Royal DC Stables

11/03/2026

**A hogs-back oxer… and a moment in time**

A hogs-back is a spread fence with three sets of supports, built so the middle rail sits higher than the front and back rails. From the side, its outline rises to the center and falls away again, like the rounded back it's named for.

**It's about width, too**

A spread asks the horse to clear distance as well as height. That changes how we read a photograph: the tallest rail is only part of the fence, and a dramatic front view can hide its depth.

These rails tell a bigger story than "look how high!" They ask us to consider the whole effort, from takeoff to clearing the final rail.

**Hogs-back or triple bar?**

They're easy to mix up, but their profiles differ:

- **Hogs-back:** lowest at the front, highest in the middle, lower again at the back.
- **Triple bar:** rails rise from front to back, with the highest rail last.
- **Square oxer:** front and back top rails are the same height.

Small changes in the setup give these fences very different silhouettes.

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

Horses make every day better.

11/03/2026

White edges. Wild heart. 💙

Pastel lights, a sabino coat fading into white, and a trot circle full of quiet joy. Softness can still steal a show. 🐴

11/03/2026

Dark coat. Bright star. 🖤

Silver mane catching the cool daylight, a jade ribbon, and a pose that ended the debate: tiny is powerful. 🐴

11/02/2026

**KING WAS JUST A BABY WHEN FIREWORKS SENT HIM INTO A FATAL PANIC — NOW HIS FAMILY HOPES HIS STORY WILL SAVE OTHERS.**

King was a beautiful young foal with his whole life ahead of him. He should have had years of running through fields, playing, and growing up surrounded by the family who loved him.

Instead, his life ended in a tragedy his family will never forget.

When fireworks were set off too close to his home, King was terrified. Overwhelmed by the sudden explosions, he panicked and ran towards his paddock, where he suffered fatal injuries after colliding with farm machinery.

His owner, Hannah, and her family were left devastated. Her children witnessed the heartbreaking aftermath, leaving them with memories no child should ever have to carry.

"That morning has stayed with us. It has changed our lives forever," Hannah recalled.

Horses are flight animals. When faced with sudden, frightening noises, their natural instinct is to run. They cannot understand fireworks or know that the explosions are meant to be entertainment.

For King, that instinctive fear proved fatal.

"Fireworks may last only a few minutes, but their consequences can be devastating and lifelong for horses, other animals and the people who care for them," Hannah explained.

Now, his grieving family is determined to make sure his death is not forgotten.

They are calling for stronger legislation, greater consideration for animal welfare, and more responsible use of fireworks, especially near horses and livestock.

"We cannot allow King's death to be just another tragic story. We want to turn our loss into something that can make a difference," Hannah said.

For some people, fireworks bring a few minutes of excitement. For King, they brought an end to a life that had barely begun.

His family cannot bring him back, but they hope that sharing his story may save another animal from suffering the same fate.

Rest peacefully, beautiful King. You deserved so much more. 🤍

**Should fireworks be banned near farms, stables, and animals?**

11/02/2026

Once a horse girl, forever a horse girl. ✨🐎

11/02/2026

We never expected to come across these two on such a misty morning, but we were so excited when we did! Please welcome the newest member of the McCullough Peaks herd — an adorable little c**t born to mare Tuscadero (pictured) and her band stallion, Lansa.

A very pregnant Tuscadero, along with Lansa and the rest of the Bridger herd, disappeared into the badlands sometime around October 15th. Fast forward to October 22nd, when Steve and I spotted Tuscadero in the distance, more than a mile away, with what looked like a new foal by her side. That was the first and last time we saw the little peanut, and we were beginning to wonder if he really existed — until we finally spotted him with his mama on this day.

Mama Tuscadero and her new c**t both appear to be doing well. If I had to guess, I'd say the little guy is around two weeks old. For those who don't know Tuscadero, she's the 2019 offspring of Tuff and her late band stallion, Derby. That makes this little fellow another grandbaby for Tuff. We can never have too many of those!

And if you're wondering what Tuscadero is staring at, it's Muskogee causing trouble once again! He's galloping toward them as fast as he can. Stay tuned to see what Muskogee was up to — because he's always up to something!