JAKS Stables

02/05/2025

Super proud of these youth for getting Reserve and Top 3 in breakaway, and Reserve in Team Doctoring! What a great season for Carolina Ranch Ropers.

02/01/2025

Good Nutrition = A Happy, Healthy Horse! ✨🐴

Hey horse owners! Did you know that just like us, horses thrive when they’re properly fueled? A happy horse starts with a balanced diet, and it’s more than just feeding them random hay and grains. Let’s break it down!

🍏 The Right Fuel for Energy
Just like athletes need the right nutrition to perform, horses need proper nutrients to stay energetic and healthy! Quality forage, like fresh hay or pasture, along with a mix of grains and supplements, ensures they have the energy for daily adventures—whether it's riding, training, or just galloping through the fields. Hays such as Timothy and orchard grass, prairie grass, and brome can offer a wide range of nutrients and good fiber. Alfalfa is a legume, rich in protein and also a good source of natural fiber that will keep your horses gut moving. Alfalfa will not make your horses hot 🤠 message me to learn more if you’re skeptical 🤓

No matter the forage, just make sure it is free of mold and dust 🌾

🍎 A Happy Gut = A Happy Horse
Here’s a little secret: tons of high-quality forage can help prevent ulcers and support healthy digestion! Horses are designed to graze and munch throughout the day, which keeps their stomachs full and acid levels balanced. That means less stress, fewer digestive issues, and a happier horse overall! 🧘‍♂️

🥕 Nutrients for a Shiny Coat and Strong Hooves
It’s not just about feeling good on the inside! Horses with proper nutrition have glossy coats, strong hooves, and vibrant energy. Talk about glowing from the inside out! ✨

🧑‍⚕️ A Healthier Horse, A Happier Rider
When your horse feels great, you’ll both enjoy your time together more. A healthy diet = fewer health issues, less time spent at the vet, and more memories made out on the trails and in the arena! 🙌

So, next time you’re feeding your horse, remember: you’re not just filling their belly; you’re fueling their happiness (and yours)—and their health! Let’s make every meal count. 🥙💚

What’s your horse’s favorite snack? Share in the comments below! 👇

Nutrition consults available nationwide! Let’s get your horses looking and feeling their best while saving you $$

Enjoy this pretty pic of Rebel, a Stud c**t in for training 📸 handsome

01/30/2025

WNC is on fire. The debris are still there from the hurricane. It won’t be easily contained. 😔 This is why Operation Anchor has been out here trying to clean up debris along roads that no one else will. Happy to be part of an organization that is thinking ahead. Unfortunately this area wasn’t cleaned up in time. Hopefully these are contained soon.

With the permission from a local who was evacuated and is at risk of soon their losing home, were posting this photo to show how real and serious the situation of McDowell County in WNC is right now with the current wild fires.

Update Thurs 6:55AM EST: 55% contained over 250 acres in McDowell County. Firefighters did an outstanding job through the night. Evacuation orders to be lifted by 8:00AM to allow residents to return to their homes. 1 structural home lost, multiple outbuildings, sheds and travel trailers lost.

Update 8:00PM EST: 15% contained over 250 acres in McDowell County.

Update 6:00PM EST: 5% contained. Fires covering 200 acres.

Update as of 5:00PM EST: 0% contained. Life stock being evacuated. Wind is presenting awful challenges.

2:00PM EST: It has been confirmed that 3 wildfires have broken out in Old Fort and Bat Cave area. Bat Cave has been contained. But the other 2 have not. Please stop what you’re doing and pray for WNC, specifically McDowell County.

01/29/2025

Feels good to have a rideable arena this week! This frozen ground has been miserable!

01/25/2025

We have this thing called The Originals, or “The OGs” here at the farm. These are clients who’ve been here for extended periods of time, been actively involved, and share the passion and vision that Jaks has for the community. Today, we inducted two new members into the little club of ours. Welcome Karen and Kaitlin officially to the OGs! We are so blessed to have a tight knit barn family. We spent the afternoon planning big events for our 10 yr anniversary! Stay tuned!

01/22/2025

How often do you hear “licking and chewing” being referred to as a sign of relaxation and understanding for a horse? Is that really accurate? Here’s the thing. When are you seeing that release of tension? We often ask our horse to do something, stop, and then see a lick and chew and assume they are with us. Relaxed. Comprehending. But what this really shows is a relaxation after the fact. Are they licking and chewing as a result of what you did? Or as a result of being allowed to stop? I only view licking and chewing as a sign of understanding when I see it happen *during* the activity. Never after. It’s always a good sign. But depending on when it occurs, it may not mean what you think it does. Food for thought!

01/21/2025

Horses are good for kids. In more ways than one. I can’t think of any better place for one to grow up. 💕🥹

01/20/2025

What do we do on 30 degree camp days? Trail ride.

01/19/2025

The small things matter, even when they seem trivial. To a teenager, the problems they face may appear insignificant to an adult, but in their world, they can feel monumental. It’s easy to dismiss their concerns—but these moments shape who they are becoming. If you take the time to listen to these "small" struggles, you give them a sense of being heard, valued, and understood. It also gives you a deep insight into what they value and what matters to them at this time in their life.

When they feel comfortable turning to you for the small stuff, they will be more likely to seek your guidance when the bigger issues arise. Listening isn't just about offering advice—in fact, sometimes we need to stay out of it. However, it is about showing them that you are someone they can count on, no matter the size of the problem. It's the small moments that build the bridge to the larger ones. So, listen.

01/15/2025

Where it all began… Samson. The horse that inspired a lifelong passion and eventually led to Jaks being started. Now we are starting year 10. Time flies.

01/15/2025

Throwback to 2015! Our first lesson horse, Caramel, teaching one of her first lessons with Hannah instructing. These past ten years have been so rewarding. Looking forward to the next ten.

01/07/2025

Help us celebrate our 10 year anniversary! To kick it off, we are doing $10 intro lessons all month long! Message us to schedule.

01/06/2025

We are so thankful to this community for allowing us to make it to our 10 year anniversary! We couldn’t be here without your support.

Be on the lookout for some fun events and celebrations this year! We are so excited! 🤩

01/04/2025

2025 Sponsorship Season has begun! Don’t forget to get your name in for a Banner sponsor or a Gold Level Sponsor! Banner sponsors enjoy many perks including listing on our website, announcement at events and banner display year round. Gold sponsors include all of that plus shoutouts on socials (73k followers) and specific mentions/shares throughout the year online and at events. This is just a summary of benefits. Message us for a full list of info!

Thank you to those who’ve already joined us for the 2025 season already!

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01/01/2025

Happy New Years!