Sixth Day Saddle Club

08/24/2024

Attention! Attention! Spread The Word!

We will be having a tack trailer at the show toady! Y'all come out and join us for fellowship and fun at 4pm at the city park in Eutaw.

08/23/2024

As fall draws closer, many horse owners are busy securing their fall and winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your equine companions—due to their cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals— remember that there are a few things to consider when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism toxin. This toxin is produced when "Clostridium botulinum" is exposed to the right environmental conditions — such as when forage materials are baled and stored while still damp, or when they include the carcasses of dead animals, like birds and mice.

Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Do you have a feeder to place your round bales in?
Round bales not placed in a feeder can create more waste, which means your horses may not be meeting their nutritional requirements.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this fall and winter!

For more information on botulism, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/guidelines-resources/resource-library/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwcuRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHV5P3MHpvOoAOGsW2VwZTo-v_0pkILq8xN-reSg_yb3W01gGW_lfk0Nrnw_aem_Pp0WTnTG0S7pEH-BcTMV1g&_search=botulism

08/23/2024

New cake walk donation from Lowry's Board and Groom! You know how hard it is to find a groomer and regular and holiday boarding at a great price, especiallyfrom people who will treat your dog better than their own!

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08/23/2024

Finally got July's show points 😁 Sorry took me so long...

08/18/2024

As always, we're striving to make improvements. We're making sure the speed event horses have soft ground to run in but we are maintaining a harder track around the edge for gaited and rail classes. We want everyone to be able to perform their best and feel it is our responsibility to help them by providing good ground. While it's not perfect because we do need sand for the middle, it's a start. We will continue to make improvements to the best of our ability.

08/18/2024

While at the arena today we were able to find someone's missing large pink bell boot. If you are missing a pink bell boot please contact me and I will have it at our next horse show.

08/13/2024

Join us at the Cafe for Third Thursday!

08/13/2024

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08/12/2024

08/09/2024

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07/30/2024

HOW AND WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse of any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers result from the erosion of the stomach lining due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid present in the stomach.

Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers. Instead, this condition is often a man-made disease. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule and high-grain diets can also contribute to the development of ulcers.

Stress, both environmental and physical, can increase the likelihood of ulcers, as can hauling, training, and mixing groups of horses. Strenuous exercise can decrease the emptying of the stomach as well as the blood flow, thus further contributing to the problem.

The treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers is directed at removing these predisposing factors, therefore decreasing acid production within the horse’s stomach. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through a gastroscopy. An equine veterinarian should always be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse.

07/29/2024

Stay strong and know that God is in CONTROL!!!! Sunday Blessings!🙏❤️🙌

07/29/2024

The award for best entertainment Saturday night goes tooooooo...... Harper in the water glass barrel race.

07/28/2024

Thank you to our volunteers for helping so much at our show last night.
We got a sprinkle for just a minute but it must have made people grow because when it stopped, the people came.
We had a really good turnout for our gaited and western and a few new ones for speed.
We hope to see everyone again next month!

Video coming soon. Submit pictures if you can.

07/26/2024

The disease, which is rare but severe, has a mortality rate of nearly 90% >> https://www.wsfa.com/2024/07/25/horses-test-positive-eee-2-alabama-counties/

07/24/2024

Added fun events. We can tailor fun events based on weather and participation.