We are a full service equestrian facility catering to both show and pleasure horses. High quality care and attention to detail is the cornerstone at Rocky Branch. We offer an experienced, friendly and talented staff to help you get the most enjoyment from your equestrian endeavors. We invite you to explore our website for complete details.
NEWS!
The Rocky Branch Halloween Dressage Festival will return in 2011 on
Sunday October 30th,
with excitement, camaraderie
and keen competition!
click "COMPETITIONS"
Boarding
Stables
Outdoor Training Facilities
Indoor Arena Complex
Feed and Care
BOARDING FEES
*BOARDING FEES Deduct -$25.00 EACH MONTH
when your payment is postmarked by the Due Date
FULL CARE BOARD WITH TURNOUT
10x12 stall $295* per month or $9 a day
12x16 stall $325 *per month or $10 a day
*Deduct -$25.00 EACH MONTH when your payment is postmarked by the Due Date
FULL CARE BOARD – STALL CONFINEMENT
Should your horse be recovering from illness or injury and require stall confinement. Includes additional hay and extra large stall**
12x16 stall $385* per month or $12 a day
**Extra large stall dependent upon availability
SEMI PRIVATE TURNOUT
Semi-private turnout in the front pasture. Limited capacity. Timid temperament required.
Semi private $355* per month or $11 a day
PRIVATE TURNOUT
Private turnout is available with a 12x16 stall with its own private paddock. Includes extra hay.
SERVICES
No Surprise Bills! You will never receive a bill you did not order services for.
DEWORMING PROGRAM
Prescription Ivermectin, Panacur and Strongid rotated every 8 weeks. Prescription drugs have a higher blood serum level than over-the-counter products. Horses on the barn deworming tag have an orange tag on their horseshoeing/deworming card.
$10 Deworming
*Please add $5 to your regular board payment each month.
CUSTOM TURNOUT SCHEDULING
To have your horse kept in its stall and not turned out to pasture.
$ Free for morning appointments.
$3 Stall confinement* for a day, with extra hay.
BLANKETING
$3 Switching blankets or grooming (mud removal) and putting the blanket on.
since the first thing a horse does is roll in the mud after having had its blanket taken off!
FLY MASK
Fly mask removed when horse is brought in from pasture and put on when turned out.
$10 per month
FREE SERVICES
Free- Feeding a daily supplement.
Free- Removing your horse’s winter blanket.
Free- Summer fans and winter water-bucket heaters
Free- Custom morning turnout*
Free- Tender-Loving-Care and Peace of Mind.
Prices: February 2011
ROCKY BRANCH RIDING ACADEMY
Riding Lessons
or it's free with perfect attendance. Save $30 and get one free lesson......$ 180.00
Fees
One hour lesson each week for six weeks, 7th week is a built in make up session
Can't Make Your Lesson Today?
Please call my cell phone 618-444-4377 or the office at 618-377-9560.
Your lesson horse would love to go back out to pasture.
Missed a Lesson?
Build in make-up lesson on the 7th week of each package.
Perfect attendance? 7th week lesson is a bonus session.
Can't Make Next Week's Lesson?
Give notice today and extend your lesson package one week.
Time to Renew?
You will need to renew by your 5th lesson to keep your current riding time.
What to wear for Riding?
Long pants, boots with low flat heels and riding helmet.
Dangerous shoes: Boots with high heels, hiking boots with lug soles, dress boots.
Bad weather?
Tornado warning, ice storm, excessive heat warning,
temperature below 40 degrees. I may be calling you to postpone. Not sure?
Please call. Unless you hear from me, plan on riding.
Mrs. Lesa Teepe has owned Arabians horses since 1980. She has been training and competing at the Class A level of competition for years and has won a state championship. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri where she earned her Bachelors degree in Education and has taught public high school. At Rocky Branch Stables she is the director of the Riding Academy program and coaches riders for Dressage Festivals each year.
Also see COLLEGE COURSES, MEET the TEACHER
VOLUME ON
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LEWIS & CLARK
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
"College for Kids" to register for classes call 618-468-5750
LITTLE STIRRUPS - Parent/Child Horseback Riding Class
As a team, you and your child will learn all about the wonderful world of horses. Together, you will experience everything from the feel of your horse's fuzzy muzzle to the giggles of excitement during your child's first trotting steps in the saddle.
Learning how to brush your horse, put the saddle on its back and tell it how to stop, go and turn are some of the things your child will be learning in the very first class. Rocky Branch horses are generous, patient and sweet natured.
