Posted by SierraRanch on January 11, 2010
I know many of us have already been through the worst, or hopefully the worst, part of winter, but these are good tips to keep in mind. remember you can ride in the winter, it just takes a bit of preparation!
COLD WEATHER HORSE CARE REVIEW
Winter has an icy grip on most of the United States, and with even sunny Florida facing record freezing temperatures, horse owners across the country need to keep a close eye on their herds to prevent cold-weather related ailments. In cold weather, horse owners should be thinking “water, water, water,” said Jean T. Griffiths, extension horse specialist at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Continue reading…
WINTER WORKOUTS
Come May, Trisha Dowling of Saskatchewan, Canada, is ready to take on the challenges of competitive endurance–and, equally important, so are her horses. The same can be said of Carey Williams of New Jersey. Her sport is eventing, in which she competes spring through fall. Andy Kaneps of Massachusetts used to raise and compete hunters and jumpers; today he prefers riding noncompetitive dressage year-round. Continue reading…
WINTER HORSE CARE RESOURCES
What to do when the weather turns bitter? Bring the horses in or leave them out? Blankets or no blankets? Hay or grain? Or both? While bringing your horse into the house might seem like the simplest option, TheHorse.com offers a wealth of information on winter horse care to help you handle the dropping temps. Continue reading for the highlights.
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We apologize for the interruption of our newsletter. We have been working on getting another business online and hope to be posting more regularlly now we have it going. Thanks for your understanding.
Until we meet on the trails!
Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
Http://sierraranchok.com
http://sierraranchok.net
Posted by SierraRanch on December 12, 2009
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Sierra Ranch, LLC
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Posted by SierraRanch on September 30, 2009
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue, Inc. located in Jones, Oklahoma, is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that strives to improve the lives of neglected, starved, and abused horses. We provide equine rescue regardless of age or disability. We promote and teach horse care and humane, natural methods of training horses.
Rescues:
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue has had a very busy year. So far this year, we have assisted with 3 large seizures. We have taken in more horses from Animal Cruelty this year than we have any other year. From January 1 to September 27, 2009, Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue has taken in 197 horses. Since we have started our equine rescue in 2001, we have taken in a total of 502 horses and have adopted out 410 of those horses into loving, forever homes. None of this could be possible without our wonderful supporters and volunteers. With Animal Cruelty on the rise, we need your support now more than ever. Donations are needed to continue saving these wonderful horses lives.
In our last newsletter, we told you about our rescue of 52 horses from Beckham County on May 1st. Since then, we have assisted Garvin County with the rescue of 82 horses on August 24th 2009. And most recently we assisted Oklahoma County with the rescue of 6 horses on September 23, 2009 and 2 horses from Logan County on September 24, 2009. Of course, we can’t forget the countless horses received from Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division this year as well. We have a lot of wonderful horses in our care and many of them require a lot of medical attention and care. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of the horses that need your assistance. We ask that you please consider making a donation towards the horses currently in our care.
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue is making an Urgent Plea for assistance. Any Donation, no matter the size, is very important to us. Help us continue to save so many wonderful horses lives. Remember “Success comes one bit at a time”.
TURTLE
Turtle came into our rescue program on August 20, 2009 from the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division. Turtle is a Beautiful, Palomino, Stud, estimated to be 20 years of age and emaciated. Turtle has bladder stones and is not able to urinate properly. Turtle is currently being treated for his stones and gaining weight nicely. Turtle is on extensive antibiotics and has to have treatments weekly to break down the stones and properly empty his bladder. He is making wonderful progress and hopefully, he will be able to urinate freely soon. Once he is healthy, he will be gelded. He is a sweetheart of a horse and tolerates everything wonderfully. Please consider making a donation towards Turtle’s ongoing medical expenses. He needs your support!
TEQUILA aka (MR. STUD MAN)
Tequila came into our rescue program on August 24, 2009 along with 81 other horses from Garvin County. Tequila is a Beautiful, Sorrel, Quarter Horse, Stud. Tequila is estimated to be 17 years of age and extremely emaciated. Tequila is one of the sweetest, well mannered Studs. He has such a wonderful personality and a strong will to survive. Tequila had not received proper hoof care in quite some time and he is going through a series of corrective trimmings. His teeth were in extremely poor condition upon arrival. Tequila is gaining weight wonderfully and once he gains his weight back and is healthy, Tequila will be gelded. Please consider making a donations towards Tequila’s rehabilitation.
MO MONEY
Mo Money came into our rescue program on August 20, 2009 from the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division. Mo Money is a Beautiful, Chestnut, Thoroughbred, Gelding. Mo Money is a former race horse and is extremely emaciated. Mo Money is a sweet boy that is very week. Mo Money needs your support, please consider making a donation towards his rehabilitation.
ISABEL
Isabel came into our rescue program on September 23, 2009 from Oklahoma County. Isabel is a 2 year old, Thoroughbred/Arabian Cross. She is extremely emaciated and is the size of a yearling. She is very weak and went down in the trailer while being transported to our facility. She is such a sweet girl and has already suffered so much in her short life. We pray that Isabel has the strength to pull through this. Please consider making a donation towards Isabel’s rehabilitation, she needs your support and prayers.
