Coughing Cowgirl

Coughing Cowgirl Quality horse boarding, training, lessons, bodywork, and horse model rentals located in Meridian, ID.
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Quality horsemanship by Trainer Cara Cagno offered on-site in Boise and Kuna as well as mobile services.

Wow! 💔
08/29/2024

Wow! 💔

The level of catastrophic loss that’s still unfolding at the Beutler Ranch in Elk City, Oklahoma right now is beyond comprehension. The horror of so many dead horses—the death toll is now approaching 70 and counting, I’m told—is devastating a family-dynasty breeding program that’s a 95-year-old cowboy empire. What Elra, Jake and Lynn Beutler started in 1929, and Elra’s grandson Bennie and his son Rhett built onto with Beutler & Son Rodeo Company today can’t be replicated or replaced.

I have intentionally sat quiet on this story, knowing the Beutlers can’t even breathe right now. They have no words, or tears left. They also have their hometown rodeo to produce this weekend, and with so much of their horse herd and generations-deep legacy wiped out without warning.

I’ve had many off-the-record conversations with cowboy people about this tragic turn of events in the last few days. I just had my first one on the record with the friend and veterinarian the Beutlers have entrusted with their four-legged family, Dr. Gregg VeneKlasen. Because of what may lie ahead legally, we will stick to only the facts that can be appropriately shared publicly at this time. More to come later, when the time is right for the Beutler family.

Early reporting that many of the Beutlers’ horses were accidentally fed cattle feed is false, according to VeneKlasen.

“What these horses got was actually a horse feed mix with a huge amount of the cattle drug monensin (brand name Rumensin) in it,” VeneKlasen said. “This was a tragic case of human error somewhere along the line, because tiny amounts of monensin is poison to horses. It kills them. Monensin is used in some cattle feed, but this amount in this horse feed delivered to the Beutlers would have killed cattle, too.

“Much is known about what has happened here that cannot yet be told. But the bottom line on this story is that it’s an important one to tell, so this never happens to anyone else. I will say this: Never buy horse feed from a mill that makes cattle feed. Period. Please quote me on that. Every horse that ate this feed is dead. The only bucking mare still alive is (NFR bucker) Black Kat, because she was at my place (Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital in Canyon, Texas; that’s her in this picture) when this feed was delivered. The only Killer Bee baby that is still alive refused to eat the feed.

“I cried. We all cried. These bloodlines were five generations in the making. Many of the stars of this breeding program are gone. To see what’s happened here to these horses will make you puke.”

I stopped using the word “tragedy” a long time ago for situations that did not warrant it. “It’s not a tragedy if nobody died” has become a famous line of mine when perspective is lost and drama is overblown. This, my friends, is a tragedy in our rodeo family.

The one silver lining I’ve seen so far is the heartwarming generosity of other stock contractors stepping up and offering their stock to the Beutlers. That’s how our rodeo family rolls in the toughest of times, and it’s something special to behold and be very proud of.

This story continues to unfold. More when we can. Until then, God Bless every horse who has died. And prayers for the Beutler family as they try to find a path forward with so many family members missing.

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If you’re a trainer you should be educated in this. Period!
08/27/2024

If you’re a trainer you should be educated in this. Period!

Our requests should respect the function and the dignity of the horse. Understanding their field of vision is part of that. You wouldn’t feel safe, feel respected, or have much interest in your work if you were staring at the ground…..

Sunset/night ride ♡Loaded up the horses + dogs and headed out to one of my fav spots for an impromptu ride with my dear ...
08/27/2024

Sunset/night ride ♡

Loaded up the horses + dogs and headed out to one of my fav spots for an impromptu ride with my dear friend Mckenzie before she moves back to Oregon tomorrow. We will miss her so much- especially me and her lease horse Margo. We had such a great time adventuring, it definitely fed my soul.

For anyone interested Margo will be available Sept 1 and we also have stablehand barter programs for reduced lease rates!

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♤ Total Saddle Fit
♤ Cowboy Magic
♤ Norris Family Farm
♤Timber Creek Recycling LLC
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08/23/2024

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Important reminder ❤️‍🩹
08/15/2024

Important reminder ❤️‍🩹

Erik discovered a cluster of eleven balloons in the hayfield this afternoon. They were rapidly losing helium and would soon have been invisible, easily ensnared by machinery during mowing, raking, or baling. Such an oversight could lead to these balloons being ingested by cows, horses, or goats during winter feedings. Unfortunately, consuming these materials can be lethal for animals, leading to choking or intestinal blockages. The long strings attached to balloons can get tangled in the bale, making it hard for the animals to detect what they are eating until it’s too late.

So, when planning your next party, please consider alternatives to balloons. Releasing them, whether by accident or on purpose, constitutes littering and poses serious risks to both domestic animals and wildlife.

