New Mexico
March/April 2015
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08 A Horse of One's Own Pt. II Finding Your Riding Community
12 Out of the Box
If this Mare Could Talk...
16 Ride the Caballo A Challenging Early-Season Ride
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24 Hoofi n' It Taking care of your Horse's Hooves
06 Horse Around Out & About 20 Events Calendar March, April & May
22 Directory
Trainers, Clubs and Associations
26 Frost on a Cow Pie Cowgirl Poetry by Pat Buls
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30 The Tail End photo by Ozana Photography
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As we go to print, it's ten degrees and snowing outside...but Spring was in the air just yesterday, and we're confident that the fine weather will make its way back over the Land of Enchantment soon. When it does, we hope to see you at one of the many events we've listed on pages 20 & 21. With this issue's unprecedented (and much appreciated!) level of participation from horsemen and women across New Mexico, we've not had any trouble filling up our Events Calendar for March, April and May! Speaking of events, we are super excited about the one we're co-sponsoring the weekend of May 16 & 17. The First Annual New Mexico Trainer Showcase & Horse Expo will feature 20 of the state's top trainers/riding instructors, all brought together in one place to demonstate their unique skills for the NM equestrian community. If you've ever considered taking a riding lesson or finding a trainer for your horse, you will not want to miss this event! To be held at 4 Winds Equestrian Center in Estancia, the weekend will, in addition to the trainer/instructor booths & demos, include a Drill Team performance, a demonstration of Vaulting and numerous vendor booths with all sorts of goods & services for the equestrian. This issue is already one of our favorites, from Barbara Meikle's vibrant painting on the cover to the sparkling gem of cowgirl poetry by Pat Buls. The second article in Peggy Conger's series for the newbie horseowner and another of Cecilia Kayano's trail adventures are complemented by Vikki Chavez's advice on hoofcare, Erin Thais Riley's fanciful story "straight from the horse's mouth", and Ozana Photography's splendid Tail End photo and Out & About Feature on Prince, the Clydesdale from Tijeras whose good nature (and good deeds) are already the stuff of NM legend.
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Artist Barbara Meikle paints to provide the rest of us with art that is "uplifting and joyful", and we are so grateful that she does! Vibrant color and movement capture the magic of New Mexico, and her generosity of spirit informs each painting and sculpture.
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We brought you six great issues in 2014 ...and with your input, 2015
will be even better!
Horse Around Out & About A few of the ways New Mexico's horse lovers spend their time
Horse Around Out & About is a feature of HorseAroundOnline.com Contact Media Coordinator Andee Williams at: andee@horsearoundonline.com
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Clydesdale Prince was mostly a family pet and did light trail riding prior to joining Search & Rescue. Since then he has been on numerous backwoods searches, patrolled at Balloon Fiesta since 2006, given countless kids with Down Syndrome pony rides through a program called Hearts for Horses and worked behind the scenes on security patrol for major movies such as Terminator Salvation & Book of Eli. Owned by Matt & Anne Coulombe, Prince lives at Mountain Meadow Ranch in Tijeras, NM. With 5 kids to call his own, Prince relishes his job as a big babysitter when he's not out doing good works. Prince gets out & about in a BIG way! Past gigs include hauling salt & minerals up to 13,000 feet to help the NM Dept of Game & Fish care for bighorn sheep, competing at ACTHA rides, going to parades, giving rides to kids at the NM CYFD's Home on the Range adoption event and much, much more.
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A Horse of One's Own Part Two Finding Community
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ou've got the horse -- or you are on the way to getting one. But how do you keep on learning and riding? Where do you find help and relationships that will support you, teach you and keep you in the saddle? he short answer is you have to look for a horse community or even several -- where you board, in groups or associations, online, even at the feed store. If you are a newbie, you'll need teachers, riding companions and experienced sounding boards to check out all those tips you read online.
Article Series by Peggy Conger The good news is this is not difficult to do. "Where you find one horse person you will find more," says Christina Frank, a riding instructor at Liz Sanchez Stables in Albuquerque. How you build a horse community for yourself depends on your interests, the disciplines that intrigue you and how you want to spend your time with your horse.
