Exploring the Ranch with Libertad

Take a relaxing break and join Libertad for his morning exercise, as he explores the trails around the ranch and avoids alligators in the sloughs! Click the image below to see the video... and enjoy!

Meet Our Ranch Ride Carriage Drive Horses: Libertad

Hello! I’m Libertad, but you can also call me Liberty. I’m a very handsome gray Friesian/Andalusian cross, standing 16.2 hands high (If I do say so, I think I bear a striking resemblance to the beautiful white stallion in Shrek 2).

Morning Fitness at the Ranch

Libertad is continuing his fitness campaign! Come along with us for a gentle trot around the ranch and a generous cool-down walk back to the Carriage House.

Interview with Nicole Burnett: Everything is an Opportunity for Growth

We were thrilled to sit down with Nicole Burnett, of The Resilient Reiner, for a wide-ranging discussion about the challenges, setbacks, learning opportunities and just plain fun of working with horses! Grab your favorite beverage and have a listen!

Starting a Horse to Harness

Generally speaking, it’s best to start a horse to harness at around 3 years old, but this can vary according to breed, temperament and level of physical maturity. Let’s assume that your young horse has been well handled, is halter broken, and accepts a bit and simple bridle. In the initial stages of starting a … Continue reading Starting a Horse to Harness

Selecting a Carriage Horse

So you want to buy a carriage horse! There’s just nothing like the experience of driving in the open air, accompanied by the sounds of the carriage wheels, the horse’s hoofbeats, and the jingling of the harness. But how do you choose the right horse for your needs?

Why Certifications?

Currently it’s too easy to hang up your sign as an “expert” without any real training or knowledge. In many cases, the public really doesn’t appreciate how much potential danger there is, or what could happen if things go wrong.

A Turning Point

I began to blush as Nemitz roared with laughter and asked, “Soooo, what are you going to do now?”