Von Holten Ranch

Von Holten Ranch is home to a competition series called Country Tough Trail Versatility! CT2V combines ranch versatility, trail, and natural obstacles. We have a series that goes from March-August and a National Championship in October. Here is our latest article in the Horsemen's Roundup about the addition of the Sportsmanship Award! All fliers and forms for CT2V are available at www.country-tough.com ... #horsebackriding #TrailRiding #countrytough #horsecompetition #camping

Co-owner Brandy Von Holten has a weekly podcast titled Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. It is available to SUBSCRIBE on all audio platforms including Spodify, Apple, and Google Podcasts. This week's podcast is with Terry Gautreaux and Kirsten Marie Jones! Terry won an Olympic medal and is the reason Brandy moved to Miss ouri! Her story is about the power of a positive mental mindset! #positivepodcast #Olympicchampion #taekwondo #bigbossmare #femaleleader #positivemindset

What an absolutely beautiful day at the ranch! Today consisted of me ponying M&M (training horse) from our mule, JoJo, and a student on our 18 year old mare, Peppercorn. #trailriding #camping #mooutdoors #horse #mule

Check out Brandy Von Holten's latest article in Mules and More Magazine!

Cover of the FCS Financial Heartbeat Magazine!!!! This is our first time being featured TOGETHER of the COVER!!! Want to say thank you to our local FCS Finacial loan officer, Matt Kahrs, for nominating us for the article! And a special thank you to Joann Pipkin for an excellent interview, a well written article, and beautiful photos! Such an honor!!!... Love the title on the front cover,"Hard work turns family farm into A DREAM COME TRUE." #vonholtenranch #bigbossmare #FCSFinancial #centuryfarm #4thgeneration #1906 #trailriding #rusticwedding #smallbusiness #goalsettingsisterhood

Meet our herd!!! Peppercorn 18 JoJo 11 (need to double check) CoCo 7... KTM 16 Glamour 8 Here are their personalities very briefly explained: The girls: Glamour: extrOVERT, I will dominate the world and you will bow to your highness! CoCo: intrOVERT, don't mind me if I submission pee and I am sorry. Please don't be mad. Peppercorn: where's the treats-OVERT, the best part of the day is when you leave me alone, hurry up and let's get this over with. Did you bring chocolate? The boys: KTM: I love everyone, I love the dog and cats, I love living by the cows, I love when I have visitors, and I love you. JoJo: I am sexy, and you should love me the most. If I were a human, I would offer you a beer and talk about my upcoming community service hours. #trailriding #camping #glamping #outdoors

Just Googled what is going on with everyone.....here's the answer.

https://youtu.be/m1NPpSLwD5Y When tying a horse to a hitching post, here is a way to increase safety. I hope this video keeps you from being smashed, stepped, or hit by young or untrained equine. If you have a YouTube account, hit SUBSCRIBE. ... #trailriding #safetyaroundhorses #goodpractices #horsetraining #horsebacklessons

Here are some videos while on a quick ride this afternoon. Haven't been on this horse in a little over a month. She was perfect! I most definitely appreciate a horse that doesn't regress.

Raise your hand if all you want to do is ride your horse.....or mule!