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04/07/2024

🌱 5 benefits of feeding TURMERIC 🐴

🔆Turmeric (Curcumin) is derived from the stem of a spice plant that originates from Southeast Asia. Curcumin is one of the primary active compounds found in Turmeric. The following are just a few of many benefits of adding this powerful combo to your horse’s diet!

1️⃣ Helps to maintain optimal JOINT HEALTH and function by reducing inflammation without the side effects of NSAIDS (Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs).

2️⃣ Powerful ANTI-OXIDANT protects cells from oxidative stress and neutralize harmful free radicals in the body.

3️⃣ Aids in DIGESTION, helps maintain a healthy gut lining and promote overall gut health.

4️⃣ Helps to balance glucose levels in horses with METABOLIC syndrome.

5️⃣ Encourages a healthy SKIN and COAT.

🫒 Pairing turmeric with good fats like OLIVE OIL improves bloodstream absorption due to fat solubility, making this combination highly effective for maximizing health benefits.

➕ The addition of BLACK PEPPER to turmeric and olive oil can increase absorption by 2000%, thanks to piperine, a liver metabolic enhancer, further amplifying the health benefits.

🛑 Always use caution when introducing new things to your horses diet. Gradual introduction is recommended and monitor for any changes when necessary.

04/03/2024

HORSE TIP #98
🐴 KNOW YOUR HORSE’S VITALS 🐴

🐎 Being familiar with your horse’s vital signs is a crucial key in knowing what is normal, and what may raise concern with their health.

👇Here’s what you should know! 👇

🌡️ Temperature - 99-101.5 (37.2-38.6) degrees Fahrenheit (Celsius) Using a digital thermometer and a small amount of petroleum jelly, stand to the side of your horse carefully insert into the re**um. Be sure to sterilize afterwards. You may need to tie a string onto it so you don’t lose it. (If you know, you know) 🫢

♥️ Heart Rate - Resting rate is around 36-42 BPM (beats per minute). This will INCREASE when the horse is moving and can reach up to 120 BPM during full exercise. A FOAL’S heart rate sits much higher at 70-120 BPM.
⏰ Check rate for 15 seconds and multiply by four. If you don’t have a stethoscope, have no fear you can easily check the DIGITAL PULSE ☝️

3️⃣ areas you can find the pulse are:
➡️ Maxillary Artery (inside the jaw)
➡️ Radial Artery (inside above the knee)
➡️ Digital Artery (below the fetlock)
📝 if you suspect your horse may be harbouring an abscess, you can compare the STRENGTH of the digital artery in both front feet. A HEIGHTENED pulse could indicate PAIN and increased blood flow.

🫁 Respiration Rate - Normal breath rate at rest can be anywhere from 8-16 breaths per minute. This can be easily checked by observing your horse’s flanks or nostrils. If your horse has a respiratory condition you might notice laboured breathing or flared nostrils. Heaves and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) will exhibit these signs. In such cases, hay and air quality may be strong contributing factors. 🌾 💨

💦 Hydration - Carefully pinch a fold of skin on your horse’s neck. If the skin returns to normal, your horse is well hydrated. If the fold remains in place for longer than a few seconds your horse is likely dehydrated and/or low on electrolytes. 24/7 access to salt and water is crucial. A dehydrated equine may lead to colic or impactions in the gut. 🚨

🩸 Capillary Refill - Carefully lift your horses top lip. The gums should be pink and moist. Use your thumb to imprint the gums. The color should return within 1-2 seconds. Pale, white, dry gums are a sign of dehydration, low blood pressure, or possible heart problems.

👂 Gut Activity - BORBORYGMI is basically the term used for “normal gut sounds”. Examine the horse from the left side where the Large Intestine, the Colon and Cecum are found. Your horse should have regular sounds and movement in their stomach indicating there is active fluid and gas movements in the intestines. HYPOMOTILITY is the LACK activity in the gut. If this is the case, talk to your veterinarian.

✅ Familiarize yourself with these VITAL CHECKS. They will come in handy when you need to determine what is normal and what is NOT normal for your horse. When in doubt, always contact your veterinarian.

✏️ Write them down in your barn, your trailer and wherever else you might need them! Practice makes perfect and I hope that this post helps atleast one person today! Now get out there and check your vitals! 😊

💜 BLUSH

03/27/2024

…Aaaand a sneak peak of some new designs I’ve been working on!

