The horses
We are very proud of our four-legged working partners. We maintain a herd of about 70 Quarterhorses, Appaloosas, and Paints for our saddle horses, as well as our Percheron and Belgian draft horse teams for our sleigh and wagon rides. Most of the horses are either born and raised right here on the ranch or purchased from other local ranchers.
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. As three-year-olds, they then graduate to being ridden in the arena and eventually progress to short trail rides. We use a training system called the “Basic Handle,” founded by Monte Foreman 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.
Alley by the Lean-to
“Hancock” is a bay Quarter horse gelding born February 24, 2009. We purchased him in the spring of 2011 and he has matured into a great ranch horse. Come meet this little guy doing his job this summer at the ranch.
The Snorkel Field
Echo is a half draft filly born right here at the ranch in 2022. She is out of our awesome draft mare, Julie, and Hollywood Rockstar MD, an Appaloosa Stallion. We are looking forward to watching this young lady grow and mature.
Silhouette Ridge
Tango is a gelding that we purchased in 2021. He has been a great addition to the ranch horse herd. He fits perfectly into Janice’s collection of leopard Appaloosas. You are sure to love riding Tango here at the ranch!
Field Across from Jacobson's
Foxy is a paint mare that we purchased in 2021. This gal is not just a pretty face. She has been a favorite mount for many of our wranglers and guests who enjoy riding her on the trail at the ranch.
New Seeding
Half Pint is a Haflinger gelding that we purchased in 2021. He is a little guy with a ton of personality!
Big Outdoor Arena
Stitch is a leopard Appaloosa gelding born in 2019 that we bought in 2021. He is another great addition to Janice’s leopard collection! He is a sweet little guy that is still learning the ropes of being a riding horse. The wranglers are enjoying riding him on the trails!
The Grainery Field
Bess is a Belgian draft horse mare that has joined our group of draft horses that pull our wagons and sleighs. She is working great as a partner for Fancy. This duo is Libby’s favorite team to drive.
Indoor Arena
Rascal is a red roan Paint horse that we purchased in 2021. He is a such a sweet boy that our guests love!
The Grainery Field
“Rusty” is a Quarter Horse gelding born in April of 2010. Roley started him under saddle as a two year old and since then he has grown and matured into an excellent saddle horse. Rusting looks forward to showing you around the ranch.
The Grainery Field
“Dudley” is an Appaloosa gelding born in 2009. This flashy boy came to live at the ranch in 2013 and instantly stole the hearts of everyone. In his younger days, he competed quite successfully at the Appaloosa World Show in halter classes. Dudley is a sweet boy who is willing, talented, beautiful, and a super smooth ride.
The Big Hay Field
KT is a fancy 2012 gelding we purchased as a yearling from the KT Ranch. He has a big blaze, a white sock, and roaning through his body and a coon tail. He is VERY uniquely colored. KT is one of Libby’s favorite horses and he is enjoying his job of taking ranch guests.
The Big Hay Field
Another KT Ranch colt. KT Colonel of Chrome is by Just Plain Starlight, and is he a fancy one! He is out of one of their favorite broodmares, KT Copper Doc Comet. This gelding has a big blaze with a spot in it, a dash over one eye and 4 tall stockings. Chrome has become a fantastic ranch horse who wranglers and guests enjoy.
the Big Hill
KT King George is a chestnut gelding that we are purchasing from the KT Ranch. He was born 4/3/13 and, as is the trend with the KT Ranch horses, he is becoming a fantastic ranch horse.
The Grainery Field
This team of 2010 Percheron/Belgian cross drafts came to the ranch in the fall of 2013. This fantastic team is a pleasure to drive and to ride behind in a sleigh or wagon.
The Y
BC is a 2011 model 1/4 Percheron gelding. This big boy is just the right size our riders who are over 6 feet tall. BC is the perfect tall, dark and handsome horse that any knight in shining armor might be seen riding.
The Grainery Field
Albert is a 2008 model big quarter horse style gelding. Albert is a big sweet boy who is as quiet and gentle as they come. Albert came to the ranch from Canada with his buddy, BC.
Small Outdoor Arena
Fancy and Major are a team of grey Percherons that teamed up in the fall of 2017. Major was in love with Fancy at first sight. This fancy team is great to work with and you are sure to enjoy a sleigh ride pulled by these two.
Gold Creek
Flash is a 2012 Appaloosa gelding with loads of character. He is the first to greet you and loves attention. Flash is a sweet boy who is sure to make your riding experience great.