Your child will also be taking a riding adventure outdoors in a one-of-a-kind equestrian obstacle course, traveling over bridges, hills and through a horseback riding maze.
We invite you to bring your family and friends so they can experience your grand finale by watching your young rider demonstrate their new skills and be presented with a beautiful rosette award ribbon on the last day of class.
Each young rider will need to be accompanied by an adult who will participate in each class by helping to brush, saddle-up and lead the horse while the child is riding.
Ages 4 and up. CECK919 Saturdays- 1:00 - 2:30 (4 classes each session) Sessions Run: Spring/Summer/Fall Fee $99 (2011)
Saddle Club
Ten levels to take you from whoa to go!
Working together with friends you know.
With Rocky Branch Saddle Club the fun begins,
riding together everyone wins!
Saddle Clubs 10 level program takes students from beginner to accomplished equestrian. Each level is a set of building blocks combining riding skills and horse care knowledge such as: How much oats to feed a horse? What's the difference between hay and straw? How do I clean my horse's hooves? How to feed an apple to a horse?
Riding activities include playing games on horseback, riding bareback, navigating hills and bridges and a life-size riding maze. Choose an English or western saddle? Saddle Club riders know all the bits and buckles, and ride both styles with confidence. By participating in consecutive 4-week sessions, and completing the 10 levels, riders have the opportunity to graduate as an assistant riding instructor! As each level is completed riders are awarded a merit pin to proudly wear on their club jacket.
Special activities include arts and crafts, demonstrations from a professional horse trainer, and helping the veterinarian or horse-shoer. Saddle club incorporates the riding handbook," Happy Horsemanship." Which is available for purchase along with club Jackets and riding Helmets. At Saddle Club, riders will have fun building equestrian skills while riding, playing, and learning together with friends.
Ages 8 and up. CECK 920 Saturday 3:00-4:30 (4 classes each session) Sessions Run: Spring/Summer/Fall
Fee $99 (2011)
Giddey-Up Summer Camp
Let's go riding! Put the halter on, now the lead, hoof pick, curry and brush your steed. Saddle-up and pull it tight, put the bridle on just right. At Rocky Branch the fun begins, let's GIDDEY-UP and ride with friends!
After mastering the fundamentals of riding on the very first day, campers will go on a riding adventure outdoors on a one-of-a-kind equestrian obstacle course, traveling over bridges, hills, and through a horseback riding maze. Campers will also experience the excitement of learning how to trot on our patient, kind-hearted lesson horses.
Campers may bring a disposable camera to capture their memories and experiences, especially on give your horse a bubble bath day. Learning about horse anatomy is fun while campers create their own horse sculpture during daily arts and crafts. Games include a scavenger hunt, collecting horseshoes, bridle bits, and halters for game prizes.
Campers will be inviting family and friends on the last day of camp for a riding demonstration and stable tour. Campers have become such expert equestrians, that they will be the tour guides for their guests and friends! The tour will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at Rocky Branch Stables. The grand finale will be a horseback riding demonstration with a presentation of beautiful rosette ribbons for each camper.
Camp Sessions in June and July. Monday-Thursday. Day Camp. CECK 902 Fee $169 (2011)
Lewis and Clark horseback riding teacher Lesa Teepe began riding as a very young child on her pony Tinkerbell. "She was a comical little pony that loved to sip lemonade from a cup! Tinkerbell taught me patience and kindness. Two qualities which I instill to this very day" Horses bring out the best in kids by teaching confidence and building self-esteem all while having fun. "You will not only learn how to ride, but also how to halter and lead your horse, properly groom its coat and learn how to saddle and bridle, all with safety as our number one priority."
Lesa has a Bachelor's Degree in Education having taught children with disabilities as a public school teacher. "I believe that having a fun atmosphere helps children learn best and nothing could be more enriching than horses." Lesa has been involved with show horses since 1980 and also earrned a state championship. She began giving public riding lessons in 1988. "I feel blessed that I have a job that I love."
When not teaching or helping to care for the 40+ horses boarded at their family-owned business, Lesa enjoys competing in the equestrian sport of Dressage on her Arabian horse. Dressage is precision riding with intricate maneuvers, like competitive dancing. Rocky Branch has begun hosting Dressage shows in 2009. " I loved seeing the excitement in the riders faces, 34 in all, as they performed their solo rides in front of family and friends in the spirit of competition! " Lesa is also an advocate for pet rescue and adoption with the 5A Animal Shelter. Rocky Branch Stables has hosted charity horse shows to raise funds for homeless pets.
