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A short time. A lifetime of love. There are some stories you never plan to write. This is one of them. When Diesel came into our lives, we knew he needed help. What we didn’t fully understand at the time was just how much he was carrying. He had deeper struggles than anyone realized. But none of that changed what mattered most to us. He was ours. And we were his. From the moment Diesel stepped into our world, he had a safe place. He had steady hands, warm feed, and hearts tha

Winter doesn’t slow things down on a ranchette — if anything, it demands more. When icy weather rolled in and the roads were covered in slick conditions, there was no option to stay home. The animals still needed care, and that meant heading out to the stables no matter what. This visit to the barn turned into one of those days that tests both patience and endurance. Frozen water meant breaking ice by hand, making sure the horses were properly fed, and mucking stalls in bitte

Some days at the stables are all about schedules, chores, and checklists. And then there are days like this — the ones that unfold slowly, full of small moments that make you stop and smile. This day started the way most good barn days do: feeding the girls, making our rounds, and easing into the morning. After that, we took care of Diesel , getting him fed and ready for a slow, relaxed walk down to spend the day with the girls. No rush, no agenda — just enjoying the walk, th

Some moments aren’t planned. They’re not scripted, staged, or polished. They just… happen. And honestly, those are usually the best ones. This episode of Ranchette Dreams  started the way many barn days do — with Barn Banter , a little humor, and conversations that usually stay off camera. There’s always that moment where someone says something and everyone laughs, followed by, “Yeah… that wasn’t meant to be recorded.” But sometimes, the camera keeps rolling. Barn Banter Come