Appleatchee Riders Association

01/01/2025

Hello 2025! What are your equine goals/plans this year?

12/29/2024

Hello everyone!
When I took on the Appleatchee Riders Association page in 2020, I had no idea how much fun I would have sharing the day-to-day happenings with you all! Over the last 4 years, we’ve seen historical snowstorms, members banding together to help keep an eye on sick horses or to help other members with paddock maintenance, so many competitions, endless learning, celebrations, fires that came a little too close for comfort, perfect spring days, work parties, members trying new things, old friends reunited, new partnerships, and so much more! Our Instagram was created, and our pages have nearly doubled their followers! I know we’ll continue to see all sorts of ups and downs; after all, we have horses. But one thing I know we will always see is our ARA family showing up for each other and our visitors continuing to enjoy the wonderfully unique place that is Appleatchee.
As many of you know, I have been managing our social media from several states away for several months now and the time has come for me to hand it off so our page can continue to keep you as up-to-date as possible on all things Appleatchee. The ARA board will manage our social media going forward, so stay tuned for updates on our 2025 season!
It has been an absolute privilege to keep you all up to date on everything Appleatchee,
Breanna (Howell) Stuart

P.S. Here are some of my favorite moments over the last four years!

12/28/2024

New Years is only a few short days away, and if you horse isn't a fan of fireworks, here are some tips to consider!
❄Please remember that nothing should be plugged in unattended. If you aren't sure about giving your horse something outside of their normal food, please consult with your vetrinarian.❄

12/25/2024

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

12/24/2024

Happy Christmas Eve everybody! Please remember that all significant snowfall must be removed from your paddocks within 48 hours, regardless of if there is a horse in the stall or not. Please don't be a grinch and let your melt off flood your neighbor.

12/21/2024

It's officially the first day of Winter! Today is the shortest day of the year, which means the days are officially going to start getting longer!
❄️Please remember that all significant snowfall must be removed from your paddock within 48 hours regardless of if you have a horse in your stall or not. Please don't make your neighbors fight your melt off. ❄️

12/20/2024

Can you believe there are less than 2 weeks left in 2024? That also means there are only a few days left until Christmas, so here are some last minute gift ideas you can pick up locally!

12/18/2024

12/18/2024

Doing some holiday baking? Don't forget to make treats for your horses too!

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Baking treats for the horses this time of year always gets me in the holiday spirit. Here are our favorite recipes.

12/17/2024

A variety of equines call Appleatchee home, including some of the adoptable horses from Cowgirl Spirit Rescue Ranch! CSRR and their volunteers are ARA members who use the facilities and division practices to help evaluate horses and ensure they'll be going to the perfect forever home!
Part of our stall renter's responsibilities is to maintain the integrity of the stalls and paddocks, and one of the ways we do that is by putting mats in the stalls.
"Special thanks to CSRR board member Holly L and volunteer Olivia H, for helping fix our rescue stalls at Appleatchee Riders Association. One stall needed leveling and new stall mats put down, while the other needed leveling and the old mats put back down." -CSRR head Juliane H

12/16/2024

As the cold winter weather trudges on, Dr. Sarah Reuss, AAEP Vice President and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice to keep your horse safe during extreme weather.

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse that dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a waterproof, jumper-style ear bonnet or other waterproof ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

12/16/2024

Drive safe everyone!

12/16/2024

Wishing a very Happy Birthday Hollie D!

12/13/2024

Due to the Winter Storm Warning for the valley tonight, Appleatchee Ropers have decided to cancel tonight's practice. Drive safe everyone!

12/08/2024

Hello everyone, with the recent weather, we want to remind everyone to go extra slow on the grounds today. We've gotten reports of slick conditions, especially around the corner on the North end of A barn. Drive safe everyone, and happy Sunday!

12/06/2024

Reminder: ALL Dry Gulch trails are closed until April 1st. Dry Gulch road is open, as is Saddle Rock.
Our Bowl is open to ARA Members only but we ask that riders be mindful of the footing conditions.