Jesse is the boss man here at PDRS, but if you ask him he’ll tell ya the girls run the show. He’s a 3rd generation out here who’s loved and cared for our canyon and horses since he came into this world. Jesse learned everything he knows from his old man, Jim Sorenson, now lovingly known as “Big Daddy” by Jesse and Kristin’s children. He’s been in the saddle since he was just two weeks old. Jesse grew up in the bottom of the canyon in one of Jim’s 3 frontier towns (the current residence of all of us here at PDRS). He was the star of the show, with an eye for cinematography, in the Old West Shows and Gun Fights performed in the bottom of the canyon. Jesse is no stranger to being shot off his horse and drug by his horse down our main road for the enjoyment of the public.
Through his teenage years, Jesse developed an interest in veterinary work, but his heart was always at home with the canyon. This interest gave him the knowledge to handle all minor veterinary care here at PDRS, as well as become the official horse pedicurist as he handles all farrier work for our herd as well. Jesse stayed by his father’s side through all trials and tribulations, so when the time came that Jim was no longer with us, he was ready to take the reins.
Jesse will be the man who hands out your horses to ya when you come ride with us, as he’s fantastic at pairing humans with their perfect ride. He’ll share with you each horse’s individual story and personality so you’re acquainted with your horse. He makes sure you’re ready and comfortable sitting in the saddle.
You’ll see Jesse riding drag on his “Ferrari” Tuffy or his new blue boy Ranger. Both Tuffy and Ranger are rescue horses that he’s devoted time and effort into showing them a better way of life.
(Photo Courtesy: Jim Livingston)