Cielo Ranch

06/18/2024

Cielo is very grateful for our 25 year partnership with the team at Janssen Veterinary Clinic. We can appreciate the tremendous demands of the veterinary profession. Their dedication never goes unnoticed.

Words cannot describe the admiration we have for our team of doctors. We are amazed by how they continually go above and beyond for our clients, patients, and fellow teammates. They even maintain their sense of humor when we ask for a picture in their crowns (from Burger King 🤣). We invite you to share words of support and encouragement with them in honor of Veterinarian Appreciation Day on June 18th. Many thanks to you, our clients, for your part in providing the opportunity to have such a great team! https://jvc.vet/veterinarians

12/11/2023

This morning we experienced an emergent, freak situation that required the help of Dr. Lydia Mudd of Janssen Veterinary Clinic and the Westfield Fire Department. We are incredibly grateful for their help, and we are happy to report that the very brave, calm mare who is in our care came away with only minor surface wounds.

07/14/2023

COOL SCIENCE (pun intended)!

An old myth wants us to believe that horses should be walked until they cool completely after exercise, even in the summer. However, a study from 2020 looked at five different ways to cool a horse after exercise: walking, walking with fans, walking with intermittent cold water application, walking with intermittent cold water application and scraping, and stationary with continuous tap water application. As it turns out, the method that resulted in the quickest return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application (2 minutes), while walking alone took the longest time for recovery (25 minutes).

Bottom line: enjoy your rides in the sun this summer but remain vigilant for signs of heat stress in your horse. If they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cool bath, and a break in the shade.
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

03/31/2023

02/09/2023

Barn help needed. Full or part time position available Monday - Friday at Westfield horse barn. Duties include
general horse care such as feeding, turn out, stall cleaning, restocking of hay and bedding, operate farm machinery,
maintain arenas and other duties as assigned. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, work well independently and as part of
a team, and be willing to work outside as duties require. Hourly wage will vary with experience. Living quarters
available. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Please message for contact info and to schedule an interview.

12/23/2022

Get the Horses Through the Night

To all my friends from near and far who care for equine beast:
May the winter chill that bites to bone still allow some peace

May all the fuzzy coats, whether God or human made
Hold tight their blessed body heat and keep shivering at bay

May water in faucets and spigots flow free, not turn to frozen stone
If nothing else, may buckets feel light as we tote them from cozy homes

May forage be dry and fragrant and plentiful in their favorite form
Keep their mouths and bellies busy, making fuel to burn for warmth

May their shelter be steadfast, whether forest or treeline, stall, run-in, or shed
Hold them strong and standing tall to shield from gnashing wind

Last, not least, keep their handlers calm-ease their worried heads
These frigid times have a way of making them worry for four-legged friends

May the warmth of bath or fire or drink ease the ache of all their strain
Help them know they’ve done the best they could, their work is not in vain

May their overall wish be granted when the morning does arrive
Greet them with nickers and grateful nuzzles: just get the horses through the night

-Jessica Joyce

11/12/2022

Cielo ❤️ Team Echo!

Lexington, Ky.—Nov. 11 Echo has been a part of Alison Dodd’s life for more than 10 years, and when they cantered down centerline at the U.S. Dressage Finals on Thursday for the open Intermediaire II championship, they weren’t just competing fo...

06/10/2022

WE'RE HIRING!

Do you have experience with horses and a passion for serving kiddos? Consider joining our team of talented and dedicated horse handlers!

We're looking for a part-time horse handler to longline our horses during therapy sessions, ensure best practices in safety, and assist with barn and equine care.

👉Learn more and apply here: https://www.childrenstheraplay.org/careers

06/09/2022

As temperatures keep climbing, here is your reminder to pay close attention to signs of heat stress in your horse this summer. ☀️🐴

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will have more problems. Keep in mind that exercise is a major source of body heat and that strenuous work on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.

Does this mean you should not ride on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion should not be underestimated and can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your equine partner’s need. If you feel hot, they feel hotter. So if they look tired—it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

As always, consult your primary veterinarian for more tips tailored to your specific horse’s situation! Read more about heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke

05/26/2022

We're excited to announce a new youth volunteer program here at Morning Dove! Our callout meeting is Sunday, June 5th from 1:30-2:30pm. We hope to see you there! RSVP on our Facebook events page
www.facebook.com/MorningDoveTRC/events

05/01/2022

What an incredible day in Eventing History!!!! Congratulations to Michael Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH with a score of 20.1!

EquiRatings brings us more on the world's new, multiple 5* record holder and the first-ever, four-time winner of the Land Rover Three-Day Event presented by Mars Equestrian, Michael Jung!

🌟 20.1 is the BEST EVER finishing score in CCI5* history 🔥 🔥 🔥

🌟 Michael is the first ever four-time winner of the Kentucky Three-Day Event

🌟 This score is the LARGEST EVER winning margin in Kentucky!!

