Prospect Downs Stable

06/27/2024

02/02/2024

With the melting snow creating unusually wet conditions for this time of year, we are seeing more horses with rain rot. Commonly found with unblanketed horses that are not sheltered from rain, rain rot often develops underneath blankets that do not breath such as rain sheets, and the condition is exasperated if horses are sweating under a rain sheet. Though not painful if treated early, untreated rain rot can progress to red, raw and itchy skin and secondary infections requiring veterinary care. Rain rot is contagious through shared saddle pads, blankets and brushes - and can be spread to humans(wear gloves and wash hands after) - so it’s important to wash/disinfect any brushes/ pads/ blankets that have been in contact with rain rot.

In the initial stages, rain rot is easy to miss as it looks like wet, matted hair, then progresses to crusty scabs and if left untreated can develop yellow - green pus under the scabs. Most common locations for rain rot are the back, neck, face and chest, with white hair more susceptible.

Treatment :
-clip the hair around infected area
- gentle remove loose scabs and throw in garbage
- cleanse thoroughly with antibacterial shampoo formulated for rain rot or
- chlorhexidine, povidone- iodine, benzoyl peroxide scrub
- ideally after cleansing, apply medicated spray
- treatment can be repeated multiple times daily for the duration of condition

Below is rain rot in the early stages and Megan with Bio Gel purchased at Synergy Equine

02/01/2024

Arthritis creeps in as horses age, just like humans. Knowing how to support arthritic horses through changes in feed, weight management, supplements, farrier, exercise, veterinary care, and mediations can significantly improve their quality of life and extend their career.

Two authorities on older horse care share tips for conditioning horses with osteoarthritis.

01/26/2024

Add salt !
Loose salt is a much better source of salt than relying on the blocks - just plain ol’ bulk table salt is cheap and easy. If you can’t give salt to your horse daily, then plan the time to give salt a few times a week or every time you come out. You can mix in with your beet pulp or add a bit of water to whatever feed you’re giving so the salt has something to stick to. Calgary’s ever changing weather / barometric pressure can really impact the amount of water horses drink, so salt is your friend if you are a colic adverse type of person

01/09/2024

You can click on the link for the vet clinic's full list of comments, but here is the summary:
This is a carotid artery vs jugular vein stick! The stick on the left is brighter because it went into an artery (instead of a vein), and blood in an artery is oxygenated and is therefore brighter / lighter in colour. Medication that is injected into an artery will go directly to the brain often causing seizures and possibly death. The stick on the right was inserted into a vein, which has less oxygen so it's darker in colour. Easier to see the difference in colour when they are side by side, but much more difficult to identify without a comparison and requires an educated eye. Usually a vet will initially just insert sharp without the syringe first to see how much blood is produced; blood dripping out the sharp tells the vet that they have hit a vein, and blood squirting out indicates they have hit an artery.
The more you know ⭐️🌈....

You may wonder why we pull back into the syringe when giving injections in the vein. This picture explains why. We don't pull back to make sure we're in the vessel, we do it to make sure we're in the RIGHT vessel. Today I went to give an injection and pulled back and saw blood brighter than I wanted. I decided to go and get a new dose of sedation and once again pulled back and then gave my dose of sedation. The syringe on the left was my first injection and the syringe on the right was my second injection. Does anyone know why I shouldn't have injected that first syringe? And had I injected that first injection, what would have happened?

12/19/2023

Some excellent stretches listed to retain mobility over the winter (when horses tend to move less in their paddocks) - and especially important for older horses.

Here are fun, low-key ways to help maintain your horse’s conditioning this fall and winter so you can more easily step into spring.

11/28/2023

Congratulations Neda and her pony Rise of Dawn - champions of the 2’3” Short/Long Stirrup Hunters and her first show with Prospect Downs.
Check out her adorable costume and the elf on her back that was her 🍀charm.
Thank you for the show and the beautiful championship cooler

10/31/2023

School master available for half lease

Tex is a 20 year old, 16.2 hh Dutch warmblood with an extensive show jumping record up to 1.2m at venues including Spruce Meadows, RMSJ, and Rebecca Farms. Now jumping up to 1 m, Tex is extremely forgiving, no buck/bolt/or spook, and has great ground manners. He loads easily and is eager to start showing with his new partner. He is great with the farrier, clipping, and enjoys being ridden ba****ck and trail riding.

Flexibility on lease days and potential to ride extra days with no additional charge. Owner is looking for a person invested in supporting Tex’s fitness and training. Perfect mount for a junior or amateur, and fills a long leg. Located at Prospect Downs Stables in south Calgary. Contact for more info l

08/28/2023

Dearest Riders,

Please let me remind you of something very important. Horse showing, riding and training are insanely difficult. If you have a crappy ride, a less than stellar show ring result (or if you made your trainer want to pull their hair out today), it just means there's more to learn. The people who had good rides today are not exempt from disappointing rides tomorrow. They also have bad days and, if they're very experienced riders, they've had a whole bunch of bad days.

There will always be someone out there on a more talented horse, someone with a bigger bank account, someone who never struggled to learn to sit the trot...life isn't fair. You probably can't win the lottery or grow 5 more inches of leg. You can, however, wake up every morning and be thankful that you're able to ride horses. Work hard at becoming the best rider you can be with the body and the bank account that you have right now. Work at being the rider your horse wants up there on his back. Your horse's opinion of your riding is more valuable than any judge's opinion could ever be.

