Rushton Stables L A

This photo perfectly captures what we strive for at Rushton Stables LA. While ribbons and championships are exciting, the true measure of success is the support, encouragement, and respect our riders show one another.

Whether it’s cheering on a teammate, lending a helping hand, offering words of encouragement, or celebrating someone else’s accomplishment, great horsemen and horsewomen understand that we all succeed together.

We are proud to watch our riders grow not only in their horsemanship skills, but also in their character, kindness, and sportsmanship. Those lessons will last far longer than any ribbon.

At Rushton Stables LA, we are so thankful for students who not only work hard in and out of the show ring, but who also take the time to give back to their community. ❤️🐴

A special shout out to one of our show riders, Sarah ( ), for volunteering her time to help teach a Daisy and Brownie Girl Scout troop about horse care and horsemanship. From learning about grooming and daily care to understanding the responsibility and love that goes into caring for these amazing animals, the girls had such a wonderful experience.

We are incredibly proud to have students who are willing to share their knowledge, passion, and kindness with the next generation. Thank you, Sarah, for representing the barn so well and helping inspire future horse lovers! 💙

Introducing our GRIT series for our show riders. Our theme this week was about Mental Toughness and controlling what we can control and not stressing about what we can’t.

We can’t control:
Other riders
Other’s opinions
The horse we ride
The judge
The outcome

We CAN control:
Our attitude
Our effort
Our preparation
Our focus
Our response

Always ask yourself what you can control and do your best to manage that- try not to worry about what you cannot control. This goes for in and out of the saddle!!

We couldn’t let Saddlebred Saturday pass without mentioning this amazing mare and the two ladies who showed her at the Silicon Valley Horse Show!

Both Rachel and Eleanor Truong took the reins on Dragonette, and what a big step up it was for this team. Watching riders gain confidence, and take on new challenges is what it’s all about. We are so proud of both of these ladies for stepping into the ring and giving it their all with this special mare. 💙✨

Sometimes horses take you somewhere unexpected. One minute you’re focused on hunt seat, and the next thing you know you’re out there tackling Ranch!

Huge shoutout to Hannah Gray and Stolen Resolution for always being willing to try something new. We love seeing riders who stay flexible, positive, and ready for any challenge that comes their way. That willingness to learn and grow is what makes great horsemen. 🤠🐴

We can’t wait to see where this journey takes this team next!

Congratulations to Brooklyn Munoz on her very first non-academy Western Pleasure Walk/Jog class win! 🎉 What an exciting milestone for this team, and we could not be more proud of all the hard work, dedication, and growth along the way.

We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Brooklyn and Double W Eye Opener. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment — this is just the beginning! 💙🤍🐴

One of our favorite parts of barn life is seeing riders of all experience levels come together to learn these skills. From our younger riders braiding a tail for the first time to our more experienced students sharing tips and techniques, there’s something special about the way knowledge is passed down.

It’s more than just grooming—it’s teamwork, mentorship, and a shared love for the horse. 💙

Because at the end of the day, great horse care isn’t learned alone…it’s built together. 📸:

There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than with three Saddlebreds and a whole lot of heart 💙

That unmistakable energy in the barn—nothing compares to starting your day surrounded by power, elegance, and a little bit of chaos (the best kind). Here’s to strong starts, happy horses, and weekends well spent in the saddle!