Navarre Equestrian Center, LLC

12/19/2024

Wednesday lessons 🔥🔥 Rebecca Fulton

12/18/2024

‘Twas a lovely day to ride with Debbie Wolverton 🏝️🐎

12/17/2024

As the cold winter weather trudges on, Dr. Sarah Reuss, AAEP Vice President and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice to keep your horse safe during extreme weather.

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse that dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a waterproof, jumper-style ear bonnet or other waterproof ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

12/16/2024

Happy Birthday, Brittany Herbst!! Thank you for all that you do to make NEC such a special place!! Have the best day!! You deserve it!! 🥳🎂🏝️🐎

12/15/2024

Another fun day of riding lessons! 🏝️🐎 Debbie Wolverton

12/14/2024

Saturdays are ideal for taking leisurely strolls on the trails
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12/14/2024

It’s that time of year 😂😂

12/13/2024

Thursday lessons are always a delight!! Debbie Wolverton 🏝️🐎

12/11/2024

Tuesday lessons 😊 🏝️🐎 Debbie Wolverton

12/10/2024

Monday lessons were “Sleigh.” 🎄🐎😎
Rebecca Fulton

12/09/2024

NEC would like to give a big CONGRATULATIONS to Ava Nance and her new horse, Kevin, on winning Reserve Champion in the .65m Open Jumper division out of 25 competitors at the World Equestrian Center - Ocala!! Also, a big THANK YOU to our trainer, Rebecca Fulton!! What a team!! 🏝️🐎

12/09/2024

Sunday lessons with Debbie offer a refreshing and exciting learning experience. 🏝️🐎

12/02/2024

Sunday lesson highlights 🤩 Debbie Wolverton

11/30/2024

Sharing again!! Please take advantage of this terrific program!!

If you need assistance with the cost of participating in equestrian activities (breeches, boots, riding shirts, show attire, etc.), check this out! The Rider’s Closet fulfills all requests by mail at no cost to the recipient. They also accept donations of new or gently used schooling and show attire!!

Just submit the form with your measurements!!

The EQUUS Foundation is the only national charity in the United States dedicated solely to horse welfare and the horse-human bond.

11/28/2024

NEC would like to extend immense gratitude to everyone who lent a hand with the horses today!! THANK YOU, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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11/28/2024

We are truly BLESSED to have such amazing horses and people that make NEC so special. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, everyone!! ❤️🐎

11/27/2024

Debbie Wolverton 🏝️🐎

11/27/2024

As the weather cools down, allowing yourself an ample amount of time to cool out your horse after a cold ride is essential to ensure that you don’t jeopardize your horses' health by allowing them to catch a chill.

Our friends at Equus Magazine have some useful tips to share for cooling out your horses this winter. You can read the full article on their website at https://equusmagazine.com/riding/coolingout-10486/