Budget for a search Trainer Loal Tucker has a piece of wisdom for newbies: "Make a budget for the first year and into the third year to try things out." Use that money to try showing, Western dressage, ranch versatility and any of the dozens of specialties that might appeal to you. "If you don't find what you like here, you might find it over there," says Loal, whose company, Loal Tucker Horsemanship, offers a riding club, with monthly lessons at Trinity Ranch near Santa Fe and quarterly trail rides. Go to clinics, attend horse shows, take lessons, join horse groups: It's all about giving yourself time to find exactly what you like to do. "I guarantee you whatever you are interested in in year one will be different by year three," Loal says.
Find community where you board Kristi King found her horse community where she boards, at 4 Winds Equestrian on South 14 (Hwy 337) near Estancia. "I came down here for a clinic. It was beautiful and I realized I could ride without leaving the ranch," she says. She moved her Tennessee Walker cross Junior there and now trail rides regularly with several other people who board at 4 Winds. She also takes advantage of the ranch's many clinics and rides on the ranch drill team. Kristi lists the benefits of the situation for her. "I don't need a trailer. We don't load the horses and drive 50 miles to ride. We can ride right here." "I could take Junior home and save money," she adds. "But I would lose the socializing and my riding if I did that." If you are boarding, find a barn that accommodates what you do. Liz Sanchez Stables is known as a show barn. The stable offers boarding, lessons and horse camp. But it doesn't do everything. "We do most disciplines here, " say owner Liz Sanchez. "But we can't do barrels or roping. We just don't have the room." Visit several stables to get a feel for what would work for you. Ask who trains there and what the barn's focus is. "It really depends on a barn's atmosphere," notes Kelly Stoochnoff, new director of Las Campanas Equestrian Center. "If you want to compete, for example, you're looking for something much more specific."
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In New Mexico, Back Country Horsemen, High Desert Riders and many other groups offer a group riding experience and welcome new members. Or you can find a commercial option. Tim and Marilyn Norris got their first taste of riding with a trail riding outfit near Socorro a few years ago. This year, they are opening their own guest ranch, Concho Hills Guest Ranch, outside Magdalena.
with long-time horse experience helped her locate a beautiful palomino mare. Melissa boarded the horse next door to her home in the North Valley. Under the ownership of the barn at that time, she did not find much community, but she did find a good trainer named Simon Lee.
"When Tim and I first took my officemate, Sharon Walker, up on her suggestion to come and ride 'just one time,' I would never have guessed what a profound effect that ride would have," says Marilyn. "We rode well-behaved horses in places I couldn't have imagined being able to ride. We were hooked from the beginning!" They soon were wrangling and helping stage events. Tim got interested in working with cattle and the idea buying a place to provide ranch experiences to guests took off. Tim says those early riding experiences were key to the journey: "You can learn, in a fun environment, a lot about horses and hear lots of experiences. Also it can help you decide what type of riding you wish to do."
Introduce yourself
Go it alone...with pros Melissa Deaver-Rivera turned to friends and professionals when she decided to buy her first horse several years ago. A friend
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These days, Melissa is an extreme trail rider and certified volunteer with New Mexico Mounted Search & Rescue. She credits Search & Rescue with giving her the training and confidence to ride anywhere. She has a group of riding friends who also enjoy wilderness riding. "There are not too many people who look at the top of a mountain and say 'I want to go up there,' and are not worried about the terrain in between," she says. It 's a long journey from not knowing a
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Use local (or social) resources Social media is another way to connect with other horse people. Search Facebook for the word "horses", your potential discipline, along with "New Mexico" and you will find plenty of Facebook groups. They include the FB pages of the Hunter Jumper Association of New Mexico, the New Mexico Rodeo Association, New Mexico Horse Shows, New Mexico Horseback Trail Riders and many more. Or it can be as simple as heading to your local feed store. "They know what's going on and who is doing what," Liz Sanchez says. "Check the bulletin board, talk to the people there. They can help direct you to a place that does what you are looking for." Of course, like Melissa Deaver-Rivera did, you are going to have to acquire some professional help for your horse journey. Last in our series: how to find and work with the right vet, farrier, trainer or trainers and any other equine professional you and your horse might need.
