Firm Foundation Riding Co.

06/14/2026

06/10/2026

Due to the new world screwworm quarantine in our area we will not be doing any off-site lessons until the quarantine is lifted. This primarily affects our riders in Hunt. We will continue lessons at our barn in Harper. Thank you for understanding.

05/30/2026

Our new favorite game for the young ones! Animal rescue 🦙 Thank you
Harper Library and Resale Shop.
The kids had so much fun!!🦄🦄

05/26/2026

I think it might be slick for the next couple days 🫤 I’ve never seen a spring like this since I’ve lived here! ☔️

05/25/2026

Honor. Remember. Reflect. Forever grateful 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙.

Clinton Anderson held free clinics just so people would show up. Now he’s the most famous man in the industry.

John Lyons didn’t ride his first horse until he was 24. Now he’s known for revolutionizing the clinician industry.

Melanie Smith got divorced, had to leave her home, and start entirely over. From that, Solo Select was born and now she’s a household name.

Jill Irving did not make her international FEI debut until she was 50 years old. Now she has a Pan American Games gold medal.

Taylor Sheridan didn’t pivot to screenwriting until he was 40. Now he holds a multi-million dollar western media empire.

The PBR was founded by 20 members in a motel room chipping in $1,000 each to make it work. Now it’s transforming the bull riding industry.

McDonald’s was bought by Ray Kroc at age 52… and became a household name.

Morgan Freeman landed his first major movie at age 50 - and now everyone knows who he is.

Andrea Fappani was not raised in the western world, riding english as a child in Italy. Now he’s the first to have over $10 million NRHA earnings.

So if you feel behind…
Trust me. 𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙.

All it takes is one choice. One decision. And life can change in an instant.

05/22/2026

Due to recent health concerns affecting Slingshot and Whiskey, my two primary lesson horses for younger riders, I will be updating my lesson program policies. Moving forward, I will only be accepting new riders ages 9 and older.

Current riders under the age of 9 are absolutely welcome to remain in the program, and I will continue to accommodate them to the best of my ability during this transition. Please let me know if they are struggling or need a break from the program.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as I focus on helping these horses recover and return to full health for lessons.

05/20/2026

Summer Agenda:
More barrel races, rodeos, & playdays 🛢️
morning lessons 🦄
movie nights at the barn 🎥
horse painting 🎨
volunteer days ☀️

Maybe another tiny tots camp??

What would you be interested in?

05/20/2026