Monthly Archives: February 2018

The recent issue of Ranch Horse News, a publication of Western Horseman, has written a nice synopsis of our organization and its championship winners.  Congrats of all of you who are mentioned.  So exciting!!!

Isaac purchased this lovely colt, by Mr. Playinstylish, from Sarah Kennedy Performance Horses.  Thanks, Sarah, for raising such a great, classy youngster and making him available for sale.  And thanks for delivering him late in the evening.  Can’t wait to … Continue reading →

Karin Zofcin and Isaac Carrel test their roping skills.  It was a pretty good match.

I rushed up to Rancho Murietta last Saturday for one day of showing.  This was Genuinely Code Red’s first time in a Ranch Riding class.  He is #376, the first horse out.  There were two more pages of scores, but … Continue reading →

Suzanne and Mei Mei were featured in a publication entitled “The Loop,” with focuses on residents of the San Benancio, Corral de Tierra, Highway 68 area.

Kim Donlon and Dixie test out our new trough, available to any horse needing refreshment.  The cool thing about this trough is that its constant filtration system prevents any mosquitoes from hatching or organic material  from growing.  And it’s all … Continue reading →

My nephew, Isaac Carrel, is here from Wyoming as my apprentice, assistant, and fellow horse trainer.  He is also available throughout the area as an independent contractor who can put quality training and conditioning rides on horses and even start … Continue reading →

This is a beautiful summer sunset over Carmel River Ranch.  But, as I write this, we seem to be experiencing summer.  How can it be 80 degrees in February? Winter is a great time to brush up on ROPING. Welcome … Continue reading →

Very Smart Cow Pony won the Trail (with a 76), the Ranch Riding (with an 80!), and the Cow Horse (with a 74).  He was also third in Cutting.  I can’t say enough about his heart and talent.  He gives … Continue reading →