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Horse Around New Mexico contributor CeCe Kayano has met lots of riding companions simply by introducing herself. When she moved here from Washington State, she did not have a built-in group of horse friends. Being friendly has been the key to lots of great riding experiences. "You don't have to know people to ride with them," she says. "Most horse people are pretty friendly and many of them are happy to let you join their ride."
"I didn't even know what a leg cue was," Melissa says. Simon Lee taught her to ride. She acquired another horse and built horse facilities on her property. She lives near bosque and ditch trails and wanted to explore them, but that was not her trainer's thing. So when Melissa heard about a riding academy that offered weekend trail riding/horse camping seminars, she lept at the chance, and spent a whole summer riding with that group. She had bought two more horses (having already sold one of her first) and a living quarters trailer and brought her kids along. "We learned how to horse camp that summer," she says. Then she got what she simply calls "the book," also known as Saddle Up New Mexico, the state's bible for wilderness trail rides. There she found an equine pursuit that continues to interest her: riding in back country New Mexico.
leg cue to taking part in GPS searches on horseback for hikers lost in rugged terrain. But Melissa did it in just three years by being self-motivated and curious. "I think you have to look around and say, 'well, what would I like to learn next?' and then figure out how to do that," she says.
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Editor's Note: Horse Around New Mexico is deeply comitted to building community among New Mexico's horse owners. Check out our free listings of trainers, clubs & associations on page 22, and the events calendar on pages 20-21. Don't forget the NM Trainer Showcase & Horse Expo May 16-17 at 4 Winds Equestrian Center!
4 Winds Equestrian Center Presents:
Cal Middleton Horseman’s Variety Clinic March 14th & 15th 9am to 5pm Try Four Disciplines in One Weekend! $295.00 for the Weekend $160 for one day $15 per day to Audit Lunch Provided free to students both days!
How to Register Online
www.4windsequestriancenter.com Look on our events page for the flyer and registration form and use Paypal to pay for the clinic Or call 505-384-1831 You can print registration form out & mail with check to: 4 Winds Equestrian Center 9031 Hwy 337 Estancia, NM 87016
Out of the Box by Erin Thais Riley If this mare could talk, here's what she might say: I stepped off the trailer after traveling for 74 hours from Illinois. I'd never traveled in a semi before. My mom always would haul me and stop every few hours to check on me; but now nobody was checking on me as far as I could tell, and the other horses seemed so relaxed and calm. I was so scared - I couldn’t eat for two days and barely wanted anything to drink... The jolting of the truck caused me to pull off both of my shoes and tear off part of my toe. We finally stopped and sat for about 15 minutes. I was so exhausted, scared, and sure that my mommy had sold me.
Then the doors opened and I saw her. I hadn't seen her for days - but she was there! I was so happy to get off that trailer and be with my mom I didn’t pay any attention to the lights and cars driving by me. Where we used to live was in the country, and I didn’t have to get nervous about cars or bikes or motorcycles. On occasion there was a fox or coyote that would come around, but I would chase them off, swiping at them with my front legs. Now, we walked down a road and over a bridge, which usually I would hold my head up high in the air, take a wide look and snort as hard as I could to smell the danger that could possibly be underneath. I didn’t do that this time. I walked across the bridge, happy to stretch my legs - but having difficulty standing due to being in the trailer for so long. My joints hurt so bad it was hard to stay upright. I had lost nearly 75 lbs on this journey! My ribs were sticking out when I arrived. My mommy took me to a box that had a little run. It was big enough for me to roll and scratch myself - but it wasn’t big enough for me to gallop. All I wanted was to feel better and to gallop. I had always lived in large fields where I could go wherever I wanted. Now I was stuck in this little box that was difficult to turn around in. I kept scratching my legs up trying to turn in such a tight space. There was this beautiful black gelding that lived across from me, Jet. He gave me comfort; but the horse that lived next to him in his box always pinned his ears at me. I would try to dream about Jet and his beautiful black coat. One day, someone put me out in the pasture next to the horse that always pinned his ears at me. The pasture was very small, not really big enough for me to gallop in, but I could canter a little. That horse came over the fence and pinned his ears at me and I showed him who was boss! I turned and tried to give him a good ol' "knuckle sandwich", but I hit the fence instead. My mommy came out and saw me hanging my head low, then she looked at my back legs. Not long after, the vet came out. I didn’t need stitches in the one leg but the other had to be wrapped for about three weeks and she put this white stuff all over it, I think to reduce the swelling. My leg never totally lost all the swelling but it doesn’t hurt anymore. Not long after that Mommy moved me to another barn, where there were all these beautiful expensive horses that were very clean - and hyper. There was also a goat, a parrot and a bunch of white curly haired dogs that ran around all over
