Sandalwood Ranch

01/04/2024

One of those kind of days....

01/02/2024

What a great idea! 📸 = Pinterest

01/01/2024

The rest will follow 🧘‍♀️

12/30/2023

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12/30/2023

12/25/2023

Christmas Eve walkthrough with carrots from Santa. ❤️🐎

12/24/2023

0/10 would not recommend this chocolate. (Apparently, It’s dog jerky treats) 😂🤮

12/23/2023

Merry Christmas 🐈‍⬛🎄🖤

12/23/2023

Join us this holiday season for a rousing game of Equestrian Bingo! Whether you love or hate the holidays, being a "horse person" makes it a particularly hectic time of year. Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor. 🙏

12/22/2023

This is why we can't have nice things...

©Emily Cole Illustrations

12/11/2023

12/05/2023

12/02/2023

"Blue light from individual light masks directed at a single eye advances the breeding season in mares" Murphy, B.A., et al. (2014), Equine Vet J, 46: 601-605. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12153

Breeding season is just around the corner, and it may be time to think about preparing mares for owners wishing for an early 2025 foal. One way to hasten ovulation is through the use of blue light.

The natural melatonin secretion in horses is reduced as the daylight increases. When melatonin decreases, it stimulates the release of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and luteinizing hormone, promoting the development of ovarian follicles. It is possible that blue light from individual light masks, directed at one eye, may initiate this process earlier and advance the timeline of the typical breeding season in mares.

When blue light masks were placed on mares in November, 50% of mares began to ovulate in January, with 90% ovulating in February. Not only did they ovulate early, the use of masks may be cheaper than the traditional use of barn lights. Housing mares outside reduces the cost of bedding, labor, and energy costs. Beyond economic benefits, mares may be turned out in pastures instead of being stressed from stalling practices. Plus, they look cute!

11/29/2023

11/29/2023

True story 😅
credits: Cavaliere Couture Eventing