Sackett Ranch

05/12/2026

Happy 20th birthday Leanin on Grace, better known as Lewey!
The horse I couldn't convince someone else to buy, so I did.
Lewey is a show machine in an arena, but I still call him a little turd. Here's a few pics from the last 16 years since he came home with me from Missouri.

04/26/2026

A rare arena drag this morning before the Dodge County Horsemen's Association Dust It Off clinic. Looking forward to a great day!!

04/02/2026

Throwback Thursday? about 15 years ago -

What do these two horses have in common? It's not just their riders are both Emily, but Mister on the right was Wisconsin Horse Council D3 horse of the year in 2011. Lewey on the left is Wisconsin Horse Council Horse of the year for 2025. Proud to brag about this!

Mister and Lewey both have winning records in the arena, as well as winning the hearts of people.

Mister lived to age 32, Lewey is 20 this year.
I love a bay paint, if you know of any (bay paint) horses that can live up to Mister and Lewey we are casually looking for the right fit to join our herd.

03/24/2026

Midwest Horse Fair is coming up in just a few more weeks! Check out this poster about MWHF and Wisconsin Horse Council and WSHC Equine Foundation and how they all benefit the equine programs and industry in Wisconsin. Zoom in and look at the cute picture used to promote youth membership, of course here at Sackett Ranch we are obviously biased that it is the best.picture.ever! 😀. (Ava and Hickory)

Make sure to stop by and see us at the Midwest Horse Fair! 😃

02/24/2026

If you've visited in the last 7 years you'll remember Trip, the enthusiastic dog that runs the panels and whines and wants to be on the inside of the arena.
Trip is in a contest to win new a new dog tag and could use help. He needs about 15 more people to go to the Mollys Custom Silver page and like his post. Trip really wants a new dog tag to hang on his collar when he goes to visit patients in hospitals while he gets lots of pets and gives lots of smiles.

You can tap on the picture and like the post, or use the link below.
Trip says thanks - woof woof!

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Dog Tag Giveaway 🐾🐾
Trip visits patients in hospitals and helps kids and adults smile for a few minutes with some dog therapy. At home on the ranch he is a crazy dog that runs around to keep track of activities and livestock, and he’s a great crittergitter. Trip could use a new dog tag, he chewed up his first one!

02/01/2026

Buy the Horse!

Proud to share the news! Lewey, registered name Leanin On Grace, has been honored the award horse of the year – twice!
-Dodge County Horsemens Association awarded the honor on Jan 31 2026 at the Banquet.
-Wisconsin Horse Council sent a letter - Congratulations! Lewey has been selected by the Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC) Board of Directors as our 2026 Equine of the Year! This will be awarded at Midwest Horse Fair on April 19, 2026.

The story -
Leanin On Grace is a bay paint, small in stature but big in try. Lewey, as he is better known, arrived at Sackett Ranch in November 2011 from Missouri. We had been competing against him all year in ARHA shows there, he was for sale, he could beat me in competition, and I tried hard to get my friend to buy him but she said no. I said are you sure? If you’re not I am, and we brought him home.

Lewey continued his career with various riders in the ranch horse shows, placing in a variety of events including ranch riding, ranch trail, reining, ranch reining, horsemanship, conformation, and even cattle classes though he would rather run from the cattle than chase them. Attending the ARHA World Show resulted with numerous Top 5 and Top 10 in Open and Youth divisions.

Lewey also went to open shows, pleasure and speed. Lewey competed in obstacle challenges, in the arena and out on the trails. I think the only obstacle he didn’t do was feeding the pigs, he didn’t like that! Again he won awards in Open and Youth division with various riders.

Lewey has helped us with clinics we put on, lessons for riders of all ages, he can spread calm for the person who’s afraid to touch a horse before they get on, and stand like a statue and not move once they are in the saddle. He can spice it up and make you work for your ride if he thinks you’re ready.

Lewey isn’t slowing down! He has riders ready to make more progress and more memories and continue their winning ways. Lewey carried Luke to win 2 buckles in 2025, and Luke is hungry for more.

I think I was drawn to this horse because he reminded me so much of another little bay paint horse we had, Mister. And I am a sucker for bay paints. Mister then, and now Lewey, have been the opening for us to meet so many people and build long lasting relationships. People that become so important to us over the decades. We are humbled and honored to have all these people be friends.

If you’re even on the fence about what to do, owning a horse, all the work and money that it takes, the time and the commitment, but most of all the rewards you can get from horses – BUY THE HORSE.

01/06/2026

If you would, please take a minute to help honor Frost of an Angel. Click on the pictures, like the original post on the Mollys page, and share it please from the Mollys page. Every like and share helps us be closer to the chance to win a memorial buckle. Thanks.

Galloping into Heaven Memorial Buckle Giveaway 🐎🪽
Frost of an Angel. I watched her being born from a mare that brought my husband and me together. Frost was a winner in every aspect—in the show arena, on the ranch doing whatever task was needed, and in raising her babies to carry on her greatness.

Frost of an Angel helped me through the highest highs and lowest lows. Together, we helped many people and horses, but we never won our own buckle. It would be an honor and a tribute to Frost of an Angel to win a memory buckle.

11/30/2025

Flyer + Frost = Dart.
No doubt Dart and Zach are successful. Hard work pays off but starting with good blood sure helps!

11/28/2025

Today we made winter pasture fence and swung the gate. Not too exciting of a turnout. Only 5 horses made the gate right off the bat and of course Spider was first, followed by Big John, Hoot, Lewey, Black Mare.

11/27/2025

What are you thankful for?