So this week we did something a little different, we left Saturday to bring 6 head of horses to Vegas for some of the best guys you could ever ask to know. We rope with these guys and it is beyond an honor to not only haul but to get to watch these guys compete in the UCR finals! We're finishing up round 2 today! Stay tuned for more videos of these guys and their amazing horses!
I do believe Madison forgot how much she loves riding a horse that needs some fine tuning. I asked her yesterday if she wanted to crawl on Cheyenne (who only has had 3 rides on her by us) and she was like of course! Lol Madison immediately went into training mode pushing buttons and figuring out what Cheyenne did and didn't know. I just stood there giggling. I do have to say I am incredibly impressed with how well Cheyenne did at the show. She stood tied all day with no fuss, rode around like a champ after the show and we even were able to push some cattle around on her. Since her teeth have been floated and she can move her jaw naturally she has really freed up in her movement! I'm excited to see how this little mare comes along! I do believe she's going to be a good one with the potentially to be a jam up kids horse.
#rockindranch
#ranchsorting
#paintedpony
#cheyenne
#horse
Teeth are such an important part of horse health care, but most times it's overlooked as we never really physically look inside a horses mouth. Both of these mares were in a lot of pain due to their teeth being in terrible condition. Katie's right side of her mouth was cut up from all the sharp edges on her teeth and had hooks so bad she couldn't chew properly which could be the cause of her not gaining weight. Cheyenne has an over jet that has literally never been addressed in her life and has caused her jaw to literally change to adapt to her overgrown teeth. Both of these girls are saints to have put up with so much pain while still working and riding in the past. When bringing in outside horses the first thing we do is schedule them for dentistry work and chiropractor. Then we power pack and quarantine for 5 days. We will not put a bit in ones mouth until we've had a horse checked and fixed. You never know what might be hiding inside their mouth.
#ranchlife
#dentistry
#horses
#rockindranch
Ranch Sorting
If you haven't added it to your calendar yet, you should do so now!!!
Abilene Texas
Who's ready to start still those young ones? We are! (ok I am, the hubby hates starting colts) Both Rue and Brew will have an awesome start to them by the time they are ready to step on and ride. Brew is so laid back and chill where as Rue is much more sensitive and catty. I'm beyond excited.
#colts
#coltstarting
#brew
#rue
#rockymountainblues
#onesmartmate
Does heaven on earth exist? I sure think so!
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#rockindhorses
#heavenonearth
#horse
#ranchlife
They grow up way to fast.
#rockindwordsofwisdom
#slowdown
#mybabygirl
This little mare is literally the engine that could. There is not one ounce of quit in her. She's a small package of dynamite and I'm here for it 🤩. This was her third time on calves and while she was a little spicy in the box overall I'm incredibly happy with how she's coming along.
#kittycat
#highbrowcat
#peptoboonsmal
#rockindmare
#rockindranch
#horse
It's safe to say Louie loves his butt scratches. He's one cool little colt.
#rockindranch
#rockindbabies
#horse
#louie
#onesmartmate
#lena
#justababy
#wigglewigglewiggle
🤦🏼♀️ I'm utterly lost as to how he managed to fit under that bar in less than 6" of clearance, at least until he got stuck on his hip. We had to cut him out other than being a bit sore and scraped up he's ok. Hopefully he learned a lesson on this one. 🙄 Babies 🤦🏼♀️.
#justababy
#horse
#onetimepepto
#onesmartmate
#louie
#confused
#rockindranch
#rockindbabies
One Smart Sugar Bar, aka. Louie. Words cannot express how much I love this colt, and I'm not a gelding person, but this little guy is something else! One Smart Mate - One Time Pepto Stallion sure puts out some amazing babies!
#lena
#louie
#onesmartmate
#onetimepepto
#horse
#justababy
Brew (the sorrel) loves water so he took to it like a champ. Rue on the other hand not so much. She tolerated it and did really really well, but she was hating every second of it even in 104 degree temps. Lol she'll get there one day.
#brew
#rue
#rockindhorses
#rockindbabies
#horse
#aqha
#cowpony
#hot
