Cedar Bayou Stables

09/27/2023

"Practice makes permanent, not perfect. If you practice the wrong thing, you make the wrong act permanent." ~ Hamza Yusuf

09/25/2023

An interestng read.

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09/02/2023

truth!

08/30/2023

Barbie: Equestrian Edition 🐎

GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
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08/30/2023

I don't know if this is true or not, but it's a lovely video and shows the love and tolerance our horses of all shapes and sizes can have for each other and for us. And that, to me, is a beautiful thing!

08/16/2023

This is a very good read!

08/09/2023

07/27/2023

As we count down the hours before Melissa and her boy, Finn, leave to return to Wisconsin, I am contemplating how much this horse has grown in 5 months - and not just physically! :) As a 2 year old he had a very different life to that which he was thrust into here in Texas but he has grown emotionally as well, accepting and embracing different training methods, a very different environment and new behavioural expectations of him. I am so happy to have been able to play a part in the ongoing learning experiences of this horse. . Best of luck in the future, Finn and MZR Horsemanship Melissa!

And here at Cedar Bayou Stables we are all about bringing out the best in your horses, working with you and them, to overcome emotional, stressful, anxiety- based issues, treating them with respect, care, love and attention, developing diets that suit their particular needs, and working with them to become happy, hea;thy horses.

07/21/2023

These are all amazing foods to give your horses in the summer. My all time faves are coconut water that works as an elctrolyte replacer, zucchini, low calorie that adds hydration, celery - the best veg source of naturally ocurring sodium , radishes and cucumber which aid in hydration and natural sodium, and helps skin heal from sweaty conditions, , raw peanuts help itchy skin, beets to sustain electrolyte balance, pink himalayan salt, super greens and yellow squash are high in water content and rich in vitamins and minerals and of course watermelon - rind is rich in amino acids which dilates the blood vessels to improve circulation. helps to rid the body of excess waste. The red flesh of the watermelon is higher in sugar so if your horse is insulin resitant hold off on too much of the red flesh and only give the rinds which are so refreshiing and improve circulation and cleansing.
There's a lot to be said for adding in organic, natural feeds for horses as opposed to chemicals, And as always, remember to introduce anything new slowly; and in small amounts. and watch what your horse likes and dislikes. One of mine hates fruit but loves veg, and always figure out your horse's needs and adjust the diet accordingly. , Happy horsing!

07/16/2023

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07/03/2023

Thankful for the small rain tonight. Refreshed the grass a bit, cooled things off, half filled the 240 gal tank at the back of the barn. That’s free water to fill water buckets for a day or two. Hoping for more rain ☔️ over the next few days . Stay cool everyone.

06/30/2023

The Andersons, Inc offers Stabl-Zorb Red / Szred - High Absorbent and other solutions for the Crop Cultivation

06/17/2023

Starting June 23rd we are proud to announce we will start seeing haul in appointments on Fridays 8a-5p.
At the Oaks Veterinary clinic in cypress
Please call to schedule your haul In appointment.
800-940-0267

06/01/2023

Mikey has a new friend - sweet Sky moved in today and so he’s on babysitting duty until she really settles in. She was a bit nervous in her new home but he’s got her chilling now! He’s such a good boy!

05/19/2023

Truth!

When meeting new boarders or potential training clients, inevitably at some point during the conversation the question arises : “So what is the cost and what all is included?”
I give the basic run down that of course it covers grain, hay, care, holding for vet/farrier, blanketing, feeding supplements, my costs (facility lease, bedding, supplies)…the whole nine yards.
But what about everything that falls in between the lines? These are the things that I have been on my mind a lot here lately. Because there is so much more that is included when you pay your board.
There are the nights that I toss and turn wondering how a new horse is adjusting and the extra time I spend checking on them the next morning.
The time spent monitoring each horses day to day routine and behavior. Learning what their version of “normal” is and noticing when something isn’t quite right.
The countless books, articles, and posts that I read to continue learning about whatever new ailment or training technique that is currently “trending”. Watching videos, taking short courses, going to clinics, doing research and asking questions. All to constantly try to expand my education.
The ability to ask me endless questions about shoeing, showing, PPID, EPM, EHV or HYPP…slobbers, fly spray, ground tying, foaling, bits, feed, tendons, boots, grooming, nutrition, vaccines, deworming, and whatever else you have a question about. And if I don’t know an answer I promise I am working as hard as I can to find one for you.
The hundreds of hours that I have worked (often for free!) for trainers, vets, and horse owners to gain as much experience as possible that I may know how to handle almost every situation imaginable.
The times that you need help fitting a saddle, or loading your horse, or you can’t quite get them to take medicine from a syringe without making a mess. I am happy to lend a hand and maybe share a trick of the trade.
You’re paying for my time on evenings that we stand in the barn and troubleshoot issues regarding your horse well past suppertime. Maybe I am running back out to the barn at midnight to check your horse, because he looked just a little bit puny at turn in.
Or maybe it’s responding to 24/7 texts or calls during family dinners, birthday parties, holidays, and church.
Speaking of Holidays, you likely won’t see us because you are enjoying those special days with your own family. But mine is up early to make sure that the horses are fed, watered, clean, and happy before any festivities. My children learned long ago that presents get opened AFTER chores on Christmas morning!
This week as I meandered through pastures with my baby in her carrier, armed with a shedding blade and a pocket full of treats, I brushed out winter’s leftover fuzzy coats and smooched some soft muzzles.
I recalled a sleepless night working alongside the vet to help one through a bad colic. We weren’t sure that he would pull through, but three years later he is strong and healthy.
I admired the shiny coat of another whose diet I have tweaked and tweaked and am finally starting to see promising results.
I watched the once strong legs of one mare move a little bit slower due to her arthritis and felt a sting in my heart knowing that there will come a day that the equioxx won’t cut it anymore and we will have to lay her to rest.
I love these horses.
I love what I do.
I am proud to be trusted with these horses.
I work as hard I can can to provide the best care that I know how to give.

