Blackburn Legacy Ranch

02/23/2026

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02/22/2026

I’ve seen Riley at some shows and she is so stinking cute…and a super talented little rider!

02/22/2026

Share some pics of one of your favorite horse moments. This is when I won first place under two judges in boxing with Ironman thanks to my friend Bandy Russell!

02/22/2026

How about a photo dump of pretty horses from my rides yesterday on Ironman and Piper.

02/21/2026

How heartbreaking 💔

The loss of a child is a nightmare

By Ted Harbin
A parent’s biggest fear is losing a child. Ryan and Kelsie Domer are living that nightmare.
The couple lost their 3-year-old daughter Thursday in a freak wreck involving one of their horses, when the animal fell onto Kelsie and Oaklynn. Though live-saving efforts were made, the child did not survive.
It’s devastating. Oaklynn was a bright source of light, especially to her folks. Mom is a 10-time WPRA world champion, highlighted by the 2024 gold buckle she received at the National Finals Breakaway Roping in Las Vegas. Dad is also a competitor who qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo.
None of that matters now, though. They are two of many grieving people, stunned by the loss of a child. Their pain will never disappear, nor will the love they have for Oaklynn. Through a tested faith, a lot of prayer and time, the pain they have will likely soften, but moments of grief will always fill their souls.
Aaron Custer was just 18 when he died in a vehicle crash, and that left his parents, Cody and Stacey, devastated. Billie Harrison was 17 months old when John and Carla said goodbye to her and buried her on their place in southeastern Oklahoma. Less than two years ago, 3-year-old Levi Wright was put to rest by his folks, Spencer and Kallie.
These and so many others affect us all, because we can feel the pain ourselves. Most can only imagine what the Custers, Harrisons, Wrights and Domers feel in these moments, but we empathize with them. We pray for them. We cry for them.
Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children no matter at what age a child dies. My grandmother was 89 when my mother died of cancer, and Grandma mourned that loss another 13 years.
The loss of a young child, whose soul is so vibrant and cherished, stings even more. Such is the point of this most recent tragedy, one that crushed the spirits of those that love her and those that love her family. Oaklynn will certainly be missed, and thoughts of what could have been meant to be will fill many minds.
This is a time, though, that we reach into our hearts and share love for one another through prayer that God may provide comfort not only to Kelsie and Ryan but also to anyone who may be affected with this loss. Rodeo is family, and we all hurt.
May God bless you and those who need it most at this time.
Photo Credit: Kelsie & Ryan Domer

02/20/2026

Maybe one of these days Tony Janes will appreciate my coupon and money saving tactics. Just got a MUCH needed muck bucket for $4.75 shipped.

02/19/2026

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02/18/2026

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Equestrian problems… 🤦🏼‍♀️😜😂

02/18/2026

Sometimes you will never feel “ready.” Being 100% “ready” is a myth. Sometimes you just have to do the thing. Take the first step. Jump. Just do it. That first leap is always the hardest part! The good news it gets easier to take the second and third… ride on, cowgirl!

02/18/2026

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Sunday Vibes Only 🤎

02/13/2026

Good advice!

I was watching a young lady put a first saddling on a gentle three year old gelding the other day, observing her as she pushed past his signs of discomfort without so much as an easy boy, and I found myself unable to keep my thoughts private. I piped up and said, "This is why I could never do a c**t starting clinic...because I can read horses like a book and a lot of people don't even recognize when they're talking."

That youngster was asking her to slow down. To not leave his learning curve behind, or create a situation of fear and rebellion where there should only be try, but he was doing it in the small 'voices' gentle c**ts use. Tail flicking almost imperceptible warnings as she worked down his right side, shoulder blocking, stepping across her circle creating pressure against her when she asked him to move, instead of the softening to respect her bubble. None of it was biting, striking, bucking...but ALL OF IT can lead there.

A great trainer told me once;

"If you are not training you are untraining."

Think about that folks. If you take those words literally, which you should, what a burden of responsibility that lays upon your shoulders as the human in partnership with a horse.

If you aren't training, you are untraining.

I have seen a lot of horses come untrained over the years and then carry the blame for it, when it's likely that at some point they spoke their warnings, it's just nobody paused long enough to listen.

Have a good day folks. 😊