Four Points Ranch

01/15/2024

If you see some red or rust colored spots in the snow, don’t worry. It’s not from an injury or leak of any sort!

It’s just our new salt supplement with minerals. It’s basically a powdered mineral block.

01/14/2024

All present and accounted for. The extreme temperatures bring out the extremes in the horses! The sassy ones are sassier. The goofy ones are goofier. And the dumb ones? Let’s just say I’m surprised my d***y gelding hasn’t frozen his tongue to the shed. 🤦‍♀️

01/13/2024

The sun is out, and everyone is happily eating. The wind finally died down, so the alfalfa isn’t blowing away! They are thrilled about that. 

01/12/2024

It’s a bitterly cold morning, but the horses are happy and eating well. Our waterers don’t freeze, and all pens got new hay over the past couple of days.

If you need to come out for anything, you’ll probably need 4-wheel drive today, and possibly tomorrow.

The roads and parking area won’t be cleared for a few hours, but the horses are getting plenty of attention.

No pictures will be posted from outside today because that would involve taking off my gloves. 🥶

Stay warm and safe!

01/10/2024

Here’s what’s coming. If anyone needs to borrow a blanket, please text me. One of the horses got a new one, so her owner is offering the old one to whoever might need to borrow it.

01/09/2024

The snow is beautiful and the road was cleared this morning. It’s still slick, but bows the time for anyone wanting to add a blanket before the next big temperature dip. Drive safely!!

01/09/2024

Only one horse looked a little cold and he got his blanket on. I went ahead and threw alfalfa because they’re so cute and I figure it’s be a nice snack in this weather. They were very happy and now I’m everyone’s best friend! (Except Peaches, who only tolerates me to get to Sean!) 😭

01/08/2024

Early feed today to check everyone for cold stress etc… although they’re damp from the mornings drizzle, there’s not a single shiver happening! 🤠

If they’re acting chilly this evening, we’ll throw alfalfa for some bonus calories.

01/04/2024

Just in case anyone is interested in a fun activity with their horse, I’ve pasted a link or a page Lady’s owner shared with me. She has done it and really enjoyed it. You get a ribbon at the end!

What is the Winter Warm-Up Challenge? This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this winter as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! What...

12/31/2023

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Listed for sale at $620000. Great acreage on 3.7 AC in Papillion/Sarpy Co. Never leave paved roads to home, no neighbors, an unbelievable view from ...

12/27/2023

The herd is loving this weather! No one has shivered or needed a blanket.

12/16/2023

▶️ Watch this reel https://www.facebook.com/reel/1420467525491239?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

12/07/2023

Sometimes it’s just better to “drag” the pen by hand. You can actually see the low rails again.

Congratulations to whoever gets to make the first hoofprints!!🎄

And now… PIZZA NIGHT!! (Didn’t burn all those calories for nothing.)😜

12/05/2023

At TSC- offer good through 12/10

11/25/2023

A beautiful first snow and all the horses are fluffy and warm. ❤️☃️ 🐴

11/07/2023

This guy is so fun! He’s got so much information and experience. His talks about horse camping and packing mules etc.. are excellent.

He also does cinch building clinics. It’s a very reasonable cost for the materials and education to make your own cinch!!

If anyone (F.P.R. Boarder or not) is interested in having him out for a cinch clinic please let me know. If we can get at least 20 people interested- I’ll look into having him out for us.

I think it would be a great winter activity when it’s too cold to ride much.

10/31/2023

From horse.com

They have science down to a… well, you know.🤠

10/29/2023

MY horse! MY horse needs to hear this!!🤣🤣

10/27/2023

UPDATE- even in the colder temperatures today (Sunday Oct. 29) nobody is shivering or acting like they’re cold.🤠 Horses are amazing!

In case you’re wondering- all the horses are toasty warm outside today.

They’re all warm and dry, and enjoying the cool breeze and sunshine.

Also, this isn’t a picture of our herd. Ours are MUCH more majestic.😜I just forgot yo take a picture of ours when I was outside with them.🤠

10/24/2023

It’s almost time for fall worming! Dr. T advises to wait until after the first hard freeze, when there will be no new bugs or flies emerging.

For Fall he recommended any of the following products:

Zymectrin GOLD
Exuimax
Quest PLUS

10/17/2023

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10/11/2023

We’ve spent all of Sean’s vacation upgrading . Today we planted tons of trees and the hitching post was relocated to the east side of the Tack Shack.

10/08/2023

Sugarbuns the shy bucket tipper
Snookums the sneaky refusal champ
Glitter balls the sneaky halter hater
& Glitter balls 2, the sneaky refusal champ.

10/08/2023

Third annual FPR pot-luck get together. Not only do we have the best people any ranch could want, but they’re AMAZING cooks, bakers, and PIPERS!!

I don’t know any other place to eat such great food, hang out with friends, and hear bagpipes.❤️🤠

Thank you all for another great year, and thank you to everyone whosde it out. Looking forward to next year already!!
🐴🍁 ❤️🔥

10/06/2023

Planning a ride today? Larry Darryl and Darrel say “come on out!” We got a little rain, but the ground soaked it up and the breeze is drying the top.

Just don’t get blown out of the saddle by the stiff breeze! 🌬️ 🐴

09/30/2023

😁Rumor, Blaze, and Pumpkin’s mom sent this to me this morning.❤️

If you bought qualifying Purina feed- go get that rebate!🤠

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