More details in comments 👇

📷 Peterson Farm

The only part of the Olympics I care about 🤣🖤
08/03/2024

The only part of the Olympics I care about 🤣🖤

Out of the office ❤️‍🩹Idaho air quality is absolutely atrocious right now so I’m headed to New Jersey to get some reprie...
07/27/2024

Out of the office ❤️‍🩹

Idaho air quality is absolutely atrocious right now so I’m headed to New Jersey to get some reprieve from the smoke for the sake of my Cystic Fibrosis and spend time with my family. Oregon and other areas are getting absolutely hammered by wildfires and it is heart wrenching. Unfortunately the treasure valley likes to hold onto all that smoke like a dust bowl, and the poor air quality doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.

Please be careful with yourselves, your land, your ponies, and your lungs in this smoke. I keep info regarding horses and wildfire smoke as well as an air quality monitor in the linktree below:
linktr.ee/coughingcowgirl

I should be back in about a week, air quality pending. While I’m away I’ll finish putting together Tux’s Raffle and get that posted once I’m home. Super thankful that the farm is in the good hands of my help and our farm guardian Tia.
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♤ Passion For Fashion Tail Bags
“MISSIN10”
♤ Total Saddle Fit
♤ Cowboy Magic
♤ Norris Family Farm
♤ Timber Creek Recycling LLC
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07/23/2024

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There is a smoke cloud over Oregon right now with multiple fires in central, eastern and southern parts of the state. With this, it is important to understand how our horses may act during these conditions.
Horses are usually well adapted to different conditions, and smoke is not an exception. A normal, healthy horse can generally do well as long as they are resting in a safe place (Inside and out of the smoke in higher AQI) and have access to fresh, clean water. Young, Old, and horses with preexisting conditions (such as heaves, allergies, metabolic conditions, illness, etc) may need to be monitored extra close as the AQI rises.
Getting your horse back into work should be slow and considerate to avoid problems in the future.
Please read about how horses function in the smoke following the link below:
https://thehorse.com/1110445/how-air-quality-impacts-horse-health/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2WAJNZZuboyX85lU2MjGePYCaIXVo1RnGQA2idkz0ehto1iQPsBLQ7gGA_aem_QQ0uswbkrxwUeiAwYSo8xA

Living with your bestie has its perks 🫶🏼Me and Tia had a blast rolling out of the house and deciding to ride Tony and Ha...
07/14/2024

Living with your bestie has its perks 🫶🏼

Me and Tia had a blast rolling out of the house and deciding to ride Tony and Hattie together the other morning. I got a great training ride in on Tony and he’s making really nice progress and Tia is getting solid work done on Hattie too.

Daisy is in season so her and Tony were being absolutely feral together when I turned him back out so that was fun too 🤣

Idaho’s treasure valley is currently a bowl of smoke so I am “out of the office” for a few days until it settles due to the effect of can have on my CF / lungs. When wildfires flare up in your area be sure to check the air quality to see if it’s safe to ride your pony in the current conditions. I keep a wildfire smoke guide link in my bio for reference! 🖤

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This is a great local raffle for a rescue and not a lot of slots are taken so your chances of getting some great product...
07/10/2024

This is a great local raffle for a rescue and not a lot of slots are taken so your chances of getting some great products is high while helping out horses in need!

Americana 🇺🇸🖤Me and Missin + Tia and Hattie had a great time shooting with  - I can’t wait to be turned into one of his ...
07/06/2024

Americana 🇺🇸🖤

Me and Missin + Tia and Hattie had a great time shooting with - I can’t wait to be turned into one of his badass paintings! I’ve followed Jason for years and have always deeply enjoyed his art so this is nothing short of a privilege and blessing.

You may have noticed I’ve taken a break from daily posting lately in an effort to find the balance between real life and online presence. I am looking forward to giving you guys some more regular updates because I have some really exciting things to share, like this!

I hope y’all had a fantastic fourth celebrating our country. Thanks for sticking with me. 🤍

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07/05/2024

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Be the example—

Be the one that always has shiny, fit, and healthy horses.

Be the one that has clean stalls and alleyways.

Be the one that rolls the hose back up and puts garbage in the trash can.

Be the one that cleans up around their trailer when at a facility.

Go the extra mile—

Be the one that gets noticed for their work ethic and kindness.

Be the one that walks the walk.

Be a winner.

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Bonus points if you are also the example on social media!We’ve seen a lot of people get out of hand, be rude, unkind, patronizing, derogatory, etc… in comments on our posts lately. And not even towards us—towards each other and others inside and outside of our industry.

Winners don’t act this way and that’s not the kind of community we are trying to build with Between The Reins. If you want to engage on our posts, please BE THE EXAMPLE for others to follow.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

www.betweenthereins.us

Love to see this. “Korritt” is perfection to me!
07/03/2024

Love to see this. “Korritt” is perfection to me!

