Gate Ready Horse Co.

08/29/2026

So incredibly excited to share something new with the teamwork of Jane and Complete Equine Experience ! This will be an unmounted class and great for all skill levels 💚

08/19/2026

🚨AUGUST 27TH CANCELLED🚨

September dates coming soon!☺️

08/07/2026

When you're practicing a skill with your horse whether it's something you've been working on for a while or a brand new skill don't be afraid to slow things down, take it back to a walk, and really make sure that you have enough time to reward your horse for the slightest try. This will give your horse lots of confidence and help them to be ready to try things at faster speeds.

08/06/2026

One thing I wish I'd learned sooner--
there's a difference between practicing and improving.

We naturally think that if we keep practicing the hard thing eventually it will get better. But what we often don't think about is if we're not seeing a change then we may be practicing the wrong thing. I encourage my riders to strive for just 1% better every ride.

What's one thing you wished you learned sooner?

08/05/2026

Here are some great details regarding the show this weekend! I've still got 1-2 slots open for practice Thursday the 6th if you want real time feedback on your patterns for this show💚

BQH Memorial Ranch Horse Show 2026
☀️Here are the Details☀️
✅ Show starts at 8am
✅ The Barn opens at 7am
✅ Outdoor is available all day for warm up
✅ No dogs please
✅Rider meeting at 7:50
✅There will be a walk through of the trail course before the class.
✅ Bring a chair
⭐️ lunch will be available from The Fourth Barrel⭐️ bbq burgers and dogs
🚧Powell has road construction you may want to allow for some extra time to get here
1072 lane 11 1/2 🚧
💰CASH ONLY for entries💰
If you ordered a t-shirt payment can be Venmo or cash
🌼Apologies for my typo on an earlier post …. There is no Showmanship, no halter classes so saddle up and be ready to ride 🐎
🌼Order of events 🌼
🐎Horsemanship
🐎Ranch riding
🐎Reining
🐎Trail
We will run in the order of Open, Amateur, Green Horse, Youth.
⭐️⭐️Most important …. Let’s have a great time and honor the legacy of Beartooth Quarter Horses⭐️⭐️⭐️
Questions : Sarah Trotter 307-254-2554

08/05/2026

These are the first 3 things I coach when it comes to riding correct circles.

1. Divide your circle into 4 equal pie slices. Where each of those points are on the circle we're going to pretend there's a bumper. Your goal is to "bum" that point and keep going to the next.

2. I promise your horse isn't going to magically disappear from under you, look ahead! I always advise to look about a quarter of your circle ahead. This way you can see where your next bumper is and plan a course.

3. While you may be tempted to use your reins to steer while on a circle you'll get mixed results. Try keeping your horse's head bent slightly to the inside with your reins and then using your legs to move your horse in and out on the circle. This will give you more consistent results and will keep the weaving out of your circles.

Which one are you working on currently -- finding your bumpers, your eyes, or your steering?

08/03/2026

Our first practice on the 6th will be a big one as we gear up for the ranch horse show on Aug. 8th where we'll be going over patterns and strategies for the show

08/03/2026

What I'd coach you to change to improve your trot scores:

Extended trot is not just about going faster. Your score really comes from your horse's willingness to move out, the impulsion that your horse shows from the hind end, and their ability to *stretch* and cover ground.

Take a look at how far under this horse's body his inside hock is in the extended trot picture. This horse is really using his back and allowing his hind legs to reach forward and track well beyond his front foot.

In the ranch classes it is acceptable to post or stand during the extended trot, which is your preferred method?

08/02/2026

***Edited to correct my late night brain fart, Beartooth QH Memorial Ranch Horse Show will be in Powell at The Barn at Thompson Farms

The time is almost here! We're gearing up for the second half of the season and can't wait to see everyone out there!

Will we be seeing you at any of our stops?

08/01/2026

Come get instant feedback on patterns for this coming weekend's big horse show. We'll go over strategies and how I would approach every obstacle and maneuver. Auditors are welcome, come ask questions whether you're riding or just excited to go observe! August 6th I'm having a BIG Ranch Horse practice at The Barn at Thompson Farms from 6-8pm.

Message me to reserve a spot!