Black Oak Ranch - Lone Jack, Missouri

10/18/2026

IN WITH THE FRESHHHHH LANDSCAPING

10/17/2026

It’s not too late to join in on the fun tomorrow

🐴 HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC AT BLACK OAK RANCH! 🐴

We’re excited to welcome Joshua Sandness to Black Oak Ranch on October 18th, 2026, for an incredible day of horsemanship, education, and hands-on learning!

Joshua brings an impressive résumé to the arena as an EXCA Judge & Hall of Fame Inductee, 2x Calgary Stampede Invitee, Multi-World Champion, and Multi-National Champion. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from someone with extensive experience at the highest levels of the sport.

Whether you’re looking to improve your partnership with your horse, sharpen your skills, or simply gain a better understanding of horsemanship, this clinic is one you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 18th
📍 Black Oak Ranch — Lone Jack, MO

SESSION A: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
SESSION B: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

💰 $200 per session
🔥 Package Deal: $350 for BOTH sessions

A $100 deposit per rider is required to reserve your spot.

📱 To reserve your spot, text Emma at 417-825-7743.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to get registered!

Come spend the day at Black Oak Ranch learning, improving, and building a stronger partnership with your horse.

10/16/2026

🌳 365 DAYS OF BLACK OAK RANCH🖤

It’s been 365 days since we took a leap of faith into something most would have run away from - Purchasing an empty ranch that we had always admired and dreamed of owning.

Having previously been a boarder at this very ranch, under the care of its incredible former owners, we always said that one day we would own this place. When the property sold in 2023, we thought our chance had come and gone. But sometimes, patience and timing make all the difference. On October 15, 2025, that dream finally became our reality.

The last 12 months certainly haven’t gone as planned. We’ve been dealt some incredibly challenging hands. The burnout, depression, and second-guessing became very real. There were moments when the excitement faded, the weight of ownership felt overwhelming, and we questioned whether this journey was worth it.

Just 60 days after opening, the facility was full with a wait list. Earlier this Spring, we made a business decision that no business owner wants to make, removing a trainer and 19 horses from the facility because it wasn’t the right fit. Since then, it’s all been about who is the right fit for the community we are building.

That caution has been intentional, and it has helped us rebuild with clarity and purpose. Today, we are back to nearly full capacity, with only one stall and one dry lot available.

Being an entrepreneur has never been for the faint of heart. Building something from the ground up takes sacrifice, resilience, and a willingness to keep going when things get hard. The drive is back and the passion re-ignited.

To our incredible boarders who continue to believe in us, support us, and help make this dream a reality — THANK YOU. You are a huge part of what makes Black Oak Ranch what it is, and we are incredibly grateful for every single one of you.

To our ranch hands; Kason, Mandy, and Kaley - Without you, this wouldn’t be possible. I’m beyond thankful for everything each and everyone of you do for us and the horses here at BOR.

One year down. A whole lot of lessons learned. And a renewed vision for what’s to come.

Here’s to the next chapter of Black Oak Ranch.

10/07/2026

🐴 UPDATED BOARDING AVAILABILITY AT BLACK OAK RANCH! 🐴

Well… I was holding back two stalls for some personal horses after the Pink Buckle Sale, but unfortunately, I wasn’t one of the lucky winners this year! So, before I go making any more impromptu purchases, I need to fill these stalls as we head into Winter.

With that being said, BOR has limited availability!

✨ 2 Stalls Available — $750/horse
✨ 2 Dry Lot Spots Available — $450/horse
✨ Pastures — Currently FULL (waitlist available)
🎉 $200 OFF your first month for new boarders, conditions apply. Reach out.
📅 Offer good through November 1st

Black Oak Ranch has built an incredible atmosphere over the past year, and we’re just getting started. We have many exciting improvements coming this Fall, and I’m so excited about what the future holds for this facility and our boarding community.

From our 100’ x 150’ indoor arena and 125’ x 300’ outdoor arena to our tack rooms, wash bay, trailer parking, and growing community — BOR is a place where you and your horses can feel at home.

If you’ve been thinking about making the move to Black Oak Ranch, now is the time! Spots are limited, and I don’t expect them to last long.

Message me for more information or to schedule a tour!

10/06/2026

🎃 🇴​​🇨​​🇹​​🇴​​🇧​​🇪​​🇷​ ​🇮​​🇸​ ​🇭​​🇪​​🇷​​🇪​🚜

10/01/2026

Such a bummer…

Unfortunately, miserable people will always find something to be miserable about. You can pour your time, money, energy, and heart into creating something fun for the community, and there will still be people determined to find something wrong with it. Don’t let the negativity overshadow all of the people who genuinely appreciate what you’re doing. Hannah - You’ve done some amazing things for the community, and that shouldn’t be forgotten.

