Lost Horseshoe Acres

10/25/2023

Thanks everyone who helped and came out to the fundraiser ride for Haven 12:10 Animal Sanctuary !! ( and my birthday!)

BUT DON’T MISS THE CHILLY RIDE!

The Pennyrile State Forest Horse Trails, amazing trail head and maintained day parking are, the beautiful pavilion with picnic tables are all funded by donations and kept up by volunteers! They receive NO funding from the state! THE CHILLY RIDE is the only fundraiser of the year. If you love the trails at pennyrile park then make sure you make it to the CHILLY RIDE!!! If you can make it to the ride consider ordering T-SHIRTS! Ladies red tees small thru x-large $20 XXlarge $23/ Unisex kiwi green tees small thru x-large $20 XXlarge $23. $7.00 shipping and handling per shirt! PayPal, Credit Card or Checks payable to Pennyrile Trail Committee

Pennyrile Trail Committee
1555 Crofton Fruithill Road
Crofton Ky 42217

Call or Text 270 881-7931 Thanks everyone who helped and came out to the fundraiser ride for Haven 12:10 Animal Sanctuary! BUT DON’T MISS THE CHILLY RIDE!

The Pennyrile State Forest Horse Trails, amazing trail head and maintained day parking are, the beautiful pavilion with picnic tables are all funded by donations and kept up by volunteers! They receive NO funding from the state! THE CHILLY RIDE is the only fundraiser of the year. If you love the trails at pennyrile park then make sure you make it to the CHILLY RIDE!!! If you can make it to the ride consider ordering T-SHIRTS! Ladies red tees small thru x-large $20 XXlarge $23/ Unisex kiwi green tees small thru x-large $20 XXlarge $23. $7.00 shipping and handling per shirt! PayPal, Credit Card or Checks payable to Pennyrile Trail Committee

Pennyrile Trail Committee
1555 Crofton Fruithill Road
Crofton Ky 42217

Call or Text 270 881-7931

07/19/2023

08/25/2022

Did you know that horses can get sunburns too?

That’s right: Horses, like humans, can be at risk for the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn, especially on the non-pigmented pink-skinned areas of the body. The breeds that most frequently suffer from sunburn include Paints, Pintos, and Appaloosas, as well as many cremellos and other horses with pale coat colors.

Sunburn is most frequently seen in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and on the muzzle of pale or white-faced horses — and horses prone to recurrent sunburn also have an increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

To reduce the risk of sunburn, the best advice is to avoid sun exposure when possible. This is often achieved by stabling the horse during the day and allowing him to graze from dusk to dawn.
Another preventive option is the use of a full-face fly mask, or a full-body fly sheet for horses with large areas of white over the back and trunk, as many of these products come with UV protection.
Lots of people use use human products, such as children’s sunscreens, on their horses, however the product needs to be reapplied often to fully effective (just an on people).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your animal comfortable. Sunburn recovery in the horse can take months, so taking proactive steps to keep your equine friend protected this summer is in everyone’s best interest!

More information about sunburn and photosensitization is available on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/sunburn-photosensitivity

01/13/2021

Ok. So asked so here is part 1 and 2

Horse math quiz:(Part 1)

If Sarah carries 5 flakes of hay while wearing 2 jackets and a turtleneck, what percentage will end up in her bra? What if it’s “the good bra you don’t wear to the barn but did today”?

Sharon put an ad out for an OTTB who needs an experienced rider. How many inquiries per day to ask if the horse is “beginner safe”?

Cath needs to "quickly" check her horses before work. If shes in her work uniform, what are the chances they've busted through the electric tape and are in the hay paddock requiring her to walk through the boggy gully in her navy blue work pants and trainers? Part b - what is the likelihood of the same breakout happening on a day she has her gumboots in the car?

Suzan has a show on Saturday. How many shoes does her horse lose Friday night?

Chaya tells her husband she’s popping into the barn “just for a bit” at 2pm. The barn is 45m from her home. What time will she get home that night?

Mary is running late for her lesson.
Did her horse...
A.) roll in the mud.
B.) go swimming in the pond.
C.) lose one or more shoes

Sarah decides she finally saved enough for a second horse. From the moment she speaks this out loud, how long will it take for her current horse to have a medical emergency costing every bit of said saved $??

Jolene has a 9:00 AM doctors appointment and it is sleeting outside and windy. There are 2 Paints, 1 Haflinger, 2 mules and a half-Arab in the pasture. Which one will colic and which one will get out of the fence?

The outstanding balance has been paid off at the vet clinic. How many hours until Joe has to call the vet for an emergency?

If Suzy is looking forward to show season and her horse is feeling confident and prepared, how much will the vet bill be for the pasture accident that puts him out of commission til next season??

