Arrowhead Ranch of Soquel

09/28/2026

09/19/2026

📣Have you signed up yet?
Don’t miss out on this opportunity with Mankins Performance Horses
All levels welcome!
Single day spots now available or ride both days and save!
Register here⬇️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/travis-mankins-clinic-2

09/17/2026

Call me today to book your spot

09/17/2026

He can help you and your horse gain skill and confidence. Just come and see for yourself. You will be so glad you did

Stuck in a training rut?

Whether you’re trying to fine tune your show skills, get your seasoned horse back in top shape, or figure out what to do next with your green youngster? 🐴✨
You don’t have to figure it out alone!

Travis is here to help!

Join him and a small group of your riding peers for learning, laughing, and shifting your riding into the next gear. As so many of you know, Travis isn’t just someone who talks the talk—he trains, shows, and knows how to break things down so it actually clicks for you and your horse!

Whether you focus on reined cow horse, ranch versatility, or are a trail rider at heart, these fun, half-day, mini-clinic-style events have so much to offer. From reining and ranch riding to working the flag, burros, or practicing your roping skills, everything is tailored to what you need. Come prepared to ride, learn, and have some fun!

Cost is $100 but space is limited so don’t miss out!
Contact Meghan with any questions and to reserve a spot. (805)39l-o4O8

Located on the Central Coast in Paso Robles.
September is set for the 13th and 27th. We hope to see you there!!

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09/17/2026

Sad to see another facility close.

Sad to share that Page Mill Pastures is closing. There will be huge open house sale starting Friday the 18th at 2pm going through Sunday, see hours in below flyer. Sale will continue until all items are gone. If you need to come during the week you must text for appt. No appt needed is you come Friday-Sunday.

06/07/2026

Barn Rules!

05/28/2026

Check out this great MPH clinic in August!
Northern California ( Gilroy ), here he comes!!

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05/28/2026

Just a friendly reminder as people start to look for new barns 🤗

✨ Full board is not full service ✨

“Full board” doesn’t mean your horse isn’t cared about. It also doesn’t mean your horse is the only one being cared for.

Most boarding barns are built on long days, consistency, and people who genuinely love horses. Every day starts early with feeding, hay, water, turnout, stalls, cleaning, and then repeats all over again at night. In between are vet visits, farriers, fence repairs, weather issues, maintenance, emergencies, and the hundreds of little things that keep a barn running safely.

And through all of that, we are watching your horse.

We notice when they don’t finish grain, when they seem quiet, when a shoe looks off, when they come in with a scrape, when they’re stocking up, or when they just don’t seem quite themselves. We care deeply about their wellbeing. But in a boarding barn, there are many horses depending on us every single day — not just one.

Sometimes boarders forget that while their horse feels like the center of their world (as it should), barn staff are balancing the needs of every horse on the property. That means time and attention have to be divided fairly and responsibly.

We try our best every single day to give excellent care while juggling schedules, weather, emergencies, and the unpredictability that comes with working with live animals. Horses don’t clock out on holidays, weekends, or snowstorms, and neither do barn owners.

What helps the most is partnership.

Owners who stay involved, communicate kindly, check over their own horses regularly, lend a hand when they can, and understand that we are human too — those relationships make barns stronger. A good boarding barn works best when it feels like a team effort, not a customer service transaction.

At the end of the day, most barn owners and staff do this because they truly care. We celebrate your horse’s wins, worry over their injuries, and lose sleep over their wellbeing too. We are trying. We care. And we appreciate the owners who see that.

03/18/2026

Hi All,
Want to come play with cows and learn how to sort.
We will warm up at 10 and start sorting practice at 10:30.
If it rains we will cancel by Thurs evening
before the sorting date.

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might like to join the practices. Please RSVP via DM to me with your email address to be signed up.

RSVP and include the date you will sort,
along with if you are staying for potluck please.
Saturday March 21st and 28th.
Future dates to come

Where: 2360 Day Rd, Gilroy Vieira Arena
Limited to 14 riders min 10 riders
If a date gets full I will send out a FULL email by Thurs before the Saturday
Time:10:00 warm up - 10:30 start sorting

Price: $60 for 5 sorting runs - Please bring cash

Potluck??: If you would like, bring something to share, for after the sorting.
Please let us know if you will attend the potluck.
Plz RSVP so Joyce knows what meat to bring, in order to cover all participating
in the potluck.
Special:Time permitting, additional runs at $15 per run

Thank you from Joyce and crew

02/17/2026

Ready?