As ironic as it may seem, some of the loudest chatter often comes from the very people who benefit the most from someone else’s willingness to own, operate, and provide a facility like this. And honestly, that part is heartbreaking.

As a ranch owner myself, I’ve walked into countless conversations about me. I’ve accidentally received voicemails from people who forgot to hang up, gotten text messages that were never meant for me, and had people come directly to me to tell me about conversations that were being had behind my back.

Here’s what I’ve learned: If you have a critique, concern, or problem with the host, go to them directly. It’s really that simple.

These facilities don’t run themselves. There are countless hours, expenses, headaches, and sacrifices that the public never sees. It’s easy to criticize from the sidelines; it’s a whole different thing to actually step up and provide something for your community.

Support the people who are willing to do it. And if you have a problem, have the courage to address it with them—not everyone else.

09/22/2026

🐴 HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC AT BLACK OAK RANCH! 🐴

We’re excited to welcome Joshua Sandness to Black Oak Ranch on October 18th, 2026, for an incredible day of horsemanship, education, and hands-on learning!

Joshua brings an impressive résumé to the arena as an EXCA Judge & Hall of Fame Inductee, 2x Calgary Stampede Invitee, Multi-World Champion, and Multi-National Champion. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from someone with extensive experience at the highest levels of the sport.

Whether you’re looking to improve your partnership with your horse, sharpen your skills, or simply gain a better understanding of horsemanship, this clinic is one you won’t want to miss!

📅 Sunday, October 18th
📍 Black Oak Ranch — Lone Jack, MO

SESSION A: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
SESSION B: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

💰 $200 per session
🔥 Package Deal: $350 for BOTH sessions

A $100 deposit per rider is required to reserve your spot.

📱 To reserve your spot, text Emma at 417-825-7743.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to get registered!

Come spend the day at Black Oak Ranch learning, improving, and building a stronger partnership with your horse.

09/18/2026

🐴 THIS IS GROWTH 🐴

As a little back story….

The top photo is where it all started — A little red wood barn on just shy of 3 acres, with a 30’ x 50’ indoor arena and just 5 stalls.

The bottom photo is where the dream has taken us 3 years later — nearly 20 acres, a 100’ x 150’ indoor arena, and 16 stalls.

From a very young age, I’ve always had a passion for horses. I’ve spent years dreaming about owning and operating a facility of this caliber. There were plenty of moments when that dream felt a long way away.

But we kept going.

There is no one-size-fits-all path to success. Take your own path and RUN with it.

We had to create my own path, take chances, learn from my mistakes, and figure it out along the way.

Looking back at these two pictures side by side is a pretty incredible reminder that dreams don’t happen overnight. They happen one decision, one risk, one setback, and one step forward at a time.

And as many people know, I don’t necessarily have the desire to ride myself. For me, so much of this has always been about the therapeutic side of being around horses — caring for them, being around them, and seeing what they can do for people.

At the end of the day, we do this for the smiles on people’s faces when they come to the barn, care for their horses, spend time in the saddle, or accomplish something they’ve worked countless hours toward.

Whether it’s a rider reaching a personal goal, a horse and rider having a successful show, or simply someone having a better day because they got to spend time around their horse — Those are the moments that make all of this worth it.

The facility may have grown tremendously, but the reason behind it has never really changed: A love for horses and the people whose lives they touch.

Long story short — Set your mind to a dream and NEVER give up on it.

You may not be where you want to be today. You may not have the education, resources, money, or connections you think you need.

But if you have the passion, the work ethic, and the willingness to keep going, you can build something incredible.

One day, you might just look back and realize you built the thing you always dreamed about.

09/15/2026

‼️ ONE OF THE NUMBER ONE QUESTIONS WE GET… “DO YOU OFFER HAUL-INS?” ‼️

The answer is YES!

Black Oak Ranch is now offering arena haul-ins for outside horses! Bring your horse out and take advantage of our spacious indoor and outdoor arenas for riding, practicing, and training.

• Indoor Arena: 100’ x 150’
• Outdoor Arena: 125’ x 300’
• $20 per horse

Whether you’re looking to get some practice in, work on your horse, or simply enjoy a different riding environment, we’d love to have you!

📍 Black Oak Ranch | Lone Jack, Missouri

A current Coggins is REQUIRED for every horse entering the property.

To set up your visit, private message me or call.