Kettle Branch Ranch

11/14/2022

Wearing the Brand!

11/14/2022

04/05/2022

~SOLD~

04/05/2022

~SOLD~

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

03/26/2022

FIRST BABY OF THE SEASON

This morning we were surprised with a little filly!

💥Young bird X Docs deuce bar king 💥

03/14/2022

~ Sold ~

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✨

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!

09/14/2021

~SOLD~

08/14/2021

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you prepare for fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke

06/19/2021

| Workin’ Babies |

Always love and look forward to working with young horses. Seeing them grow physically and mentally is absolutely amazing.

Let babies be babies, when started slow and steady they’ll last you a lifetime.

06/12/2021

🌧 If you’re local to the Holly Hill, SC area you know we have been getting constant rain the last week!

Today we had our first dry day and spent it getting the arena back in shape!

🎉 Take advantage of a sunny day and come ride! Bring a group of friends or come solo.

06/10/2021

| When hot days get a little hotter |

05/18/2021

|| Let’s talk about SALE HORSES 🐴 ||

Everyone does business a little differently but here’s how we do it; these horses become our family while they’re with us. Through the good and bad.

We don’t always get well loved and well taken care of horses into KBR. Sometimes they haven’t been fed for weeks, haven’t had a bath in years, and who knows the last time their hooves have been tended to.

These horses that have been let down by their riders hold a special place in our hearts, usually they are the most kind and gentle souls. They look at us and you can see the relief in their eyes.

We love what we do and this is what we are here for. We are here for the broken horses who need a second chance, we are here for the horses who haven’t had a kind touch in years. We get these horses in and know we will find them the family who will never let them down again.

• GOOSE • is a senior Appaloosa gelding who absolutely loves people. He will go wherever you point him, carry you for hours, and is just thankful to be loved on. He is a trusty trail horse that still has many miles to go! He will carry your youngest child to your great granny. These horses are one in a million!

(Thank you Pete & Bradley for giving Goose a much needed bath!)

05/09/2021

🐎 COME RIDE WITH US!🐎
Jumps & Barrels available

OPEN ARENA , HOLLY HILL SC
$10 per horse ALL DAY RIDING *Current Coggins*
• Trailer parking • Water • Tack up area

‼️TRAINER ON PROPERTY‼️

(847) 340 1108 call/text OR Message us!

05/08/2021

|HAPPY FRIDAY!|
Did you know we have cows? 🐮

• Contact us about introducing your horse to cows!
• Learn more about roping,sorting,penning, & cutting.
•Let us help you with YOUR COWS!
Day work, branding, doctoring, etc
•When you’re horse trains with us they are exposed to cows, tractors, ATVs, kids, and much more.

05/01/2021

One of our many sweet barn cats didn’t get the memo that it’s SATURDAY! There’s no cat napping on Saturday’s! 🐈

• TRAINING: We STILL have client horse training spots available for ground work, refreshers, starting under saddle, & problem solving.
(If you need help with your horse let us know! We will also TRAVEL TO YOU)

• LESSONS: We spots available for week day & weekend lessons! We even offer lessons with YOUR OWN HORSE.

04/27/2021

|Thank you Evan Penning for the custom made spur straps| Can’t wait to put these to good use!

•LAST CHANCE TO PLACE A HAT ORDER
•SPACES AVAILABLE FOR HORSE TRAINING; Refreshers,starting,problem horses!

04/25/2021

‼️REMINDER‼️
PUT IN YOUR HAT ORDER WITH US BEFORE MAY 1st!

🧢 PRE-ORDER a sweet KBR hat!
$30 , you pick your own color!
Email: [email protected] , or send a message on here!

ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MAY 1st.

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04/20/2021

SOLD!

04/20/2021

|Long summer days|
Raising a child takes a village, in my(Melissa) case it takes a whole ranch.
Thankful for good horses and this wild child of mine.

• Horse postings will be going up TOMORROW.
• Apologizes for any delayed responses, we have set up two large new pastures and taking videos / pictures.
• ‼️RYDER‼️ ; The ranches beloved red heelers is STILL MISSING. If you are in the Holly Hill,SC area PLEASE be on the look out. Do not chase, he is shy. We have continued to look day & night with no sign. Please continue to spread the word!
(Picture of Ryder is in the comments and posted below on our page)

04/15/2021

🎉❤️ CONGRATULATIONS KELSEY & FAMILY!
Tank is headed home with his new family.

We understand how important it is to find the right match between rider and horse, we do our absolute best to ensure we are doing what we can to make sure it is well matched fit!

Tank & Kelsey will be conquering the trails together and we are so excited for all their future adventures!

04/15/2021

🧢 PRE-ORDER a sweet KBR hat!
$30 , you pick your own color!
Email: [email protected] , or send a message on here!

ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MAY 1st.

04/14/2021

🎉SOLD🎉

“TANK”
13YR•15.2H•QH• GELDING
Western & English
*Advanced Beginner Friendly*
BIG, STOUT, and SWEET GELDING.
“TANK” can do a little bit of everything, extremely well rounded. EXTENSIVELY TRAIL RIDDEN, from the beaches all the way to the mountains. He’s seen it and done it all.
He’s even been used in a lesson program!
He collects beautifully, neck reins, moves off your seat, and SO gentle through it all.
Can teach your kids the basics, and still be enjoyable for an advanced rider.
Kept barefoot, current coggins / vaccinations, & teeth float.

Located:Holly Hill,SC
|Please message us for price, scheduling a viewing, or more questions|Hauling available across the US|

Video: https://youtu.be/ldlKHzmjxlI