Love Bug is a cute little 2012 AQHA mare that we purchased from the KT Ranch. We started under saddle as a two-year-old. Isaac has really taken a liking to her. When you visit the ranch you will certainly enjoy riding this little dun mare.
Indoor Arena
Fudsy is a 2015 colt from the KT Ranch. He is a big colt with a great mind. We started Fudsy under saddle in the spring of 2017 and he has turned into an excellent easy-going ranch horse.
Little Hay Field
Captain is a 2015 colt from the KT Ranch. He is a big colt with a great mind. We started Captain under saddle in the spring of 2017 and we look forward to continuing his training.
Big Outdoor Arena
Spider Man is a colt out of our draft mare, Julie, and a Quarter Horse stud. Spider was born in the spring of 2016. Spider has grown into an awesome ranch horse who is a favorite of many of our guests.
Big Hay Field
Wonder Woman is a filly out of our draft mare, Lady and a Quarter Horse stud. Wonder was born in the spring of 2016. She is a super friendly, sweet horse who will make your ranch riding experience a great one!
Snorkel Field
Peppermint Patty is 4th generation ranch-raised filly out of Pali and Lucky. Peppermint Patty was born in the Spring of 2020. We are excited to watch this little filly grow!
Seven Acre Field
Gypsy is a 2009 Gypsy Vanner cross mare. Gypsy is a short stocky mare that loves to trail ride. This gal will go just about anywhere you point her.
Field Across from Frank's
The Hulk was born in the spring of 2016 and is out of our mare, Friday. This little guy is a full sibling to Kaitie June and they are two peas in a pod. We look forward to watching this colt grow!
The Calving Barn
Nugget is a 2006 leopard Appaloosa Gelding with quiet smooth gaits. He really shines in the arena but still enjoys trail rides as well.
Big Hay Field
Magnum is a 2009 Bay gelding. He is a quick learner with a gentle attitude. Magnum looks forward to showing you around the ranch.
Lucky is a palomino Appaloosa who will be one year old this spring. For years…many years… Janice’s dream horse has been a palomino Appaloosa. She always hoped this color would come along in one of the foals we raise here at the ranch. Last fall, this little guy came to our attention in the sale listings and it didn’t take long before Janice was on the road to go check him out. Needless to say, she decided he needed to come home with her. Lucky is big and stout for his age. His sweet, quiet disposition is sure to make him an outstanding ranch horse.
Pepper, is one of six leopard Appaloosas who call Western Pleasure Guest Ranch home. Pepper was born in the spring of 2017. He is a big sweet boy who we have great hopes for. His Uncle, Nugget, has already proven to be a wonderful ranch horse in his short time here on the ranch. We are excited to watch Pepper grow into another great ranch horse!
Little Outdoor Arena
Ned was born in the spring of 2017. Ned is a 3rd generation ranch born and raised Appaloosa. His mother, Friday, was a favorite horse with many children who visited the ranch. Her kind nature, easy going attitude, and beautiful features have made her an exceptional ranch horse. We look forward to seeing Ned grow to be the same fantastic kind of horse.
Gold Creek
This Palomino Quarter Horse is just about as pretty as they come. Hemi is a sweet boy who loves attention. We tragically lost his older brother Reed to colic and we were so excited when we had the opportunity to purchase Hemi. He has a big motor and really likes to cover the ground when walking down the trail.
The Ranch Lawn
Bobbin is a 3rd generation ranch-raised filly born in the Spring of 2019. We are excited to watch this cute filly grow into a big beautiful mare
The Big Outdoor Arena
Rocket is a 2012 gelding who is an interesting breed. He is a Curly horse. This breed of horse has a uniquely curly coat which is especially obvious on his long winter coat. Curly horses are also hypoallergenic. Some people with horse allergies find that they don’t have an allergic reaction to curly horses.
The Ranch Lawn
Button is a 2019 Appaloosa filly out of our mare Rosie. She is a pretty buckskin who is growing into a nice big ranch horse.
Linus is a 2020 colt out of our ranch mare Rosie. This cutie is a full brother to Button. We are sure he is going to be another great horse!
Whiskey is a 2013 model Quarter Horse gelding that came from Canada. Whiskey is a big bodied, low key guy that likes to explore the trails on the ranch.
Booger is a Palomino Appaloosa Gelding and between is color and his interesting blue eyes, he is quite the looker. This guy likes to cruise down the trails here on the ranch.
The horses and draft teams who gave years of work to the ranch. For more about the herd, read From the Horse's Mouth, where many of these horses have stories of their own.