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the place. I was always watching from my box; people riding around and around and around. This place made me so nervous sometimes I wanted to bite and kick at other horses. One day, I almost kicked one of the people who worked at the barn! I didn’t mean to, but there were three dogs hanging out around her that jumped up at me. I wasn’t going for her, but I was protecting myself from those big white dogs. The next day, I could tell my mommy was mad at me. She was brushing me in my box because I would get too nervous around the grooming area. The horse next to me reached over and tried to bite me. I kicked at him to let him know to stop biting me but I kicked my mom instead. I think she almost sold me. One day, she came and got me with a truck and trailer. I was glad that it was her trailering me, but I did think she had finally decided to sell me. She took me for a 45-minute drive and took me out of the trailer; in the country. There were hardly any cars, no fire engines, no parrots or big white dogs. There were a few sheep but they were in their own pasture, not running all over the place. There was a field that she walked me around to show me the fence line. It was very big, big enough for me to gallop really fast! Now I live in my own pasture, and have neighbors that I can play with over the fence. There's a dry shelter I can use whenever I want, but it's not closed in all the way. With three sides, I can get in and out easily. I am sooooo happy. There is lots of room, I am never mad at the horses next to me, my legs feel really great and I never get anxious. My mom has started riding me again, and I can tell she's happy too. Thank you, Mommy, for taking me out of the box!
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Numerous water troughs make this ride even more pleasant. camp and drive home in daylight, so we gaited for about five miles. We splashed across the river, Lance and Zebadiah calling to each other. According to my GPS, the 12-mile loop had taken us 3 hours and 31 minutes to complete. We had averaged 3.4 miles per hour, reached a maximum of 4974 feet in elevation. Too bad the GPS does not calculate joy, because that figure would have been impressive.
PHOTO BY CECILIA KAYANO and a trough on a large, flat landing. I offered Lance a drink and he declined, a little unsure because we had left his herd mates behind. Just past the structures we came to a wire gate. I carefully opened and secured it behind me, making sure I didn’t drop the reins or get tangled up in them. I was like Lance, paying closer attention because we were alone.
The route down was rocky but not as steep as the previous day’s descent. It wound between slopes, then joined up with a wash where there was another water trough. This time Lance drank. We followed the wash until it met up with the graded road. We were about seven miles from camp and the road was level with good footing. I wanted to get back to the trailer with enough time to break
The park and a Las Cruces riding group is in the process of building horse corrals in the Upper Flats Campground. They are expected to be completed this spring, making Caballo Lake State Park an even greater place to camp and ride. Call the park to let staff know you are bringing horses, 575-743-3942. To learn specifics about the trails in this article, go to www.horsearoundnm.com. Cecilia Kayano is a writer, photographer and designer who owns two gaited horses and enjoys mountain riding. She can be reached at kayanocecilia@gmail.com
Call to Auction The Horse Shelter’s Fundraising Auction May 17, 2015 May 16th & 17th, 2015 In the Caja del Rio - with basecamp at the Headquarters Well u 12 / 30 / 50 mile distances each day! u plenty of space in camp for large rigs u plenty of fun, well-marked trails
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MARCH 7 & 8
3/14
LEA COUNTY HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION SHOW
Charity Benton (575) 390-2491charity.benton@gmail.com
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MARCH 14
3/14-15
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3/14-15
SOUTHWEST QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW
Evelyn Huff (575) 551-2245 ehuff@nmsu.edu www.swqha.com
Dona Ana County Fairgrounds Arena Las Cruces, NM
MARCH 14 - 15