Also see video in LESSONS:
"MEET THE TEACHER"
Physical Education Horseback Riding
2.0 credit
PHED-134-F6
Monday 6:00-10:00pm
Tuesday 6:00-10:00pm
Introduces horseback riding for enrichment and fitness training. Attention will be given to the development of skills in grooming, horse handling, saddling, bridling, and riding. Note: Students must be in good health and able to participate in moderate physical activity. Students must be physically capable of mounting and dismounting independently. A horse may humanely carry 20% of its weight: the stable horses weigh between 900-1000 lbs.
Prerequisite: None.
Course offered Spring, Summer and Fall Semester
EASY RIDERS
Never ridden a horse? Used to ride years ago and need a riding refresher? Come join the Easy Riders class for adults! In this 4 week, 1 hour and 30 minute class, we will help you to be comfortable and safe around horses while teaching you how to ride with style and confidence.
Riders may choose either an English or Western style saddle. Our lesson horses are well trained and kind-hearted.
Riders will be contacted by the instructor prior to the course date to discuss class requirements. (Class size is limited to maximize one-on-one instruction.) On the last day of class, riders will receive Medals of Achievement in front of friends and family.
Adult Continuing Education CEPE-982 Sundays 12:00-1:30 (4 classes each session)
Sessions Run: Spring/Summer/Fall Fee $99 (2011)
REGISTRATION: 468-7000
The first Rocky Branch Dressage Festival was held October 18, 2009 in the new 20 x 60 meter dressage arena.
The Festival had a large crowd in attendance that cheered as each horse and rider performed their solo routine.
The "Everyone's Welcome" dressage class was a success with Paso Finos, Tennessee Walking, and Spotted Saddle horse's competing for prizes.
The Festival had 41 rider performances as many riders turned out in beautiful parade decorations with colorful mane and tail ribbons, painted saddle pads, and matching attire.
In 2010 Rocky Branch will proudly host two Dressage Festivals.
Sunday, June 13, ,2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
High Point Awards:
Young Rider
Parade
Horse & Rider
Firse Place:
Bronze Metal
with Satin Neck Ribbon
Second - Eight Place:
Rozette Ribbons
Judge: Marilyn Weber
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Rocky Branch Hosts 5A Charity Horse Shows
5 A's is a charitable not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide shelter and care for the homeless and abandoned animals of the area. They are a no-kill shelter that provides a haven for these animals until they are adopted by qualified homes. They also stress the importance of neutering animals and stress the abhorrence of cruelty to all animals. 5 A has been in operation for nearly 50 years and provides aid to more than 5000 animals annually. On an average day, they feed over 300 pounds of dog food and this past spring they had 14 litters of kittens.
Horse show classes will begin at 11:00 am with jumping classes. The jumping course consists of six challenging jumps. At 12:00 pm, there will be open halter classes, including a Parelli in-hand challenge course. 1:00 pm is the beginning of the walk-trot classes, both open and equitation. There is also an open lead-line / walk only class for the new or younger riders. Jelly bean and command classes are included just for fun. There is also a country pleasure class to show off your horse's favorite gait. The 2:30 classes include English and western pleasure, open and youth. There is also a obstacle course challenge class.
Please come join Rocky Branch Stables for a fun day and help support 5 A's Humane Society and their quest to care for and find homes for hundreds of wonderful cats and dogs. 100% of each shows entry fees will be donated to 5 A's.
100% of entry fees will be donated to 5A Animal Shelter.
Entry Fees – $10.00 per class or $30.00 to show all day.
Office Fee - $10.00 per rider / handler. Coggins papers required for all horses.
Sponsor a Class – Help support Rocky Branch Stables and their efforts for successful horse shows by sponsoring your favorite class for only $20.00. Class sponsors may hand out the ribbons and awards.
Awards –:Rosette ribbons and Silver Trays.
Horses For Sale & Lease
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Off-site Evaluation Services available
Go riding anytime without
owning a horse?
Yes! Try Leasing.
Leases Available
Focus Phantazim
2000 Arabian gelding
15.3 hh Chestnut,
Flaxen mane, blaze, 4 socks
4 years as a Lesson horse.
Just acquired 2 retired show
horses which is the only
reason he is available
for purchase.
$ 3200.00
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C Horizon
2002 Purebred Registered Arabian gelding
$3200
Show horse and Lesson horse.
Calvin is incrediably smooth gaited, even at an extended trot your seat barely moves in the saddle.
Show career began in 2006 with junior riders earning top honors in the show arena.