This combo gives off some serious western boho vibes and I’m in love 🥰

03/27/2024

👋 Hi folks! If you’re new to my page, I appreciate you coming to check things out! In an effort to more easily share my creations and other projects with you all, I will be posting my designs on THIS page!

(I hope you like horse spam because this page is horse spam first, everything else second 🤣) Moving on!

I call these “The Cowboy Coathooks” 🤠

They fit great in an entry way for your coats and wildrags, in a bedroom, the tack room for your halters & more!

Choose from current inventory or let’s design your custom piece!

👍 Follow BLUSH EQUINE & stay tuned for more fun projects to come!

03/07/2024

🐴🐾Out for a rip with the young guns.
❄️ We are lucky that this new snow is soft and fluffy to ride in the fields.

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This three year old filly is SWEET as a 🧁

03/06/2024

☀️ “The future belongs to those who believe in the BEAUTY of their DREAMS.”

Eleanor Roosevelt had it right when she shared her famous quote with the world.

11 years ago, today, marks one the biggest accomplishments of my life. One that so many people strive for. Seemingly becoming more impossible as the times have changed through the decades. I am grateful I had the opportunity, work ethic and discipline to accomplish that goal. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

If you have a goal in mind, expect that it is already yours, and shift your MIND and DISCIPLINE accordingly. People with goals SUCCEED because they know where they are going. Regardless of the “obstacles” that may come.

OBSTACLES are set in place to prepare you for what you want. Not to punish you. How else would you be able to handle those BIG DREAMS without first being versed on how to handle DETOURS?

Dreams, if you’re lucky, will lead you on a path of self discovery that you never thought you needed. Life is short. So DREAM BIG. You never know where it will take you.

What are YOUR dreams? What are YOUR goals? Whoever you are, YOU GOT THIS.

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03/01/2024

🍑 STEWART UPDATE! 🍑

If I could give an award for a ✨GLOW UP ✨ he would be the winner! A wonderful couple made the trek from Alberta to take a look at Stewart a little while ago. They watched as I put my 6th ride on him and were thoroughly impressed. I wasn’t quite ready for it, but they loaded him up in their trailer and off he went. It was bittersweet to say the least. Recently they have updated me that,

“he is doing great and has adapted whole heartedly to living in a stable. He has gained so much confidence and is well on his way to being a well rounded mount for future mountain adventures.”

To say that I am incredibly happy for Stewart’s new life and his future is an understatement. I miss his giant nickers and his big beautiful face. I was even invited to pay him a visit when I am in the area. Which I surely will.

I love getting updates on horses that I have worked on and sent to amazing homes. It makes me heart warm and full!
I am so grateful to be able to spend so much time with the amazing horses that come into my life.
🥹🥹

02/25/2024

⭐️ If you’re looking for the nicest up and coming ALL AROUND horse with BRAINS and BRAWN look no further! 😍

Chicks Classy Lena - 2021 AQHA filly
“Hallie”

This mare comes from a long line of working ranch horses with 🐮 sense, a steady mind and she is built like brick 🏠 Very personable, kind and gentle as far as the Saskatchewan sunset 🌞 Throw the halter on and ride her ba****ck out into the great wide open or saddle her up and ride through a pen of 1500lb bull calves. She really is classy as a summer day is long and is honest as a good dog.

Nothing fazes this girl! She is handy and safe on the ground and would easily make a great mount for the whole family.

PM for more info 💰

02/12/2024

Time is always going to be a factor in the outcome of what we’re trying to produce. During that time of being patient, we have to be executing at our highest capacity EVERY SINGLE DAY.

Aggressive patience.

There are no HACKS. Time is a requirement of familiarity. When we talk about patience, it means we have to be patient while working our ass off every single possible opportunity that you have.

Longevity, persistence, fortitude and grit.

02/05/2024

🎙️ Let’s talk about PODCASTS!

The older I get, the more I find myself listening to less MUSIC, and more TALK. The more I got to listening, the more I realized that there are ENDLESS topics to dive into! There is a huge wealth of information being offered by podcasters these days and it truly is magnificent for the world. From ATHLETES to POLITICS, to HORSE HEALTH and MENTAL HEALTH discussions. Whatever you’re into, it’s sure to be there.

