Touring Schroeder Ranch in Gainesville, TX

Our friend, Terri Robson, is visiting us on her winter tour. She's bought an RV and spent the winter visiting friends and family. On Friday, we went over to Gainesville to get a tour of Schroeder Ranch from our friend, Jeanne Schneiter who is the office manager. Schroeder Ranch is home of Lena Sparks, Blazin' Hot and other beautiful horses. They have an amazing breeding program.

Below is a picture of Terri while we were waiting for Jeanne. This is in front of the office:



Jeanne told us that this longhorn was a family pet and wandered the grounds at will. Unfortunately, he passed away at the ripe old age of 4 from a heart attack. Now he keeps an eye on the place from the office permanently.



Jeanne gave us a tour of the barns. We saw all the high dollar horses that hadn't been picked up yet from the sale the previous weekend:



Here's the main sire, Lena Sparks. Check out his mane and tail.




Maggie fell in love with Moon, who is 99% wolf:



There were lots of new foals for us to play with since we visited at the tail end of breeding season.



One of the dogs grabbed the treat bag out of the feed room. Maggie spotted him and ratted him out. Jeanne gave out bits to the hungry crew:



This is a cute little colt:



Look at the tiger-striped legs on this mare! Have you ever seen anything like this?



This set were my favorite. Love the flea-bitten gray mare! Jeanne told us that the foal would turn gray, too.



Do these two look alike or what?!!



At the end of the tour, Jeanne gave us each a hat.



We had such a good time! Mags and I can't wait to go back and watch the Schroeders train and ride.