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.
Worked on some leather belts over the weekend. You can order your size on the website.
Options:
Sizes up to 53”
Stitching or no stitching
Buckle or no buckle
Keeper or no keeper
Shop here 👉🏻 https://www.activatedcowgirl.com/product-page/handmade-belt
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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 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:
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 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 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!
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 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!
🐎 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 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
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.
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 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 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 ⬇️
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
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 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
New products on the website!
Check out my website, "Activated Cowgirl " with this link: https://www.activatedcowgirl.com/
15” Billy Cook. Like new, barely used 1yr. Narrower angles. Asking $2700.
Located near Benson, MN.
Text 320-368-0601 if interested.
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?
Moffit, ND
58560
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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.
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
Saddle evaluation
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 tushy left on this seat.
Saddle cleaning, inspection, repairs, sales and consignment services available. #saddlery #saddleshop
Let’s inspect this saddle! Go to our page to see the whole live.
Saddle eval
Saddle inspection, cleaning, repairs, and fitting services available. #NorthDakota #horseriding #saddlefitting #saddlerepair
If you’re interested in some latigo leather like this, shoot me a message, I’ll get it shipped out to you! #latigo #stirrups #saddle #ridingsafety #CLS #clintonlangerudsaddlery
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 health professional perspective. There’s so much more to be considered than just the saddle. Visit my website to learn more. #saddlefit #horsehealth #LVT
BEMER benefits shown in research: 🧡Improves microcirculation & vasomotion. 🧡Promotes relaxation & regeneration after exertion. 🧡Supports parasympathetic processes🧡Increases physical performance & optimizes suppleness. 🧡Speeds up the recovery process after injury. 🧡Improves the anesthetic experience & regeneration after surgery. 🧡Reduces muscular back pain. To learn more, visit my website. #LVT #BEMERdistributor *Disclaimer: BEMER does not provide any medical advice or services. Our statements or products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or injury. The product should not be used for any purpose other than as described in the user manual. Please consult the veterinarian if the horse has any medical issues.
What’s your saddle measure? How does it compare to your horse’s back length? This is a bigger saddle for a bigger horse and rider. It’s available on our website. #saddlefit #clintonlangerudsaddlery #Wade
Wherever I go, BEMER therapy is part of my daily wellness routine for horse and rider. I’ve experienced several benefits for myself and my horse. It’s also a great medical device to have in my first aid toolbox for injuries or emergencies. To learn more, sign up on my website for a free live wellness webinar. #relax #healingenergy #equinetherapy #wellnesshabits #horseriding #lowfrequency #WellnessWebinar #medicaldevices #BEMERdistributor #traveltips #horsecamping #firstaid #emergency #injuryrecovery
This is what I’ve done so far: got enough quality sleep, BEMER therapy, ate nutritious foods, supplements, spending time outside in nature, hang out with animals. I have a ton of things I could be working on but I’m allowing my mind and body to rest, my nervous system to balance, so my body can properly detox and heal, so I can feel refreshed and energized instead of fatigued. #wellnesshabits #loveyourself #youdeserveit #youreworthit
The facial expression says it all. Enjoying her morning BEMER therapy at camp and getting a pedi. Working the poker ride at Medora was a good workout for her. Contact me if you want to learn more.
Leather stud earrings ready for you! #leatherstudearrings #leatherearrings #cowgirlscloset
There’s no protocol for the BEMER horse set. Bemer is a gentle yet powerful signal. More is not always better. Observe your horse, they will let you know. My mare likes the low setting best. I had already done the blanket and was finishing up with her legs.
