Activated Cowgirl & Co.

Activated Cowgirl & Co. Gackle, ND.
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EQUINE SERVICES
•Holistic Horse & Rider Wellness: More than Saddle Fit, BEMER Therapy, Nrf2 Herbal Synergy, Essential Oils
•Saddle Consignment, inspected used saddles
•Clinton Langerud Saddlery: Custom Saddles, Tack, & Repairs.

07/30/2024

One of these pairs should be able to share a saddle but one horse may need more padding than the other. The other two pairs have slightly different angles and it’s enough that different saddles should be used.

07/29/2024

Making these templates of your horse’s back is a good place to start for saddle fit. This is how I hold them up to a saddle and what I look for. You can order a kit and DIY or haul in to me at Gackle or SE Bismarck/Moffit area for a more thorough evaluation.

www.activatedcowgirl.com

Here’s a before and after of an unsafe vs a safe saddle due to the latigo ties poor condition and how it was tied.  Dry ...
07/22/2024

Here’s a before and after of an unsafe vs a safe saddle due to the latigo ties poor condition and how it was tied. Dry leather gets brittle and breaks. The way it was tied was not tight/secure so when used it creates movement/friction, increasing wear and more risk for breakage.

When was the last time you inspected your cinch and latigos for wear? Are they properly secured? Even though this saddle has nylon, it’s still important to have the latigo ties properly secured and in good condition.

Contact us if you need help making your saddle safe. We can supply you the latigos and ties to DIY, or bring your saddle over and we can secure it for you. Complete the saddle repair agreement on our website to get started!

07/15/2024

This is a cheaper made saddle due to the patched together seat and no ground seat. It was also nailed and stapled together instead of screws. That makes them difficult to take apart and put back together. Repairs are usually always needed. The foam is shot so no cushy for your t***y left on this seat.

For saddle consignment, please complete our online form.
07/13/2024

For saddle consignment, please complete our online form.

In order for us, Activated Cowgirl & Co., to provide quality inspected saddles, we require all saddles be evaluated for safety and cleaned by Clinton Langerud Saddlery before being listed for sale. Evaluation includes dissembling the saddle for tree and saddle inspection, and cleaning. Any recommend...

For saddle repairs, cleaning, or inspection, please complete our online form.
07/13/2024

For saddle repairs, cleaning, or inspection, please complete our online form.

Since we often find safety concerns with saddles during repairs, Activated Cowgirl & Co., along with partner Clinton Langerud Saddlery, offer a safety evaluation and cleaning before repairs are completed. Evaluation includes dissembling the saddle for tree and saddle inspection, and cleaning. Pictur...

I’ll be at the ranch rodeo Friday July 19th in Benson, MN! If you need any saddle or tack cleaning, evaluation, or repai...
07/09/2024

I’ll be at the ranch rodeo Friday July 19th in Benson, MN!

If you need any saddle or tack cleaning, evaluation, or repairs, or a saddle to consign, and would like to drop off with me there, please fill out the form on my website.

I’ll have Back Country Horsemen of North Dakota raffle tickets for a saddle with me if you’d like one or two. $20/ticket.

I can also squeeze in a few BEMER therapy sessions Friday or Saturday in Benson. Horse or human. Contact me to schedule.

Working on putting together some belts!  You can pre-order your size here:
06/30/2024

Working on putting together some belts! You can pre-order your size here:

Made with patent water buffalo leather. Hand cut and edged.

Reasons why nothing compares to handmade saddles: 🐴One person has touched and inspected every inch of that saddle and cu...
06/23/2024

Reasons why nothing compares to handmade saddles:

🐴One person has touched and inspected every inch of that saddle and cut from the best parts of hide. Nobody wants thin leather on saddle or to have uneven thickness from one side to the other. This could affect your hips, knees, and balance in the saddle.

🐴The groundseat is made out of layers of leather and hand shaped. This can only be done by hand. The comments I get from people say it’s the most comfortable saddle they’ve ever rode in!

🐴Skirt blocking: you ride the tree, not the skirts. Proper skirt blocking can only be done by hand, shaping the leather around the tree. Our horses backs don’t have flat angles, neither should our saddles. That’s for their fit and comfort.

🐴Assembled with screws in the right spots so the saddle can easily be taken apart for inspection and cleaning, and put back together without issue.

🐴Hand checked for symmetry. Even side to side. Balanced. Nobody wants to ride crooked.

🐴Quality materials. There are ways to skimp on saddle costs, but why? You’re riding a 1,000 lb. animal. You need quality materials and SAFE tack.

