NKKB Performance Horse

06/07/2022

Up for free off site lease or adoption

15.3HH Sorrel Mare for walk trot only.
Loads
Hauls
Stands for farrier
Good with vet and baths (except her face)
tacks and untacks

The perfect person would be one that is looking to tinker ride around in or outside the arena. She will trail ride but gets a little antsy on the way back. Rides better on the trails with a group of calm horses.

Person cannot be more than a 20 Mile Radius from 43054. I will visit at least twice a month. Person to provide vet, farrier and dentist references and if you board, I need to know the location and speak to the owners.

Please PM if you are serious.

Currently located in New Albany Ohio 43054.

05/06/2022

Kuma likes his burgers rare 🐾

20/05/2022

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16/04/2022

16/04/2022

Foals thrive on the nutritionally rich spring grass, but adult horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) may develop pasture laminitis because sugars are high at this time. Clover and alfalfa in pastures are also dangerous to EMS animals as both sugar and starch can be high.

Multiple studies have documented that approximately 90% of laminitis cases are caused by elevated insulin and insulin elevations are the only predictor of which horses will develop laminitis. Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Warmbloods, Quarterhorses and purebred Drafts are at low risk of EMS but may develop elevated insulin if they have PPID, aka Cushing’s Disease. Pregnant mares of any breed also become insulin resistant in the last half of pregnancy. Examples of breeds at high risk of EMS include ponies, minis, donkeys, Arabians, Morgans, Haflingers, Icelandics and Paso Finos.

Insulin blood tests will identify most horses at risk of pasture laminitis. If the horse has high insulin there is really no safe way to allow grazing these high-risk spring pastures, as it has been shown that horses given limited grazing time will eat as much as 3 times faster to make up for it.

Many people are understandably resistant to the idea of keeping their at-risk horses off pasture, but you have to ask yourself what would you rather have — grass access or laminitis and the smoldering damage it causes. The good news about EMS is that exercise is the best way to control it, so saddle up and you will probably be able to treat your Metabolic Syndrome horse to some grass after work!

As always, contact your veterinarian for more information and for any questions specific to your horse’s situation. To read more about spring grass, see: https://wp.me/p2WBdh-op . For detailed information on Equine Metabolic Syndrome and its diagnosis, visit: www.ecirhorse.org.

Thank you Dr. Eleanor Kellon Vmd for sharing these important facts about spring grass and horses affected by EMS!

05/04/2022

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08/03/2022

It's almost Spring....!

08/03/2022

Are you getting fit and ready for the season ahead?

©Emily Cole Illustrations

01/03/2022

11/02/2022

03/02/2022

Thighs & Toes

The easiest way to determine whether you're in a saddle that is appropriate for your build is whether you're able to achieve shoulder-hip-heel alignment.
There are a few other things to look out for that aren't as well known, and those are the toes and thighs.

The twist of the saddle connects to the upper inner thighs of the rider, and a wide twist (not waist, which is the seaming) will cause the tops of the thighs to bulge slightly when viewed from the side. Another issue is with the toes being turned outwards. Having the pelvis in a neutral position and the leg hanging down in alignment will not cause the toes to point outwards, but will remain in alignment with the angle of the thigh and knee.

If you have a mirror in your arena, or have someone who can take a quick photo of you from the side while mounted, take a look at your position and see if you can spot any problems that could negatively affect your riding.

01/02/2022

……and you will have not “worked” a day in your life 🥰

29/01/2022

Wait for it……

15/01/2022

A good local friend in Tie Down roping is representing Ohio well. Good Luck Zak!!

14/01/2022

I'd say there's a lot of truth to this meme

24/12/2021

We will have one pasture boarding spot open by Feb 1st. Please PM with questions thanks

We also will have 3 horses up for onsite lease.

17/12/2021

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