Kissing Horse Ranch

10/27/2026

The Salmon Valley Farm clinic is a wrap!

We had a great three days working on all kinds of things, and it was pretty cool to see how far everyone came with their horses over the weekend. Every rider made huge progress, and that’s always one of the best parts of doing these clinics.

We had a lot of fun, made some new friends, and shared plenty of laughs along the way. Thank you to everyone who came out and to Salmon Valley Farms for hosting us.

Can’t wait to run into this crew again down the road! **tstarting Johnson Spring and Trailer Ritchie Bros. Brown’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Jones Boys Western Wear COVERAGE.BY.COURTNEY Alliance Equine 🇨🇦 Weaver Equine Bronc B**r Taz Loans

10/10/2026

🐴 HEADED TO BC OCTOBER 20 🐴

Kissing Horse Ranch will be travelling the route pictured on October 20 and returning to Alberta October 26. We’ll have room for horses both ways!

I’ll also be available for first rides along the route and in these areas:

📍 Abbotsford: October 21 to 23
📍 Salmon Arm: October 23 to 25

What does a first ride consist of?

A one hour session focused on giving your c**t a quiet, confident introduction to being ridden. We’ll saddle up, get acquainted and work toward walking, trotting and loping under saddle, with an introduction to steering, slowing down and stopping.

Every horse is different. I work with the horse in front of me, allowing it to think, make decisions and build confidence. The goal is a positive first experience, while finding out what comes naturally and where it needs more help.

First rides come with a satisfaction guarantee!

Have a c**t needing its first ride or a horse needing a lift? Message us with your location and what you need, and we’ll work out the details.

Feel free to share with anyone along the route!
7803071120
**tstarting

10/07/2026

Your trailer carries your livelihood. Give it a shop you can count on.

A big thank you to Johnson Spring & Trailer in the Red Deer area for getting our trailer sorted out on short notice. They straightened, re-bent and aligned both axles to correct the uneven tire wear. We’ve hauled all summer since, with absolutely zero problems.

That’s why we partnered with them. At Kissing Horse Ranch, we believe in supporting businesses that are tried and true. We wouldn’t recommend them to you if we didn’t use them ourselves.

From the CPRA rodeo trail to the NRHA show pen, they’re the one stop trailer shop for horse people. Whether you’re a professional trainer, rodeo competitor, farmer or weekend rider, their crew can help keep you hauling.

Located in Blackfalds, just outside Red Deer, they’re centrally located for customers throughout Alberta. From axle alignments and spring repairs to brakes and suspension, they’ve got you covered.

We trust them with our trailer, and we highly recommend giving them a call.

Mention Kissing Horse Ranch and use code RANCHREADY for 10% off your next trailer bearing repack. Offer valid through December 31, 2026.

📍 #39, 27123 Highway 597, Blackfalds, Alberta
📞 403-318-5164

Johnson Spring & Trailer. Your one stop to keep you rolling! Johnson Spring and Trailer

09/29/2026

15-1/2” Jeremiah Watt Custom Wade Saddle

Beautiful custom saddle with gorgeous tooling, barely used and in excellent condition. We’ve owned it since new and have only ridden it a handful of times.

I just spoke with Colleen Watt, who estimated a new saddle with comparable tooling would run roughly $7,500 to $8,000 USD, plus the wait to have it built.

Here’s your chance to own a really nice Jeremiah Watt custom Wade without waiting for a new one!
$7000 CAD OBO
Clyde Alberta
7803071120

09/29/2026

Custom Vic Bennett Reining Saddle for Sale

16” inch saddle with a padded seat that measures a true 15-1/2”. Full quarter horse bars, beautiful tooling on the fenders and sides, Custom tooling and bronze steel accents from front to back. Comes with wood stirrups.

This saddle is in excellent shape and has barely been used. Only selling because we have way too many saddles.

Message me for more information or photos.
7803071120
Clyde Alberta
3500+ GST OBO

09/29/2026

Looking to get transportation from

Mascouche , Qc -Edmonton AB 1 horse
Chilliwack-Kamloops or right to Edmonton 1horse
7803071120 looking ASAP

09/28/2026

We’re looking for a few active or retired military members in the Saskatoon area who would be willing to join us at an upcoming event.

We’d like to take a moment during the event to recognize you, thank you in person and show our appreciation for your service. If you’re able to attend in uniform, we would be honoured to have you there.

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, please send us a private message and we’ll share the details.

09/28/2026

Still funny!

Wish me luck with this one. We’re gonna change Kissing Horse Ranch into a non for profit ( Horse Rescue ). We already are so why not get the benefits. We are gonna look to you our amazing customers for donations please don’t be cheap. Think of the horses. AQHA fees $6500
NRHA fees $12,000
RAPP fees $15,000
Xibition fees $15,000
Hay fees $200,000
New blankets $4,000
Blanket repair $1,000
Trailer/truck bill $13,000
Johndeere bill $37,000
Water bill $2,500
Fuel bill $5,000
Grain/supplements $ 17,000
Land taxes $10,000
Vet bill $10,000
Farrier $3,500
Dentist $2,500
Fencing / shelters $20,000
Chiropractor $5,000
Also looking for some volunteer hands that can ride. Only required to come for 14 hours a day. Any cash or Etransfers would be great. Cheers thanks for everything every dollar helps!

09/28/2026

09/27/2026

What do I expect from a c**t on its first ride? Honestly, I don’t go in with a list of things it has to accomplish. To me, it’s a bit like the first day of kindergarten. I want it to have a good experience, try some things and give me a chance to learn who it is.

Think about teaching someone to play basketball. You could spend all day explaining how to shoot, pass and move their feet. But until you hand them a ball and let them play, you don’t know what comes naturally or where they need help. Once you’ve seen them play, you know what to teach.

That’s how I look at the first ride. I saddle the c**t, work with it and get to know it. Then I get on and start asking questions. How does it move forward? How does it turn? What happens when I ask it to slow down or stop? If it’s ready, we’ll walk, trot and lope. If it needs more time somewhere, that’s useful information too.

I’m looking for where that c**t is talented just as much as where it struggles. What comes easy? What takes some explaining? What changes when we try something new? The more we do, the more those little holes show themselves.

That’s when the groundwork has a purpose. If I find something I can explain better from the ground, I’ll get off and work on that specific thing. I don’t want to spend hours drilling exercises for problems I haven’t even found. I want to give the c**t a chance to try so I know what it actually needs help with.

A first ride tells me a lot about where to put my effort over the next 30 days. That makes the work faster and more thorough than spending those days on mind numbing tasks just because a program says step one, two, three and four.

I let the horse tell me what it needs, not a recipe. Training horses isn’t a recipe book. It’s assessing the situation every minute, every second and every time you work with them. You make a decision, see how the horse responds and adjust from there.

I’m not looking for a perfect horse at the end of its first ride. I’m looking to give it a good experience, learn as much as I can and make ride number two better because I listened to what it told me on ride number one.

Life’s a dance. Just follow my lead!

Written by Dusty Harvey
Kissing Horse Ranch