If Amanda buys a custom saddle for her show horse, how long before that horse sustains a career ending injury?

Karen puts a sale ad up for a mid-5 figure horse. How many people will ask about price ($45k - low side of mid 5) and then say its “way out of my budget”?

Brittany puts her muck boots on over her work slacks to quickly dump a bucket of feed in the pasture on her way to work. What percentage of her slacks have mud on them after her boot suctions into the mud and she topples over?

If Terri catches up her horse on the first try what are the odds that another horse will come up behind her and push her into the mud?
Part 2....how long did it take for the barn hands to stop laughing?

If Christina posts a funny meme about vets and such, how long before her horse injures himself?
Answer: about 8 hours

Horse math quiz: (Part 2)

If Mark carries 8 flakes of hay while wearing overalls,2 jackets and a vest. What percentage will end up in pants? What if it’s “the good day and he went full cowboy”?
Answer; Hey, you all know how hay and bras are enemies.
Well hay is My Boys Mortal Enemy.😭😭

Sid put an ad out for an Barrel Horse who needs an experienced rider. How many inquiries per day to ask if the horse is “beginner safe”?
Answer; You really need me to Answer this😂

Paul needs to "quickly" check his horses before work. He in his work suit. What are the chances he won't get dirty?
Answer; Second step, slips in mud and busts his a-s.

Sam has a show on Saturday. How many shoes does his horse throw by Friday night?
Answer; All but one and he lost it at 1:02 AM Saturday.

Chad tells his wife heading to the barn “just for a bit” at 2pm. The barn is 45m from his home. What time will SHE get home that night?
Answer; You thought he was going to barn without her!

Mat is running late for his event
Did he.....
A.) Forget his Fly -Zipper
B.) Get Drunk
C.) Lose one or more boots
D) Forget where his horse was
Answer; All

Sam decides he finally saved enough for a second horse. From the moment he speaks this out loud, How long will it take for him to purchase horse $??
Answer?; None ,his wife just bought "TWO" more that instant!

Max has a 9:00 AM doctors appointment. It is 7:00 AM now. It is sleeting outside and windy. There are 2 Paints, 2 Quarters.2 mules and a draft in the field. How long will it take to sheet them all?
Answer; None

The outstanding balance has been paid off at the vet clinic. How many hours until Joe has to call a vet for an emergency?
Answer; Have you called yet?

If Dan is looking forward to cutting season and his horse is feeling confident and prepared, how much will the vet bill be for the pasture accident that puts him out of commission til next season?

If Rick buys a roping saddle for his roping horse. How long before that he or horse sustains a career ending injury?
Answer; First ride. First Horse 3rd ride. "But he is a Cowboy now"

Mike puts a sale ad up for a 10 year old and $5000 horse. How many will ask price or age?
Answer; Only the ones that couldn't offered if a $3000 horse.

Jeffrey puts his spurs on his Stable. On way to barn catches one on the last step. What percentage of you think he busted his a-s or fell on his face?
Answer; Neither. They were clip on. He was a english rider. He just lost it.

If Brad catches up his horse on the first try what are the odds that another horse will come up behind him and get him pulled through the mud?
Part 2....how long did it take for the other guys to stop Rolling on the Ground 😂?

If Chris posts a funny meme about falling or bucked off. How long before he falls off?
Answer: He already did

10/03/2020

06/29/2020

The 4th of July is fast approaching. Are you prepared?

The 4th of July is one of the largest vet emergency days of the year. Animals are prone to stress leading to decreased water intake, lack of appetite, and increased sweating which can lead to colic. Horses and other animals often spook and bolt at the loud unexpected sounds of fireworks and can easily get injured.

We can prescribe meds to our current clients to help your animals stay calm during this stressful time of year. Make sure to call the office right away to make sure you get your meds in time!

It is also a good idea to make sure you have Banamine on hand for emergencies and of course, remember to call your vet in an emergency. At Professional Equine, we are here to make sure all your beloved animals come through this holiday healthy and unharmed.

06/25/2020

Always.... Always..

05/30/2020

Sand Wash basin stallion “Butch” gathering his girls after he decided they were too far apart. This motion is called, “snaking.”

Snaking is a herding behavior primarily utilized by stallions because of its effectiveness in making other horses move in the desired direction. Snaking is characterized by a horse lowering its head and pinning it's ears back flat against their neck and forward locomotion. The neck is lowered below horizontal and oscillated from side to side. This behavior causes the horses head and neck to look long and snake-like, thus the term ‘snaking.’

Edit to add: I am not suggesting this behavior is solely done by stallions, only primarily. In many of the studies done on wild horses mares have been observed preforming this also.