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Good morning, especially from Salalah who is not supposed to be in the pasture. 🤔
20/10/2024

Good morning, especially from Salalah who is not supposed to be in the pasture. 🤔

Salalah enjoyed a session with Photonic Health red-light treatment on her knees, and Resona Health PEMF (https://resona....
18/10/2024

Salalah enjoyed a session with Photonic Health red-light treatment on her knees, and Resona Health PEMF (https://resona.health/?ap_id=theholistichoof) arthritis protocol.
Valentine has had a bit of sticky stiffle, and also appreciated red-light and PEMF.

Getting older isn't easy, but all our bodies could use a little support, now and then!

Slow going, getting anything done around here.
13/10/2024

Slow going, getting anything done around here.

Good morning herd!
13/10/2024

Good morning herd!

Everyone received hoof trims today, including red-light therapy where needed. I had a little extra time to go through so...
25/08/2024

Everyone received hoof trims today, including red-light therapy where needed. I had a little extra time to go through some leg streches with Beau, too.

While I packed up my trimming car, I tossed my firm Surefoot pads out on the track to Salalah. She knew just what to do. You know a horse is feeling zen when they become a magnet, pulling others in, and sharing their relaxation. It appeared after a few minutes we had a line forming. If yawning is contagious, perhaps so is licking and chewing. Salalah, Castiel and Aspen finally dozed off.

PS. Later summer in the south, we play a game called "is my horse bleeding or is that pokeberry again". Salalah has her ailments, but she isn't bleeding from the shoulder. She just needs a bath.😬

Part of the platinum brigade was first to discover our afternoon hydration bar - timothy/alfalfa and salt!
15/06/2024

Part of the platinum brigade was first to discover our afternoon hydration bar - timothy/alfalfa and salt!

15/06/2024

A little shade and a lot of fans!

How are your horses shedding out?Late shedding, or unusual shedding patterns may be a sign that something isn't quite ri...
28/04/2024

How are your horses shedding out?

Late shedding, or unusual shedding patterns may be a sign that something isn't quite right. By this point in the season, most of our horses have completely dropped there winter coats. If your horse seems to be struggling, it's a good time to talk with your vet.

First image is a healthy Arabian. The second is an Arabian with PPID.

Salalah and Cass waiting for breakfast (and a good grooming)
14/04/2024

Salalah and Cass waiting for breakfast (and a good grooming)

Good morning from the mares!
14/04/2024

Good morning from the mares!

It's that time of year! Our first round of fly predators has been released and fly masks and boots are on the ready. We ...
08/04/2024

It's that time of year! Our first round of fly predators has been released and fly masks and boots are on the ready.

We started our morning in the 60s and it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day.
In our area of the country, we'll be experiencing a partial solar eclipse. Our last eclipse was back in 2017. I observed no ill effects on our horses, and we have no particular plan to change the routine today.

Will you be experiencing a partial or total eclipse in your area today? What are your plans for yourselves and your animals?

I tend to be more conservative with blanketing. I believe with plenty of hay, most of our GA lows are perfectly within a...
20/01/2024

I tend to be more conservative with blanketing. I believe with plenty of hay, most of our GA lows are perfectly within a tolerable range for the majority of healthy horses. Older horses, ones with PPID, arthritis, or those who struggle to hold weight are among the exceptions.

Last week I traveled to Illinois for a hoof clinic, and witnessed first hand horses in the single digits going about their day quite comfortably without blankets. I suppose we tend to over-do it in the south.

Tonight we will slip down to around 10f, with the wind chill sending us into the low single digits. It's unusual weather, this far south, and we often feel unprepared. I have a de-icer in one trough, and all the hoses have been drained. Insulators cover our water spigots, and the horses received extra salt in their daily meals. Our herd is in blankets, necessary or not, because it may make them a bit more comfortable, and certainly let's us sleep better.

We don't confine them, no matter the weather. Movement remains one of the best things we can provide for our horses in these temperatures.

Stay warm, everyone, and be safe in this unusual weather event.

What a yuck day. Started in the pouring rain before sunrise, checking horses to make sure rain sheets hadn't failed and ...
10/01/2024

What a yuck day. Started in the pouring rain before sunrise, checking horses to make sure rain sheets hadn't failed and refilling hay nets. Fortunately I was able to cover the majority of my appointments today - a huge stress relief since I'm preparing to leave town for a clinic and have no where to reschedule. After picking up the rental (another fiasco) I came home to scoop up extra heavy saturated horse poops, refill nets and feed the herd before dark. Big thanks to Susan and Christina for helping me get it all done!

I know how important the rain is, but it doesn't mean I like managing horses in it. Despite the downer of a day, I couldn't help but notice all the beautiful hoof prints around the track. All these trails represent the hearty, healthy hooves that we have build through diet, trims and the best 24/7 turn out scenario we could muster. It makes me smile!

Ended the day with one of my least favorite of all activities- bathing muddy stinky dogs 🤣

01/01/2024

Happy New Year night check!
Sorry it's dark, but we have narration!

Happy New Year one and all!This year I have a goal for each of my horses, and some resolutions for myself.For Salalah, I...
01/01/2024

Happy New Year one and all!

This year I have a goal for each of my horses, and some resolutions for myself.

For Salalah, I want to learn more about bodywork techniques I can apply daily to assist with her comfort and mobility as she compensates for her arthritic knee.

For Beau, consistent ride time. Correct riding, that builds his body condition, strengthening his mind and muscle. I would like to ride Beau 2x a week. One trail, 1 arena skills day.

For Cass, I want to commit 2 afternoons a week to ground connection, and building our communication.

What are your horse related goals for 2024?

Merry Christmas from my princess Salalah!
24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from my princess Salalah!

Merry Christmas from Jabbar and Michael!
24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from Jabbar and Michael!

Merry Christmas from Maverick!
24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from Maverick!

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A little shade and a lot of fans!

We all cool down in our own ways

Val was thrilled to discover the hydration station during the hottest part of the day

Keeping cool on a hot day 🥵 We have have giant forage and salt slurries on the track, but Maverick is shy about eating at the group buffet so he's enjoying his hydration snack in private.

Happy New Year night check! Sorry it's dark, but we have narration!

Val finds a forage cone!

Beau discovered a forage toy on track 1 this morning

Hay PlayBags have been a hit around here! They are easy to fill and very durable!

Rolling thunder promises much needed rain. In anticipation, our herd grazes this morning enjoying a little break from fly masks and fly boots.

St Patrick's Day bling? No, that's the sign of an early spring! While we keep our herd on a diet designed to reduce inflammatory response, some horses do struggle with allergies to insects and pollen this time of year. Spirulina has proven worth it's weight in gold for these sensitive horses, helping control skin reactions, coughes and runny eyes when added to a well formulated diet. Humans can benefit, too! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18343939/

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