Hello! This week marks the start of finals for me, so kind thoughts and prayers would be much appreciated! I considered writing more about managing time and finding ways to ride, but I think this week’s focus will be on something from my past, for some of you may have children who are involved in [...]
Read MoreTag Archives: horseback riding
Meet Hilary Tandy
My name is Hilary Tandy and I am a Junior Pre-med Neuroscience major at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The road to Medical School is long and rough, but my frequent visits home to our farm in Magnolia, Texas to show my hunter and jumper makes the struggle more than worth it. Check out my [...]
Read MoreWranglin’ Wednesdays – Sack Your Horse!
Oh no, it’s that time again! Time for Katie to tell y’all some ridiculous fact, or rant about why you should, or shouldn’t, do that whatever it is with your horse. What I wanna’ discuss this week is sacking out your horse. Maybe not so ridiculous after all? Sacking out, in essence, is desensitizing a [...]
Read MoreWranglin’ Wednesdays – So, Your Horse Abuses You
We interrupt your productive work week to bring you this post about: disrespectful/dangerous horses. First things first, I’m Katie, and your Wednesdays will now be filled with me yammering about horses! As one of my favorite cowboys (hint: John Lyons) once said, “If a horse bites you, you got two seconds to kill it”. (Don’t [...]
Read More“Yoga at the Ranch” at Black Mountain Ranch
Next week marks our first “Yoga at the Ranch!”, which is August 26th-September 2nd. Join us for our regular Adult’s Only Week with a yoga infusion. This year, we will have two amazing instuctors joining us. Meet the Teachers: Kia Ruiz About Kia: “Hi, I’m Kia. A green lifestyle yoga instuctor that believes in personal [...]
Read MoreIt’s a Beautiful Life at Black Mountain Ranch
A couple of weeks ago we had Aimee (better known online as Greeblemonkey) and her family come visit. Here is her video of her time at Black Mountain Ranch! It’s definitely indicative what we do: horseback riding, cow roping, a trip to the local rodeo and getting your boots good and dirty! Thanks for sharing this great [...]
Read MoreAdults Only Week: Yoga at the Ranch August 26th- September 2nd
We are so excited for this years “Yoga at the Ranch” which is August 26th-September 2nd. Our All Inclusive rates start at $1,950 for one adult! If you are needing a week to relax, reconnect, and recharge, this might be just what you are looking for! The All Inclusive Yoga Retreat Packages Include: Lodging in [...]
Read MoreEssential Summer Guide from USA TODAY
Be sure to pick up a copy of Outdoor Living, as yours truly is featured in an article, “Unplugged & Upscale” by Kate Parham. It’s 7 a.m. You’ve already checked your email several times. Then you head to the office to stare at a computer screen for hours and answer the incessantly ringing phone. You [...]
Read More