well with kids.”

Rewolinski’s thirteen-year-old daughter was fearful initially because she was previously thrown from her horse.

“The training really helped her build her confidence. She has been going there for about a year and a half and has made great progress,” said Rewolinski.

The 35-year-old horsewoman boards 25 horses and provides training for 60 clients who also benefit from her indoor arena and trails throughout her property.

“Working with horses is about mentoring younger generations,” said Sjoquist. “It teaches them responsibility and loyalty. And it gives some [kids and adults] a purpose in life. I love seeing lost confidence return to people.”

However, successful, the Beldenville location doesn’t fit her goal. The Sjoquist family and business partners, Phil and Cindy Symes have decided to turn the page together and open a new rodeo and event center. The current location was a training place. It gave Sjoquist a platform to build a business. She says business came smoothly by word of mouth and they are on to bigger things.

An 80-acre parcel between Red Wing, Minn. and Ellsworth, is becoming the dream business of S & S Ranch, an event center and rodeo facility designed to support a larger community of equine enthusiasts. The new center will be located off County Rd K. Offerings will include individual training, clinics, boarding and much more. The team has plans for a place where the community will come together to learn and enjoy. Plans for a soft opening will be in June or July. The fun of rodeo riding will soon flourish in Pierce County and beyond if their plans transpire.

Cindy Symes, a registered nurse and former Sjoquist student recalls searching for help with her horse. She knows the value of working with horses through professional training.

She and her husband are excited for the project. It is more than a knee-jerk reaction to a campfire chat. The four have planned for success and taken a hard look at an array of possible challenges and addressed them.

“It is out of our comfort zone. But we are ready,” said Symes. “It’s a wholesome experience. We like that it will bring the community together in a positive way.”

“It will be a hot spot,” smiles Sjoquist, the fire behind the vision.

The S & S Ranch will offer clinics, rodeo skills, training and trail rides. It will host the Wisconsin Roping Association and be available to other equestrian associations. The group hopes to host benefit events also.

“We want to cater to as much of the horse community as we can,” said the trainer.

The couples hope horses and rodeos may become a fresh family experience. They see it as a healthy option to screen time and a benefit for generational bonding.

Business partner, Phil Symes, stands tall under a big black cowboy hat. Previously a business-owner, he takes on the paperwork end of things using resources he has.

“I am super stoked,” he said. “We get to be in business with our best friends as they are taking it to the next level. It’s nice they wanted us to tag along.

“It’s gonna fly,” said Symes.