Touchstone Acres

01/15/2025

I ordered this new test on four of my Lipizzans
https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/news/new-study-identifies-distinct-gray-alleles-contributing-difference-rate-depigmentation?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1gL7INPoc3jJrzsQr-8mF0bJQG2twwicYlLPQHwTBu5t_ZDowlO-V9oAM_aem_14qY6ZiNyKyNSVsknfLjXg

A newly published study led by Dr. Leif Andersson and colleagues at Uppsala University in collaboration with researchers at the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) discovered the existence of two different Gray alleles, one of which is associated with fast graying and increased risk for me...

01/15/2025

Mares are getting along ok

01/12/2025

And then there were four

01/12/2025

Sorting things out over the fence

01/10/2025

The hair dryer trick unfroze the pump

01/06/2025

New kid on the block meets Amy and Shaman

01/03/2025

New saddle! Loxley Endurance from Your Expert Fitter

01/03/2025

Shaman's new saddle

12/31/2024

Happy New Year from Touchstone Acres!

12/30/2024

Happy mares

12/29/2024

Thoughts on saddle care and silicone seat breeches

12/28/2024

Today's hay delivery

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from our Ohio boys STS Performance Horses

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from the North Carolina herd!

12/24/2024

More Butters from the photo shoot (Chicbait)

12/24/2024

Russell photo shoot (Smart Dual Chic)

12/23/2024

My new saddle for Shaman is in! Your Expert Fitter Tasida Kiley ordered it for me. She has a great selection to try! It's a Loxley Endurance model in black calf with gold piping.

12/21/2024

Sage approves of the new Gator seats! These have drain holes so we don't sit in puddles. My Christmas present!