Cross C Equine

03/27/2026

Some know and some don’t I’m a big time podcast listener.
I listen to all different kinds because there is something to be learned from each.
As I do not rodeo or run barrels anymore I still can’t deny listening to those who have achieved success in high levels. That’s exactly what Lisa Lockhart has done!
My biggest take away from this podcast episode is she puts her horse(s) first. I will say this again, the horse comes FIRST. I don’t mean she has all the most expensive modalities or spends high dollar amounts on special feeds & supplements.
What I mean and quote from Lisa - “They have a lot of turn out time.” What seems like such a simple concept but is incredibly over looked.
She continues on to say she only enters up at rodeos that match the caliber of horse she has at the time if she’s bringing one along or enters a rodeo where her seasoned horse has a continued pattern of success. “If we aren’t winning any money and my horse doesn’t like it, we don’t go!” This instills confidence and keeps things positive for the horse(s) and her.
“You really have to consider your horse power and navigate from there.”

They say it’s a long way to the top, especially with a horse. The hardest part is the first step as there’s a lot of planning and things to consider. All too often people like to jump in both feet to things that their horses are simply not ready for. You want a great show horse that will last for years to come? Great do your prep at home then start their showing career with shows where you are still relaxed when mistakes are made and the facility isn’t intimidating.
You want a great ranch horse? Great do your prep then start their career with simple tasks like riding pens.

If you’re building a horse for you, take the time and let me be a horse. You’ll thank yourself later.

03/27/2026

03/26/2026

Ope got me there

When you’re a 10 but also you’re a horse girl 🐴💖

03/11/2026

Warm sunny late afternoons spent atop good horses while riding through cows is good for the soul. ❤️

03/08/2026

Have you ever wanted to wrap your own horn with mule hide? Here’s a quick video on how I do it!
I forgot to document the last step of how I tighten the wrap down once I got it in place. The majority of how to do it is documented! If you’re a right handed roper you wrap your horn R-L. If you’re a left handed roper you should wrap your horn L-R!
If your my husband just keep scrolling I’ve always had this saddle you just haven’t seen it 🫣😅.

03/04/2026

Does your husband like to jump your bones about owning to many bits?
Mine does 😂 I wish I could say this was the majority of what I own but I also don’t kiss and tell. 🤫
If you like to collect bits and want a cool way to store them here ya go! I’ve got maybe $30 sunk into this project and 2 1/2hrs worth of time put into project!

03/02/2026

Good morning! It’s a brand new month, we have been blessed with rain, and spring is our sights! 🌷🌷
I want to give all my clients a heads up as we march forward into spring! (Hehe, get it? Because it is March 😂)
Most of you know but there are some that don’t, I work as a full time assistant for Cedar Creek Veterinary Service in the cattle division. From now till about June we will be running full boar with spring calving and spring herd wellness. We will average working & preg checking roughly 200-250 head of mama cows per day. Working just as many spring calves and checking bulls.
At this time, unless I’ve already spoke with you I will not be accepting any new horses. Please, expect delayed response times and stretched out scheduling. I really appreciate your patience and kindness! Have a great week yall!!

03/01/2026

Just nearly beat the rain though, thank you Jesus for the rain! Sometimes you just don’t have the time to constantly resaddle. So, instead you grab the saddle horse and everyone revisits the round pen! Every once in a while it’s really beneficial to scan over your own work when the pressure is on!

02/21/2026

The 21/90 day Rule.

Let's be real. I'm really tired of 30 day c**t start requests. If it worked, I'd promote it. I'm also exhausted of the question of why is it 30days and my horse has been barely rode and/or not all? Or why am I not seeing a lot of progress after the FIRST couple weeks?

It's the 21/90 day rule. Humans and horses I believe are fairly similar. It takes 21 days to form a habit, 90 days for a lifestyle change. I follow this rule in my fitness journey. Not saying it takes either/or that long but I do firmly believe this theory applies to horses in a fashionable timeline. How does it fluctuate? A horse that's 2 and not 5yrs old. A horse that has been guided through the steps with trust or was it rushed? Was the foundation solid or were some unfavorable habits formed? What's the horses genetics? Are the genetics favorable in a born broke mentality horse or is he a little fearful in starting? This all plays to the 21/90 day rule. Timing is critical in horse training, just like the timing in your progression with life. I've had horses that progressed fabulously in a 30 day tune up, some I was still vaitious riding in 30 days for a c**t start. Long story short, stop being in a damn hurry! Now I didn't say, get your horse so broke to the tarp, now hes dead to your energy. Just make sure your horse trusts you when it's time to add the pressure.

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Filly from C**t Starting Challenge National Finals in Las Vegas during the NFR.

02/20/2026

We braved the crazy strong wind to sling some nylon around a metal cow. 🤙🏼🤘🏻

Thanks Broken Bar C Horses for coming out to have fun, give some pointers, and keep the buggy moving for the most part 😆.

02/19/2026

You're playing a 24-hour game.

The first words you say to yourself when your eyes pop open decide how you play it.

If you say, "This day's gonna suck."

It will.

If you say, "I'm struggling."

You will.

You choose your identity every morning.

Most people pick victim without even noticing.

Stop telling yourself, "It's going to be tough."

Start telling yourself, "I'm the baddest mo********er alive."

Say it.

Mean it.

Act like it.

Everything you build starts with that first mental dialogue.

Win the first minute...
..and the rest of the day follows.

Don't react to the day.

You kick the s**t out of it.

~Andy Frisella