06/09/2023

New show curtains for the 2023 season, sewn by , embroidered by , logo design .
Patient people 👆🏻 bc….. decisions are hard 🙃but I eventually pulled through

05/30/2023

schooling the ponies at Teesdale Stables. Thank you Christine for sharing your grass ring with us !

05/19/2023

Miss having Jaime K Abels on our show team. Why did you have to grow up, get a real job and move away 😭😭😭

"Throw back to Tuesday when I wasn't wearing 6 layers and soaking wet" Jaime K Abels Warm up at RMSJ

04/20/2023

This spectacular horse is available for half lease
Contact for more info.

Available for on site half lease Periwinkle- 15.1hh, 10 year old quarter horse mare. Perry is as safe and solid as they come, with no buck, bolt, or spook. Very friendly girl and incredibly forgiving of rider errors, with great ground manners. She has extensive show experience (2’0-2’3), and has...

04/05/2023

Consistent hard work, dedication and commitment every day is the foundation to success. That means rolling up your sleeves and learning from all of the intricacies of riding and caring for horses. The yellow brick road is filled with trials and tribulations that combined, make this horse journey a never ending path of learning.
I’m so proud to have been a part of the journey for Kveder Equestrian. She made a plan many years ago and did all the hard work to make it a reality.

03/31/2023

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03/30/2023

Ulterra Cartier
Scopey, talented, athletic !
Carter is a 14 year old, 13.1 hh registered Welsh x gelding. He has extensive experience including: Pony Club, 4 H, mountain / trail riding and showing hunters / jumpers in Calgary and Edmonton.
Will keep an experienced rider in the ribbons in any discipline. He is a great match for someone looking to be competitive in the jumper ring or moving up in height. Not suitable for a beginner rider.

UTD on farrier, vaccines and teeth (March/ 23), negative coggins Nov/ 22
Contact for more info and vidoes.
Located in south Calgary
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03/27/2023

Available for on site half lease

Periwinkle- 15.1hh, 10 year old quarter horse mare.

Perry is as safe and solid as they come, with no buck, bolt, or spook. Very friendly girl and incredibly forgiving of rider errors, with great ground manners.

She has extensive show experience (2’0-2’3), and has worked with cattle, gone over bridges, hacks out alone or in a group.

Looking for a jr or amateur rider to help keep her skills sharp and continue her development. Perry is solid over fences and on the flat.

All tack included, half lease includes 3 rides per week, one ride must be a lesson (flat or jumping)

Contact for more info

03/14/2023

Leased !

Available for on site half lease

Skip To My Lou - 16.2hh, 5 year old, unraced TB Gelding available for onsite lease at Prospect Downs. Trials available immediately.

Absolutely no stop, more whoa than go, 0 buck, bolt or spook. Easy going temperament, pleasure to ride, retains what he learns, very safe and willing. Rides like a warmblood.

Lou is looking for an experienced rider interested in learning skills and exercises to assist in his development. Lou enjoys working and jumping. Show opportunities available. All tack provided.

1/2 lease includes 3 rides per week. 1 of those rides must be a lesson (flat or jumping).

Contact for more info.

03/10/2023

Life can be a bit grey sometimes …. so a grey horse always fits right in.

I love the transition of colour of grey horses through their life. The dark greys are young and always learning, and the white horses are older and wise with experience.

02/24/2023

Pony best friends bundled up for -33C tonight 🥶❄️🥶❄️

12/25/2022

Together the Prospect Downs family assembled 140 gift bags filled with socks, toques, hygiene products, books, snacks, toys and clothes:
-80 gift bags for woman and children at the Women’s shelter
-60 gift bags for the Purple Poppy Fund for veterans
- cat and dog food
- cash donations for both organizations

Made with much 💕

🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅

12/08/2022

New embroidered Ogilvy pads 💕

11/14/2022

Prospect Downs Stables shared a post on Instagram: "Can’t get enough of these beautiful photos taken by of the amazing Moberly family with their noble steeds, Dually (Doofy) & Nemo 🧡 ...

11/14/2022

Prospect Downs Stables shared a post on Instagram: "Add the word“nap”onto the end of that phrase, since you’re already down anyway... and I’m all in 💤💤💤. Definitely that was Spud’s next step - any excuse for him to nap. Gotta modernize and update that ol' phrase for all the tired ...

11/14/2022

Prospect Downs Stables shared a post on Instagram: "Fall vibesssssss 🍂🍁 ". Follow their account to see 336 posts.

08/31/2022

Congratulations to Havana Ashe and Cirquey on their outstanding weekend at . This duo won a division championship plus both of their Classic rounds with blazing times 🚀

08/31/2022

First horse show for some of our young riders - soooooo much fun, laughter, food, ponies and sunshine !

09/14/2017

Horse Network

I can totally understand how a person could not be sure if a bone broke or not where it's supposed to be...and you just never get it checked out. It happens. 💁‍♀️"Once you get on the horses, you just kinda forget about all that". So true.

There's tough. And then there's Margie Goldstein Engle.

09/09/2017

In front of the record height 2.12m at Spruce Meadows!

09/09/2017

From Working Cow champion to show jumper in 8 months, Megan is rocking the grass ring on our school master. 😎