Hidden Valley Ranch LLC

12/02/2025

Please help.... a little can go a long way.
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Giving Tuesday is upon us, and we would love your help in continuing to make a difference. Your support enables us to continue improving our campground and to provide a welcoming space for everyone. Every contribution, big or small, helps us move forward together.
https://www.cowboycampground.com/legacy-park-trust-501c3 for more information.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. Thanks to your generous donations and encouragement, our rustic campground has seen remarkable improvements this year.

With the help of our caring volunteers, Terry and Bill, we added three beautiful shade gazebos to the north side of the arena.

Thanks to generous contributions, we were also able to create 14 powered campsites, ensuring that everyone in need of electricity is now served. These improvements have made a significant difference for our community and visitors alike.

With every upgrade, we are reminded that this progress would not be possible without our amazing community standing beside us. We have come a long way this year, and we owe so much to our incredible supporters, customers, and friends. Your encouragement and loyalty mean the world to us.

Through open communication, resilience, and the steadfast support of our community, we have overcome some challenges and emerged stronger. Every obstacle has only deepened our gratitude and commitment to our mission and to the community we serve.

If you would like to make your year-end contribution to our Legacy Park Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we would be deeply appreciative. Your generosity helps us continue our mission and create a lasting impact for generations to come.

Our mission is to provide and preserve public access to equestrian and public trails in the Boise National Forest, and to offer a venue for promoting outdoor recreational activities, equine-oriented events, and growth opportunities. We aim to advance and enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being within the community, strengthening families and fostering lasting connections.

11/29/2025

Photo booth for our horses.

11/27/2025

HVR has incredible supporters, customers, and friends.
Your continued encouragement and loyalty mean the world to us.

11/21/2025

Here is a great visual. EHV-1 is always around, but with social media it gets a lot more attention again.

11/20/2025

The conversation surrounding EHV-1 has sparked an urgent call for biosecurity among horse owners, highlighting the essential steps we can take to safeguard our beloved equines.
Every action we take matters in this collective effort. Have you considered who interacts with your horses?
This includes our farriers, veterinarians, chiropractors, and more. When we visit other barns or transport our horses off the property, it’s vital to remain vigilant.
We must ensure that our service providers are also committed to upholding stringent biosecurity practices.
When new horses arrive at our facility, I pay close attention to their origins and the individuals who transport them.
It’s concerning to see my boarders and their horses allowed to interact freely upon arrival.
Let’s remember: even a moment of oversight can have significant consequences.
Yet, many neglect to emphasize the importance of monitoring service providers.
As barn owners, we can only do so much individually.
This is a communal responsibility that requires all of us to be vigilant and proactive to keep our horses safe and thriving. Together, we can create a secure environment for our cherished companions.
It's a collective effort that requires all of us to be vigilant and responsible.

11/13/2025

Yup, we sports one of them here.

10/30/2025

Great read

🧥🐴 Blanketing Horses: When to Blanket — and When Not To

Every fall, horse owners debate: “Should I blanket my horse?”
Here’s what science says 👇

1️⃣ Horses have incredible built-in insulation.
Their winter coats trap air like a down jacket, and skin muscles lift the hairs (piloerection) to add warmth. A healthy, unclipped horse with access to shelter and adequate feed can stay comfortable in temperatures as low as 5°F (-15°C).
📚 Reference: Morgan et al., 2002, “Thermoregulation of Horses During Cold Exposure,” Equine Veterinary Journal.

2️⃣ Over-blanketing can make them colder.
If a blanket is too heavy, it flattens the coat, removing that insulating air layer — and can cause sweating, which chills the horse when it evaporates.
📚 Reference: Autio et al., 2007, “Response of Horses to Cold Weather and Blanketing,” Applied Animal Behaviour Science.

3️⃣ Energy from forage is the best heater.
Digesting hay produces internal heat — up to 30% more warmth than grain. That’s why free-choice hay is often better than a thick blanket.
📚 Reference: Cymbaluk & Christison, 1989, “Environmental Effects on Thermoregulation and Energy Balance in Horses,” Canadian Journal of Animal Science.

4️⃣ When blanketing is a good idea:
✅ Clipped horses (no natural coat)
✅ Senior or underweight horses
✅ Horses with chronic illness
✅ Wet, windy, or freezing rain conditions
✅ Horses newly moved from a warm to cold climate

5️⃣ When to skip the blanket:
🚫 Healthy horses with full winter coats and windbreaks
🚫 When daytime temperatures rise above freezing
🚫 If the horse is active and sweats under the blanket

Bottom line:
👉 Blanket for comfort, not out of guilt.
👉 Use your hands — if the horse’s chest, shoulder, and base of neck feel warm and dry, they’re managing just fine.

10/23/2025

Getting things winter ready... with these great Fall days, it's a joy besides more functional for winter. Our customers love ❤️ it.

10/18/2025

Ahhhhh so cute

10/10/2025

So cute