![\"\"](\"..\/images\/evolution3.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Originally, Folsom Ridge Farm was purchased as a weekend retreat, a place to escape the city life. Soon, our love for horses sent us on a search for two trail riding companions. It was essential the horses were gentle natured, moved with a smooth gait and did not require daily riding to maintain a calm disposition. After looking into several breeds, a friend suggested the Rocky Mountain Horse. Upon investigation, we discovered they possessed all the sought after qualities and our first two Rockies were brought home to Folsom Ridge Farm.<\/p>\n
Initially, our horses were trained with the traditional gaited horse methods. Even though this proved very successful in the show ring, the blue ribbons failed to convince us that this was the manner of training we desired. Seeking an approach that yielded relaxed, supple and light horses, in conjunction with a harmony between horse and rider, we extended our quest to other disciplines.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/evolution21.jpg\" "\\"evolution2\\"")
<\/a>As we became captivated by our Rockies and Folsom Ridge Farm, trail riding on the weekends quickly turned to leaving the city life behind. Fascination with these wonderful horses encouraged us to purchase a few exceptional broodmares, breed them to champion sires and begin to raise a limited number of Rockies each year. Additional horses were added to our herd and sent out for training. Before too long Folsom Ridge Rockies were in the show ring. Success came rapidly. Within three short years our Folsom Ridge Rockies brought home world and international championships for conformation, under saddle and versatility.<\/p>\n