Have a saddle to sell but it needs repairs or cleaning?  We’ll take care of it for you.  We are now accepting saddles on...
06/19/2024

Have a saddle to sell but it needs repairs or cleaning? We’ll take care of it for you. We are now accepting saddles on consignment! Our goal is to offer quality inspected saddles that are clean and SAFE. I don’t know of any other saddle business that offers thorough inspection of their consignment saddles. Comment SADDLE for the details!

We have raffle tickets for a saddle too!
06/14/2024

We have raffle tickets for a saddle too!

Come visit us! It’s city wide rummage sales day in Gackle so we’ll be available if you’d like to drop off a saddle for repair or consignment, place an order, or shop our cash and carry items. Saddle fit kits for used saddle shopping. Leather jewelry. Need a last minute Father’s Day gift? We’ve got a few pair of handmade reins ready to go!

Come visit us! It’s city wide rummage sales day in Gackle so we’ll be available if you’d like to drop off a saddle for r...
06/13/2024

Come visit us! It’s city wide rummage sales day in Gackle so we’ll be available if you’d like to drop off a saddle for repair or consignment, place an order, or shop our cash and carry items. Saddle fit kits for used saddle shopping. Leather jewelry. Need a last minute Father’s Day gift? We’ve got a few pair of handmade reins ready to go!

This is open to US horses as well!
06/12/2024

This is open to US horses as well!

🐎 Calling all UK horse and pony owners - can you help the RVC research team?
Is your horse/pony more than 10 years old?
Has it been recently tested for Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) also known as Equine Cushings ?
We'd like to hear from you regardless of whether the outcome was negative or positive.
We are investigating the quality of life of older horses both with and without PPID.
Survey takes approximately 10 minutes
➡️ https://rvc.uk.com/PPID-test-survey-2024SM

Hello, I’m Liz Bouta, and I’m the person behind Activated Cowgirl & Co.  I grew up in the heart of Minnesota as the daug...
06/09/2024

Hello, I’m Liz Bouta, and I’m the person behind Activated Cowgirl & Co.

I grew up in the heart of Minnesota as the daughter of a dedicated farmer. At 13, my journey with horses began when I got my first horse. I pursued a degree in Veterinary Technology, gaining a wide variety of experience working with both large and small animal veterinarians from Minnesota to Montana.

My own alternative wellness search led me to become an independent LifeVantage consultant, with herbal and non-toxic products for humans and animals. In addition, I became an independent BEMER distributor, specializing in therapeutic medical devices that enhance blood flow for both horses and humans.

After partnering with Clinton Langerud Saddlery, I began learning about saddle quality and saddle fit. I offer more than saddle fit with a holistic veterinary approach, we can discuss your horse’s health, saddle fit, saddle quality, and troubleshoot your issues under saddle. I’m now taking in used saddles on consignment that will be inspected, cleaned, and repaired prior to sale, to ensure you have a safe saddle.

With a cowgirl spirit and a commitment to continuous learning, I am here to provide comfort and safety so you and your horse can enjoy the best rides.

If you are in need of any of my services, you can contact me through my website.
www.activatedcowgirl.com

06/07/2024

This was in my memories from 5 yrs ago!

Loved getting this update! ❤️🐴💊
When a friend saw my post about my horse being on Nrf2 for knee arthritis, she messaged me wondering if it was worth trying for her horse. My answer, definitely worth trying! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

April 30th:
Hey, Liz! I’m curious to see how I can order the yellow pill you mentioned for my horse? Unfortunately, we did Equiox over the winter and also injections in her front knees but they didn’t really work. The joints are fusing and we’re on our last hope...bute! She gets some relief, but not sure if she’s going to make it beyond summer as it’s so painful for her to get around. We’ve exhausted all of our options. Just heartbreaking as she’s otherwise healthy and happy! Do you think it’s worth a shot? 😭🐴. Just want to make sure I try everything. Not ready to lose her!🧡

Update June 6th:
I feel like her knees have really reduced in size. And, she just seems happier and I swear she can bend her knees better now too! Wish we would’ve started her 5 years ago! She was literally on a day by day per the vet and this has really helped her quality of life!!! ❤️. Our farrier thought that she had made good progress since he was last here too. 😊🙌🏻🐴

Disclaimer: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

06/07/2024

RAFFLE TICKETS are ready! 🤠

The box MUST be checked ✅ to cover the fees for using online donation.

**Please send an email if you use the donation link to make sure your name (and correct contact info) gets on a ticket or I will assumed one of the other members sold you a ticket in person. Thank you!

Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XAY9VGALUTBVE

Checks can also be mailed:
BCHND Treasurer
14954 223rd St SE
Moffit, ND 58560

Or contact members Tracy Hsu if you’re near Elgin or Medora, or Mary Pat Carvell near Mott.

Let me know if you have any questions! Please use the email listed below so messages don’t get lost in the fb messenger chat.

Thank you Activated Cowgirl & Co. & Clinton Langerud Saddlery for working with BCHND for this raffle!

