Happy Bars Ranch

"Sir" my 25+ year old stallion and the 8 month old "Sparky" having some morning play time in the play pen after getting the blankets off.

Just before Skittles got his blanket off and Sam after the blanket removed. I think I should have done Skittles first..lol. He's a happy little guy.

I am moving and am proposing an option to someone who is wanting to add a super athletic brood mare to their home. I am willing to trade a future foal from this mare for the mare. I'd like her bred to a palomino, buckskin, perlino, cremello or grulla stallion. What I am proposing is that I would get the first filly born. If she has colts the mare and colts are all yours, if she has fillies and colts...the first filly born is mine and all future foals and the mare are yours. This is a no money trade and an up front proposition to a stallion owner. Private message me if interested. Located in Pleasant Grove

Some large ponies/small horses. They are all quarter horses or 3/4 to 7/8 quarter horse. Sizes range from about 13.1 to 14.1. Most are 2, 3, to 4 year olds. All have great minds. Mares, geldings and stallions. Ready to start. They all were handled well as babies to yearlings but have not had much done with in the past year to two years other than maintenance. Most are blacks and blue Roans but there are a couple of days, buckskin and a cremello. $800-$1200 on most there are 1-$1500 and 2-$2500 I can also be reached by texting to 916-761-3678 This is probably the best way to contact me.

Our handsome Blue Valentine stallion Smoky. Sire to many of our foals recently.

Our old man of the ranch now. He still looks good and is such a good boy. Grandpa to many now.

I have been asked about having a team of kids with an adult supervision entering the Training Challenge at Happy Bars Ranch. So I have one team interested...this could be a barn group or a 4-H group. Is there anyone else out there that can't do the individual regular challenge who would like to do it in a group division???

It's that time of year again. Who's up for the challenge... The Training Challenge at Happy Bar's Ranch!!!! Please read entire post as it has many answers to questions. Open to amateur's and professional's, ages 14 and over. Not more than10 entries will be accepted.. 1st place... $750.00, trophy buckle and prizes... 2nd place... $500.00, trophy buckle and prizes 3rd place... $250.00, trophy chair and prizes 4th place... $125.00, trophy chair and prizes 5th place... $75.00, and prizes 6th-10th...prizes Limited to 10 trainers and horses or ponies Judged by multiple Judges on 4 criteria as follows... 30%..in hand 30%..arena work 30%..obstacles 10%..freestyle $85.00 to enter Approximately 100 days, finale held the first weekend in November or last weekend in October. It's fun, in a good environment, tests skill level, get good exposure and potential to earn money and recognition. Feel free to share post or tag people who might be up for the challenge. This is held just North of Sacramento, in Pleasant Grove. Please private message if interested. As all the email's are not always coming through. Send resume to [email protected] Résumé must include.... Age bracket Location Experience Accomplishments Why you would like to participate Your phone number Reference's And anything else you can add as to why you should be chosen to participate If you do not get a response please private message me, as I have found out that all my email's have not come through. It is run very similar to the Mustang Makeover but all the horses are domestic, well bred and minded either AQHA, AQPA, or WPCSA. Accepted entries will lease the horse as a free lease until the finale. Horse may be kept at the ranch with free board and feed or you can take the horse to your own facility. 916-761-3678 for texting or calling or 916-991-5048 between 9 & 6. Ask for Debbie. See more

Have you ever wondered why they cut a mules tail in "bells"? Back in the day.....the Army used mules in service. A green mule had its tail shaved. By the time ...the mule was broke to pack, a 'bell' was trimmed in the tail. Once broke to drive, a second bell was added below the first. Broke to ride, a third tassel was trimmed below the second. Thus, a three-bell mule was a well-schooled animal. This way, when looking at a corral full of unknown mules, it was easy to identify which one to select for the job at hand! See more

Nothing like a young horse to keep you humble

We see a lot of latigos improperly tied, so Dillon will be showing you how to properly tie your latigos for the next time you replace them. #roohide

We are currently experiencing 40mph winds and jeujeu thought it was VERY entertaining when a sheet of foam blew into her pen so she wanted to,show it off to her friends but they werent nearly as amused