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12/09/2025

They are trying to put the huge transmission lines directly through our property. Please sign!!!!

https://c.org/5CGpLvFkKHr

Reject the Mathewson-Redbud Project High-Voltage Transmission Lines

12/05/2025

As you plan your new years resolutions 🤣🤣🤣

Recently I was at my doctos office, and she asked what I do for exercise. I told her, “Well, we have a horse farm, so… everything.” She got all excited and said she’d just been to a conference where the hot new fitness trend sweeping gyms across America is something called ‘barn chores.’

Yes. Apparently people are now paying money to pretend they muck stalls.

So of course I started thinking: why should they go to a fake barn when they can come do the real thing at mine?

For the low, low price of $200 a month, you too can enjoy an authentic full-body farm workout. Includes:
• Mucking stalls (cardio + aromatherapy you didn’t ask for)
• Leading 1,200-lb toddlers to pasture (strength + reflex training)

Add-ons:
• $10 to apply/remove blankets (great for the shoulders AND your humility)
• $20 to groom each horse (stress reduction… unless they’re in a mood)
• $10 to pick hooves (for when you want to test your life insurance policy)

Two horses = one hour workout. Or possibly an ER visit. It’s really dealer’s choice.

It’s the healthiest fitness program around: fresh air, nature, and the constant thrill of “Will this horse bolt and take me with it?”

Honestly, I think I’m performing a public service. Why join a gym that pretends to have barn chores, when you can come to my farm and get the full, unfiltered, manure-powered experience?

Picture the first of 12 amazing workouts🤪🏋️‍♀️
no weight loss medications required - see insistent results and feel the
burn.

shameless stolen from
another post,,,,, but too darn funny

12/03/2025

No negativity allowed here!

10 Phrases You Should Never Say At the Barn

“It’s Not My Fault”

It doesn’t matter whose fault it is. It’s probably just how the day is going. So many issues happen every single day with all the moving parts at the barn. Instead of wasting everyone else’s time having to put fingers at something (or someone) else, use that energy to work on what you can control. That’s the best way to add value to the situation, for you and your horse.

Anything Negative About Someone Who is Trying

If you are not actively employing this person or involved in the outcome (e.g. you own the horse), this is gossip—plain and simple. For you to be uninvolved, negative and defeatist to someone who is trying to improve their life makes you the bad guy here. Gossip is so tempting. Check in with yourself periodically to see if you are behaving in a manner that is truly consistent with your values.

“I Don’t Have Time to Walk to Warmup”

If you don’t have time to walk your horse properly before you begin, you don’t have time to ride. Working walk, stretching, extension, and cardio and muscular warmup are an essential part of every ride for your horse. You can run a tight ship and still prioritize doing it right.

X is a Bad Horse

Calling a horse bad is never a good conversation piece. If it’s not your horse, it’s not really any of your business. If it is your horse, it’s not helpful. Work on developing the tools within yourself to encourage every horse to go as well as possible for you. Think about your part in this “bad” behavior. See what you can take responsibility for and improve.

“It’s Not Fair”

No. It’s not. Horses are, unfortunately, very unfair. But dwelling on this at the barn is not time well spent for anyone. Do we need systemic change? Yes. Join an organization fighting for opportunity and fair play in our sport and work with them to develop their programs, scholarships, education, and leveling playing fields. We all have low moments, but if you find yourself repeating “it’s not fair” over and over… you likely need to change your attitude and work ethic. Control what you can and consider volunteering to make it better for people coming up behind you.

“That’s Not My Job”

Yes, this sport is expensive. You’re paying a lot to be a client/customer and feel like you should get a certain amount of service for that. However, I guarantee that everyone is getting more services than they actually pay for at their barn if they really penciled everything that comes with their experience. Be grateful for the infrastructure and financial risk someone is taking for you to pursue your dream. We’re all together at the barn. It’s all of our jobs to help take better care of our people, ourselves, and our horses. If you’re asked to do something, it is because it would be of value to one of your human teammates in this horse experience. Do it.

📎 Continue reading Piper Klemm's article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2022/01/16/10-phrases-you-should-never-say-at-the-barn/
📸 © Heather N. Photography

11/19/2025

At this time no outside horses are allowed on the property and we ask if you are coming from another facility to please practice biosecurity protocols.

***UPDATE***

As of 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, there are multiple confirmed cases of Equine Herpes Myleoencephalopathy, the neurologic form of EHV-1 and exposure risks in horses that attended the WPRA Finals in Waco, Texas between Nov. 5 and Nov. 9. We have confirmed two cases of EHM in horses that attended the Barrel Futurities of America World Championship at Lazy E Arena this week.

The BAF World Championship has been cancelled and horses who were at either event should be taken home, isolated, and quarantined for the next 14 days.

EHM spreads through horse contact, shared buckets and/or tack, contaminated trailers, airborne droplets from horses coughing or snorting and from people who handle exposed horses. Exposed horses that were at either of the events should be isolated at least 30 feet, but as far as possible, from other horses. Efforts to prevent air movement from exposed horses to unexposed horses should be made. Exposed horses are not allowed to move off the home premises until they have completed 14 days with no symptoms. Unexposed horses may travel to events, although it is recommended, they do not leave the premises unless truly necessary.

Owners should watch for:
Fever over 101.5
Nasal Discharge
Lethargy
Hind end weakness
Any neurological issues

If you notice any of the symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately. Cases that show neurological issues are considered a medical emergency.

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ANIMAL HEALTH ALERT

The Oklahoma State Veterinarian has been made aware of a possible Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy exposure at the WPRA event in Waco, Texas Nov. 5 through Nov. 9.

We are working closely with Lazy E Arena, as some of the horses from the WPRA event could be in Guthrie this week for the Barrel Futurities of America World Championship.

If you are from Oklahoma and were at the WPRA event – it is recommended you go home and quarantine your horse. If EHM is confirmed, horses who were in the Waco event will be required to quarantine at home.

Owners should monitor the temperature of their horse for spikes of 101.5 or above and increase biosecurity measures.

For questions about quarantine or EHM exposure, call the Oklahoma State Veterinarian's office at 405.522.6141.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

11/09/2025

We have limited openings for our lesson program. PM if you want to learn the music

10/18/2025

😂 these are always good!

10/15/2025

🍁🍂🍁🍂There’s a cool front coming and finally we are going to see the end of the summer heat! Time to bust out the fall decorations!!! Happy fall!!!!!! 🍁🍂🍁🍂

10/14/2025

VESTS!!!!!!! We now have vests in the works! Taking orders now! Teal (obviously) and black. We have a few samples in the office to
Try on for size so let me know if you want to get one ordered!

10/08/2025

Spooky season is here!!!!!!

09/16/2025

Showmanship is often called the “first impression class” – and for good reason. Before your horse takes a single step, the judges are already forming opinions based on how you present. From head-to-toe polish to perfectly timed pivots, showmanship is about connection, confidence, and consisten...

09/09/2025

While we are not emotionally ready for blanketing season… it’s time to stock up on blankets, stall bags and anything else that calls to you 😉 use this link for exclusive deals from one of our favorite sponsors

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09/02/2025

It’s about to be fall!!!!! 🩵🩵🩵