Kettle Branch Ranch

Kettle Branch Ranch 70+ acres horse facility located in FRIES, VA. Including a 10 stall barn, breaking pen, and mountain trails.

Fenced in full size roping arena with an incredible mountain top view. AQHA Foundation breeding program, sales, consignment, & lesson program.

Wearing the Brand!
11/14/2022

Wearing the Brand!

~SOLD~
04/05/2022

~SOLD~

~SOLD~🎉Congratulations to The Young-Outlaw Ranch on getting a really nice BIG BLUE ROAN RANCH GELDING! 🎉
04/05/2022

~SOLD~

🎉Congratulations to The Young-Outlaw Ranch on getting a really nice BIG BLUE ROAN RANCH GELDING! 🎉

FIRST BABY OF THE SEASON This morning we were surprised with a little filly!💥Young bird X Docs deuce bar king 💥
03/26/2022

FIRST BABY OF THE SEASON

This morning we were surprised with a little filly!

💥Young bird X Docs deuce bar king 💥

~ Sold ~
03/14/2022

~ Sold ~

KBR’s Docs Deuce Bar King - “KING” Our foundation bred AQHA stallion We are anxiously awaiting 3 foals from our incredib...
03/07/2022

KBR’s Docs Deuce Bar King - “KING”
Our foundation bred AQHA stallion

We are anxiously awaiting 3 foals from our incredible stallion + broodmare program we have been developing over the last year.

Our first foal is expected this upcoming weekend from KBR’s AQHA Young Bird “WREN” !

Foals ✨WILL BE POSTED FOR SALE ONCE READY✨

Wow. 🏔 ☀️ FRIES,VA. We are still in complete shock that we get to call this place home. We have been working day in and ...
01/28/2022

Wow. 🏔 ☀️ FRIES,VA.

We are still in complete shock that we get to call this place home. We have been working day in and day out to get the facility ready, taking care of our personal horses, and getting sale horses ready for their new homes!

We are incredibly excited and cannot wait to take everyone along on this ride! Thankful for all of you.

01/24/2022

DO YOU KNOW YOUR HORSE’S BCS (body condition score)?

Most horse owners understand the dangers of a horse dropping weight and becoming too thin; however, many of those same horse owners underestimate the fact that an overweight horse is just as unhealthy, and can be much more difficult to manage and rehabilitate than a thin animal. An overweight horse will not only have a compromised quality of life; it will also be at higher risk of a number of health problems — like laminitis, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, the formation of colic-causing lipomas (fat tumors in the abdomen), joint and bone problems, reduced reproduction efficiency and increased stress on their heart and lungs.

Being able to assess your equine friend's weight and body condition is a valuable skill. Because "fitness" is subjective, the Henneke Body Condition Scoring Chart provides a standard scoring system for you, the veterinarian, the nutritionist and other health care professionals involved in the care of your animal. The horse's physical condition is rated on visual appraisal and palpation (feel) of six key conformation points: the amount of flesh or fat covering along the neck; the withers; down the crease of the back; at the tailhead; ribs: and behind the shoulder at the girth. A body condition score of somewhere between 4 and 6 is ideal for most horses. However, keep in mind that in some disciplines (like racing, polo and eventing) and some life stages (like pregnancy) a higher or lower body score might be more appropriate.

If you think your horse is too fat or too thin (or even if you are unsure), have a chat with your veterinarian to discuss the appropriate condition and a feeding and exercise program for your animal!

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Fries, VA
24330

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