Lone Star Farm

09/10/2024

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08/14/2024

Advice from a trucker.
If this is how you trailer your horse on the drivers side, please stop it immediately. Yesterday made the 3rd time in recent years that I’ve had to put a semi in the ditch (maintained control, not wrecked) to keep from decapitating your equestrian friend with his head 3 1/2 ft. over the center line on a narrow road. Thank you!

08/10/2024

I have to learn this one! Gotta test it out since some versions of safety knots can get so tight you can't pull it loose. Fortunately, we don't have any horses that are pullers!

07/25/2024

Check out photos of every fence on the Paris Olympics cross-country course in the beautiful grounds of Versailles. The track is designed by Pierre Le Goupil

07/22/2024

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07/19/2024

A slotted Kimberwick might be the most versatile bit but they have gone out of style. This bit has three rein positions. The "A" rein placement is on the arc inside where the slots are located. The reins slide up the arc as rein pressure is increased. When the reins are relaxed with very light contact, the reins slide to the bottom of the arc and when contact is first increased, the bit starts to provide some leverage and thus light poll pressure. However, as the reins slide up the arc from increased rein pressure, the amount of leverage decreases to zero. This results in very forgiving bit action. This rein placement acts like a clutch that automatically slips so as to release the leverage pressure.

The lower "B" slot rein placement offers consistent low leverage due to the short shank (distance from the mouthpiece down to the "B" slot location).

The top "C" slot is at the mouth and acts with no leverage. If a Kimberwick has a snaffle mouth, and reins are attached at the "C" slot, the Kimberwick acts just like a snaffle.

There are many mouthpiece options for Kimberwicks. There are all kinds of snaffle mouthpieces available, some with rollers or french links, rubber coated etc.. With a snaffle mouth and reins attached at "C", the design acts somewhat like a full cheek bit due to the design of the arc shank. There are straight Mulllen mouths available with many material variations such as steel, hard and soft synthetic material or different metals. Mouthpieces with ports are also available.

The Kimberwick's versatility includes using variations on the chin chain (shown) or strap. These can vary from a kind soft leather chin strap, to a usual medium width chain with flat links, or to a narrow metal chain with small links that can be nasty.

All these variations in different combinations of rein placement, mouthpiece design and chin chain or strap make this, in my experience, the most versatile bit available. If you know of another that is more versatile, please put a picture in the comments.

Lastly, you can also use or teach the use of double reins using a Kimberwick with one set of reins at the bit slot "C" as the "bridoon" and the second reins attached at slot "B" for the "leverage bit". It's not a real deal double bridle, but for teaching it works and it is quite idiot and abuse proof due to the low leverage and if the mouthpiece is forgiving. Having largely gone out of fashion, Kimberwicks are very affordable used.

06/26/2024

Horses Are Our Heartbeat.

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ALL breeds, disciplines and ability levels welcome!

06/17/2024

What is the Saddle Up Challenge? This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! You will be able to...

06/10/2024

Challenge Runs June 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Complete 20 Activities Important Dates Registration Begins: May 1 Registration Ends: June 16 Activity Logs Due: August 15 Entry Fee $35 (Includes shipping your ribbon) Click Here To Register Challenge Rules Refund Policy-No Refunds Allowed Any entrant und...

06/01/2024

Gallop into the future of equestrian excellence with our virtual horse show series. Ride, compete, and win from the comfort of your barn.

05/14/2024

K thanks! 🥴

05/13/2024

The camps are filling up fast! July 8 - 12th is full! We still have openings for the June 24 - 28th and the 3 day camp at the end of July 24 - 26th!

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05/07/2024

Off Track Thoroughbreds have a special place in our hearts, as such, our May challenge will be the Running for Roses Benefit Challenge. This year’s challenge will contribute to the fundraising efforts of two young riders, Olivia Hegedus and Emma Rexford, to travel to Kentucky and compete at the Re...

05/17/2023

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05/07/2023

Custom equestrian dry erase boards are great for lesson boards, feed boards, training boards, horse show dry erase boards, turnout boards, horse stable dry erase boards, and any custom options you may need.

05/02/2023

We're moving, and so everything from our lesson program and farm will be up for sale this Sunday, May 7 from 1-4pm! Tons of English and Western tack, truck, tractor, mower, drags, spreaders, wagon, sleigh, pony cart, jumps, barrels, obstacles, barn supplies... You name it, we have it! Located at 19030 CR 23 Bristol IN. It will be in the indoor arena, so come rain or shine!

Past and current students are welcome to join us for a sendoff party at noon right before the sale. I'll provide pizza and drinks for all of our past and current students and give a chance for everyone to give a farewell to our critters before we hit the road. ❤️