Stay tuned for more on our 4* winner Liz Halliday-Sharp - HS Eventing, and for more highlights as we close out the !

04/02/2022

03/16/2022

📣 Hey Dressage Equestrians! 📣

Ken Levy is coming to the Indiana Equine Roundup!

Ken is a United States Equestrian Federation Dressage Judge, USDF Certified Instructor, and an active dressage competitor competing horses from training through Grand Prix). He and his wife, Barbara, own and operate Legacy Farm Dressage in Noblesville, Indiana where he trains and teaches beginners through advanced horses and riders.

If you'd like to ride with Ken then contact Brice Howell at C Bar C via email at [email protected] or by text at 765-438-8696 for more information. Brice will have all the details on Ken's clinics!

See you all soon!! 🙌🙌🙌

02/28/2022

We are still looking for Volunteer Leads for our Spring Session for Monday and Friday evenings! This is a paid position that allows our horse leaders, side walkers, and parents to have a point person to go to when our instructors are teaching. Some horse experience is preferred, and you must commit to working the whole Spring Session March 14th to May 27th.
If you are interested in the position email our Volunteer Manager, Elizabeth, at [email protected]

02/24/2022

Current boarders::Call Janssen Veterinary Clinic if you want to add any of these onto our spring vaccination appointment in March!

💉 Springtime Equine Labwork Specials! 🔬
🩸 Equine General Wellness Package: $198 ($35 in savings!)
Includes complete blood count w/fibrinogen, serum biochemistry, Coggins test, and f***l egg count. Ideal for horses of any age!
🩸Equine Senior Gold Package: $379 ($156 in savings!)
Includes complete blood count w/fibrinogen, serum biochemistry, Coggins test, f***l egg count, TRH stimulation test, and insulin. Ideal for senior horses (14+ years old) to screen for presence of PPID (Cushings Disease).
🩸 Equine Senior Silver Package: $221 ($156 in savings!)
Includes complete blood count w/fibrinogen, serum biochemistry, Coggins test, f***l egg count, baseline ACTH, and insulin. Ideal for senior horses (14+ years old) who have already been diagnosed with PPID (Cushings) and need to have their hormone levels monitored.
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These make excellent additions to your horse's spring wellness visit and can be performed at the same time as vaccinations/dental floats!
Valid March 1 through May 31

02/11/2022

Cooling down a horse in cold weather is not a very glamorous task and is also quite time-consuming, but it remains a very important part of the process to ensure you don’t jeopardize your horse’s health by allowing him to catch a chill.

Our friends at Equus Magazine have a few useful tips to share. You can read the full article on their website at https://equusmagazine.com/riding/coolingout-10486/

02/11/2022

Go to the barn to be connected. 🐴🤠

01/04/2022

😎 When you swagger out of that feed shed with your thumbs in your belt and your self esteem at an all time high.

12/13/2021

Cielo’s own elves packing up Christmas treats for all of our good ponies! 🎄🎅🏼

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

11/19/2021

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From a lesson mom… 💗 Inspired by a lesson a few weeks ago.

11/18/2021

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in Carmel on Nov. 19. Eight of these horses will be harnessed and hitched to the famous red beer wagon at the Kroger store on Range Line Road and be in place for

11/16/2021

THANKSGIVING HOURS 🍂🍁🦃
We will be closed:
November 25th
November 26th
November 27th
November 28th
We will be open regular business hours starting November 29th.
As always an Equine Veterinarian will be on call to help with emergencies. Please call 317-758-4865 and follow the prompts.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Thank you

11/05/2021

I'll be in the barn.

When people have come to visit over the years they commonly hear from me I'll be in the barn.

When life gets hard I'll be in the barn.
When things are just right I'll be in the barn.

When the sun shines
The rain falls
Or snow covers the ground
I'll be in the barn.

If things seem to be falling apart or if I'm celebrating the simple things, I'll be in the barn.

When I'm looking for answers or trying to clear my mind, I'll be in the barn.

When I'm looking for myself, I'll be in the barn.

If I'm working or trying to relax, I'll be in the barn.

Even when I'm not in the barn my mind drifts there, I find myself thinking about being in the barn.....

soaking feed for the next day,
mucking or spreading manure,
how to fix a problem I've been having with horse,
tack that needs cleaned or changed or mended,
wounds that need doctored,
if I need to put on blankets or take them off.

It's where I keep my riches
All my wins and my failures
Everyone of my hopes
Dreams
Hardships
And memories

You can find them all in the barn, buried in the hay, hiding under a saddle, spilling out of the feed bins, or glimmering with dust in the evening light.

I may be covered in dust, dirt, mash feed, hair, and hay, smell of sweat and manure, and sometimes there may be blood or tears but I'll be there. I'll be in the barn.

So if you’re wondering where to find me, I'll be in the barn. If I'm not there I promise I'm on my way.
-Author Unknown-