Lynn Strand - STC - The Care Barn

10/23/2024

09/29/2024

Excellent Video on "Behind the Bit" and how it effects the horse

09/01/2024

Heads Up! Orange County CA its going to be another HOT week up to 100*+ possible. Keep your horses drinkers topped off and add a extra bucket if they won't destroy it! Remember if you must ride review the chart below keep it short and ride as early as you can even 80* in this kind of weather can do more harm than good for both of you!

02/16/2024

STC - The Care Barn will not be accepting new clients until - SEPTEMBER 2024 Please check out the trainers at Peacock Hill Equestrian Center for your horse care needs... Thank You for considering Lynn Strand - STC - The Care Barn

12/19/2023

60% OFF TERRAIN HELMET till Dec 21st! https://www.troxelhelmets.com/

11/08/2023

10/12/2023

What's happening: The "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on Oct. 14. Most of Southern California will see 70-80% obscuration of the sun. The best time to see it locally will be at its peak at 9:26am, per NASA. It's the last annular solar eclipse that will be visible from the U.S. until 2039.

Be Aware Horses and Livestock can and do react to solar eclipses and those reactions can range from a slight reaction to as I personally witnessed years ago an entire row of horses reacted together by spilling and whinnying in their stalls...

US locations and times are listed in the article linked in this post



https://starwalk.space/en/news/annular-solar-eclipse-october-2023

When and where is the annular solar eclipse 2023 visible? Find eclipse maps and timings for the best locations!

09/30/2023

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09/10/2023

With Heavy Heart and Love, Sympathies and Support for Courtney Zarrilli STC says farewell to our beloved friend Midnight Star at age 30 years with 22 of them with us. He was and still is a founding member of STC and will forever missed but remembered fondly. "Starbies" passed quietly last night with Courtney close to him and STC would like to thank both Dr Wasmund and Dr. Keating - Equine Veterinarian Associates - EVA Yorba Linda Ca for their professionalism and compassion at this time of great sadness!

09/03/2023

WOW they are amazing!!!!!!

08/16/2023

08/03/2023

𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨…

This is such a relevant topic for me to speak about, because I’ve been feeling less than due to my health issues and not particularly wanting to ride Blue, and even questioning whether I’ll ride Amethyst when she’s older.

The equestrian industry has conditioned my mind to think that, if I have a horse that I don’t ride it’s “𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝”. If I have a horse that I only ride sometimes I’m a “𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫”. If I don’t see my horses everyday I’m a “𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐦”.
If I don’t compete I’m not a “𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫”, if I only trial ride I mustn’t be a “𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫”. If I don’t have the latest tack, equipment or clothing I must be “𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬”.
If I decide to keep my horses as pets I must be “𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲”.
If I decide to treat a pony medically, who couldn’t take me round grassroots I’m “𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

This conditioning is inaccurate, toxic and harmful…

I’m here to say that, if you don’t ride. If you have disabilities and limitations you are a 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧. If you don’t have the latest saddle pads or tack, you’re still a 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧.
If you don’t compete that doesn’t mean you’re not a good rider, you’re still a 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧.

No horse is wasted, if it’s cared for and loved.

Written By- The Fearful Rider & The Write Lead Freelance Equestrian Writer

Art Work By- Dorota Kudyba Art

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07/27/2023

I will always be so grateful and so blessed to my barn and the very special women who are in it! Your belief in me and your ongoing generosity on my up and coming special day next week will never be forgotten! Many Many Thanks to all of you!

07/19/2023

Many Many Thanks to Hitch N' Post Feed & Tack Joe (favorite driver) and Cole (owner) for coming to our aid moving a large tack locker from one area to another on stable property... Not sure how we would have got the job done without you guys!

06/15/2023

Happy National Kids Day! https://www.instagram.com/saltychavez/ https://www.instagram.com/equineanddine/ to Kristen one of my favorite little ones who grew into an amazing woman and one of my dearest friends!

06/02/2023

LOL!