That is what is included.

04/22/2023

After a wet, stormy night, it turned into a gorgeous day! April showers, bring May flowers, and everything is leafing out and looking lovely. 4 wonderful horses to care for, minus one who just moved on to the next phase of her life today, and we wish her and her new owners the very best, but all is good, and God is good!

04/20/2023

Summer is coming. Be aware - the heat can catch you up quickly - even in April and May. Ensure your turnouts have plenty of fresh water in the troughs, add electrolytes/coconut water/fresh, high water content vegetables to your horses' diets to rehydrate them, have fans on in their stalls, watch for heat stress AND know the signs AND what to do in the event of heat stress. Any questions - ask me! Happy to share what I have learned! I love power greens, kale, celery, apples, pears, radishes, strawberries,garlic, blueberries - great antioxidant - apricots - for allergies, pineapple - post workout soreness, and so many other great fruits and veg.

04/03/2023

Recently tried a new brand of shavings - medium flake from https://www.animalcomfortgroup.com/ purchased from D&D in Tomball. Price was reasonable, quality dodgy. HOWEVER, BUT, AND KEEP READING. after a couple of convos with the marketing director, she has advised me that they did a full investigation at the mill, discovered a problem which was allowing in the big , sharp chunks of wood to the shavings, remedied the situation, and credited me for the bags I had bought. Now THAT'S customer service. Thank you, Sara at Animal Comfort Group

02/15/2023

Mikey and I were thrilled to be able to host a visit from a resident of a local assisted living facility today. The facility runs a program called "Second Wind Dreams" which gives each resident something that they always dreamed of doing or achieving. Miss Gail's dream was to visit with a horse and brush its coat. She used to own a horse when she was younger, and while she would ideally love to ride a horse again, at this time she is physically unable to do so.
So, Gail, her daughter and two staff members visited us at Cedar Bayou Stables and Mikey got groomed from head to toe, of course behaved himelf, and got treats in return.

02/15/2023

Thought provoking read

“I don’t want much, I just want to groom once in a while and go for an easy trail ride here and there”-

This is a statement folks often make, which makes perfect sense from a human point of view. It doesn’t require much time, effort or skill gaining, and the expectation appears low- for the horse to just stand quietly, or happily trod along down the trail.

From a riders perspective, grooming requires relaxing and enjoying brushing their horse. Trail riding usually involves relaxing and leaving the horse mostly alone to enjoy the outdoors and company.

From a horses point of view, however, this is not so easy a task. To ”just be brushed,” the horse has to have enough confidence to leave the herd, the skills to lead well to the barn, the ability to stand tied quietly for a length of time in isolation away from friends, to stay focused enough to stand despite the distractions and movement around them in the barn.
That’s a lot!

To “just trail ride,” the horse has to have the afore mentioned skills, plus load in a trailer, ride in the trailer and unload (those are all separate skills), leave friends quietly and ride calmly past all kinds of input and stimulus- they have to know what rider input to tune into (legs and reins), and which to shut out (rustling around to get a granola bar out of saddle bags, yammering to friends). They have to manage terrain with balance, leave or join other horses, or ride past other people, dogs, bikes, etc. They often have little guidance from a rider who’s expectations and attention to the horse is low (who is relaxing and enjoying company or scenery, not giving attentive communications to the horse).

That’s a TALL order for a horse, and quite a drastic difference in expectation between horse and rider in terms of education, attention and workload.

Think from the horses point of view. Don’t skimp on the education, the awareness, and don’t leave your horse to their own devices for “simple tasks.” A horse is a horse, and not a human- and they see our world very differently. It’s on us to prepare and guide them.

02/15/2023

Brilliant!

02/05/2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Cedar Bayou Stables will no longer be offering horse motel /Overnight stay services. We appreciate all the clients we have hosted over the past few years and regret we can no longer offer this service. Our long term boarding facilities are, however, still available. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions, for information that our page or website may not have answered for you.

12/20/2022

What's your favorite holiday food??? 🎄😋

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12/11/2022

A new year brings new possibilites, and as this year draws to a close, I am excited to be welcoming some new, long-term boarders - and some old friends - back to CBS. Can't wait to see where this leads all of us in 2023. Merry Christmas and happy, horsey New Year!

11/22/2022

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09/15/2022

how to love a horse. RIP Your Majesty!

(Thanks to Claire Williams for sharing this pic).

08/16/2022

Love abounds at CBS!

07/29/2022

Indeed!

07/11/2022

😜😜😜

06/05/2022

Excellent advice and plan, from a very trusted source for many years! Thank you Dr Cassie Schuster

06/03/2022

No, this one will not be coming to stay at Cedar Bayou Stables! :) lol

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