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2007 Holiday Newsletter ∆∆∆ | Quick Links: |  2007 Year in Review
What an amazingly fast summer and fall we've had! It seems like it was only a day or two long! We moved to our new facility, we met so many new friends and so many people came and took home their new best friend. We have increased our horse herd to a number that is now among the largest in the world and training is more fun than ever. New trainers have arrived with Joe Turner and Jessa Wilkening each bringing wonderful new talent to our already celebrated training program. Our summer babies are already weanlings and the mares are big with new life for the coming spring. We have so many beautiful trail horses ready to go to anyone looking for a terrific trail partner or a horse that is now ready to go into just about any field they could dream of. Our safety-training program has turned out some of the best horses and it just keeps getting better. Winter brings so many opportunities to have fun on horseback but we're all really looking forward to spring when we can ride with the Montana Back Country Horsemen. We especially wish to thank the owners of Mountain Magic Ranch, Pat Huemoller and Dick Hartmann, for providing us with this very unique and special training opportunity and for always being so willing to listen to all of us. We also thank Pat and Dick for coming all the way to Montana to have a Christmas party just for us. So for now I must say so long and remember friends, you are always welcome to come find your dream horse and ride the ranch with us so you can really see why we named Mountain Magic Ranch. May all your riding be fun and safe. Darla Nassif, Director of Training, Sales & Breeding. | 
Trainer Biographies  Jessa Wilkening - I've lived in Montana for the last 15 years and recently graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Sociology. I've harbored a love of horses from the very first time I saw one grazing in a field as a child. My horse career has included trail riding, hunter/jumper competitions, and a bit of cross country and dressage and now I've been given the opportunity to play with horses and get paid for it under the guise of work. Every day at Mountain Magic Ranch I learn more as the horses I teach in turn teach me to understand them better. Since coming to Mountain Magic Ranch I've realized just how much I didn't know before and how much I have yet to learn from this wonderful Rocky Mountain Horse breed and from my great co-workers as well.
 Joe Turner - Joe recently relocated to Three Forks, MT with his wife, Leah, and 9 month old daughter, Briahna, from the central California region, where he owned and operated a Horsemanship Company. Joe's safety and partnership techniques have helped horses and their owners alike achieve a partnership that makes for a truly unique relationship between horse and rider, safe and fun with a natural partnership as the main focus. Getting experience from not only educating horses and their riders to setting up an Equestrian Center and curriculum for Yosemite High School as well as working in the Therapeutic Riding field, has Joe continually finding new ways to understand and communicate with the horse. Joe's passions also reside in his spending time with his family and his love for the outdoors including but not limited to Telemark Skiing, White Water Kayaking and Hunting. 
| 10 F.A.Q.s about Rocky Mountain Horses 1. Q: What is a Rocky Mountain Horse? A: A Rocky Mountain Horses is a rare breed that developed on the plantations of the South but is deeply rooted in breeds such as the Spanish Mustang, Icelandic Horse and the Barb. This breed almost became extinct and was recovered by a stallion used for trail rides in the Appalachian Mountains, Old Tobe. Tobe known for his extremely calm temperament, superb conformation and excellent overall characteristics made his offspring highly sought after. 2. Q: What is a Gaited Horse? A: A Gaited horses is a type of horse with a naturally developed stride made to create a smooth effortless ride for the horse as well as for the rider. 3. Q: What makes a Rocky better than other breeds of horses? A: Rockys not only can walk, trot, and canter like all other horses but they also have an ambling gait which means that at all times (fast or slow) there is contact on the ground with one foot, creating a non-jarring, non-bouncing smooth massaging ride for the rider. 4. Q: When do you start training? A: The babies are born in pasture with minimal human contact, we let the horses be horses in pastured herds until two years old, then we bring them in for our Natural Training Program. 5. Q: Do I have to have special training for my Rocky? A: Special training is not needed. We train using Natural Training techniques rooted in the Parelli methods. 6. Q: Do Rockies require special equipment or modified shoes? A: Rockys are no different than other horses in the sense that you can use English, Western or Australian tack on your Rocky Mountain Horse, also special shoes or trimming is not required when owning a Rocky. Rockies have some of the strongest feet compared to all other horses and are very sturdy and sure footed. 7. Q: Do I ride a gaited horse differently from non-gaited horses? A: Yes, riding in gait is slightly different from riding at a walk, trot or canter. We offer a free lesson in gait as well as handling your new gaited partner when you purchase a Rocky Mountain Horse from Mountain Magic Ranch. 8. Q: What makes a Rocky different form other gaited horses? A: Rocky Mountain Horses are strong, versatile, sound, don't have joint problems, have strong feet, large bones and the temperament of a Golden Retriever. They also excel in everything from the trail to the show ring. 9. Q: Why should I own a Rocky? A: Ever dreamed of owning the perfect horse? A horse that doesn't spook at leaves rustling in the wind, stands ground tied, is great with the farrier, stands for bathing, loves to be with you when you're just exploring the world, curious about new objects, walks when asked, stops when asked, gaits when asked, does what he/she is asked willingly and is a true partner to you! 10. Q: Why should I purchase a Rocky from Mountain Magic Ranch?A:
Here at Mountain Magic Ranch we hand-pick our mares for individual stallions in our natural breeding herds, to ensure that you are getting the best temperament, disposition, conformation, size, color and gait that money can buy and at a very reasonable price. Water-crossing, side-passing and technical trail training with safety as our main focus make our Rockys the best trail horse possible. If this sounds like the horse you have been looking for, stop looking and come find your new best friend at Mountain Magic Ranch. |
Mountain Magic Ranch Announces New BlogMountain Magic Ranch is proud to announce that we are now fully interactive with a new Blog you can access at www.gaitedmtnhorses.blogspot.com. Now everyone can have constant communication with us here at the Ranch. This blog is for people who already own a Rocky Mountain Horse from MMR. We're also making our blog available to those who need help or private sessions with trainers and where we can offer video instruction and any other help required for the safe and fun relationship of Rockys and their owners. The public is also invited to post comments, ask questions or to just rave about their own Rocky experiences! Please feel free to contact us at anytime.
