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GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

501c-3 NonProfit (Tax ID: 88-1660703)

Intercepting horses in need BEFORE they end up in auction.
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MN Nonprofit / US 501c-3 charity organization (88-1660703)
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YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCu4_Uk4RNNvc3FnooVDYoIw

Rescue and

rehabilitation, western riding lessons, therapeutic horseback riding, horse training (both on and off site). Birthday parties, and private day camps available- contact for details!

11/21/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 Joni Mitchell stopping by to give you an adorable snowy snoot, just ripe for the booping...

~ Joni Mitchell, approx 9 year old grade Arabian mare. Available for Adoption. Formerly feral, Joni is now a friendly, social, and curious Equine Good Citizen.

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11/20/2024

We love a good series as much as the next person—especially one as dramatic as Yellowstone! But let’s set the record straight about one scene that made us yell “NEIGH-way!” at the screen.

In a recent episode, a horse was given an injection of Banamine (a common anti-inflammatory drug) *in the muscle*. While it might look cool and cowboy-chic on TV, here’s the deal: 🆃🅷🅸🆂 🅸🆂 🅳🅰🅽🅶🅴🆁🅾🆄🆂🅻🆈 🅸🅽🅲🅾🆁🆁🅴🅲🆃 in real life and could land your horse in serious trouble.
What’s the Problem?
Banamine (flunixin meglumine) is a fantastic drug for reducing pain and helping colics *when used correctly*. But when injected into muscle, it can cause clostridial myositis—a rare but life-threatening infection that produces gas in the muscle tissue. This can happen fast, turning what seemed like a harmless injection into a serious emergency.
The TV Drama vs. Real-Life Care
We get it. TV needs action, and waiting for a vet to explain safe medication practices isn’t exactly prime-time material. But in the real world, Banamine should be given orally or as an intravenous (IV) injection—and the IV option is best left to a trained professional (like your friendly neighborhood veterinarian 👋).
The Takeaway
Hollywood may make ranch life look glamorous, but don’t take veterinary advice from fictional cowboys. Always consult your vet before giving any medication, and remember: the health of your animals isn’t worth risking for a shortcut that’s TV-only accurate.
💡 Got questions about horse care? Drop us a message, and we’ll gallop to your rescue (without the TV drama)! 🐎✨

11/20/2024

Me too, Shadow. Me too.... 😔

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11/20/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 The weather is garbage, so here's a picture from better weather to brighten your Wednesday. I give you - "Jade volunteers for a ride"...

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11/20/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 Buddy Holly is bursting with excitement, because he just can't WAIT to tell you some BIG news - we have an incredible human and GRG supporter willing to match $500 in donations!!

😮 That's right!! A $500 DONOR MATCH!!

👉 That means every dollar donated in the next 2 weeks, up to $500, will make twice the impact! Please, consider making your end of the year donation to GRG Ranch today. Help support our rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary is a registered 501c-3 charity organization (88-1660703) All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and go DIRECTLY to the horses of GRG Ranch.

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Mail Check or Money Order made payable to:
GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
3380 233rd St E
Prior Lake, MN 55372

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11/19/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 then and now, with coming 3 year old grade pony filly - Marly Jackson, available for adoption

~ Marly is one of the members of the Jackson 5-plus, the group of babies that came in just over a year and a half ago. Sick, covered in parasites inside and out, emaciated, anemic, and already showing signs of stunted growth due to malnutrition - this little fighter overcame everything that humans have tried to throw at her, and is now thriving as an Equine Good Citizen and looking for her forever home.

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11/19/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 If you answered CJ, my pretty-pretty princess, you are correct.

👉 CJ, a 2005 AQHA model. Whom I've had since she was just shy of 2 and is now a well seasoned, VERY well trained lesson horse and my primary riding horse, than you win all of the bragging rights today.... 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️💛

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11/18/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 Can anyone guess which mare is contemplating questionable decisions while our volunteer Kenny gets Rocky for breakfast? 🤔

~ Left to right, permanent herd members: Rocky, 31 year old foxtrotter gelding; CJ, 19 year old AQHA mare; Jade, approx 21 year old grade quarter horse mare.

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11/18/2024

Did you know that a horse with a moderate hair coat starts requiring additional calories for body temperature regulation when the outside temperature drops to approximately 50°F?

As the temperatures start to drop, especially overnight, it's important to remember that cold weather prompts special considerations for your horse's diet and care. This is particularly important when it comes to the older members of the herd; consult your primary horse doctor to formulate a plan to keep your horses happy and healthy this fall and winter!

11/17/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 Today was a very busy day - and one filled with MUCH gratitude. Without all of you, we couldn't do this. 🙏

GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary is a registered 501c-3 charity organization (88-1660703) All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and go DIRECTLY to the horses of GRG Ranch.

