***HORSES: A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THEIR LIFE AND CARE AT CORNERSTONE RANCH***
At Cornerstone Ranch, we prioritize the well-being and care of our horses. Here we provide a brief overview of their lives and the attention they receive. From daily activities to diet and health care, we ensure each horse lies a fulfilling and healthy life. Calm, safe, and well-mannered horses with good backgrounds can be hard to come by at a fair price. When we find a horse that may someday be suitable for our Ranch, we make the purchase and hire a transportation service to bring the new horse to us. Typically, our horses come from states away, requiring research and a degree of trust that they do not have any permanent physical or mental issues.
Acquiring the horse might be seen as the easiest part, as we often spend years caring for and training each new horse to eventually incorporate them into our trail rides, horse-drawn rides, and riding programs. Each day, Julia and I work with around ten horses during various training sessions of different lengths. The more bonding and timely reward sessions we can conduct, the sooner we can turn these horses into lifelong companions for many to enjoy at the Ranch, where they will find their forever homes.
Currently, we have twenty-nine horses at the Ranch, with seven of them receiving daily training from either Julia or me. Three of these horses are just two years old, and they will require our attention through short daily training sessions for at least a few more years. With the time and effort we invest, the horses we work with develop a solid foundation, resulting in wonderfully well-adjusted, balanced, and calm mounts and driving horses.
Our horses live outdoors in a natural environment where they can enjoy hay to their hearts’ content. Their workload is consistent and manageable. We take pride in the health of our horses, which we attribute to their lifestyle, a balanced social environment that encourages herd bonding, beneficial exercise that is not too demanding, and a healthy diet complemented by rewards and vitamins.
The safe and content feeling our horses experience in their tranquil environment is reflected in their trustworthy, predictable, and obedient nature, characteristics that they develop and maintain throughout their happy lives at the Ranch. We invite you to spend time with us and take a riding lesson from our Massachusetts-licensed instructors, who genuinely care about the welfare of both horses and riders, ensuring the best possible horse adventures.
Please support our horses by approaching the brief instruction session before we hit the trails with an open mind and attentiveness. Along the trails, our expert wranglers will not only guide you but will also act as representatives of the Ranch, watching over each horse’s best interests.
During your lesson or trail ride, you may find yourself being present and mindful in a truly unique way. This experience can serve as a wonderful escape. We owe so much to our horses, and we love our Cornerstone Ranch horses, dedicating ourselves to ensuring they have happy lives. Thank you for visiting and for your contributions in helping us love and care for our horses!
Happy Trails,
Susan Connell
Founding Owner
Cornerstone Ranch, LLC
