The Hatted Horse

07/19/2024

06/29/2024

📌BE PROACTIVE!!! DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOUR EQUINE BEST FRIEND HAS A HEALTH ISSUE. LEARN ALL KINDS OF METHODS TO INCREASE YOUR HORSE'S WELLNESS AT Gerdas Equine Rescue Inc. THIS SUMMER!!
📌CLINIC MONEY TO BENEFIT THE RESCUE!
WE'RE GOING TO LEARN, HAVE FUN AND EVEN GET GIFTS!! SPACES ARE LIMITED!! INFO BELOW❗️
📌BRING YOUR OWN HORSE OR WORK ON ONE OF OUR RESCUES.

06/27/2024

FYI the screenshotted group below is a scam. It’s not my group, and not my post. My page was not hacked, so please stop cold-posting that you can help me get my page back.

The screenshotted post is a scam. Not my post. Either the poster / group admin is a scam artist or has had her account hacked. How do I know? By the fact that the messages I exchanged with the poster revealed information that was clearly a lie.

Remember everyone, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.not

01/28/2024

DON'T CUT THE OLDER HORSE SHORT!
Did you know the oldest horse was "Old Billy'' who lived to 62 from 1760-1822. The second oldest was a pony named "Sugar Puff" who lived to 56 from 1951-2007. Read more about "Oldest Horses" in the link below.
10 Oldest Horses in the World - Oldest.org

Shout out to one of our favorite older guys on our farm, Chocolatte, available for adoption as a companion at the ripe age of 29 years.

01/24/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

12/25/2023

Sally is ridiculously cute, incredibly sweet, immensely cuddly, and available through Spirited Aussies. If interested, DM me and I will put you in touch with the breeder. Puppies come with a health guarantee, are started on training, and both parents are genetic tested. Pic of parents is in post.

11/28/2023

Available for adoption in Connecticut: Hi there! I’m Prince. I will be three in March 2024 and if I have to say it myself, I’m pretty darned cute. My best features are I like other dogs big and small, including intact males, and I like cats too! I’m not overly fond of the crate but I’m learning. I am housetrained and leash trained - I’m a quick learner!
I also come with a bunch of my own stuff.

Seriously. You know the scenes on Downton Abbey where the servants are carrying all the family’s traveling stuff to the cars? Yeah. I have a bed, my car seat, a harness, leash, toys - it’s like having a “so you adopted a dog” kit! Even when I’m nervous, I will jump right into my car seat. I’ve gone through a lot of change in the last month, so I’m still a little nervous and shy, and I am still working on my manners a bit.
I am learning not to jump, but we herding dogs can do that a lot (because we want to be as close as possible to you EVERY SECOND). And I sometimes get too excited giving you smooches and forget that I shouldn’t nibble (Oops).

I came into rescue because my first owner changed jobs and had to be away a lot. He didn’t want me to be lonely so he asked ASF if they could find a human for me who could spend time with me, take me for walks, and be my very best friend. I’m originally from NY, but am now in CT.

Oh! Did I mention I know sit, down, touch, and the nice lady who chauffeured me says I am “very responsive to direction?” She thinks I know “no” and “leave it” pretty well and I will look to you when I don’t know how to react to a situation. An experienced owner who knows how to provide patient, consistent leadership would be perfect for me!

I am really looking forward to finding my new best friend! I’ll let my chauffeur friend tell you a little bit about what I’m looking for in a human:

Prince is a friendly, affectionate little guy. He’s just under 50lbs. He’s sweet and very friendly once he has a chance to figure out you’re nice. At first, he can be a little hesitant. A few pieces of string cheese will fix that right up - he’s very food motivated.
He does jump some, and gets very excited giving kisses so sometimes he will nibble your lip. He is most happy following direction, so he needs someone who is confident giving it, and someone who knows herding breeds - Aussies in particular. He is likely not ideal for a family with children under 10, as he can display some displaced herding and nip the back of the legs if he is not redirected. Patient, consistent reinforcement of good behavior will pay off with this guy - he’s really a gem and wants to please. Once he understands what you’re looking for, he’s eager to comply.