Who else is feeding their brain with podcasts? I love exploring new content so let me know down below what you’re listening to! 🎧

02/01/2024

🧰🩺 What’s in your Equine First-Aid kit? 🐴

⏰ Nobody wants to be caught off guard when their horse has an injury. Have your EMERGENCY FIRST AID KIT ready with easy access whether you’re bandaging a minor scrape or stabilizing a serious injury until the vet arrives.

👉🏼 Here are the top 2️⃣0️⃣ things (but not limited to) that I like to have handy! Let me know in the comments what you’re packing in your kit!

1️⃣ Vet wrap
2️⃣ Nonstick gauze
3️⃣ Quilt wraps
4️⃣ Standing wraps
5️⃣ Syringes (10cc +)
6️⃣ Needles
7️⃣ Latex gloves
8️⃣ Duct Tape
9️⃣ Gauze wrap
🔟 Thermometer - KNOW YOUR VITALS!
1️⃣1️⃣ Derma-Gel/ Ointment
1️⃣2️⃣ Vaseline
1️⃣3️⃣ Tweezers
1️⃣4️⃣ Scissors
1️⃣5️⃣ Sterile Eye Drops
1️⃣6️⃣ Antiseptic Scrub & Rags
1️⃣7️⃣ Bleed Stop/ Wonder Dust
1️⃣8️⃣ Anti-inflammatory med (bute)
1️⃣9️⃣ Muscle Liniment
2️⃣0️⃣ Tea Tree Oil

🩺 🌡️ 🩹🧽📝🐴🌿

01/29/2024

Them Saskatchewan sunsets though 😍

01/25/2024

🌞 Days like this got us over here Blush’n

01/15/2024

❄️ We are having some blistering temperatures here in Saskatchewan but calving is in FULL SWING and I can’t get enough of these cute little floofs 😍

🌹BLUSHROSE

01/12/2024

❄️ Baby, it’s COLD outside! ❄️

Although we try our best, it never seems like enough when the temps plunge below -30 for days on end. Here are some helpful tips to get through these cold spells!

🌾 FORAGE! Lots of hay, endless hay, to keep their digestive system moving. This is a horses main heat source!

💧 WATER! You’d be surprised how much water horses will drink in the winter. Moisture in their gut is important to prevent impactions with the increased food intake and lack of movement. Check those water sources multiple times a day if you can. A smaller hole in a completely frozen over trough will actually insulate the rest of the water, so a smaller access is better than trying to expose the entire area.

🏠 SHELTER! Horses will naturally go find a spot where there is the least amount of wind. Trees, windbreaks, sheds, etc. as long as they have something to get out of the elements.

🌡️ As tempting as it may be to bring your horse indoors to warm up or thaw out and give them a brushing, it really is best to leave them outside to avoid the FLUCTUATION in body temps and extreme air changes. Their hair is floofed to stay warm and brushing them will disrupt this.

🧥 BLANKETS. To each their own. HONESTLY. If you have the right blankets for the weather and you like to use them, use them. If you’re not a blanket person, don’t use them. It’s that simple. End of subject.

🔨 The claw of a hammer works the best for removing the built up snow in the hooves. Just a little nudge at the toe and it all comes out. While there are remedies that might help prevent the snow build up, unfortunately none have proven fully effective. It’s just inevitable for the average barefoot horse.

🛏️ Straw bedding will be luxurious for your horse if that is something that you can provide.

🐎 I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your horse doesn’t need to go out on a trail ride, doesn’t need exercise, and you don’t need to have that lesson. It’s too cold. Their muscles and joints are cold. Increased chance of injuries. This too shall pass and there is plenty of time to ride on better days.

🔥 Keep YOURSELF warm! It’s not fashion week, nobody cares how ridiculous your winter clothes are.

Stay warm and safe, everyone. And remember, we don’t have scorpions or giant spiders or anacondas hanging off our roofs.

BLUSH

01/11/2024

👋 Hey friends! I have received a couple private messages regarding my new contact info.

If you’re trying to get a hold of me on my Alberta 403 number, it is NO LONGER in service. (Since December.)

Here to stay in Saskatchewan so PM me for my 306 number if you’ve been trying to get ahold of me!

Apologies for any inconvenience 🩵

01/03/2024

Stewart snuck into the picture pen the other day for his first straw carpet appearance 📸

👀 LOOK at how handsome and THICKK this boy is. Rope some cows on the ranch, ride him through the mountains or hook him up to a wagon! The potential is there! Someone is going to get one HECK of a mount.

