Twisted Pine Training, LLC

10/10/2024

Goodbye Meta Al! It has been a nightmare. Please note an Attorney has advised everyone to post this message, failure to do so may result in legal consequences. Meta Al is now a Public Entity, all members must post at least once or it will be assumed you are Okay with them using your information, photos, etc. I personally do not give permission to Facebook, Meta Al or anyone to use any of my personal data, profile information, photos, or anything that concerns me or my family!

09/20/2024

EQUINE DENTIST SEPTEMBER 28th

LOCATION - Council
Limited Space

09/03/2024

1/2 of a Hog Available
$4 per pound Hanging Weight 106 #’s
Includes Cut & Wrapped
Ready for Cut Order

09/02/2024

08/23/2024

08/15/2024

Another one of the many reasons not to just focus on the head

(Photo credit: Philippe Karl
“The Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage”)

08/08/2024

Now that the Winter Olympics are going back to Salt Lake City, we think it's best to bring back Olympic Rodeo with it!

08/08/2024

Summer is heating up! Be careful with your horses!

08/05/2024

Why does your farrier require you to stay on a schedule if you stay with him? Is he just wanting more money? Is he just taking advantage of you? Absolutely not. It’s all about keeping the horse’s foot as consistent as possible. Too many people think “oh, they don’t look bad so they don’t need done.” When in reality, if they do look good inbetween cycles, and they still look good when they are due next…that’s a compliment to the job the farrier has done.

For every 1 centimeter of extra toe, it’s an added 50 kilograms of force on the tendons. If you do the conversion, that’s 110lbs of extra tension!!!!! Think about the pain a horse has with toes that are 4-5” long. Or, on a horse that’s only done once or twice a year. So, when a farrier requires or asks that their clients stay on a schedule, it’s for the benefit of the horse. It’s our job as farriers to do what we can to keep our client horses both sound and comfortable.

07/23/2024

Never too late to learn something new….

April 29th & 30th is right around the corner!
Reserve your spot❤️

Great Educational Clinics!
Come Join Us ~ Your Equine Will Appreciate Your Knowledge ❤️

Location: Star, Idaho

April 29th ~ 12-8pm

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid: Knowing what to do could mean the life or death of your Equine. This course will be covering what your vet needs to know, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, hoof issues and more!
$159

April 30th ~ 9-5pm
Disaster Planning & Emergency Preparedness: Do you have a plan & know what to do when an emergency arises? This class will train you in fire prevention, planning for executing safe evacuation procedures, hidden dangers, wildfires, ice storms, flooding, tornadoes and more! $159-

Students that sign up for both days will receive a package rate $295-

Manual & Certificate of Completion included.

Reserve your spot~ $50 deposit per class

Register: Please contact Twisted Pine Training, LLC @ 208-371-3669 or email [email protected]

Classes count as CE for PATH International and EAGALA

07/15/2024

Looking for Hosts 2024 Fall & 2025

05/01/2024

It’s Spring ~ Time to Starting Riding
Lessons
Tune-Ups & Trail Rides

10/19/2023

ISO Blanket Cleaning & Repair

10/04/2023

The Stages of Equine Skeletal Development

A horse ages roughly 3 times faster than a human. So, a 90 year old human is a 30 year old horse. Both very old, usually arthritic, don’t have many of their original teeth left, and very likely retired and enjoying the finer things in life.

A 25 year old horse is a 75 year old human. Some are still happily working but some prefer retirement and an easier life. Often depending on just how hard a life they’ve lived.

A 20 year old horse is a 60 year old human. At that point where the body doesn’t work like it use to but the brain is all there and wants to be active.

A 13 year old horse is a 39 year old human. Middle aged, prime of their life where their knowledge and physical ability are about equal.

So let’s get down to the babies and work our way up.

A 1-1.5 year old horse is getting their first adult tooth, this happens at 6 years old in a human child.

A 3 year old horse is a 9 year old child. A child. Not ready for work by a long stretch. We have moved past sending children down the mines.

A 4 year old horse is a 12 year old child. Often will do odd jobs for pocket money, maybe a paper round, mowing lawns etc. Basically a 4 year old horse can start a bit of light work experience to learn the ropes.

A 5 year old horse is a 15 year old teenager. Think they know it all, cocky, and ready to up their work and responsibilities. Still quite weak and not fully developed so shouldn’t be at their physical limit but can start building strength.

A 5.5 year old horse has just cut their final adult tooth, this happens at 17 years of age in a human.

A 6 year old horse is an 18 year old human. An adult. Ready to work.

An 8 year old horse has achieved full fusion of their final growth plates. This happens at 24 years of age in a human. This is the age it is safe to push a horse for their optimal performance.

Pushing your youngster too hard too young will result in the failure of many body parts. Joints, spine, tendons, ligaments as well as their brains. Waiting another year or two at the beginning could give your horse an extra 10 years of useful working life. Be patient with your pride and joy!

Written by Vikki Fowler BVetMed BAEDT MRCVS Vikki Fowler

Graphic credit to Naomi Tavian

09/14/2023