Black Knight Stables

01/21/2025

Did you know that exercising horses in cold weather can actually damage their airways? 🌬️❄️

In a study, "Airway cooling and mucosal injury during cold weather exercise" that parallels human studies, horses were exposed to air temperatures of -5°C (23°F) and -15°C (5°F) while exercising.

The result suggests that when horses breathe in cold, dry air during intense exercise, it cools and dries out their airways, leading to irritation, inflammation, and even cell damage. 🐴 Over time, repeated exposure can cause long-term respiratory issues.

For a deeper dive into how cold-weather exercise impacts equine airways (and what we can learn from it), check out the study "Airway cooling and mucosal injury during cold weather exercise," which I’ll link in the comments.

Protect your equine athletes this winter by staying informed!

01/21/2025

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01/20/2025

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01/19/2025

Look BKS family, Cadence used to be a Shooting horse!! Now he lives a pretty pampered life of lessons & wont leave the farm!! Well played Cadence, well played!

01/19/2025

01/14/2025

Looks like a great time!! Who wants to go??

All-Inclusive Women's Only Trail Vacation

What's included:
Cabin (limited)
Electric Site
Stall
ALL FOOD
Massage
USA Made T-Shirt
Dinner Out
Shopping
Coffee and Tea Bar
Custom Cheesecake
Trail Riding
Covered Arena
Obstacle Course
Nightly Activity
*Bring Your Own Equine

May 5-8 (50+ or Alumni)-4 day event
May 9-11 (Mother's Day Weekend)-3 day event
May 23-26 (Memorial Day Weekend, Guys Welcome/Hix in the Sticks)-4 day event
May 30-June 1 (full, waiting on deposits)-3 day event
June 2-5 (Lee Hart clinic is June 6-8 if you want to combine)-4 day event
August 29-Sept 1 (Labor Day Weekend)-4 day event
September 19-21-3 day event
September 22-25 (50+or Alumni)-4 day event
October 10-12th -3 day event
October 13-16th -4 day event
October 17-19th -3 day event

$425 for the 3 day events
$500 for the 4 day events

Click here to fill out a form to tell us which even you would like to attend!
https://www.vonholtenranch.com/chixinthesticks

Von Holten Ranch
30455 Pacific School Rd
Mora, MO 65345
*2024 Missouri's Best Ranch

01/09/2025

It’s us, we all need to hear this! lol

01/09/2025

It’s a shame that it’s so dang cold & causes so much more work at the barn, because it’s so beautiful!! Thanks for those that are pitching in, to help!!

01/08/2025

Get ahold of me if you need any trees and or debris cleaned up! The Grapple, skiddy and dump trailer are ready to roll!
573-330-9525!

01/08/2025

As the ice storm passes and we face the aftermath, remember that Quality Cleaning and Restoration is here to support our community. If you’re dealing with water damage from frozen pipes or any other cause, our team is ready to help restore your home. Call us today—we’re here when you need us most!
(573) 631-8495