BOSS
Boss came into our rescue program on August 24, 2009 from Logan County. Boss is another sweet boy, that is stunted. Boss is a 2 year old, Paint, Stud Colt. He is emaciated as well, but doing very well. He has a strong will and should recover well, but will be very small. Please consider making a donation towards Boss’ rehabilitation.
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue has many more wonderful horses in our program that need your support. We ask that you please make a donation towards any of the horses currently in our rescue program. All of them are equally important and they all need us now more than ever. Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue is currently caring for 92 rescued horses at this time. Donations can be sent to:
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue
17667 Markita Drive
Jones, OK 73049
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue has many wonderful horses currently available for adoption. If you or someone you know is wanting to add a horse to their family, please consider adopting a rescued horse. Rescued horses make wonderful horses, they are so eager to please and give 110% to their adoptive family. Many of them are young and ready for training. Many others are broke to ride and some would just be wonderful companion animals or pets. No matter what you are looking for, you will find that building a relationship with a rescued horse is priceless!
Take a moment to read about one of our adopters experiences and what her adopted horse means to her.
Jan Talley — Midwest City
“I have always tried to on occasion to send Blaze’s a donation for all the horses that they are saving. Little did I know that last March, I would find my best friend from Blaze’s. Upon arrival at Blaze’s I met a skinny bay gelding, Porter. He was so sweet. I adopted him and brought him home. Over the next couple of months I watched him bloom into a beautiful horse. Porter is well broke and gentle. I indeed found my diamond in the rough. It seems like he knows he has a home that cares for him and finally he is loved. We now have a trust between each other that is forever. Children love Porter to, but that feeling is mutual. Although he is a big boy at 15 hands, he will let children ride him and he never takes a wrong step. It took me years to find Porter. He is the love of my life. I don’t understand how folks could let a horse of this character go down hill. He is such an easy keeper. He has a gentle, kind spirit and I am blessed that he is mine. I can’t thank Blaze’s enough for letting me adopt Porter.”
Jan Talley & Porter
Thank you!
Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue, Inc. would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers that assisted us during the 2009 Oklahoma State Fair. Without your dedicated support, we would not have been able to successfully run 3 concession stands this year. Thank you Desiree Walling, Brian Walling, Roger Fees, Lisa Calder, John Brown, Leslie Brown, Tim Spears, Melissa Spears, Kathy Morris, Judi Leonard, Tammy Zeman, Brooke Bradley, Jeff Mead, Krysdyl Evans, Jananne Risenhoover, and Debbie. You all are amazing volunteers and supporters! Thank you so much for your continued support
I reprint the Blaze’s newsletter whenever I get it. As you all know we have adopted horses from them in the past. We have 20 horses on our pasture to support and fully understand what it takes to make these horses whole again. Please support Blaze’s with anything you can.
Thanks,
Posted by SierraRanch on September 3, 2009
These are things people both new to horses and those that have had them for a while need to remember.
1. My life is likely to last 20 or more years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you take me home.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial to my well being.
4. Don’t be angry with me for long. Don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when it is speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget it.
7. Remember before you hit me that I am powerful enough to hurt you, but choose not to.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I have a problem that you are not yet aware of.
9. Take care of me when I am old. You too will be old one day.
10. Go with me on the last journey. Never say “I can’t bear to watch or let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there.
Remember that I love you. Here is something to pamper your horse with:
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Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
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Posted by SierraRanch on August 3, 2009
BARN FIRES: AVOID HAY BALE COMBUSTION
Experienced agricultural producers in the southern Great Plains know that low wind speeds, high humidity, moist hay, and hot temperatures can be a recipe for disaster. Under such a set of circumstances, tightly stacked hay bales have been known to combust. Without proper preventive measures, hay barns or any other structures close to the blazing bales potentially might be lost. Continue reading…
AGED HORSE HEALTH SCREENINGS RECOMMENDED
Lameness, weight loss, colic, and equine Cushing’s syndrome are the four top reasons for euthanizing an older horse, said Catherine McGowan, BVSc, PhD, RCVS, European specialist in equine internal medicine, who presented research by Thomas McGowan, BSc, DVM, PhD, at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held June 3-6 in Montréal, Quebec. Continue reading…
CRIBBING: CAN YOU STOP IT?
Many horses kept in unnatural environments and subjected to the stress of performance careers resort to repetitive behaviors (called stereotypies) such as cribbing, weaving, or stall walking. The cribbing horse grabs a surface with his top incisors, arches his neck, opens his throat, and swallows air with a grunting sound and a backward pull of the head. This activity wears down the top incisors and develops unsightly muscles under the neck that can interfere with proper neck flexion when ridden. Serious cribbers might lose weight because they become so addicted to their habit they’d rather crib than eat. Once the habit starts, many horses keep cribbing even when turned out to pasture. Continue reading…
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