Please note that Prince is only about 3 weeks out of being put into rescue, and also changed fosters. When he goes to his new family, he will need 2-3 weeks of decompression time - low stimulation and either being tethered, crated, or gated off in his own space while he gets used to his new family and routine. He will need intro to strangers and new things, but if you’re confident and patient with him, he quickly warms up.

He really is a wonderful dog, and would make a great companion / hiking or walking buddy. We haven’t seen him play a lot yet, which may be due to all the changes he’s adjusting to. If you think Prince may be right for you, please apply at : https://www.australianshepherdsfurever.org/adoption-application

There is an additional $20 microchip fee which includes registration and transfer to his new furever family. All adoption fees are used for future rescue efforts.

11/26/2023

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A California couple are claiming their canine recovered from a potentially deadly disease after being treated with a lifesaving antibiotic.

11/26/2023

Custom Xmas gift dog hat
🎅🏻 🎄 🤶🏻

10/11/2023

Coco, up for adoption soon through Australian Shepherds Furever a 501c3 non profit. Sweet as can be. It’s always the minis that tolerate being hat models 💕

10/10/2023

How cute is this guy in his shamrock hat?

https://thehattedhorse.etsy.com/listing/966964739

10/08/2023

In 1925, diphtheria affected an isolated village in Alaska. Due to the severe cold, it was not possible to transport the medicines by plane and ship, so the transport of the medicines to the town of Noma was organized with the help of mushers (guides or drivers of a dog sled team).
About 1120 miles (1800 kilometers) had to be covered in five days. There were several teams and they took turns on different sections. The Norwegian Gunnar Kasen and his main dog Balto were the first to bring the serum to the village.
It turned out that Kasen had not made a mistake in choosing the main dog, because when the team had an accident, Balto helped his musher, saving him from certain death.
When the storm reached its peak and visibility became low they crossed 85 km. Balto is considered a hero, and in 1925 a monument was erected to him in Central Park in New York.
He was truly a hero, like all the other dogs during this mission. However, the dog that did the most difficult part of the work was Togo who crossed the longest distance 260 miles (418 kilometers). He was part of Leonardo Seppala team of dogs. Togo is the husky, in the photo.

10/08/2023

Mini donk jack-o-lantern faces :)

08/08/2023

Your morning meme.

05/29/2023

05/10/2023

This may be one of my favorite creations 🤣

03/28/2023

Prototype Easter Bunny hat! Mini donkey size. Taylor Marie Verbridge you know who my Guinea pigs - er - test bunnies? - are 😁🐰

03/26/2023

If you ever want to gain a sense of perspective on how inferior humans are to most inhabitants of the animal kingdom, simply try to measure the ears of donkeys who do not wish to have their ears measured. 😆

Side note, never underestimate the value of bribery. 🍬🥕

Coming soon - bunny hats and ear warmers!

03/26/2023

Coming soon - small dog sunhat!

03/26/2023

Sneak preview - new small dog sunhat!

03/18/2023

03/05/2023

Recent order. I love the red and grey.

12/18/2022

Even sheep look great in hats!

12/18/2022

Apparently I make sheep hats now. 😁

12/12/2022

Don’t do it!

11/29/2022

This Giving Tuesday, I’d like to remind you that all of the items at The Hatted Horse benefit charities. If you’re looking for a unique gift for the pet owner on your list, check out the shop. Our creations benefit some great charities, such as:

Hero Labradors
Gerdas Equine Rescue Inc.
Brady’s K9 Fund
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
Australian Shepherds Furever

We’ll soon be adding a hat that benefits the National Domestic Violence Hotline as well.

Please visit us at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHattedHorse

11/24/2022

Nacho is plotting my demise. 😆

11/17/2022

New holiday designs for your favorite feline friend!