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Queso and Echo had a great time at the beach this morning!

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY

We are cleaning out the ranch, and with summer wrapping up, we have several kids’ summer camp horses, lesson horses, beginner trail mounts, fun farm animals, and ranch equipment looking for a new home.

These are priced to move. Please read each listing in full before messaging.

ATTENTION EASY BUYERS — CASH IN HAND
Prices are firm-ish but flexible for the right buyer.
Delivery may be available.

We are happy to answer reasonable questions, but we will not be sending 500 extra pictures and videos to tire-kickers. If you are seriously interested, please read the description, know your budget, and be ready to make a decision.

HAULING TOWARD GEORGETOWN AUGUST 20–21
This is a great opportunity for buyers north of Corpus Christi to save on transportation.

Serious buyers with cash in hand get priority.
📍 Located in Corpus Christi, Texas
📩 Message directly about the specific horse, animal, or equipment you are interested in.

~RANCH EQUIPMENT

JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER — $500
Older mower with low hours. Does have two flat tires but runs and has been serviced through John Deere. We purchased a new mower, so we are not replacing the tires before selling.

3-PIECE ROPING CHUTE — $1,500
Includes battery box.

SINGLE PONY CART — $1,800
Totally refurbished and ready to go.

~ANNA — SUPER-SAFE GAITED MARE

$2,000

Age: Senior, 18+
Height: 14.3 hh
Breed: Saddlebred / Gaited Pacer
Color: Bay

Training: Beginner English flat, Western trail, walk/trot. She is gaited and does not have a traditional lope. Also drives.

Experience: Beginner lesson horse in both English and Western, trail horse, kids’ summer camp horse, and parade experience.

Temperament: 2/10. Great in a herd without a lot of typical mare behavior. She can get a little barn sour, but it is easily corrected. Rides out alone or in a group.

Give her 2–3 days in a new environment to look around and settle in, and she is good to go.

Great for:

Tying
Tacking
Bathing
Farrier

Best Fit: Older child, approximately 8+, or anyone who can put a little leg on her. She can be lazy, but once you get her moving, she will go just about anywhere.

Health: Current vaccines and Coggins. Farrier current; due for dental float.

Maintenance: None. Sound.

~GUS — THE BIG SWEETHEART

$2,500

Age: Senior, 18+
Height: 17 hh
Breed: Belgian Draft
Color: Palomino

Training: Beginner Western trail horse and driving horse. Walk/trot/lope.

Experience: Beginner lessons, trail riding, kids’ summer camps, and parades.

Temperament: 1/10. Wonderful, quiet, sweet-as-a-peach gelding. This is the kind of big guy we have trusted with a wide range of riders.

Would make a fantastic husband horse, family trail horse, or confidence-building mount.

Best Fit: Wide range of riders. His biggest consideration is simply his size — he is a BIG boy, so if mounting from the ground is difficult, you will want a mounting block.

Health: Current vaccines and Coggins. Due for farrier; our current farrier does not work on drafts.

Maintenance: Sound.
Important Disclosure: Gus has sweet itch. We currently have heavy sand flies in South Texas, and managing it has been a struggle. He came from up north and had no issues until approximately one month after arriving in South Texas.

He also has an old muzzle scar from his previous Amish halter/harness setup. It does not affect him.

~ODIN — PLAYDAY / RODEO STEP-UP HORSE

$6,500

Age: 8
Height: 16 hh
Breed: Thoroughbred — Polo Papers
Color: Bay

Training: Playday / rodeo events:

Cloverleaf barrels
Straight barrels
Pole bending
Goat tying
Stakes race

Experience: Step-up youth playday horse with gears and speed.

This is not a first-ever mount, but he is a fantastic option for the kid ready to move up and become competitive.

Temperament: 4/10. Sweet, sweet, sweet gelding. He has speed and can be a little jumpy during the first few minutes, but once he gets past that initial excitement, he settles in and goes to work.

Great in:

The alley
Trailer
Around other horses
Hauling environments

Best Fit: Intermediate youth rider who wants to compete. He is currently winning and hauling well. This is the kind of horse that could become significantly more valuable with continued seasoning and a proven record.

Health: Current vaccines and Coggins.

Maintenance: None. Sound.

Important Disclosure: Odin has a clouded eye / history consistent with a “moon eye.” He currently appears to retain vision in that eye. PPE is absolutely welcome and encouraged.

