Hazels Haven Ranch LLC

27/07/2023

You can cool an overheated horse or help keep your horses comfortable during hot weather by hosing them off with cool water.

🚿 If you have an unlimited water supply (e.g., hydrant), the quickest way to cool a hot horse is to continuously run cool water over the horse with a hose without stopping to scrape it off.

🧼💧 If you have a limited supply of water (e.g., when camping), most suggest applying the water, scraping it off, and then applying more water. In the absence of continuous water, scraping can help encourage evaporative cooling.

Focus water application to the head, back, neck, rump, and legs. You can apply ice water to high blood flow areas including the head, neck, back, and ribs (avoid applying ice water to the large gluteal muscles). A fully cooled horse will have cool water dripping off them rather than warm water.

28/06/2023

16/06/2023

Check out our latest infographic on keeping your horse healthy during periods of poor air quality. This infographic was designed by Hannah Lochner, University of Minnesota Extension.

02/05/2023

If you study on this method of tying a horse, you’ll see that it has a few useful applications in real life.

‘Tying off’ at a distance from the horse can work anywhere from a fence line, to a manger or hitching rail, to in and outside the trailer.

It’s the best method I know of when I’ve a horse who unties himself, or otherwise chews his rope. They don’t seem to fuss with a rope much, once the knot and trailing end are out of the way, as Lyric proves here.

As a safety feature, we can also tie securely without those endless loops of chain-linking the tail end through, to thwart a rope eater. This way, we can make our quick release knot and leave it as is, so that it actually IS a quick release knot, should the need arise.

With a really long lead rope, I can tie off at the next ring inside the horse trailer, even outside the slant divider, if I’m not sure if a horse will pull back with me up near his head. It’s also a safer method when we’re tying any sort of horse to a post, if we think he’ll maybe pull back. Just remember, that when tying to a rail fence, we want to tie to the post, itself, and never to a rail that can pull off and cause injury.

Thought some of you might like to see how this works. I use tying off to the side quite a bit, as it keeps the knot away from the horse’s teeth… and me away from those front feet, if they’re at all questionable.

Lyric would like to point out that she is not at all a risk; she just got suckered into the modelling job! Cheers for now, Lee.

17/04/2023

Make sure to check your saddles!

18/03/2023

Four ways to build a growth mindset in the saddle, and persevere through obstacles.

06/03/2023

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05/02/2023

If certain types of movement are not healthy for the horse, then why would they move that way?

Why would a horse move in a hollow frame, fall into a turn with a counter bend, or crossfire at the canter? If these are dysfunctional movements that degrade the horse’s physiology over time, then why would they do it?

Because it’s easier in the moment. Horses move in ways that aren’t necessarily good for them for the same reason that we lift with our backs, slouch, and breath shallowly. We do what’s easiest in the moment. It takes time to retrain ourselves to move in ways that benefit our bodies in the long run.

If I go to the gym with the intent to lift heavy weights, it would behoove me to hire a trainer to draw my attention to the physiology that needs adjusting, show me how to move more effectively, and keep me accountable until I develop correct muscle memory. Simply lifting weights repetitively with no correction or guidance will not magically improve my form.

As we work towards balancing our horses, we can help them develop new muscle memory that promotes strength, flexibility, and longevity in their bodies. Simply lunging them in mindless circles or sending them blindly over poles will not develop their correct physiology. It's our responsibility to help them direct attention to the body parts that need adjusting and guide them to a healthier way of carrying themselves.

31/01/2023

New service we are able to offer!
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19/01/2023

On average horses drink 7-10 gallons of water a day and this remains as important in cold weather as it is in the summer because reduced water intake can lead to gastrointestinal problems such as the dreaded impaction colic.

Studies demonstrate that horses will drink more if provided access to heated water and that most water consumption happens within three hours of feeding. How can you use this information to your advantage? Refill buckets at feed time with warm water to maximize your horse’s water intake—especially in the winter when water is more likely to be freezing or close to freezing.

As always, if you have any questions or would like to learn more about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

17/01/2023

20/12/2022

Merry Christmas from some of the horses! We have been braving the cold, wind, and snow to get some cool wreath photos ❤️

08/12/2022

We're excited to have Jochen Schleese of Schleese Saddlery Service presenting at the 2023 Midwest Horse Fair.

Jochen Schleese is a certified Master Saddler and Ergonomist. His passion for a well-fitting saddle originates in a tragic experience he had with a horse almost 40 years ago.

As a member of the German young rider’s 3 Day Event team, Jochen qualified for the European Championships in 1984. However, he had to retire his horse due to its lameness, which abruptly ended his riding career.

Years later, through research, Jochen discovered his horse’s lameness was caused by damage to the scapular cartilage from an ill-fitting saddle. This was the catalyst for Jochen’s lifelong mission to prevent saddle-related damage for all horses.

Now he's an internationally recognized expert saddler with two books and numerous articles on the subject. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on the Discovery Channel.

Read more about Jochen Schleese's career and see our growing roster of clinicians: https://midwesthorsefair.com/index.php?p=roster/presenters

20/11/2022

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