3/15
NMDA SCHOOLING SHOW
Classical Dressage & Western Dressage classes offered info: www.nmdressage.net, skipanddctf@aol.com
Cherry Tree Farm, Albuquerque
MARCH 15
3/15
ROUND ROBIN 2 MAN RANCH SORTING
Classes offered: Open and Novice Contact: weinbergerkimberly@gmail.com
Landmark Arena, Mesquite, NM
MARCH 15
3/22
LOAL TUCKER STOCK HORSE DAYS
www.loaltucker.com or 505.469.0834 to sign up
Santa Fe NM
10 AM - 3 PM
3/22
NMAPHC FUZZY ALL BREED FUN SHOW
More Information: nmaphc.info
Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena
MARCH 22 8:00 AM
3/22
PECOS VALLEY HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION SHOW
Contact: Krista McGlasson Facebook: Pecos Valley Horsemen
Pecos Valley Horsemen’s Arena Roswell, NM
MARCH 22
3/22
ENCHANTMENT DRIVING SOCIETY: BEGINNING DRIVING CLINIC
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Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse Arena
MARCH 22 SEE OUR AD PAGE 15
3/29
NMDA SCHOOLING SHOW
Classical Dressage & Western Dressage classes offered info: www.nmdressage.net, cjkwinfield@gmail.com
Caballo, NM
MARCH 29
APRIL 4/4
COWBOY DRESSAGE PLAY DAY W/ SANDRA PEREZ OF ENCHANTED HORSE DRESSAGE
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4/11
CARLSBAD HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
English Show Contact: Luann Underwood (575) 361-1715
Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Carlsbad NM
APRIL 11
4/17-19
SAN JUAN VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS NATRC CABALLO CANYON CTR
Kerry Bingham (505/327-1579) kbingham630@msn.com; natrc.org
Aztec,NM
APRIL 17-19 SEE OUR AD PAGE 21
4/17-19 5/2-3
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APRIL 17-19 & MAY 2-3 SEE OUR ADS PG 19 & 31
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NMDA SCHOOLING SHOW
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Bosque Fars Rodeo Arena
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APPALOOSA/PAINT & ALL BREED SHOW
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CARLSBAD HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Western Show Contact: Luann Underwood (575) 361-1715
Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Carlsbad NM
APRIL 25
4/26
WNMDA SCHOOLING SHOW
Classical Dressage & Western Dressage classes offered info: www.nmdressage.net, elkober@comcast.net
Los Alamos NM
APRIL 26
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4/25
ENCHANTMENT DRIVING SOCIETY: FUN SHOW
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Vista Sandia Equestrian Park
APRIL 25 SEE OUR AD PAGE 15
4/25-26
GAITED HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC WITH ANITA HOWE
Contact Jennie Lederle 505-286-2255 for more information or Anita Howe ajh@howetheywalk.com 816-686-7748
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APRIL 25 - 26
4/26
LOAL TUCKER STOCK HORSE DAYS
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Santa Fe NM
10 AM - 3 PM
4/30-5/3
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Hoofin' It
...care for your horse's hooves by Vikkie Chavez
No Hoof, No Horse? Hoof concerns can be a nightmare for both you and your horse. From easy fixes to career ending problems, the old saying ‘No Hoof, No Horse’ is certainly true. Good hoof maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your horse sound. Frequently cleaned and inspected hooves are the first line of defense against hoof problems. Keep your paddocks clean, pick and brush hooves daily and pay close attention to changes in shape, condition, white line, frog, heel and coronet health. Also check pasterns for signs of fungus issues such as scratches, or over-reach cuts. It helps if you have a flat area with mats for working with hooves, especially when applying topical treatments, medications, packs, wraps or boots. Call your vet or farrier at the first sign of any issue you are not sure about, or one that is not responding to your standard treatments. Thrush is damaging to the integrity of the hoof. It is not true that thrush only occurs in dirty, wet environments. While that is one potential situation, thrush can happen any time, and does so even in dry, pristine barns. It shows up surprisingly often in our high desert climate. Once
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you see (or smell) the typical black discharge, thrush has already damaged the hoof. It is important to watch out for early signs of thrush, so you do not miss them. If you horse has high, contracted or upright heel(s) or hoof confirmation that reduces the ability of the frog to expand normally during movement, metabolic issues or a compromised immune system, thrush is more likely to occur. Be extra vigilant during monsoon season when paddocks are sloppy and manure is next to impossible to remove. Early signs of thrush include cracked heels, deepening grooves in center and sides of frog extending through heel area, changes in frog appearance not associated with normal shedding, and sensitivity to a firm hoof cleaning. There are many products that treat thrush effectively, ranging from all natural to harsh chemicals. Two easy to use products that clear up the first signs of thrush are: Thrush Buster (purple liquid that lasts 7 days before needing reapplication) and No Thrush (dry powder that removes moisture while treating). Diet affects hoof condition. Make feed changes slowly, limit or eliminate high NSC level feeds from your horse’s diet, and make the bulk of the diet good quality forage. Vitamins, minerals, textured feeds, | www.horsearoundnm.com