He is handled and worked with DAILY and continues to make progress. I’m glad that I took the opportunity to purchase Stewart in the Spring and train him up to this point. It’s taken a lot of time and sweat equity to get him where he’s at and I’m looking forward to seeing how he turns out in the time to come! I’ve got just 4 rides on him now and will soon be sharing his progress in video format. Stay tuned 😎

Stewart is FOR SALE ⛵️

SOLD to some wonderful folks in Alberta 💚 Thank you

01/02/2024

💥 I feel like it’s a great day to kick off a fun little CONTEST to ring in the 2024 New Year show my appreciation for all of my friends and clients!

2023 was an exciting year and I am grateful for all of you who have trusted me with your horses since I started this crazy adventure that has slowly but surely becoming a dream come true. I want to hear your goals and wins! So let’s cut to the chase!

👉🏼Post a picture of your favorite pet down below and one of your 2024 goals OR one of your most memorable 2023 accomplishments!

👉🏼TAG A FRIEND or TWO!

THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 I will draw for a snazzy prize!

GOOD LUCK! 🍀

12/30/2023

☀️ ☀️ ☀️ I don’t know who needs to hear this, but in 38 days the sun will set at 7pm!

Chicks Classy Lena “Hallie” getting a well deserved massage under the red lights after a little ride and watching bulls at the picture pen!

There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to keep all of the animals here at Blushrose looking and feeling their best!💥👌

12/24/2023

🐮 Heavy Duty Ranching Pony 🤠

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12/18/2023

Monday food for thought from a friend…

The idea … that you have to be constantly relevant to be successful needs to end. Your wins don’t solidify your relevant status. You could be the most talented and knowledgeable person in the world, and not have a win, trophy or title to your name.

Remember that, For ALL aspects of life.
The relevance of your success or failure does NOT define you. Your titles, wins or successes do not make you. They only compliment the person you already are!

12/12/2023

☯️ Let’s talk about ACUPRESSURE! ☯️

As a therapist, normally we are looking to fix tight or spasmed muscles. However, there are times where it seems no amount of work seems to release the muscle. In this case, we now look at the possibility that the culprit is the “opposing” muscle in a weakened state, therefore, making it seem like the muscle is tight when actually the supporting muscle is lacking and not doing it’s job.

Clear as mud, right? Lol.

“For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.”

One of the first concepts in Chinese medicine is that of UNITY. The systems of the body rely on each other to maintain homeostasis. If one part of the body is imbalanced it affects the whole body. This is why when I show up to work in your horse for the first time, I like to do a full body balance, rather than invasive focus on one issue. We go where the pain ISN’T.

The flow of energy is called “CHI” consisting of positive (Yang) and negative (Yin) that course through channels of the body called MERIDIANS. If there is a blockage in the meridian, pathological conditions may arise. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, Chi energy is balanced and re establishing homeostasis in the body.

Meridians are divided into 6 Yin and 6 Yang meridians and corresponding muscles. The Yin meridians ( Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Kidney, Pericardium and Liver) course along the inside of an extremity while the Yang meridians (Large Intestine, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Triple Heater and Gall Bladder) run along the outside. The energy exists in the meridian even though the horse doesn’t have a gall bladder. As we move along specific meridians, we can energize or de-energize acupuncture points. In the horse, the three Yin meridians of the forelimb flow from the chest to the foot where they meet the three Yang meridians and ascend to the head. The 3 Yang meridians of the hind limb start at the head and descend to the hind foot where they meet the 3 Yin meridians and flow upward to the chest where they join the 3 Yin meridians of the forelimb. This completes the cycle of energy flow in the body.

12/10/2023

I’m not sure how this is December weather, but I’ll take it 😎

12/03/2023

“You dont throw a whole life away just ‘cause he’s banged up a little.” 🩵

When I saw this little bay at a sale a few months ago, the deal was if he didn’t take a treat from my hand he wasn’t coming home with the me. He had no idea what cookies were, but still managed to catch a ride with me back to our farm. His soft and gentle little eyes told me this pony deserved a better life than what he was destined for.

Today we drove two and a half hours to deliver this tiny soul to one of the nicest young ladies I have ever met. At first I was sad, but knowing he is safe and ready for a great life ahead left me with feelings of joy and happiness.