DONATE VIA:

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GRGRanch

Venmo:
Last 4 Digits: 2031

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cashapp: $grgranch

Zelle: [email protected]

www.grgranch.org/donate

Mail Check or Money Order made payable to:
GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
3380 233rd St E
Prior Lake, MN 55372

www.grgranch.org

11/17/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 It's our first ever GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary calendar!! Keep track of 2025 with your favorite rescues with our fancy pants wall calendars!! Calendar 📅

👉 Not feeling a calendar? There's also GRG Ranch mugs, shirts, and more available so you can support your way! Check out our Printify storefront at: https://grg-ranch-horse-rescue-sanctuary.printify.me/products

11/16/2024

It's called "multitasking". Look it up. 🤔😁

GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
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11/16/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 TITO JACKSON HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!

Tito has grown into such a fine, sensitive, handsome, and well mannered young man - and we couldn't be happier to see such a wonderful new start to his forever. Yesterday, we brought Tito home. 🧡

👏 The BIGGEST congratulations to Lindsay Logan and her family on their new addition!! From visits to adoption day, the immediate love was apparent. There is so much growth and learning in store for this handsome little surfer boy. We are SO very excited about your future together, and we can't wait to hear about your adventures!! Thank you for giving him such a wonderful new family. 🙏

~ We've all been watching the 6-pack grow, recover, and learn since their arrival in the early months of 2023. The only remaining members of the Jackson 5-plus are Jermaine Jackson, approx 3 year old grade pony gelding, and Marly Jackson, coming 3 year old grade pony filly. If you're interested in learning more about any of our rescues, please reach out directly!

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11/16/2024

🐴❤️‍🩹 FARRIER FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY!! Every single Friday, we ask you to skip that expensive treat - and instead, donate those funds to a rescue in need!!

This week, we're attempting to catch your attention with a fan favorite. The farrier f***y of GRG Ranch farrier, Alex Ehr. 🍑😂 Along with a six pack of some of your favorite GRG cuties... But seriously, we can't thank Alex enough for his incredible hoof care. And it's the necessities like these that your donations make possible. 🙏

~ GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary is a registered 501c-3 charity organization (88-1660703) All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and go DIRECTLY to the horses of GRG Ranch.

DONATE VIA:

PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GRGRanch

Venmo:
Last 4 Digits: 2031

Square: https://square.link/u/CkD15hwd

cashapp: $grgranch

Zelle: [email protected]

www.grgranch.org/donate

Mail Check or Money Order made payable to:
GRG Ranch Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
3380 233rd St E
Prior Lake, MN 55372

www.grgranch.org

11/15/2024

🎅 Psssst.... Guess who's going to be at the Horse Crazy Market this year!! And we're going to be bringing a friend along, to! 🐎🐎🐎

🤔 Who do YOU think should join us at this year's festivities?

Dec 6th from 12-8pm
Dec 7th from 10am-6pm.
1784 Judson Ave
St. Paul, MN 55107

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11/15/2024

In cold weather, for every 1°F drop below LCT, energy (calorie) needs increase by 1.25%.

The Thermoneutral Zone (TNZ) is the outside temperature range a horse can tolerate without having to expend energy to maintain their core body temperature. The low end of this range is called the Lower Critical Temperature (LCT).

When the weather dips below a horse’s LCT, they begin to make physical changes. Those we can actually see include shivering, turning their hind end toward the wind, and/or seeking shelter. They also begin to eat more. In fact, calorie requirements increase 1.25% for every 1°F drop below the LCT. For example, an 1,100lb horse in maintenance (aka a pasture potato🥰) requires a minimum of about 16,500 calories per day. For every 1°F drop, that’s an increase in caloric needs by about 206 calories per 1°.

Since LCT varies between horses (coat length, age, body condition, acclimation to the environment), there is no hard number to base needs on. Providing additional forage in the diet is an efficient way to help horses generate their own internal heat, provide extra calories (generally speaking around 800-1100 calories per pound- one flake is usually 3-5lbs per but varies), reduce boredom, and keep long stem forage passing through the digestive tract.

Want to learn more about feeding in cold weather? Check out Episode 49 of the Feed Room Chemist, available on all major podcast platforms or at https://strideanimalhealth.com/podcasts/

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🐴❤️‍🩹 Griffin, approx 18 year old grade appendix gelding. Available for Adoption. ~ The sweetest boy, Griffin will make a fantastic trail partner. He has a very "in your pocket" personality and not a mean bone in his body. He's currently barefoot, an easy keeper, and on daily equioxx. Griffin would do best with an advanced-beginner and up. www.grgranch.org

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🐴❤️‍🩹 COLE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!! We knew this sweet boy wouldn't be looking long for his forever home... And when the Ciavarri family met him - it was love at first sight, and they immediately began the adoption process!! 🏇 Cole will be joining a few other horses in his new home, but as you can see - he's made fast friends with new brother, Kit Kat. The whole family is thrilled about their new addition, and we know he'll be getting the best care. 🥳 Congratulations to you all!! We can't wait to hear all the new stories as he joins your crew and blazes new trails, and we couldn't be happier to see Cole join your family!! www.grgranch.org #GRGRanchHorseRescueandSanctuary #grgranch #Cole #morab #adodontshop #horserescue #Equine #horse #Colehasbeenadopted #agedgelding #trailhorse

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