Northern Palms LLC

08/05/2026

Stalls available at Northern Lights Stable ✨️ Contact Katy Merritt for more information! ✨️

06/12/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to buy this super cool guy!

Oakley
7 y.o
17h
QH/Percheron gelding
Mount Vernon, IA
You can move cows on Friday, go to a dressage show on Saturday and a family trail ride on Sunday. He even drives.
Easy keeper, sound, no maintenance, sweet and very comfortable to ride. Loads, bathes, ties ETC. Shod all the way around for trails. He is tidy in his stall and a gentleman out in the pasture with others. He's a sweet and curious guy, really willing to please. He has been a favorite in the barn since the minute he moved in.
He has had extensive trail riding, moving cattle and working in the sale yard, he did 60 days with a cutting trainer last fall. Currently in training with me he is riding training level and schooling first level now with lots of potential to move up quickly.
Low to mid 5 figures.
Price will increase with training.
PM me for more information and videos.

06/08/2026

Progress isn't perfect 💪 keep going!

04/23/2026

Thank you to The Dressage Foundation for this incredible opportunity and to my mentor Anne Cizadlo for being right there with me every step to continue my education. It was a great winter season in Wellington!

04/14/2026

Good reminder to check your tack!! Billets, buckles and all.

Especially if it's your first ride outside in 7 months on a young fresh horse 😅😅

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from us to you!
Meatball and I are ready to head south 💙

PC to the wonderful Gwénaëlle Clément.

12/07/2025

It's all about the basics 🥳

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween, hang on!

10/30/2025

2025 is coming to a close. We sure did accomplish a lot this year. Everyone made progress, did new things, conquered some fears and had fun making memories. I'm so blessed to have 16 wonderful horses to work with.

We have a few clinics left of the year before I head south for a few months. I can't wait to see everyone next year during the 2026 season.

A collage of photos through the summer to keep us warm through the winter.
Cheers!!

10/09/2025

I'd be happy to teach anyone to do this as well. It's a super important skill to have. Don't wait until it's too late.

🧷 Compression Bandages: Protecting Your Horse’s Legs the Right Way
Compression bandages aren’t just about wrapping a leg—they’re about protecting healing tissue, reducing swelling, and preventing new injuries.

When used correctly, they can:
✅ Control edema and “stocking up” during stall rest or long hauls
✅ Keep wound dressings secure and protect from contamination

When to Use
After surgery or injury, to control swelling and aid healing
During stall rest or limited turnout to prevent stocking up
For shipping, to support and protect the lower limbs

How to Apply
1️⃣ Start clean: The Leg must be clean and dry; apply wound dressing if needed.

2️⃣ Padding is key: Always use even, protective padding before compression.

3️⃣ Wrap correctly: Wrap upward, overlapping each layer by ~50%. Maintain even tension, firm, not tight.

4️⃣ Check your edges: Avoid wrinkles or pressure points; secure top and bottom without making a tourniquet.

5️⃣ Monitor daily: Look for swelling above/below the wrap, heat, or slipping. Replace if damp, dirty, or loose.

Common Mistakes to Avoid
⚠️ Uneven tension → causes pressure sores
⚠️ Too tight → restricts circulation, risks tendon injury
⚠️ Too loose → slips and rubs
⚠️ Insufficient padding → skin irritation and sores

Quick Rule of Thumb: You should be able to slip one finger under the wrap at most points. If in doubt, ask your veterinarian for a demo—poor bandaging can do more harm than good.

🩺 A well-applied compression bandage is one of the most important tools in equine first aid.