And to the young lady who now has Benny, I thank you for giving him a lovely home and I can’t wait to see him turn into a little rockstar. I’ll sure miss his morning nickers. 💙

12/01/2023

What would your life look like if FEAR was not an option? As if it didn’t even exist.

Would you take more risks?

What could you discover about yourself?

Would you let go of control?

If FAILING leads to new experiences, opportunities, happiness and success, then we need not to avoid it, but to appreciate it.

What would you do if you weren’t afraid?

11/28/2023

Mondays are for R&R.

Ranching & Resting. 🌝

11/22/2023

SOLD
"STEWART" is a big and stout DRAFT X QUARTER HORSE GELDING, TWO years old, well handled, standing at 15.2hh. Great with his feet and for the farrier, self loads in the trailer, easy to catch, bath him, pamper him, saddle him. He likes to be out and about and doing a job, very smart, willing and athletic. Free lunges in a round pen and on a shank or lunge line, knows 'whoah' and how to change directions nicely. He can be a little nervous around new people but he warms up pretty quickly once you get to rubbing on him. You can rub all over his ears and face, pat all over him throw blankets or jackets on him, walk him over tarps and tires. Exposure to all of the ranch things; tractors, cows, bulls, dogs, etc. Goes well in a mixed herd with mares and geldings. He has been saddled a number of times, ground drove and went to work, no bucking, doesn't get nervous of the flapping saddle. He will stand quiet at a fence, he's not herdbound and has a really nice overall ground handle on him.

This is a nice type of horse and he is flashy to boot. He will make someone a real good working ranch horse to pull around any calves and a bull or two. Take him to the mountains trail riding, take him hunting, this boy will get a job done for you. He has had consistent training and handling for the past 6 months. He has not been worked hard but he knows a lot of things. He is likely to finish close to 16hh and he will have ongoing training. Sn**ch him up before he goes to the Top Gun Sale in Ponoka 2024.

Additional pictures / video for serious buyers.

Priced at $6,500
Unity, SK

11/19/2023

I’m not usually the bragging type, but I’m big on giving credit where credit is due. Yesterday was one of those days.

I took my two year old on her first outing from home and she did not disappoint. She’s so quiet and gentle and her willingness to learn new things is unsurpassed. She’s never been worked hard, but she knows a lot of things.

Some days it’s nice to receive a little external validation, but you can’t expect it will be there from just anyone. The lack thereof does not mean anything. Give yourself the pat on the back that you deserve, because at the end of the day, that’s all that matters in this game. Focus on you and the horse 💜

11/18/2023

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A solid foundation is the best gift you can give any horse. It helps them learn new skills with ease and gives them a solid base to come back on if they fall apart.
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11/13/2023

Horse buyers be like…

Lookin’ fer a mount. Gotta be well broke where I can ride with one hand and carry a beer in the other, move cows off into the sunset, catch the fastest steer and rope the biggest bull in the pasture. Must be big and perdy. Palomino or a roan. Comes when he’s called. Saddles himself. Must be good for the kids, neighbours and the dog to ride. Preferable something that likes to swim. No older than 7 but gotta have 15 years of life experience. No vices. Budget under $12.

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If you’re in the market for some new blood to add to your Simmental or Angus herds, check out the Blushrose Simmental Farm annual BULL SALE February 29 at the farm or watch/bid online. Come for a tour, some hospitality and don’t forget to visit the horses! #simmental #bulls #blushrose Blush Equine

I’m not sure how this is December weather, but I’ll take it 😎

🌵 Stewart! The countdown is on until this big gentle giant goes to start his big career back in Alberta, BUT it’s a secret! Stay tuned this weekend to see where he’s off to! I’m so proud of how much he has grown and matured into such a friendly, beautiful, curious, and smart boy. He is athletic and so full of potential beyond what I could even begin to imagine. This ones going to hit hard, I already know it. EDIT: Stewart did not meet the height threshold for this job, but I am thrilled to have him home and continue on his training. I can’t wait to ride this big brute and turn him into a nice big ranch horse! Also, cool little sun dog made it into the video. Can you see it?? 😍

☀️ A little post-exercise taping session for the best horse in the world 💙 Cranial-Dorsal taping such as this enourages the longissimus muscle to relax. The tape will “recoil” and relieve any tightness or stressed areas along what is the biggest muscle in the horse’s body. Happy Monday everyone! 🌻