Hickman Ranch introduces Lisa Silverstein as its new English instructor and trainer

Lisa has 15 years of experience with horses. She has competed in the show ring for ten years doing both English and western, her main focus being English hunter/jumper. She has taught English riding lessons for small children all the way up to adults at Southern Breeze and now is at Hickman Ranch.

Lisa also has experience starting young horses, training horses with vices, as well as horses off the racetrack. She currently works for Hickman Ranch and is majoring in Finance and Equine Business Management at the University of Houston.

If you are interested in scheduling an English lesson please contact Kay Hickman at (832)689-2285 or visit our website at www.hickmanranch.org

For all you saddle shoppers

Here is an interesting web-site that gives some good information on saddles and items you should understand and look for when shopping for a saddle.

Western Saddles - Used Western Saddles

Horses and Texas – A Little History

The link below is a short article I found interesting, Must have been an interesting time in early Texas history...free land, free cattle and free horses... things have certainly changed

Horses and Texas – A Little History

A story of two horses

Here is a thoughtful story that was forwarded to us that we wanted to share...

Just up the road from my home is a field,with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down,but has made a good home for him.
This alone is amazing.

If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see. Good friends are like this .......... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours. "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle"

We hate to see you go Danielle

I just want to let all know that Danielle Gruelich has accepted a fantastic position as the Facility and Equine manager at Therapeutic Equestrian Center located in Buchanan, MI. Danielle came to us shortly after we opened for business and was an integral partner in getting our lessons and camp sessions off the ground. We thoroughly enjoyed her presence at the ranch and want to wish her well in the new position the Therapeutic Equestrian Center.

Interesting way to get close to your horse

I was cleaning up the website and decided I had to pass this video on from the old 4H webpage to show we can all get a lot closer to our horses. Of course I feel these two yokels have taken it WAY to far. Enjoy!