CornerStone Stable Pa

12/13/2024

Tiny tip of the day blanket leg straps

11/30/2024

Tips for de icing outdoor water in winter

11/27/2024

Collect the slow drip

11/24/2024

Leftovers from the Lesson Day with Susan Berger . Please let me know if they’re yours 😊

11/20/2024

When your mom is a ding d**g & shaves your cutie mark on backwards. Horoscope says: 5 months of sheer embarrassment 🫠🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😆

Maybe I can make it a big fat 0 zero goose egg to represent his bank account!

11/15/2024

This is the general reference I use when blanketing. Also a list of generalizations to keep in mind. Please reach out with questions

-a horse’s ambient temperature is about 20 degrees different (50* is their ideal outdoor temp) lower than humans (70* is most people’s ideal). So do the math, a 40* night to you is actually like a 60* night to them.
-Blanketing early in the fall could result in less natural hair coat growth: think show horse sleek coat vs horses staying out that may need that fuzz
-using a sheet/blanket can actually inhibit the natural rise of the hair follicle, a sheet will clamp the hair down. horses may actually be warmer without a sheet if there is no rain or wind as the hair stands up to trap air for natural insulation
- some horses need a blanket just to stay warm so they aren’t wasting energy (hay/grain) and can use that forage/concentrate to maintain/put on weight (think Jack)
- age and work load make a difference- chubby bunnies may benefit from a little chill for weight management (think Ca$h)
- it’s coldest right before sunrise, the low for the night is actually probably when horses are getting turned out for the day
- active horses/those who run & play should not get a blanket at all IF they get sweaty under the blanket- this causes a host of skin and chill issues.
- neck covers can result in over heating or rubbing, causing follicle death and mane loss. Neck covers without fill & looser fit will help avoid this issue

11/15/2024

And a link to the hat everyone keeps asking me about! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNDHSR7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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11/12/2024

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We are seeing a spike in Anaplasmosis cases this week. Horses with Anaplasmosis usually present with fever, lethargy, decreased appetite, stocking up, or mild ataxia/wobbliness. If your horse is acting off, it is always a good idea to take a temperature. Anything over 101.5°F is a fever and should have an exam. Anaplasmosis can be confirmed with bloodwork. Horses usually recover quickly once proper antibiotic treatment is started.

11/09/2024

Very fun day!!! Thank you to this group of people for your sense of humor, hard work, and support. Thankfully no one earned the “best unplanned dismount award”! 😵‍💫😆😅

11/09/2024

Adults/parents of riders show today at noon!
Very excited! 😁😁😁

11/06/2024

Giving lessons under the watchful eye of 4 very experienced trainers tonight 😆

11/04/2024

This is what happens when you are a meanie.

10/30/2024

😒😒😒

10/18/2024

Snuggles the killer, doing a very good job lately!!