Twin Acres LLC

Twin Acres LLC Boutique Hunter Jumper Barn in the beautiful Rocky Mountains

Aspen Colorado
Annie Graber-Wells

Behind these sweet appy eyes💕
08/30/2025

Behind these sweet appy eyes💕

Thankful for these cooler/rainy August days
08/28/2025

Thankful for these cooler/rainy August days

Thankful for some rain, although untimely at a horse show! But the rain and cooler weather didn’t “dampen” our moods at ...
08/24/2025

Thankful for some rain, although untimely at a horse show! But the rain and cooler weather didn’t “dampen” our moods at all! What a fun day up at Strang Ranch for the show!

Congrats to Haylen and Moose on their first outing together since their lease started handling the cold and rain like the champs they are!!

Royal and Sylvie took a field trip to play and gain some new experience and exceeded everyone’s expectations!!

Fun day had by all, even a rain delay horse show trailer powwow! 🤣

08/24/2025

It might feel like an endless summer, but fall and winter are right around the corner! Get these weekends on your calendar and save the date for the Colorado Show Circuit!

Nov 21 - USEF/USHJA Rated Medals and Jumper Schooling
Nov 22 and 23 - Unrated Jumper Show
Dec 5 - 7 - USEF Rated Hunters and Eq
Feb 20 - 22 - USEF Rated Hunters and Eq
Feb 27 - Jumper Schooling
Feb 28 - Unrated Jumper Show

08/22/2025

For many buyers, a pre-purchase exam (PPE) feels like the ultimate green light. If the horse “passes,” the future looks bright. If not, the deal is off. But according to Dr. Julie Vargas of Spy Coast Farm, that view oversimplifies what a PPE can really tell you.

At a recent Plaidcast In Person event, Vargas shared a candid perspective on the limitations of pre-purchase exams and why buyers need to think of them as a risk assessment, not a guarantee.

“Pre-purchase is a statistical evaluation of risk on that day,” Vargas explained. In other words, a PPE captures how a horse looks and performs under examination at a single moment in time. It cannot predict the future or eliminate risk entirely.

That’s especially important when considering the growing use of advanced imaging. Many buyers now expect radiographs of joints, backs, and even necks, even when no clinical issues are present. These images may show anomalies (changes in bone shape, small lesions, or other findings) that may or may not ever affect the horse’s performance.

With better technology, Vargas noted, veterinarians are simply seeing more. But that doesn’t mean every finding carries long-term significance.

This creates a challenge for both veterinarians and buyers. How should a finding be weighed? Some changes might remain clinically silent for a horse’s entire career, while others could indicate a greater risk for future problems.

Vargas acknowledged that veterinarians are put in a difficult position: “I hate pre-purchases and I love them. Every other vet will say the same.” They can provide valuable information, but also place vets in the role of predicting the unknown—an impossible task.

🔗 Continue reading the full profile at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/08/21/why-pre-purchase-exams-are-a-snapshot-in-time-not-the-only-decision-factor/

Super lucky to add another super cool therapy tool to our program thanks To generous clients! With a horse recently diag...
08/20/2025

Super lucky to add another super cool therapy tool to our program thanks To generous clients! With a horse recently diagnosed with asthma as well as a lot of horses struggling with all the smoke lately, we are happy to add a nebulizer to our program! Moose had his first treatment today and loved it!

Saturdays are for the AA’s! Such a fun lesson with this fab group of ladies!
08/18/2025

Saturdays are for the AA’s! Such a fun lesson with this fab group of ladies!

It runs in the family 🌸
08/10/2025

It runs in the family 🌸

Address

210 Juniper Hill Rd
Aspen, CO

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19703791071

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