What I was taught, and has been standard protocol for many years is now changing! Discontinue deworming all horses with ...
06/06/2024

What I was taught, and has been standard protocol for many years is now changing!

Discontinue deworming all horses with fixed intervals year-round and stop blindly rotating anthelmintic classes.

Utilize those f***l egg counts!

UPDATES GUIDELINES AVAILABLE 📢

The AAEP has issued revised Internal Parasite Control Guidelines to help minimize the risk of parasitic disease and maintain the effectiveness of current drugs for as long as possible by delaying further development of anthelmintic resistance.

The updated guidelines account for recent advances in knowledge concerning increased anthelmintic resistance and optimization of parasite control management practices. They also address common misconceptions and offer parasite control program recommendations for senior horses (over 15 years old), mature horses (between 5 and 15 years old), and young horses (under 5 years old).

Read more at: https://aaep.org/post/aaep-publishes-updated-internal-parasite-control-guidelines/

The guidelines were reviewed and updated by the AAEP Internal Parasite Control Guidelines Task Force, chaired by Dr. Nielsen and comprised of 10 AAEP members predominantly board certified in veterinary internal medicine, veterinary parasitology and/or veterinary microbiology. We thank them for their incredibly important work!

✨ You're invited to our live Wellness Wednesday on the topic of “Understanding Brain Overload” 🤯🧠Ever feel like your bra...
06/04/2024

✨ You're invited to our live Wellness Wednesday on the topic of “Understanding Brain Overload” 🤯🧠

Ever feel like your brain is on overload?

In today's fast-paced world, it's common to experience the overwhelm of information bombardment. Recent research has shown that overloading the working memory system can lead to varying degrees of subsequent decline in performance accuracy and reduced activation of brain regions essential for task performance and the suppression of negative affect.

Dr. Cox will delve into the cognitive-limbic interactions and how they influence our ability to manage cognitive overload. We'll examine practical strategies to navigate this modern challenge and reclaim mental clarity and peace of mind.

So, mark your calendars and join us for an enlightening session that'll leave you feeling empowered and equipped to tackle life's challenges with renewed vigor!

📅 Wednesday, June 5th
⏰ 6PM PT | 7PM MT | 8PM CT | 9PM ET

Comment OVERLOAD for the private zoom passcode ⬇️

05/31/2024

The UMN offers two resources for horse owners on the topic of poisonous plants:

🌿 Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses in the Midwest Book (2020 edition)
🌿 Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses Poster

The book retails for $25, while the poster retails for $15. Or, both can be purchased together for $35 (plus shipping and handling).

For more information, visit
📚 https://z.umn.edu/horsepoisonousplantbook
📄 https://z.umn.edu/horsepoisonousplantposter

05/31/2024

Excellent discussion! Take a listen. 👂

Things to consider in saddle fit besides the saddle: 1. Behaviors.  What is the horse trying to communicate to you? Know...
05/31/2024

Things to consider in saddle fit besides the saddle:
1. Behaviors. What is the horse trying to communicate to you? Know what’s normal for your horse. Observe them, a lot, and write it down. This is part of your horses medical health history that needs to be shared with your vet.
2. BCS(body condition score) Is the horse at an ideal weight and body condition that can comfortably carry a saddle and rider?
3. Have routine cares been addressed? Dental float, regular hoof maintenance schedule, environment/housing conditions.
4. Have medical issues been ruled out? Ulcers, hoof issues, dental issues, joint pain, injury, or any other source disease or pain that could be causing issues under saddle.
5. Your riding & position in the saddle.

I’m taking saddle fit and adding a veterinary professionals perspective. There’s so much more to be considered than just the saddle.

Visit my website to learn more and schedule your appointment. www.activatedcowgirl.com

15” Billy Cook.  Like new, barely used 1yr.  Narrower angles. Asking $2700. Located near Benson, MN. Text 320-368-0601 i...
05/27/2024

15” Billy Cook. Like new, barely used 1yr. Narrower angles. Asking $2700.
Located near Benson, MN.
Text 320-368-0601 if interested.

05/22/2024
Any interest in a saddle and trailer safety clinic?  Location would be in Gackle.  Bring your trailer and a horse. Learn...
05/22/2024

Any interest in a saddle and trailer safety clinic?
Location would be in Gackle. Bring your trailer and a horse. Learn how to inspect your own tack and trailer for safe hauling and riding. Interactive how to clinic.

Topics would be:
Tack safety, western saddle fit, saddle quality, how to tie/secure your Latigos properly.
Trailer safety, tools needed, trailer safety checks, checking your trailer & pickup tires, how to change a tire.

What else would you want to know to be better prepared to haul your horses?

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Moffit, ND
58560

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