Starr Horse Retreats

04/07/2026

The Next Chapter of Starr Horse Retreats

Easter Sunday at Standing Rock Ranch in Grass Valley, California — The next chapter of Starr Horse Retreats Rancho Rico is now in contract, and while we will always love that land and everything it taught us, we are stepping forward into something bigger.

There is a deeper alignment in the timing. Rancho Rico went into contract on Good Friday. Standing Rock Ranch was secured on Easter Sunday. Death and rebirth. Closing one chapter and opening another.

If all goes as planned, the herd will arrive in June. They will be living on expansive rolling hills, under oak trees, alongside rivers and ponds, overlooking a pristine lake. Space to roam. Space to breathe. Space to be horses.

The horse infrastructure needs rehabilitation, and we are stepping in with full commitment to restore, rebuild, and honor this land as it deserves.

This is the next evolution of Starr Horse Retreats. Grass Valley, California. Standing Rock Ranch. We are coming home.

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03/31/2026

Playing with the herd and a big blue ball. The gate was open, and they could leave the pasture, but they stayed to play with me and with each other.
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03/31/2026

He is one of the herd. Moving with them as part of the group. This is daily life here at Starr Horse Retreats.
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03/28/2026

I wanted to share that we're moving Starr Horse Retreats to Grass Valley, California, which means the Minden property is now for sale!

It’s a 30-acre equestrian and retreat-ready property with guest houses, arenas, barn, and huge water rights, 30-minutes from Lake Tahoe.

I just completed a video tour here, and you can share the YouTube link here: https://youtu.be/9bvgxJ9cX9o

If you know anyone who may be looking for a property like this, I would really appreciate you passing it along.
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Welcome to Starr Horse Retreats in Minden, Nevada, a rare 30-acre equestrian and retreat property near Lake Tahoe.

This retreat-ready estate offers extensive horse infrastructure, multiple guest accommodations, and rare Nevada water rights, making it well-suited for an equestrian operation, private retreat center, wellness business, or luxury rural estate.

Property highlights include:

30 acres in beautiful Carson Valley
Three guest houses
10-stall horse barn with rubber mats throughout
Three professional-sized riding arenas
Multiple loafing shelters and fenced pasture areas
Yoga yurt and retreat infrastructure
Irrigated land
Gathering grounds with a sweat lodge and a tipi
Rare and valuable water rights
Motocross trails for horses and dirt bikes
Beautifully improved main home

This is a unique opportunity to own a property that is both functional and inspiring, with infrastructure already in place for horses, hospitality, and transformation.

See more Photos on our website here: https://www.starrhorseretreats.com/venue
And more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/

Contact : morgan@farwestrealestate.com
Pete@farwestrealestate.com

03/26/2026

Dental day at Starr Horse Retreats.

Our older horses had their teeth floated, which helps prevent sharp points from cutting the inside of their mouths. This requires sedation, and while they are sedated we also take care of deworming.

The younger horses received their immunizations and stayed nearby, watching closely as their herd leaders were in the barn.

When the older horses came back out, the energy shifted instantly. The younger ones ran, played, and released the tension they had been holding. Even the more hesitant ones joined in.

Moments like this show how deeply connected a herd really is.

All veterinary care is now complete, and everyone is back out together.

Starr Horse Retreats
Carson Valley, Nevada
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03/21/2026

A baby boy is on his way into this world, and he’s going to grow up in a time where things are changing. Right now, horses are still controlled through pain. Metal in their mouths. Spurs in their sides. Whips in human hands. And it is considered normal. This video speaks to that and to the shift that is happening. We don’t need to dominate to connect. This next generation is coming in with a different awareness, and they are going to change this. This is the work we are doing at Starr Horse Retreats.

03/18/2026

I ride River tackless at Starr Horse Retreats while the herd falls in line and follows us.
At Starr Horse Retreats, we work with positive reinforcement, bitless riding, and intuitive communication to create willing partnership with horses. You feel it in your body, your nervous system, and your life beyond the arena.
Our Beyond the Saddle Holistic Clicker Training Program runs April 12 through May 8, 2026.
Spend four weeks immersed in a herd that reflects you, supports you, and invites you into a new way of being.
Come experience what becomes possible when horses meet you in freedom.
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03/18/2026

🌿 Riverfront retreat and horse property for sale — Rancho Rico 🌿

For those of you who have experienced this land… you already know.
For those who haven’t… this is a rare opportunity.

Welcome to Rancho Rico — a rare 88-acre riverfront equestrian retreat property in Northern Nevada, located approximately 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe and Reno, and 20 miles south of Yerington, Nevada.

Below is a video that captures the essence of Rancho Rico, and there are more on our YouTube channel.

🎥 More videos:
https://www.youtube.com/-s4w

📸 Photos + details:
https://www.starrhorseretreats.com/ranch

If you or someone you know feels called to steward a retreat property like this, you can reach out directly to our agents Chase International Contact: jkozich@chaseinternational.com or lchitwood@chaseinternational.com

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03/17/2026

How Horses Rewire the Nervous System | Mallory’s Transformation at Starr Horse Retreats.
Mallory shares how spending time with the herd during our Beyond the Saddle Holistic Clicker Training Program transformed her nervous system and changed the way she related to her family and the world around her.

Through positive reinforcement, mindful horsemanship, and intuitive communication with the horses, Mallory discovered a deeper level of trust in herself, the animals, and the learning process. What began as a challenge became an experience of empowerment, ease, and authentic connection.

Spend four weeks immersed in a joyful herd while learning holistic clicker training, bitless horse care, and the deeper language of horses.

Our next program runs April 12 through May 8, 2026 at Starr Horse Retreats near Lake Tahoe.

Learn more: https://www.starrhorseretreats.com/holisticclickertraining

03/14/2026

What happens when horses are trained with honor instead of pressure?

Spend four weeks living with a happy herd at Starr Horse Retreats. Here we explore positive reinforcement, mindful horse care, ba****ck and bitless riding, and the deeper language of intuitive communication between horses and humans.

Our Beyond the Saddle Holistic Clicker Training Program runs April 12 to May 8, 2026, a four-week immersive experience where participants live on the property and work with a herd of 17 joyful horses.

Guests stay in one of three guest houses with full kitchens and laundry, with complimentary lodging and Reno airport pickup included.

Learn more
https://www.starrhorseretreats.com/holisticclickertraining

03/13/2026

Madeline's Testimonial: Holistic Clicker Training with Horses | 4-Week Immersion Retreat

Madeline shares her experience from the Holistic Clicker Training Program at Starr Horse Retreats.

This immersive four-week program runs April 12 through May 8 and includes lodging on the ranch. Participants work with horses five days a week from 10 AM to 4 PM, learning positive reinforcement training, holistic healing modalities, and deeper connection practices with the herd. Weekends are free to explore Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada region.

Due to a recent cancellation, we have a few spots available.
Learn more and reserve a place here

https://www.starrhorseretreats.com/holisticclickertraining