Teeth are such an important part of horse health care, but most times it's overlooked as we never really physically look inside a horses mouth. Both of these mares were in a lot of pain due to their teeth being in terrible condition. Katie's right side of her mouth was cut up from all the sharp edges on her teeth and had hooks so bad she couldn't chew properly which could be the cause of her not gaining weight. Cheyenne has an over jet that has literally never been addressed in her life and has caused her jaw to literally change to adapt to her overgrown teeth. Both of these girls are saints to have put up with so much pain while still working and riding in the past. When bringing in outside horses the first thing we do is schedule them for dentistry work and chiropractor. Then we power pack and quarantine for 5 days. We will not put a bit in ones mouth until we've had a horse checked and fixed. You never know what might be hiding inside their mouth.
#ranchlife
#dentistry
#horses
#rockindranch
Ranch Sorting
If you haven't added it to your calendar yet, you should do so now!!!
Abilene Texas
Who's ready to start still those young ones? We are! (ok I am, the hubby hates starting colts) Both Rue and Brew will have an awesome start to them by the time they are ready to step on and ride. Brew is so laid back and chill where as Rue is much more sensitive and catty. I'm beyond excited.
#colts
#coltstarting
#brew
#rue
#rockymountainblues
#onesmartmate
Does heaven on earth exist? I sure think so!
#rockindranch
#rockindhorses
#heavenonearth
#horse
#ranchlife
They grow up way to fast.
#rockindwordsofwisdom
#slowdown
#mybabygirl
This little mare is literally the engine that could. There is not one ounce of quit in her. She's a small package of dynamite and I'm here for it π€©. This was her third time on calves and while she was a little spicy in the box overall I'm incredibly happy with how she's coming along.
#kittycat
#highbrowcat
#peptoboonsmal
#rockindmare
#rockindranch
#horse
It's safe to say Louie loves his butt scratches. He's one cool little colt.
#rockindranch
#rockindbabies
#horse
#louie
#onesmartmate
#lena
#justababy
#wigglewigglewiggle
π€¦πΌββοΈ I'm utterly lost as to how he managed to fit under that bar in less than 6" of clearance, at least until he got stuck on his hip. We had to cut him out other than being a bit sore and scraped up he's ok. Hopefully he learned a lesson on this one. π Babies π€¦πΌββοΈ.
#justababy
#horse
#onetimepepto
#onesmartmate
#louie
#confused
#rockindranch
#rockindbabies
One Smart Sugar Bar, aka. Louie. Words cannot express how much I love this colt, and I'm not a gelding person, but this little guy is something else! One Smart Mate - One Time Pepto Stallion sure puts out some amazing babies!
#lena
#louie
#onesmartmate
#onetimepepto
#horse
#justababy
Brew (the sorrel) loves water so he took to it like a champ. Rue on the other hand not so much. She tolerated it and did really really well, but she was hating every second of it even in 104 degree temps. Lol she'll get there one day.
#brew
#rue
#rockindhorses
#rockindbabies
#horse
#aqha
#cowpony
#hot
It's not very often one like Tanzi becomes available. She's not ours, but she has lived her life here at the ranch. She belongs to our friend Madison who has had a career change and will no longer have the time she needs to dedicate to Tanzi, so instead of letting her waste her talents sitting in a pasture she's offering her up for sale. Tanzi is a 2 year old red roan filly that is incredibly friendly, loves people, stands for the Farrier, bathes, has been hauled to a million shows, will stand tied for hours, and is pretty much ready to have someone crawl on her. All the ground work has been done, she's ready for the next step.
#horse
#peptoboonsmal
#onrtimepepto
#tanzi
#rockindhorses
#rockindranch
No they aren't twins but they are full sisters that could pass as twins. Can you tell who is who? (P.S. Tanzi is up for grabs. Her official sale video will be coming soon)
#rockindranch
#rockindmares
#rockindbabies
#horses
#tanzi
#rue