Here are some great articles found over the last month. Check these out:

Can Horses Recognize People and Voices?

New study results suggest that horses really do appear to be capable of matching voices to faces when it comes to the humans they know. Read More

3 Things You Need for Trail Riding (and Ladies, the Third One Might Surprise You)

Good ‘ol hindsight.

Now that I’ve survived my first competitive trail ride hosted by the American Competitive Trail Association, I thought I’d pass along some of my hard-earned wisdom so that you can learn from my lack of preparation.

1. Know what to do if your horse doesn’t move forward like you want him to.

I really, really wish I had re-read Goodnight’s Guide to Great Trail Riding-a How-to for You and Your Horse before the ACTHA ride.

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Joint Supplement Choices

Owners and veterinarians are constantly in search of methods to prevent the onset of osteoarthritis, reduce its severity, or halt its progression. Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies. Read More

Ride Calendar

Looking for a trail ride to attend. Check out the great calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online.

Horse Lessons

Call for riding lessons at Sierra Ranch, LLC. We have lots of great horses to learn on. Want to do more than lesson? Ask us about leasing your next horse. It’s a great way to try before you buy.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Did you survive the winter with your horses? We have and are getting ready to ride more. We take a break more in the winter as our other business picks up more in the cooler months.

We will be offering more lessons and possible trail rides, so call to schedule a time to meet the horses.

Here are some articles to get you ready for Spring:

Pasture Safety Checklist

Pastures are like laundry—they’re never “done” and need to be kept up with. What may be intact in the spring may need repair by fall, so regular inspections should be part of your barn chores. And, even though your pasture may appear safe, it can harbor many hazards. Remember, if there’s one out there, your horse will find it. Here are some things to look out for as you do a spring pasture safety check.More »

Feeding for Immunity

Working with a veterinarian and nutritionist to determine what and how to feed your horse–while minimizing animals’ stress–goes a long way toward keeping horses hale and hearty. Read More

Time for a Spring Tune-Up

Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies and collaboration with your veterinarian. A springtime tune-up is key in preparing your horse for the active riding season ahead. It can also protect him against illnesses that become more prevalent with warmer weather and during contact with other horses at events. More »

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

I found a few more pictures of horses. Allyson took some I need to get off her phone. Hopefully we will have some new horses to add next month. What horses would you like to see us add?

It’s finally cooling off and rides can go out in the mornings or after school for lessons. Call if you want to go riding. We ride mostly during the week, but may have a few weekends available. Call for an appointment! 918-688-0665 for Rick or 918-607-6094 for Deb.

Here are some articles on keeping horses in a drought:

Alternative Fiber Sources for Horses

Hay cubes, complete feeds, and forage byproducts can help horse owners stretch their hay supplies as fall and winter approach if traditional forage becomes scarce. Read More

Drought, Heat Push Horse Feed Costs Skyward

Hot weather and persistent dry conditions continue to challenge horse owners with parched pastures and high hay and feed prices. Now, with no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses. Read More

Horse Feed Storage and Preservation

Ideally, owners should obtain the safest product and preserve it for feeding throughout the year, preventing feed degradation, mold growth, or contamination that could harm their horses. Read More

Rides and Events

If you want great up to date information on rides and horse events in your part of Oklahoma, check out the calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online. Great info on place to camp with your horses as well as maps.

Lessons

School has started and so can after school lessons.  We are offering lessons during the week.  Call us and set a time to meet the horses and set up lessons.

HorseMatch.net

We have been working on HorseMatch.net and getting it back running.  Check it out and join our facebook page.  If you have a horse or rider to add, please let us know.

Let us know what you want to see on the Sierra Ranch blog.  We love to hear from our readers.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

I need to take more pictures so we can add more horses to the site.  I promise to work on that this month.  What horses would you like to see us add?

We have been riding some in the early mornings. Call if you want to go riding.  We ride mostly during the week, but may have a few weekends available.  Call for an appointment!  918-688-0665 for Rick or 918-607-6094 for Deb.

Now for some articles about keeping horses in hot weather:

Horses Grazing Summer Pastures

Succulent swathes of summer grazing pasture can provide temporary relief to a horse owner’s wallet in the form of reduced hay and feed bills. But at the same time, many owners report unwanted weight gain in horses consuming this lush forage. Read More

Understanding Horses’ Water Requirements

Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions. Especially with the hot summer weather prevalent in much of the country, ensure horses have access to fresh, clean water at all times. Read More

Beat the Heat

As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even tougher on horses. That’s because instead of choosing how they’ll deal with the heat, horses often have to depend on us to make the right management choices for them. Read More

Rides and Events

If you want great up to date information on rides and horse events in your part of Oklahoma, check out the calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online. Great info on place to camp with your horses as well as maps.

Lessons

This summer we are offering lessons during the week.  Call us and set a time to meet the horses and set up lessons.

HorseMatch.net

We have been working on HorseMatch.net and getting it back running.  Check it out and join our facebook page.  If you have a horse or rider to add, please let us know.

Let us know what you want to see on the Sierra Ranch blog.  We love to hear from our readers.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

We have been adding a couple of horses to the site each month so you see them in the newsletter.  We hope you are enjoying seeing the horses that are avaiable at Sierra Rnch for lease or lessons.  Below are some things in the news that might help with your horses.

Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Active Wildfire Season

“Know-before-you-go” plans should include identifying specific routes out of wildfire zones and making advance arrangements to place evacuated horses with friends, family members, or others whose properties are located well away from the fire. Read More

Firocoxib’s Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain

A research team recently concluded that firocoxib significantly improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses treated for naturally occurring osteoarthritis.
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Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes

Although injured horses often take time off, they could require greater amounts of some dietary components–such as protein, energy, trace minerals, and vitamins–than during training to help fuel recovery. Read More

Rides and Events

If you want great up to date information on rides and horse events in your part of Oklahoma, check out the calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online. Great info on place to camp with your horses as well as maps.

Lessons

This summer we are offering lessons during the week.  Call us and set a time to meet the horses and set up lessons. 

HorseMatch.net

We have been working on HorseMatch.net and getting it back running.  Check it out and join our facebook page.  If you have a horse or rider to add, please let us know.

Let us know what you want to see on the Sierra Ranch blog.  We love to hear from our readers.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Here is some great pieces from the Horse relating to your horses health. Check them out!

Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses’ Cardiac Function Researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that withholding a horse’s feed reduced his heart rate and increased his frequency of second-degree atrioventricular block (AVB,when the heart “misses” a beat). Read More

Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool One veterinarian shares case studies of gait abnormalities and lamenesses that indicate a variety of health problems, including stringhalt, locked stifle, muscle tears, nerve damage, and more. Read More

Equine Metabolism The term “metabolism” encompasses far more than simple weight gain, weight loss, or calorie burning. It refers to chemical reactions occurring within the body that ultimately provide it with the components required to sustain life. Read More

Ready to Ride?

Check out the links on the left. Oklahoma Horse Online has all sorts of events from trail rides to rodeos just waiting for you to attend.

Need a Horse?

Contact us to set a time to come meet the Champions at Sierra Ranch.  We have 20+ horses just waiting for you to come ride them.