3F Ranch and Boarding

09/22/2024

09/22/2024

Four farriers are set for induction into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame at the 2025 International Hoof-Care Summit in Kansas City, Mo.

09/22/2024

Enjoy the beauty of horses without the responsibility of owning one! 3F Ranch & Boarding offers unique experiences with Special Needs and Retired horses.

09/22/2024

09/22/2024

09/22/2024

09/22/2024

Let’s get some likes for OCSO Mounted Patrol!

09/21/2024

We're giving some more old favorites an update! Coming soon to a feed room near you:

➡️ Bluebonnet Gastro pHix: (Formerly Stride Gastro pHix). The same name trusted to soothe, heal, and strengthen the gut is here to stay with fresh Bluebonnet branding.

➡️ Bluebonnet Hay Fix: (Formerly Stride Transform DSI). Our #1 solution to maintain digestive function on lower-quality or frequently transitioned hay. This new name better communicates this product’s superpower!

➡️ Bluebonnet Power Bulk: (Formerly Stride The Difference). We’ve got to be honest, this name is a fun one. This new name helps identify its solution: to support muscle integrity, definition, and tone in horses.

➡️ Bluebonnet Muscle Recharge: (Formerly Stride Moving Up). This update highlights what this product really does—help muscles recover and stay strong during exercise.

➡️ Bluebonnet Immune Rescue Program: (Formerly Stride Immune Health Program). This slight tweak emphasizes the product’s role in providing targeted, immediate support when your horse’s immune system needs it most.

We know change can be scary. Rest assured, the formulas you rely on for your horse's well-being remain exactly the same. We're making it easier than ever for you (and other horse-lovers) to find the perfect Bluebonnet® solution for every nutritional need.

View all current (and future 😏) name changes at https://bluebonnetequine.com/supplement-name-changes

09/21/2024

Long toes only affect the navicular right?

The leg has a series of joints. The metacarpo-phalangeal joint (fetlock), the proximal interphalangeal joint and distal interphalangeal joint (Pastern and coffin). Each one of these joints is a centre of rotation and because of how the digit is not underneath the limb, but in front off, each of these joints is profoundly affected by the distance from its centre of rotation to the point at which the ground acts through the hoof. In the form of the turning force (moment).
An increased turning force must be counteracted by whatever keeps those joints from descending under the load, the tendons AND ligaments.

Hence why long toes affect ALL of the soft tissue structures on the back of the leg. Both tendons and the suspensory!

If you would like this information clarified, explained in simpler terms and would like an introductory lesson in equine digit biomechanics then join myself and The study of the equine hoof on the 3rd Oct at 7pm BST where I will be doing just that.

https://equineeducationhub.thinkific.com/courses/digit-biomechanics-101

09/21/2024

Don’t get tripped up by Fall laminitis! 🍂🐴

As the temperatures drop, the cooler weather causes an increase in your pasture’s sugar levels, which can trigger laminitis.

Protect your horse’s feet with these 3️⃣ simple tips:

✅ Transition them slowly onto fall pasture just like in the spring
✅ Use a grazing muzzle or dry lot for laminitis-prone horses
✅ Watch for signs of soreness or lameness

09/19/2024

Equine probiotic supplement. Supports hind gut and healthy microbiome for horses. Support appetite, digestion, healthy manure, attitude through a balanced gut.

09/19/2024

So big!
Barn life is the best life 🫶🌻

09/19/2024

🌾 Did you know: Cool-season grasses like orchard grass, timothy, fescue, and bluegrass often contain higher levels of starch and sugar (NSC) than warm-season varieties.

That extra sugar can sneak up on your horse, leading to metabolic issues, gastric ulcers, behavioral changes, or even laminitis.

👉 Pro tip: Test your pasture or hay to check its starch and sugar content.

Then, choose your fortified feed accordingly to avoid accidentally overloading your horse with NSC.

Have questions? Talk with one of our equine nutritionists: https://bit.ly/bluebonnet-consult

09/19/2024

09/19/2024

Amazing days ❤️🙌

09/19/2024

09/18/2024