Circle L Ranch

08/15/2024

Emmelia and Beauty chillaxin 👍😁

07/31/2024

What tranquilizer is also known as ace?

07/25/2024

07/24/2024

What disease will cause older horse's coats to become longer, shaggier, and curly?

07/19/2024

Dean passed away yesterday, we will miss him here at Circle L. He has been loved by many who came here over the years from little ones and up. He was a very special horse.

07/17/2024

What horse was the "bob tail nag" in the song Camptown Races?

07/16/2024

This is really interesting

Here’s a list of the 4 primary cooling mechanisms horses use: - How does your horse keep its internal temperature at a healthy level when faced with summer heat and exertion?

https://koperequine.com/understanding-equine-cooling-mechanisms-how-horses-beat-the-heat/

07/10/2024

Question:
What is the smaller white facial marking on the forehead called?

07/08/2024

Myth Busting: Contrary to popular belief, scraping water off hot horses doesn’t help cool them down.

The speed of cooling is related to three things:

1. The temperature of the water.
2. The amount of surface of your horse that you cover with water.
3. The amount of water you put on.

The fastest way to cool your horse will be with lots of cold water all over the body.

07/08/2024

5 years ago we took Rocky and Mission for a show, it was a great day and Mission did great for her 1st show.

07/03/2024

Question:
What is it called when the horse raises its head with its upper lip curled back?

06/30/2024

Beauty wants to say hey!

06/29/2024

A temper pedic floor, a nice soft shavings topper and your very best friend - what could be better way to sleep?

Here are 24 Interesting Facts About How Horses Sleep - https://koperequine.com/24-interesting-facts-about-how-horses-sleep/

06/26/2024

Question:
What was the book called that was the sequel to Misty of Chincoteague?

06/25/2024

Farrier day!

06/23/2024

Thought I share since we are now in summer

06/22/2024

A hot but nice day to hang out at the barn!

06/20/2024

Summer is here

Heat stress in can have dire consequences.

Here are some tips to help you identify heat stress in your horse and to help you manage your horse’s care in the heat.

https://koperequine.com/identifying-heat-stress-and-essential-tips-to-help-your-horse-handle-the-heat/

06/19/2024

Baths on a hot day and after a ride is so refreshing! Especially with Dean!

06/16/2024

A very interesting read on the coat and skin

06/15/2024

Not the best picture, but the kids love riding Beauty!

06/08/2024

Congratulations to Dornoch!

DORNOCH wins the 156th running of the G1 Belmont Stakes at odds of 17-1!!

The first Belmont stakes win for trainer Danny Gargan and 2nd Belmont Stakes win for jockey Luis Saez!!

Congratulations to all connections!

Dornoch is a full brother to winner Mage!

Official Equibase chart and GPS chart will be up shortly on equibase.com

06/06/2024

It was a great day for a ride! And a wash afterwards!

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

12 Important Salt Facts For Horses

Sodium, one of the compounds in table salt (sodium chloride), is an essential mineral:

🧂 Sodium is an electrolyte mineral that helps to maintain healthy body fluid balance and pH level.
🧂 It is essential for muscles and nerves to function.
🧂 Approximately 30% of the sodium in the body is stored in the bones. The rest is found in bodily fluids like plasma, blood, and sweat, and in tissues, such as the skin and muscles.
🧂 Sodium is short in many working horse diets due to being lost in large amounts in sweat and urine.
🧂 Licking behavior can be a sign that your horse is short of salt.
🧂 Providing salt not only encourages your horse to drink more water but also supports the cells’ ability to stay hydrated and maintain proper electrolyte balance, which is critical for muscle function, nerve transmission, and overall health.
🧂 Sodium also aids in the absorption of nutrients in the gut, particularly glucose and amino acids, by helping to transport these substances across cell membranes.
🧂 Along with sodium, other electrolytes such as potassium, chloride, calcium, and magnesium are crucial for maintaining overall electrolyte balance.
🧂 Common sources of sodium for horses include salt blocks or loose salt, as well as commercial feeds and supplements formulated to provide balanced electrolytes.
🧂 Other signs of deficiency include poor performance, lethargy, decreased sweating, nerve and muscle dysfunction, and reduced appetite.
🧂 Excessive sodium intake can also cause issues such as increased thirst, urination, and potentially an imbalance with other electrolytes.
🧂 The average horse weighing 1,100 lbs should consume between 0.75-1 oz per day. A working athlete or a horse living in hot, humid conditions may need to consume even more to compensate for the additional loss of electrolytes through sweat.

Learn more about electrolytes and how they can help, or harm, your horse here including 5 ways in which electrolytes aid in muscle function and exercise recovery - https://koperequine.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-electrolytes/

05/31/2024

What a fun and exciting ride yesterday!

05/30/2024

This is really cool to watch!

05/29/2024

TTC HUNTER SHOW...Sat. June 1, 2024 ~ 9am Show Time
Schooling at 8am ~ TTC Tack Shop OPEN ~ $12 per class
Food Concessions on the grounds by The Feed Bag

05/29/2024

The fun we have at the barn!

12/19/2022

Unicorn sighting at Circle L!