ARLINGTON—Robert Walter Blessing, a 38-year-old Arlington ranch owner, was sentenced to almost 16 years (189 months) in prison on Tuesday, December 2, for sexually exploiting and commercially abusing minors at his RWB Horse Ranch, a once-popular spot for horseback riding lessons and boarding that is now permanently closed. The sentence was handed down by Superior Court Judge Patrick Moriarty.

Blessing pleaded guilty on October 23, 2025, to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor. The 189-month term for the third count runs concurrent with 102-month sentences on the first two, effectively totaling 15.75 years behind bars. Upon release, Blessing faces 36 months of community supervision and must register as a sex offender, co

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