Sliding J Horse Training

Sliding J Horse Training Reining and Ranch Foundation Training, Lessons, Sales, Consignments


Sliding J… where Jesus leads the way.

08/28/2026

Here at Sliding J x K&K Stables we are lucky enough to have a few different drags to be able to get the arena the perfect depth and fluffiness for the horses best success. As the arena is still a work in progress, and I often feel like a rock farmer, this summer heat has made our sand light and fluffy. This calls for a quick drag to be flattened and a good soak down to contain some of the dust. Here’s a little satisfying video of getting the arena prepped for a day of work.

08/28/2026

Today was my last ride with Arlo before he goes home. It has been a true pleasure being apart of his journey and as I rode him this morning I reflected on all the things he has taught and refined in me over these past few months. He came to me with an overwhelming anxiety that causes him to worry even in the moments he doesn’t need to. I helped him build confidence, body control, and learn to better process his emotions rather than overthink his way through them and not be able to get past his reactive mindset. He’s taught me that confidence is key even when you have to carry it for the both of you - you at least have to fake it for both of your sakes. Softness starts in the body and builds into the face because you may have a soft rein but that doesn’t mean you have control of their mind and body placement. That sometimes the best answer is to pause, regroup and try again while other times that may make things worse and it’s best to stay busy or push through. Finding the difference between those isn’t always easy. Though he’s not perfect and I think will always be a bit of his anxiety, goofy, lovable self, he has surely improved from when he got here. I am so proud of you, Mr. Arlo. Now be good for your mom in your future adventures!

That post workout Wednesday look… we’ve all been there Butters! And yes.. we walked out for 10 plus minutes before this ...
08/26/2026

That post workout Wednesday look… we’ve all been there Butters!

And yes.. we walked out for 10 plus minutes before this photo was taken. He’s cooled out, just tired and got a well deserved hose off after.

Butters worked on some refining of his run downs today. Finding the difference between bursting out off the rail verses building engagement and speed down the pen. After a few adjustments he got it with no issues and we finished with a wonderful stop that we were both ready for.

Butters is one of the few horses I get to refine/exercise while his owner is out of town. If you have a horse you’re looking to keep exercised while you’re buy with life, I am happy to help! Must be within 20 minutes of my home base location and horses must be we broke (over 200 rides) if you want them ridden or I can do ground work. I also have training spots available for October!2 on site spots and limited off site spots. PM for more information.

08/26/2026

Come give Arlo his last bath with me! He goes home from summer school aka training this weekend!

He was comfortable and willing today and I saw big improvements from the first bath I gave him. ❣️

08/16/2026

I will be out of office September 4th-15th for a personal trip. Please expect delays in messages, calls, and emails.

I do have spots available for lessons before and the remaining weeks of September when I return. Please reach out if you’d like to get on my lesson schedule. 9am-6pm Mondays-Fridays. Haul ins, horse rentals, and farm call lessons available.

$10 off for WAHSET students from now until the end of the 2027 season!

Smokey days call for office work and digital marketing fun. 🤩
08/07/2026

Smokey days call for office work and digital marketing fun. 🤩

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