a Registered non-color Appaloosa Mare, and was born on May 16, 1998 to Dam, Katie. Peaches has been through Pat Wyse clinics and has been titled “Melissa's Princess.” A great horse for both children and adults.
	Native Chico – Registered Appaloosa gelding, Native Chico, was born in 1981 and purchased at age 17 in 1998. Native Chico was purchased for Isaac as a show and trail horse, and is now used on trail rides, youth camps, and shows. A great horse for the beginning rider.
	Doc's Hopeful Remedy, “Doc” - A Registered Appaloosa gelding, Doc was born May 1999 to Dam, Katie. Doc has been through Pat Wyse clinics and is great for both children and adults.
	Will He Cowboy, “Willie” - Willie is a Registered Paint gelding born in 1995 and purchased from Janice's brother, Steve, as a two year old. Willie's Sire is Curley, and Willie has been through multiple Pat Wyse clinics and is great for children and adults.