Lit'l Texas Ranch

06/01/2026

We always have people ask what kind of horses do we ride so here’s a little Intel for you.

06/01/2026

Just kicking up our heels cause we’ve been stuck in the barn for a week because of the rain and we have skis on our feet.

06/01/2026

Someone thinks I need to stand and pet her instead of cleaning her stall this morning😍

05/31/2026

Completely forgot to post these from our Southeastern Reining Horse Association (SERHA) show last week.
Our little Chip is all grown up and entered his 2nd and 3rd ranch classes EVER AND Won A 2nd and 3rd place in them.
Glenn and Kid tied for 1st in their Ranch class too! So proud of them!

05/31/2026

We finally got our pics back fro our Southeastern Reining Horse Association (SERHA) show last week. We had a blast, grew in our riding a lot and looking forward to the July show. Thanks CB Performance Horses, LLC and Christi Baldree for all the help and guidance.

05/31/2026

Good to know info here.🌡️

05/30/2026

Isn’t this a precious face? Lit’l Rosie😍

05/29/2026

I LOVE this idea. Gonna have to try it. Thanks for sharing.

🐴✨ Make a Simple “Sniff Pot” for Your Horse

One of the easiest ways to add a little curiosity and enrichment to your horse’s day is with something we call a Sniff Pot.

It’s simple to make, inexpensive, and surprisingly interesting for many horses.

All you need is:

• A strong plastic container with a lid
• A few small holes drilled into the top
• Something interesting for your horse to smell

That’s it. 😊

Horses naturally explore the world through scent, and many really enjoy investigating new smells when they’re introduced gently and safely.

Some horses become very curious.
Some sniff thoughtfully and quietly.
Some clearly have opinions about which scents they like… and which ones they definitely do not. 😄

It’s a lovely way to encourage calm investigation, curiosity, and thinking.

You may even notice your horse becoming more confident about exploring new things over time.

Here are a few interesting things you can try inside your Sniff Pot:

🌿 Herbs
• Fenugreek (many horses seem to love this one)
• Peppermint
• Chamomile
• Lavender
• Basil
• Rosemary
• Dried mint leaves

🍎 Food scents
• Banana peel
• Cinnamon stick
• Cloves (very small amount)
• Vanilla essence on cotton wool

🌸 Nature smells
• Pine needles
• Eucalyptus leaves
• Flowers such as roses or marigolds
• Safe leaves or bark from horse-safe trees

✨ Essential oils (very tiny amounts only)
Place a drop or two on a cotton ball inside the container.

Some horses enjoy:
• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Frankincense
• Chamomile

The important thing is to let your horse choose.

Some horses will be fascinated by certain smells and completely uninterested in others.

That’s part of the fun.

You’re learning more about what your horse enjoys while also giving them something new and interesting to explore.

And watching your horse carefully investigate a new scent with those soft whiskers twitching will give you a smile. 😊🐴

If you’d like more simple ideas like this to enjoy with your horse, I’ve left a link in the comments below. ✨

05/29/2026

These look amazing AND… I bet my horses would love them for a summer cool down treat!