Sally Run

04/24/2024

Like many top riders, Matthew Grayling’s days begin in the barn. But his primary objective isn’t getting his horses worked—it’s getting approximately 600 dairy cows milked. Once that task is completed, he can squeeze in a ride, but only if he’s finished by 3 p.m. to do the afternoon milkin...

01/24/2024

11/28/2023

Surprise joy!!

11/22/2023

As we enter Thanksgiving week in the US, many of your vets will be out of town or spending much needed time with their families.
It’s times like these that horse owners need to practice 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠.

During this holiday time, as an emergency only vet, I recommend the following:

- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 deworm your horse right now.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 start a new feed right now.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 get a new round bale of coastal hay right now if you’ve let the last one go to dust (give small amounts at a time or mix with a stemmy hay until they’ve had their fill, then give the round bale).
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 change schedules.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 vaccinate your horse right now, especially if you have a known reactor.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 be in a rush and fail to soak your feed for long enough (choke risk) - especially if you’re late to feed due to holiday errands/get togethers.
- If you have visitors, limit treats. Ensure gates are closed. Make sure feed doors and bins locked. 𝐁𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥!

There is already a shortage of equine vets - and the few we do have will likely be out of town or trying to enjoy the holiday.

Let’s all have a very 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. And let’s let our vets stay home with family!

Remember: 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒔! 😂🥴

10/02/2023

Update: SOLD

Cleaning out my horse medicine cabinet, and I have four new tubes of ulcergard with exp 10/23 that I will sell at half price if anyone wants them. $20/tube. SmartPak is $41/tube and TSC is $47/tube. Everything I read says they’re still good for 6 mos- 1 yr past expiration, but I don’t anticipate needing it.

08/25/2023

I think we’re all set!! Two more loads had to find another home on the farm!

08/21/2023

Grateful for perfect hay making weather before Rowdy heads back to California!!🐴❤️🐴

08/19/2023

Square bales are coming!! Perfect hay weather!

08/18/2023

Loving our new arena drag from Carolina Arena Equipment! It’s perfect for our fiber/sand footing! Of course Bruce decided it was time to upgrade our 22 year old 4-wheeler to pull it!! Carolina Arena Equipment Virginia Motorsports

08/17/2023

SOLD!!

Mini Red Harrow arena drag- 6 ft- can be pulled by UTV (45 hp for 6’). Barely used, tires like new, kept inside.

For dirt, sand, rock dust arenas. If you have compacted footing, this drag will help loosen it up with leveling roller behind S-tines.

I bought this a few years ago but barely used it due to fiber footing not mixing enough with this setup.

Paid $2500, will sell for $1500 o

06/23/2023

This exercise is an awesome way to develop (you and) your horse’s conditioning, work on suppling the horse over the back in canter, play around with balance and hind end engagement, and just …

05/31/2023

Dan and his Glory pony! The easy keeper track was a pain to build, but it has been such a great investment. Now Glory can live muzzle free (not that she ever kept one on anyway), and Dan can be close to his girl with all the grass he needs!

05/24/2023

It doesn’t get more beautiful than Wythe County in the spring! This is why they call it the Blue Ridge 💙

05/12/2023

True story 😅
credits: Pinterest

05/06/2023

Happy 10th birthday to our sweet Dan💙. The barn love bug puts a smile on everyone’s face everyday, and I can’t believe how lucky I am to have him!💙🎂💙

04/28/2023

Some husband trailer backing appreciation photos!!! All on the first try! 😱

04/19/2023

There are no mRNA vaccines used in your beef!

CLAIM: Farmers and ranchers are required to inject livestock with mRNA vaccines. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. There is no mandate in the U.S. that livestock receive certain vaccines and there are no COVID-19 mRNA vaccines licensed for animals, as some online have suggested.

04/19/2023

WASHINGTON (April 5, 2023) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a statement in regard to false information circulating on social media about the use of mRNA vaccines in cattle: “There are no current mRNA vaccines licensed for use in beef cattle in...

04/03/2023

Happy gotcha day to this precious peanut! I can’t believe it’s been 12 years, and I really hope we have 12 more! We sure do love you, Glory bug!! 💕

02/04/2023

A brisk but beautiful 14* this morning! And no wind🙌🏼🙌🏼

01/30/2023

5 weeks here at Sally Run! Bellino’s back feet grow much faster than his front, so we adjust accordingly!

12/24/2022

This little fella was born this morning with the wind chill well south of zero. His momma had great instincts and found the most protected spot. He was up and nursing in minutes. We had the suburban all warmed for him but he didn’t need our help.

12/24/2022

We are full of gratitude this morning for so many people but here is our short list pertaining to the past 24 hours:

Brian Wolford from Carter Machinery- you saved us yesterday, and our family and 400+ animals are so grateful you got our generator going again and our water flowing- thank you!!

AEP crews- man, you guys have a rough job, and we are so thankful for you staying out there in horrible conditions yesterday so that we went to bed with power restored. Last night and this morning would have been so much worse without your heroic efforts- thank you!!!

Those two are the big ones, but I also want to throw in the makers of all of our waterers- Nelson and Mirafount. It was -4 outside and 13 degrees in the horse barn this morning even with all doors closed and covered in blankets and shavings- that’s how bad the wind was- but our Nelson waterers kept the horses with plenty of fresh unfrozen water all night- 🙌🏼. And the Mirafounts outside have done the same for all of our cattle- some of you understand what a lifesaver this is and that it makes our day so much easier.

And the fact that I’m now back in our warm house with an oven that is back on, cooking for Christmas, is no small miracle - and due in large part to the efforts of people we don’t even know. My heart and home are full! Merry Christmas everyone and God bless the helpers!!

12/23/2022

Fit check- winter storm farm edition

12/07/2022

Where does your helmet land on the list? I had just been trying on new helmets this weekend, but the one I was leaning toward didn’t test well, so I’m glad I didn’t buy it! Just ordered a new (and much less expensive) one! Protect your noggin!!

The Virgina Tech Helmet Lab has released its much-anticipated equestrian helmet ratings. Taking the top spot in the rankings is the $460 Champion Revolve X-Air MIPS helmet, but in good news for riders who are both frugal and safety conscious, the re...

11/11/2022

These two love bugs are so fun! Dan (on the right) continues to put on so much muscle and get stronger through his entire body! Those hind legs are 🔥