~FIRE FLY — PLAYDAY PONY

$1,500

Age: Estimated 12–15, possibly younger
Height: Approximately 12 hands
Breed: Pony
Color: Bay

Training: Western playday events.

Experience: Beginner/intermediate lessons and playday events.

Temperament: 5/10. She can be a little hard to catch, but comes to a feed bucket every time.

She may act head shy, but once you learn her cues, she has some fun tricks. Great little pony with plenty of personality.

Good with:

Loading
Tying
Farrier
Groundwork

Best Fit: Handy kid. She can move and would make a fun little playday pony for a confident child who enjoys a pony with some personality and tricks.

Health: Current vaccines and Coggins. Farrier current; due for dental float.

Maintenance: None. Sound.

🫏 TAQUITO — MINI DONKEY / BEER DONKEY / HOBBY FARM

$1,250

Age: Unknown — younger
Height: Approximately 12 hands
Breed: Mini Jerusalem Donkey
Color: Gray

Training: Hobby Farm, pack saddle trained, and has been started in driving.

Experience: Used extensively in a Hobby Farm setting and as a Beer Donkey. Started as a single-driving donkey.

Temperament: 1/10. Very friendly, super sweet, and ridiculously cute.

He does best with an animal friend leading alongside him. Alone, he can get sticky and decide he does not want to move. With a buddy, he will follow along just about anywhere.

He would benefit from additional work if someone wants him confidently working alone.

Maintenance: None. Sound.

🐮 FLAP JACK — MINI BRAHMAN CROSS STEER

$2,500

Age: 3
Height: Approximately 48 inches
Breed: Mini Brahman Cross Steer
Color: Gray & White Brindle

Training: Halter broke and started under saddle.

Experience: Bottle baby raised and used extensively in our Hobby Farm. Very hands-on and accustomed to people.

Temperament: 2–3/10. Super friendly with a great personality.

Would make an awesome:

Hobby Farm addition
Ranch pet
Educational animal
Project for someone wanting to continue his saddle training

He has been started under saddle but is not being represented as a finished riding steer.

Maintenance: None. Sound.

💵 CASH BUYERS GET PRIORITY
🚚 DELIVERY MAY BE AVAILABLE
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas
🚚 Hauling toward Georgetown August 20–21

Please message with the name of the horse, animal, or equipment item you are interested in so we can keep inquiries organized.

PPEs are welcome on all horses at buyer’s expense.

I will send picture packets and videos upon PRIVATE MESSAGE

🌾WE WRAPPED UP OUR FIRST WEEK AT COASTAL BEND RANCH ACADEMY! 🐴

What an incredible first week of learning, exploring, and growing on the ranch! 💛

We believe some of the most meaningful learning happens when children can see it, touch it, experience it, and connect it to the real world. This week was all about building the foundation for a safe and confident year at the ranch.

Our first week focused on:

🌿 Ranch Safety — learning how to safely explore and move through our ranch environment
👀 Hazard Observation — practicing how to notice potential hazards and make safe choices
⛈️ Emergency Preparedness — learning our ranch emergency plan and what to do when unexpected situations arise
💧 Hydration & Heat Safety — understanding why taking care of our bodies is especially important in the South Texas heat
🐴 Animal Safety — learning how to approach, observe, respect, and safely interact with the animals who share our classroom
📚 Hands-On Learning — bringing literacy, art, observation, conversation, and real-life experiences together throughout the day

And of course, there was plenty of time for the best kind of learning: meeting the animals, reading outside, creating, asking questions, exploring, and getting a little ranch dirt on our boots. 🐷🐢🐐🐓🐴

This is what Coastal Bend Ranch Academy is all about—giving children the opportunity to learn beyond four walls while developing independence, confidence, responsibility, curiosity, and a genuine connection to the natural world.

One week down…and SO many ranch adventures still ahead! 🌈🌾

🐴 Coastal Bend Ranch Academy
🌿 Ranch-Based • Nature-Based • Hands-On Education
📍 Corpus Christi, Texas

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Rain says she'd like to speak to you about your car's extended warranty.

She'd also like you to know that fall lessons are booking now. Our lesson books fill up once school starts. If you'd like to get on the schedule with your favorite instructor, now is the time!

Ages 2 to adult. We have horses for every size and experience level. Its never too early or late to learn to ride!

Camp photo drop! A lot of repeat campers this week! We had so much fun!

Oso Rose Riders TODAY is the day to mount up and ride out! Looking to hit the road at 5:30pm karokee starts at 6pm!

Camp #7 photo drop