 Trainers Corner
Tips from MMR's trainersDarla: Most horse related accidents happen when people are mounting or dismounting. Make sure your horse is prepared and willing for you to mount or dismount. You should be able to see the eye of your horse from the side you will mount or dismount on. If you cannot see the eye use your rein or rope halter to tilt the horses head toward you. Make sure the horse is willing to stand still and let you mount or dismount. Joe: My tip is about horse psychology. How do you know when your horse is learning, understands, is calm and paying attention? Horses have many different ways to "talk" or communicate with you and every horse is different. With that said, every horse (no matter what breed) will exhibit five simple signs to give us the answers. These five signs of relaxation or understanding are as follows: 1) Lowered head, 2) Licking lips, 3) Cocked leg, 4) Deep breath or exhale and 5) Soft half closed eyes. Once we understand what they are telling us then we can insure a safe and confident experience.
 Holiday Special
We are currently offering special pricing for Fillies and Mares in groups of three or more. You have a choice of older mares, two year old fillies, yearlings and weanlings. Mix and match just don't miss out! & We will be gelding our colts in January so now is the time to purchase one of our beautiful well bred stud colts out of one of our nine spectacular stallions. Come buy your loved one the best Christmas gift ever, a new Best Friend!
Sale Horse RosterWant to see the most current list of all the horses we have for sale today? Of course you do! Just click›› to visit our searchable database where you can sign up to receive emails when your dream horse becomes available, save your favorites, see pictures of each horse, and much more.
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|  | From all of us here at the ranch Happy Holidays See you soon at
Mountain Magic Ranch! |
|  We breed for temperament, gait, bloodlines that are proven to produce the best trail horses available, each with natural stamina, conformation and beauty. |  Brood Mares to be Retrained for Trail Riding
We've begun bringing in some of our brood mares to retrain as trail horses. These mares have had some beautiful foals and we are keeping some of their daughters to replace them in our brood mare herd. That allows us to offer some of the best mares in all colors for sale after finishing our natural training program. We also offer a free breeding to one of our stallions as a bonus if you choose one of our brood mares. Ask us about it! | 
During mating season MMR stallions have a group of mares to themselves in their own pasture, far away from other stallions. | "Brand New" Fully Trained Rockies For Sale Now Can't wait to ride your own Rocky home?
No problem!
We have some very beautiful specially trained geldings and mares ready to go home with you today. Browse through the Horses for Sale section of our web site today. We're constantly updating it so you'll see all of the latest graduates of our training program. Better yet, sign up to receive an instant email when another of our Rockies gets posted on our web site. All you have to do is click›› Create New User Account to stay in the loop! It's fast, easy and a totally free service just for our friends!  If you're having trouble deciding after looking them all over give Darla a call if you have any questions. We've got many more available options than can be fully listed on the official MMR Horses for Sale pages. We can send you additional pictures or we can make a video for anyone seriously considering one of our fine horses.
Of course the best idea is to come out to the ranch and see all of the horses for yourself, then deciding which Rocky you want will be easy! |  Thought...You may want to consider one of our fine mares already in foal to one of our champion stallions. We have chosen only a few to put up for sale so don't miss out! Interested? Call or write us for details today! | | | Farewell... Thanks for catching up with us. We'll be gaiting back your way soon with another newsletter from beautiful, magical Mountain Magic Ranch, Montana. Look for our email announcement. Until then, May your holidays be blessed and "Peace Be With You."Montana's Mountain Magic RanchOwners: Dick Hartmann & Patricia HuemollerDirector of Training, Sales & Breeding: Darla NassifTrainers: Jessa Wilkening & Joe TurnerRanch Technicians: Randy Davis & Tom Nassif13208 Buffalo Jump Rd. Three Forks, MT 59752 Darla 406-980-0779 or Joe 559-760-8582Web: www.gaitedmtnhorses.com, E-mail: sales@gaitedmtnhorses.com ∆∆∆ |
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