RD Emmanuel Ranch

08/31/2026

Every horse deserves a balanced diet. Like Mad Barn for science-backed nutrition, expert support, and free tools and education to help your horse feel and perform their best.

08/30/2026

08/18/2026

Just some of our girls hanging out in the barn. Trying to stay cool in this Arizona heat while they hunt for bugs.

08/09/2026

Compare apples to apples: Alfalfa’s water footprint (acre-feet per $1,000 sales) beats most other Arizona field crops. With top yields and quality, we get more economic bang per drop. This is why alfalfa makes sense in Arizona’s climate and economy. 🌾

Source: 2023 U of A Economics of Arizona Alfalfa Study

07/31/2026

Farming isn't just about growing food—it's the foundation that everything else depends on. Without farmers tending land, managing soil, and understanding seasonal rhythms, the whole system falls apart. Industrial agriculture has pushed a lot of people away from farming, but there's a real cost to losing that knowledge and those hands in the soil.

If you've ever grown even a small garden, you start to understand what farmers deal with. Weather, pests, soil health, timing—it's complex work that takes years to master. Supporting local farmers, learning to grow some of your own food, or at least understanding where your food comes from matters more than most people realize.

The more we disconnect from farming, the more fragile our food system becomes. It's worth paying attention to.

07/31/2026

Training horses has taught me that your mindset matters.

The more time I spend focusing on what I'm thankful for, the less room there is for everything else.

That's something I try to carry with me both on and off my horses. 🩵

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