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07/02/2024

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In Lord of the Rings, the majority of the Riders of Rohan were women with fake beards. The horses used were owned by those women.

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07/01/2024

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There are approximately 200,000 unwanted horses annually in the United States, according to the National Library of Medicine. It can be challenging to rehome a

I am looking for someone who would like to barter stablehand work in exchange for board at our lovely facility in Meridi...
07/01/2024

I am looking for someone who would like to barter stablehand work in exchange for board at our lovely facility in Meridian 🫶🏼

Friday AM shift + every other Saturday AM at this time, with more shift options potentially coming available. Appx 3.5- 4 hours of work per shift.

Duties include:
Feeding and watering horses
Cleaning stalls and pens
Sweeping and other small barn chores
Individual must be a self starter, timely, reliable, trustworthy, able to work in rain or summer heat, etc.

Doing these shifts would make your full care board anywhere from $135-235 total each month depending on which board option you choose.

If you’re looking to board and not work, I do have a few ⭐️rare⭐️ slots available as well as for part time training- so feel free to reach out!

Thanks for reading,

Cara 🖤

06/18/2024
My Tuxie boy 💔I’m heartbroken to say we lost our Tux to colic yesterday. I apologize for the delayed update- when I took...
06/18/2024

My Tuxie boy 💔

I’m heartbroken to say we lost our Tux to colic yesterday. I apologize for the delayed update- when I took him to the vet on Sunday night I certainly wasn’t expecting the update to be that he wasn’t coming home with us. It’s taken some time to come to terms with that and let a few people know before posting here.

Tux has been in my life close to a decade, I met him as a resident horse at a facility I started leasing and loved him so much I eventually ended up buying him. Since then, Tux has been everything you can ask for in a horse. As a trainer I’m hesitant to call a horse bombproof- however Tux was the living embodiment of that word. If things hit the fan and you didn’t want your ass in the dirt he was the horse you wanted to be on- I always joked if there was an apocalypse he was the horse I would ride to the end of the world. He taught countless children and adults how to ride in my lesson program, he’s ridden hundreds of miles of trails with myself and others, he was the horse I could pull out when I was having a bad day through tearful eyes and hop on ba****ck or gallop into the sunset- and I did, many times. He helped me get my start at the horse expo by being an exceptional demo horse and indulged me whenever I wanted to do barrel races and play days. He did anything I asked of him from skijoring to photoshoots with elaborate gowns blowing all over him. For the last 3 years he really found his calling as a high school rodeo and queening horse with his leaser Lyla and together they won countless titles, buckles, her first check, smiles, ribbons and more through their hard work, diligence and amazing connection.

At the end of the day, Tux was my friend. He’s been a staple in my life and a mascot around the barn. I miss him so damn much already and wish I got another 10 years with him. Im so thankful for the time and memories he gave me, he truly gave me everything and I wouldn’t be the horsewoman I am without him. Hug your ponies a little tighter today, for Tux.

If anyone has any photos they would like to share of Tux, please feel free to do that in the comments here. 🖤

partners + codes
♤ Passion For Fashion Tail Bags “MISSIN10”
♤ Total Saddle Fit
♤ Cowboy Magic
♤ Norris Family Farm
♤ Timber Creek Recycling LLC
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06/17/2024

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This.
06/15/2024

This.

Very cool!
06/10/2024

Very cool!

Get your Fourth of July tailbags here! Use my code MISSIN10 at checkout for a discount 😃
06/06/2024

Get your Fourth of July tailbags here! Use my code MISSIN10 at checkout for a discount 😃

4th of July is officially live on the Etsy along with fly fringe! 🇺🇸 🦅

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8350 S Jardine Lane
Meridian, ID
83642

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 7:30pm
Sunday 7am - 7:30pm

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Coughing Cowgirl Horse Training began as CC Horse Training in Meridian, Idaho in 2012 when I noticed an overwhelming need for a natural horsemanship approach to training in the treasure valley. I had spent the last several years interning and training alongside professional horsemen and women in both New Jersey and Idaho. I got to witness many training styles, and work with a variety of horses of all breeds, disciplines, and walks of life.

Through my experiences I found my first niche in c**t starting and correcting behavioral problems. I was able to develop a program utilizing primarily natural horsemanship and least resistance training techniques; this produced willing horses, that had a solid foundation based on trust instead of fear, and were capable of going in any direction.

I wanted to maximize on not only training and caring for horses correctly, but educating owners on how to do so also. And in this, my second niche was found: Helping new and existing horse-folk navigate horse ownership. Through a program that includes lessons from the ground up, leases, pre-purchase training evaluations, and continued full care boarding and training services- I am able to coach my clients through every step of horse ownership so that they feel competent in the decisions they make in all of their equine endeavors.

We are now settled in Meridian, Idaho and offer quality horse boarding, training, riding instruction and more.