Rainbow Canyon Ranch

Another great Sunday for Notorious and Jo Ann Ruesch Niffenegger… ..Champion in $5000 NAL Adult Amateur Hunter West Coast Finals. Scores of 88 and 83, way to go Jojo and Perfect Petey, so proud of you. ❤️

Welcome to California “Talk To Me Goose” owner Wendy Deneen.
Thank you to Jen Miller and the Dugan family for this super horse.

Congratulations Alicyn Roy and Portobello! They are the 2024 winners of the SCHSA 18 & over medal finals. Great ride Ali and Goodie! 🏆🥇💙

ISO- In Southern California ONLY.
Looking for SAFE experienced glorified school horse for beginner adult rider, W/T/C and eventually cross rails. Hunter or EQ type with an uphill way of going, quiet and gentle but not lazy. Should be a weight carrying type (wide warmblood or QH preferred ) 16.1-17h , not over 17yrs, looking for purchase at $25k maybe a little room for the perfect horse, must have short trial. Please let me know what you have. PM me or WhatsApp 8184044304

Huge congratulations to Renee Rodda and Alicyn Roy on their top ten finishes in the 2024 CPHA Amateur Medal Finals! 🏅🏆✨

Renee and Cavalier finished third while Ali and Portobello ended up ninth. Great job ladies!!!

Handsome 2010 WB gelding big bodied 16.2 1/2.
Brave and honest, no spook, little to no prep, hunter type that will jump in all 3 rings, will jump any jump from anywhere, auto lead change, gets a piece of the hack.
Loose rein, kick and stick kinda guy, has a nice motor on course. He’s a good distance fixer, if you keep your leg, he’ll make something work long or short.
Rides like a big pony, he would like to take someone from 2’6-3’, has scope for 3’3 but not conditioned for that job, as he has been dumbed down to pack an older beginner at 2’- 2’3 for the last few years. Sound, very low maintenance. High-ish five to keep. At Blenheim June and Blenheim Racing festival.

For your consideration- Trainer Favorite
Handsome 2011 WB gelding big bodied 16.2 1/2. USEF 5719968
Brave and honest, no spook, little to no prep, hunter type that will jump in all 3 rings, will jump any jump from anywhere, auto lead change, gets a piece of the hack.
Loose rein, kick and stick kinda guy, has a nice motor on course. He’s a good distance fixer, if you let him help, he’ll make something work long or short.
Rides like a big pony, he likes to horse show, he hacks well shows, this guy wants to jump, but does not enjoy long flat lessons at home. He would like to take someone from 2’6-3’, reserve champion last week USHJA 3’, has plenty of scope for 3’3 but not conditioned for that job, as he has been dumbed down to pack an older beginner at 2’- 2’3 for the last few years. Sound, very low maintenance. High-ish five to keep, would consider trade for older amateur safe 2’6 horse that moves well.
PM for info or ProEquest https://www.proequest.com/horse/ser-bronn

We are so excited to welcome our new assistant trainer, Willow Daniels to the Rainbow Canyon Ranch family. She is the perfect addition to our team! ✨

ISO Assistant Trainer
Los Angeles County, CA

Prominent Hunter and Equitation barn is looking for someone to join our team as an Assistant Trainer.
Our ideal candidate has:
*Solid Hunter/Jumper background
*Good horsemanship skills
*Experience teaching beginners through advanced (willing to train the right person)
*US Citizen
We are looking for someone that’s passionate about horses, a self-starter, hardworking, reliable and must have good communication skills.
Applicant must have a strong H/J background and have a good understanding of correct Equitation. Duties include teaching beginner through intermediate lessons, assisting trainer with the day-to-day management/riding of the training horses, managing and riding horses in the rehab program; riding client horses and teaching lessons while trainer is away at shows. Includes taking clients to local shows once per month, as well as helping trainer with show clients at larger horse shows. Some opportunities for showing with room in the future for advancement. This is a full time position and primarily a stay at home job, would possibly consider part time for the right person. Must have references, reasonable salary, housing and utilities included, additionally there is possibility to have your own horse and potential for commissions on sales of horses. Supportive family environment with knowledgeable staff and warm, friendly atmosphere.
Please PM or send resume to [email protected] if qualified and interested in the position.
Thank you!

Congratulations to Claire Sears and Catira for earning the top spot in the 2023 LAHJA Bronze Medal Finals ✨🥇💙

Consistency was key for this pair. They moved up from third in the work-off to take the win.

Congratulations to Jo Ann Niffenegger and Notorious for their victory in the 2023 SCHSA 18 & Over Medal Finals 💙🥇🏆

JoJo and Petey put in a stellar round and great work off to cinch the win. Way to go team! ✨

Congratulations to Laura Kwasnik and Catira on their victory in the 2023 SCHSA 13 & over medal finals. 🏆🥇💙

We are so proud of this team! It was Laura’s first jumping show in four years. They received impressive scores from the judges to help secure victory. Way to stay cool and collected! ✨

✨ Congratulations to Alicyn Roy and Portobello! This pair came out on top in the LAHJA and USEF Adult medals at Blenheim Racing Festival ✨

✨ Congratulations to Crystallon and Claire Sears for a fantastic debut show together! This pair was champion in the Low Child/Adult Hunters. Crystallon also earned champion in the USHJA 2’6 hunters with Kim Tasker. ✨

✨ Congratulations to Wendy Deneen and Ser Bronn for a great week in the Green Rider division. This pair had some great rounds and learned a ton ✨

✨ Jo Ann Ruesch Niffenegger and Notorious received top prizes in the Adult Amateurs on the grass at Blenheim Racing Festival. Congratulations to this pair for another consistent week of showing ✨

✨ Claire Sears and Catira had another great show in the the Low Child/Adult Hunters at Blenheim Racing Festival. Some very consistent rounds and great prizes! ✨

✨ Naughty Boy II and Marley Urrutia had another great week in the Low Child/Adult Hunters and medals at Blenheim Racing Festival. We love watching this pair grow! ✨

✨ Renee Rodda and Forestier had a great week at Blenheim Racing Festival. Champion in a very competitive Adult Equitation division and great prizes in the medals ✨

✨ Congratulations to Julie Knoop and Cazbah on a wonderful week at Blenheim Racing Festival. This pair got some great prizes in the adult medals ✨

Anyone have a short term, lowest of low $, or full care lease horse, for older amateur that mostly hacks and jumps a little at 2’? Her horse is temporarily layed up, would be in full training and get whatever it needed. Hard ask, but putting it out there. Thanks

Congrats to Claire Sears and Catira on some consistent rounds and great prizes in the Low Adult Hunters at Blenheim June I!

Renee Rodda and Carried Interest had another fantastic show winning 4 of 5 classes in AAs and earning the Grand Champion title. This unicorn is proudly offered for sale. Please DM us or text 818-404-4304 for more information.

Crystallon and Kim Tasker were champion in the USHJA 2’6 hunters at his first show in the states. Can’t wait to see what the future brings for this one. Many thanks to for finding him! Linda Gatti Sears

Congratulations to Julie Knoop and Cazbah! Putting in some stellar rounds this weekend in the equitation and jumper rings. Winning the LAHJA medal 🏅