Outta the Ashes (Phoenix)
Trained by Rilee Jordan
Age
4 yrs
Sex
Gelding
Height
14.2h
Color
Chestnut
State
KS
Placing
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HMA (Herd Management Area)
Clan Alpine, CA
Trainer Biography
Rilee, 26, is a horse trainer, barrel racer, and equine industry professional from Southeast Kansas. Raised on a second-generation farm and ranch, she has spent nearly two decades involved in the horse industry, gaining experience through competition, horse training, rodeo, event production, and western industry marketing. As the owner of Rafter J Equine & Cattle, Rilee specializes in colt starting, tune-ups, problem horses, beginner riding lessons, and barrel racing instruction. Her training philosophy is built on consistency, communication, and creating a strong foundation that develops both confident horses and capable riders. Alongside her training career, Rilee brings extensive experience in event promotion, sponsorship development, and western marketing, allowing her to connect with and educate horse owners across the industry. A former rodeo queen, drill team captain, and longtime competitor, Rilee is passionate about sharing quality horsemanship and serving as a positive ambassador for the western lifestyle.
120-Day Training Story
Phoenix is the kind of horse who makes you want to keep finding new things to try. He’s quiet, curious, athletic, willing, and has a fantastic thinking brain. With approximately 120 days of training and human interaction, he has already packed a ridiculous amount of experience into a short amount of time. Phoenix has been ridden in and out of the arena, bareback, through obstacles, in town, in parades and grand entries, around sound systems and crowds, and has participated in drill team, pickup races, trick riding and more. He: • Walks, trots and canters under saddle • Loads, ties, bathes and stands for grooming/farrier work • Crosses water, bridges, tarps, poles and obstacles • Carries flags, swings a rope and drags objects • Opens gates • Jumps • Has been shot off of • Knows tricks including bowing and some liberty work • Has been exposed to kids, public events, school visits and church functions And somehow, he’s still looking for the next thing to learn. 😂 Phoenix’s trainer sees him excelling in mounted shooting, playdays, showing, ranch work, trail riding, trick riding or as a fun all-around family performance horse. He is not being represented as a finished, push-button horse. He is young and still learning, so he’ll do best with a confident rider who wants to continue developing him. Phoenix’s new owner will also receive a custom halter from Arrow S Custom Designs and a bag of Kalm ‘N EZ feed from Cleaver Farm & Home. The hard part isn’t getting Phoenix to try. The hard part is coming up with something he hasn’t already figured out. 🔥
Published Results
No published results are available for this horse yet.
Auction
In Auction
This horse will be offered through the Bluegrass Mustang Makeover live auction on October 31, 2026, following the competition and awards ceremony. All horses are sold as-is, with no guarantees expressed or implied. Buyers are encouraged to speak with the trainer, review the horse’s information, and watch the horse compete before bidding.
Auction Terms
All sales are final. The highest accepted bid will be considered the winning bid. The Bluegrass Mustang Makeover reserves the right to reject or reopen a disputed bid. Buyers are responsible for all costs associated with the horse after purchase, including transportation, boarding, veterinary care, and any required paperwork.
Buyer Requirements
These horses are being transferred under BLM sale authority, so a BLM adoption application is not required. Buyers must be at least 18 years old and able to provide safe, appropriate care, fencing, shelter, and transportation for the horse. The Bluegrass Mustang Makeover reserves the right to refuse a sale if there are concerns about the horse’s future care or placement.
Payment Info
Payment is due in full immediately following the auction. Accepted payment methods will be announced before the sale. Horses will not be released until payment has been completed and all required sale documents have been signed. Any processing fees associated with card payments may be added to the buyer’s total.
Pickup Info
Purchased horses may be picked up after payment and paperwork are complete. Buyers must provide safe, appropriate transportation. All horses must leave the Henry County Fairgrounds no later than noon on November 1, 2026, unless other arrangements have been approved in advance. Any additional boarding or care costs caused by delayed pickup will be the buyer’s responsibility.