Safe At Last Stables

06/28/2024

Outdoor board available with DIY stall. 24/7 hay with automatic waterers, 100X200 outdoor arena. No indoor arena. $350. Kawartha Lakes

05/04/2024

Thank you everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes they were very much appreciated

11/06/2023

To blanket or not to blanket? In the colder winter weather, that is the question facing many horse owners. Like blankets, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Whether you should blanket your horse depends on the individual horse and management situation. According to a survey completed by 1450 re

04/07/2023

04/07/2023

03/06/2023

I wanted the look of a tidy, short, thin mane, but didn’t want to continue pulling manes… so I got creative. It’s amazing what you can do with the right tools, some patience, and a little imagination. While some traditionalists will argue that the look achieved with scissors isn’t the same a...

02/04/2023

12/17/2022

12/17/2022

Incredible

It was love at first sight for Morgan Wagner, a teenager at the time, when she picked Endo out of a herd for her very own. He was just a foal and the two

11/14/2022

I agree 100% with this article

*I did not write, but had to share:

“Thoroughbreds, they’re too high strung.”

No, it’s because you shove him in a stall without enough turnout and companionship to keep his mind and body happy. Sorry to break it to you, but the 10lbs of sweet feed exacerbates this issue too. Flight is bred into these animals, it’s our job to keep them as comfortable and happy as we can.

“They’re such hard keepers, my feed bill is through the roof.”

Cut out the grain and replace with quality, 24/7 forage. Stay on a deworming schedule, and scope/treat ulcers accordingly. Happy tummies make for a happy weight….. and no, 4 flakes of hay a day is not enough.

“Every thoroughbred I’ve known has horrific hooves.”

Figure out the root cause, and create a plan. Shoes are not the cure-all. Diet and proper exercise is a huge part of this issue. No, 25 more supplements, a different grain and hoof oil will not help.

“They are SO injury prone!”

Keeping them in a small paddock and a stall is not “spoiling them” or keeping them “safer”. What’s the first thing a horse wants to do after a night of turnout?….. RUN, BUCK, ROLL, JUMP, REAR and after all that, a shoe is loose or a leg is hot. Allow them to be horses and be able to spread that energy throughout the day and night with a herd.

No matter the issue, don’t blame the breed. Your expensive, fancy breeds out there? Yeah, the thoroughbred made those. Those beautiful western Quarter horses? Yeah, the thoroughbred helped shape those too.

From the racetrack to being reliable ranch horses, the thoroughbred is truly one of the most adaptable, honest breeds. Yet, why do we criticize them more than any other breed? Outdated practices. Those days of “A coffee can of oats.”, “Hard tie him to a tree for a day.”, “2 flakes of hay in the morning, 2 flakes at night.”, “Ride him until the pad is wet and he won’t fight.”, “Stall him so he won’t get hurt or cause problems.” and “They’re horses, they’ll get over it.” Those days are over.

Horses need now, more than ever, acceptance, compassion and understanding. Thoroughbreds have done so much for us, we are overdue on giving back to them. What breed has the largest heart of any other? The thoroughbred, both metaphorically and literally. Get the thoroughbred, your soul will thank you.

11/13/2022

Contact with a horse’s mouth via the bit is a generally accepted principle when riding or driving. But a horse’s mouth is incredibly sensitive and many riders around the world are successfully guiding their steeds without bits. Where did the idea of contact come from, what is it, and do riders r...

11/12/2022

When it comes to cantering, riders seem to divide in two camps. In one camp are those who favour it above all else, while the other camp includes those who find it scary or unpleasant. I would like to add a third camp: riders who understand the unparalleled physiological benefits of cantering their....

11/08/2022

Safe At Last Stables Board

Indoor/outdoor board available at Safe At Last Stables in Cameron starting November 1st!

Peaceful, laid back, pleasure atmosphere for animal lovers to gather.
Fully fenced property, spacious paddocks with grass access, automatic waterers and 24/7 clean round bales fed in a net/tombstone feeder. Pairs and group turnout options available as well as our massive back pasture between June-November.

Wide isle 7-stall barn with wash stall (hot+cold water), heated open tack and bathroom. 10x12 matted stalls bedded with shavings, windows, hay nets and auto water bowls.
Large outdoor sand ring, back pasture and rail trail right at the farms edge — sorry, no indoor arena.
Trailer parking available.

10/24/2022

I would like to thank Ally Caldaorla and Cassie Scobie for organizing a successful Halloween party in such short notice!
Your hard work was greatly appreciated
🥰❤️🥳🎃

10/23/2022

Velcro toilet paper challenge

10/23/2022

Lots of fun and games at the Halloween party at the barn today. Thanks to all who made it happen

10/14/2022

So true

10/14/2022

10/03/2022

This has nothing to do with horses but it’s too hilarious not to share

09/07/2022

If your horse has a blemish or swelling on his body or legs, should you call the vet? Arm yourself with information to make the right choice for the best horse care.

09/07/2022

Here’s what it takes to learn to ride!

09/07/2022

Whether you are new to riding or have ridden horses a million times before, at some point everyone experiences a fall. And while the first time is always scary, if you prepare yourself for what to do in the event of an accident, you’ll feel more confident in handling the situation properly when th...

09/07/2022

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09/07/2022

Common Problems in ... Do you Need Antibiotics? A new from network describes how common problems like snotty noses and minor wounds do not need . Download and share the infographic here: https://bit.ly/3oBBebr . Interested in more research news? https://thehorseportal.ca/2022/07/the-impact-of-antibiotics-on-the-equine-gut/