McCracken Equine - Authorized Hay Chix Dealer

01/08/2025

LAST CHANCE to get The Horse Trainer's Journal at our introductory price!

Get your year started off on the right track!

https://mccrackenequine.com/products/the-horse-trainers-journal

01/04/2025

Do it now ❤️

01/04/2025

How cool is this??

Hay Chix Nets spotted at the San Diego Zoo! 🤩

📸 Samantha

01/03/2025

NEW vendor alert! I am super excited to share that we now carry Knotty Horse Products!

Not to be confused with our Knotty Girlz halters and leads, Knotty Horse Products is the leader in hair care for your horse.

I have used their detangler for the past couple years and what sold me on them aside from not containing any harsh chemicals, was the heavenly AROMA. It puts off the most delectable light smell of apricots that is to die for!

What sets them apart from the herd?
🐴 Made in the USA
🐴 Their products contain NO harsh chemicals and are paraben-free, Phthalate-free, vegan and cruelty free.
🐴 They use the power of Apricots that contains omega 6 & 9, vitamins A & E, to help strengthen and soften hair.

We only have their detangler in stock right now, but rest assured that more of their products will be added soon!

Their 12 oz bottle may not seem big, but it goes a LONG ways. I am pretty sure my current bottle is well over a year old with still 1/4 of it left. You won’t be disappointed in this stuff!

https://mccrackenequine.com/products/knotty-horse-apricot-oil-detangling-treatment

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! I hope 2025 brings many blessings and success upon your life! I just want to express how grateful I am to have you here and for your support in 2024. I can’t wait to see where 2025 takes us!

On that note, I would love to see what YOU would like to see from us in 2025! More digital products? Want us to carry your favorite tack brands? What about the feed or supplements that are instrumental in your program? Delivery options?

Let us know below! 👇🏻

01/02/2025

⭐️ Round Bale Feeders and Hay Waste ⭐️

Time for a research recap! This one is an oldie but a goodie and was actually published shortly before I started grad school at the University of Minnesota by one of my advisors, Dr. Krishona Martinson. She has been a long time mentor and inspired me to focus on applied research and finding ways to communicate the results to horse owners! Now onto the research!

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate different round bale hay feeders to identify which ones were most effective at reducing hay waste for horses. We all know horses are expensive so it is a great way to determine cost savings opportunities associated with feeding hay.

Materials and Methods: Twenty-five mature, idle horses (Quarter horses and thoroughbreds) were used in the study and divided into 5 groups with 5 horses each. Each horse group was housed in a different paddock with a different hay feeder for four days. Hay was weighed prior to being placed in the feeder. Hay waste was collected daily and hay remaining was measured on day 4 to determine consumption. Horses then rotated paddocks with a new feeder and new hay bale. This process was repeated over 40 days until every horse group consumed hay from all 9 hay feeders as well as the no hay feeder control. To determine payback, 2010 prices were used for feeders and hay was valued at $110 per ton.

Results: All hay feeders significantly reduced hay waste when compared to the no feeder control (P

12/30/2024

New vendor alert! Any guesses as to who by just this picture?? 😏 🤩

12/27/2024

Hay Chix Half Bale Nets RESTOCKED!

Limited quantities of multiple colors available!

https://mccrackenequine.com/products/half-bale-net

12/24/2024

Wishing everyone safe travels and a very Merry Christmas!

12/23/2024

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12/21/2024

I have seen this elsewhere and thought it would be fun!

⭐️ No matter if it is big or small, what is something you are proud of doing in 2024? ⭐️

12/19/2024

IT’S TIME!!! The Horse Trainer’s Journal is LIVE and to celebrate, it’s on sale for a VERY limited time!!! 🥳🥳

What is it you ask?? This DIGITAL printable journal helps you track your progress, celebrate success, and identify areas for growth. Stay on top of your training journey and reach your goals efficiently.

Keep inspired, yet grounded with the 5 tips for success and stay organized with our multiple pages of horse health records. With a horse bio separator page that includes a place for emergency contacts, it is perfect for trainers or those who own multiple horses!

For those that prefer a more digitized approach to tracking your progress and horse training sessions, this journal is Goodnotes(Apple products) compatible! With an integrated table of contents and page footer you can navigate through your journal!

Features:

🐴 20+ page DIGITAL journal that comes in two printable versions: Colored version and an ink saving black and white version.
🐴 Session summary with growth mindset inspired prompts.
🐴 Horse bio separator page with contacts so you can track the progress of multiple horses.
🐴 Tips to inspire and help you succeed on your horse training journey.
🐴 Record keeping logs for farrier, vet, dental, de-worming, and body work/therapy.
🐴 Integrated links in the table of contents and footer that are compatible with Goodnotes (For apple users) *May be compatible with other note/journaling platforms, but has not been tested.

https://mccrackenequine.com/products/the-horse-trainers-journal

12/19/2024

A little over 2 hours away from the launch of our first ever McCracken Equine exclusive product - The Horse Trainer’s Journal!

FULL DISCLOSURE: To say I am both excited and nervous for this moment is an understatement. 😬 The concept of this journal came to my mind over two years ago and after many instances of succumbing to, and then overcoming the self-doubt and imposter syndrome, the day (and the courage) has finally come to release it to the world! I keep telling myself that if this journal can add value to even just one person, my mission will be accomplished.

Set your alarms for 6pm!

https://mccrackenequine.com/products/the-horse-trainers-journal

12/18/2024

Let's have some fun! If you could have one ride on any horse that is alive today, who would it be? Bonus points if you post a picture!

Mine would be 007 “Bond.” He is a young reining stallion with wicked style, so I think it would be fun - even though I might fall off 😅

12/17/2024

It's almost time! The Horse Trainer’s Journal will FINALLY be dropping Thursday at 6pm! Here is a sneak peak. .

12/11/2024

Gift Card sale! Perfect stocking stuffer for the horse lover in your family!

https://mccrackenequine.com/products/mccracken-equine-llc-gift-card

12/10/2024

As the end of the year draws near, it's a great time to pause, reflect, and figure out who you plan to be in 2025. Inspired by a video I watched about goal setting with Fallon Taylor, I have been using this layout to help me get organized and accomplish my goals for YEARS!

Seriously, I have an old binder filled with previous years goals that I look back on at the end of the year or when I need a reminder of how far I have come.

I hope this helps you as much as it has helped me, and I pray your 2025 is filled with blessings and fulfillment.

Here is the link to download this free goal sheet! https://mccracken-equine.myflodesk.com/goalfreebie

12/10/2024

Read it. And read it again. ❤️