concentrates, and hoof supplements can improve nutrition and hoof condition, however, keep in mind ‘supplement’ means ‘in addition to’. That means it is best to start with good quality forage, and only add supplementation that is appropriate for your horse’s age, weight, condition, exercise level and medical conditions. Aim for a safe and well balanced diet. Rapid changes in feed or exercise, too much rich pasture, over-feeding and oversupplementation can result in negative changes in the hoof, and are common causes of laminitis. If you feel a digital pulse, heat in the hoof, a reluctance to step forward with tenderness in hoof or an unusual stance, call your vet right away. Laminitis is as much of an equine emergency as colic. Exercise increases circulation, and benefits the hoof. Make sure you lunge, ride (or hire a rider), turn out, or hand-walk your horse on a consistent basis to keep those hooves healthy. No matter how or where your horse lives, there are always ways to get them moving that will fit within your horsekeeping style. Professional hoof care is a must. Stay on schedule with regular appointments a
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skilled farrier who does a balanced trim or proper shoeing. If your horse needs special shoes or corrective work, make sure your farrier is proficient at doing so. Regular appointments not only save hooves, they save legs! Overgrown hooves change the angle of movement and support, putting stress on joints and tendons. The same is true of incorrectly trimmed or shod hooves. Structural problems can result from overly low or high heels, crooked trims and toes that are too short or too long for the horse’s confirmation. It is up to you to pay attention and learn what a good trim/shod hoof looks like for your horse, so you can tell if a good job has been done.
Frost On A Cow Pie
Shod, barefoot or booted? There is much debate around this subject. Shoes protect hooves 24/7, require minimal maintenance and horses are ready to go for racing, showing, high performance work or riding rough terrain. For the barefoot horse, hoof boots can be used for the same protective purposes as shoes, as well as for hauling or initial transition from shod to barefoot. While hoof boots work great, they are not without challenges and do require more time and effort than a horse wearing shoes. Horses that stall-walk or paw constantly may do great in front shoes, while those who live in a large pasture or are rarely ridden may have no need for shoes. A halter show horse is usually shod, whereas a weekend trail horse may thrive barefoot (or booted for rocky terrain). Barefoot horses compete in jumping, and shod horses ride around backyard arenas; the right choice is the one that best serves your horse.
It brought to mind the plight of every horse I’ve ever known,
Taking good care of your horse’s hooves ensures s(he) can remain active and pain-free. Consistent maintenance, recognizing the beginning of an issue, and taking swift action will prevent most hoof issues from turning into problems. A sound horse is a valued and usable horse. That is the safest future you can provide for your equine friend!
Instead of buildin’ confidence you’re makin’ him distraught.
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by Pat Buls
I was visitin’ a friend of mine, who lives out on a ranch,
When I learned a little bit about perception, just by chance... The wood stove at the house dusted my eye-glasses with soot. I hadn’t brought a horse to ride, and so I was afoot. I took a walk to clear my lungs, and get some exercise. In the pasture to the north I had a comical surprise... I found a pretty rock that shined like diamonds in the sun! But without a horse to help me, did I wanna tote this one? It looked like it was heavy, but so pretty I would try— The sparklin’ gem turned out to be a frosty ol’ cow pie!
And explained a lot about the fears that all of them have shown. At one time or another every horse is gonna spook, And the rider’s best approach is just to stop and let him look. Don’t punish him, or try to make him face it – do or die! He needs some reassurance, then he’ll prob'ly walk on by. If you lose your temper – lay in to ‘im with your spurs and bit, You’re makin’ the occasion one he never will forget!
He’ll be convinced the Boogie Man is under every rock! It might just be a misperception – that I can’t deny – But we can ALL be fooled by things like frost on a cow pie!!!
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