County Line Stables

02/22/2025

Amazing how technology has advanced in genetics… we tested our filly Dixie” CLS PEPS LILSUNFROST shortly after birth to determine if she was Cremello or Perlino because the only true way to determine a double dilute is through testing. Any guess what she is?

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆!🧬 🐴
Did you know that genetic testing can be performed on horse embryos?
Before being placed in the uterus, an embryo can be tested for s*x, specific coat colors, and certain genetic diseases. This process is known as pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
The VGL offers testing for s*x, coat colors, and various genetic diseases in equine embryos. Learn more at https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/test/horse-embryo

02/14/2025

❤️ LOVE MORE...
HATE LESS

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE WHO WILL LIFT YOU HIGHER

Surround yourself with those who will celebrate
with you, support you and be healthy for your journey.

Surround yourself with those who get it!

"Surround yourself with people who add value to your life. Who challenge you to be greater than you were yesterday. People who sprinkle magic into your existence, just like you do to theirs. Life isn't meant to be done alone. Mind your tribe, and journey freely and loyally together."
~Alex Elle~

I want to be around people that do things. I don't want to be around people that judge or talk negatively about what people do.

I want to be around people that dream big, and work hard.

I want to be around people who support each other, even if they are competing together or in the same line of work.

I love to see other people happy and succeeding!

Life is a journey, not a competition.

There is absolutely no reason why we should not be proud for anyone who is stepping out of the normalcy of society, working hard, growing, learning, challenging themselves, making good things happen for themselves, and setting great examples for their kids and others around them.

We all need to learn to be proud for people who are working hard to get better and be the best that they can be.

Life is way too short to be bitter and spread negativity.

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02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from our farm

02/02/2025

The snow ❄️ really does create such beauty out of everyday things around the farm! … too bad it also creates so much extra work for us too!🤦🏻‍♀️

01/16/2025

Sharing from another page…”THIS”🎯

BE THE SMALL FISH IN A BIG POND!

In any type of performance, you need to be a BIG FISH to be tough competition and get the wins. The secret to becoming the BIG FISH from a small fish is to put yourself in large enough ponds so it will give you the opportunities to grow and develop into that BIG FISH.

You WILL NOT grow in confined places. NOTHING will grow in a confined space. For the growth and the results you want, YOU MUST step outside of your comfort zone and become uncomfortable.

Put yourself in vulnerable, painful, trying situations. Situations where you have the opportunity to learn from experiences that will help you grow and develop into the person you want and NEED to BECOME. These situations will give you the RESULTS you are after.

SIT AT TABLES WHERE THE CONVERSATION IS ABOUT GOALS, DREAMS, AND MAKING S**T HAPPEN!

Don't sit at tables, hang out with people, or surround yourself in environments where the conversations are talking s**t about other people, coming up with excuses of not doing something, looking for quick fixes or gratification, or coming up with reasons why something isn't possible.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU!

This is YOUR LIFE! 100% OWN IT!

Don't be afraid to be 100% YOU! OWN YOUR OWN DECISIONS!

DO NOT WORRY or CARE about what other people say, think, or do based on what you are doing!

Do the BEST that YOU can do, KEEP putting yourself out there so you can learn all you can and become the person you want and need to become!

The RIGHT people will stick around, and the WRONG people will DISAPPEAR!

NEVER COMPARE!

TRUST THE PROCESS!

01/01/2025

To all my Family and Friends,
Everything has a Beginning and an End
So, forget the Past, plan for the Future But most importantly ENJOY the Moment!
Prayers for a Blessed New Year🙏
Happy 2025🎉

12/25/2024

Kind of sums up our Christmas season…LOL…Merry Christmas 🎄

12/21/2024

12/19/2024

One of my favorite pics of Pretorian❤️
Sure do miss my big guy, he is lucky to be living his best life as a southern boy now.

My favorite pic from the photo shoot...Pulled him out of the pasture and I have to say my big boy does cleans up nice! and pretty photogenic too! My majestic Pretorian!

12/08/2024

This was posted locally …and worth the share.
Some insight on the current horse boarding market, and why you may feel you are being priced out.

While everyone keeps seeking to board their beloved horse at a top tier Facility, with 24/7 hay, extended “all day” turnout, night check, feed 3x per day, well maintained facility and a trainer on site or the ability to bring your own.

Here are some Averages.

Shavings cost. $7.00- 7.50 per bag/ day=
Or $2575-$3000 per semi bulk

Hay $7.00-8.50 per small bale (40 #)
$125-165 per large square (700 #)
$85-100 per round (800 #)

Stall cleaning $5.00 -$7.00 per stall/day
Manure removal- haul off $1200 per month for 24 horse facility

Grain $24-per 40 # bag at a feed rate of 6 # per day per horse just over 4.2 bags per month $100.80 plus tax & delivery
$115 per horse/month

Labor $15-25 per hour 40 hours/week
$600-1000 PER employee/week (x2 + for very large facilities) **some employees receive board in exchange for extra hours of work.

Stall cost bare $250-350 (lease or what owners should charge per box to cover use & maintenance of said box)

Utilities vary greatly
Water, fuel, heat/gas, electric, etc.
$800-1600/month

Fence posts $26 ea
Fence boards 16’ $29 ea
Water buckets $15 ea
Feed bins $30 ea

Some go what is not factored in:
•Equipment purchase & maintenance
•Storage buildings for hay & equipment to keep fluffy safe from fire risk
•mortgage & taxes
•Farm owner time & experience
•farm owners Significant Other doing maintenance & repairs to keep costs down
•footing maintenance & refreshing

So the facility that y’all are Seeking needs to be charging a minimum of $1215 per month to break even on hay (30 # per day- more if really being fed 24-7 free choice,) grain, shavings (one bag a day) labor (single employee,) utilities and the rent on the “box.”

These figures do not include insurance, maintenance materials, improvements (like footing, lighting upgrades, fans etc) owner experience, wound treatment prior to your arrival, blanketing, etc.

So IF you are paying less than $1200 per month for top quality care and a facility to match- You are NOT paying enough.