K85 Ranch Equine Sports Therapy

07/04/2022

02/13/2022

Stallion Triple Vodka successfully undergoes a leg amputation and prosthetic. Read more on how Dr. Ted Vlahos at Wyoming’s Yellowstone Equine Hospital saved the horse's life ➡️ www.aqha.com/-/limb-amputation

01/18/2022

Getting to the root of podotrochlosis, one of the most common causes of lameness, is an ongoing process.

10/12/2021

You have probably seen it and a family member probably has owned a print. The

09/10/2021

08/15/2021

Sire-supreme of the Lucky Three Ranch, Little Jack Horner set the bar exceptionally high for Longears everywhere. What he taught me will go down in history to become my legacy as well. His story and that of his offspring have inspired mule lovers across the world. Read more, at: http://ltran.ch/mclittlejackhorner

08/02/2021

Occasionally I write things. I’m
not very good. I certainly did enjoy writing this, however…

I’m often asked what the most satisfying part of training performance horses is? The answer follows:

I despise going to horse shows. I’d much rather stay home and train than go to a competition. Unfortunately, competition is an essential part of what I do.

(This next part may sound as if I’m bragging. That’s not my intention. I’m using it as a necessary aid to answer the proposed question, so please forgive it’s unintended brashness. I’m sure there are tons of trainers capable of making similar claims.)

I was at a competition this weekend. A friend pointed out that I had done the primary training on 3 of the top 4 finishers in the Derby. I’d shown the winner myself, and the two other horses were shown by another competent trainer who has been continuing on with them for some time. I then realized I’d also done the primary training on 3 of the top 10 Worlds Greatest Horseman finalists this year. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to have 6 horses entered in the Worlds Greatest Horseman that I’d trained at least through their 4 yr old year. Three of these made the finals as well.

In 2017 I was at the National High School Rodeo Finals with my daughter. There I found 6 horses competing in reined cow horse and/or cutting that I had trained for at least two full years. Many of them weren’t top level horses for Open competition but had become champions on a high school level.

All these mentioned horses’ success is not, however, what I find “the most satisfying part of training performance horses”. The most satisfying part is knowing that my work, to a great degree, has possibly assured that horse a good life. A well trained horse fulfills dreams and brings happiness. That horse is valuable both monetarily and sentimentally. I guarantee the high school rodeo kids and their parents have experiences and memories associated with those 6 horses that are irreplaceable. I guarantee that all three of those mentioned horses from this week’s competition cannot be bought for twice their purchase price. People take excellent care of things that make them happy. There is great satisfaction knowing both a person and a horse has a better quality life because I did my job well.

Pictured is the Reymanator. He is a perfect example. He is actually owned by Mr. Sandy Semanik of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Semanik graciously lets Reymanator live with us. Reymanator was a champion in the arena and is now currently raising his third Davis’ kid in rodeo and show competition. We’ve often joked how every material thing we own can be credited, in some way, to what this horse has done for me. The great family memories associated with him are innumerable. He is appreciated, revered, and receives excellent care. One day, hopefully a long time from now, I will respectfully bury him in my yard behind the house he bought for me.

07/16/2021

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06/27/2021

It is likely that, at some point, you were told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up.

This is a myth, and a dangerous one to boot because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.d. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first). The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/offering-a-horse-water-after-exercise-8622

06/20/2021

Lol 😂

06/20/2021

🤣🤣🤣

06/18/2021

Hettewuti , “Warrior Mother Spirit”, living her best life. Once a thrown away and abused brood mare. Yesterday taking the lead in the trail in the Emmigrant Wilderness just north of Yosemite.

06/16/2021

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