Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center

09/12/2025

2 nose band tie downs for sale.

Weaver leather- $40
Purple -$25

09/08/2025

2 kids small safety riding vests

$20 each or both for $35

09/08/2025

Children’s size 2 Tuff Rider boots
$15

09/08/2025

Children’s Saxon size 3 riding boots.
$15

07/22/2025

Midnights Speckled Boy (aka Galaxy) is a 6 yr old walkaloosa. He’s registered as a pleasure saddle horse. He's 15.1hh, gaited, and UTD on everything as of May '25. This horse is ready to go. He has tons of energy and is well behaved. No buck or bite, anyone experienced can ride this beautiful boy. More go than whoa and a charming character make Galaxy a winner. He's got the smoothest gait you'll ever find. Super smart and ready to learn whatever new tricks you want to teach him. He has recently had 30 days put on him to refresh him and verify that he is sound and safe. Like a lot of horses, he sometimes spooks at things he’s not familuar with so he definitely needs a strong rider. This guy is such a special horse and he is especially tagged for the upper X, ### starting with an 8. He's located in Lauderdale County Alabama and I have some videos of him if you are sincerely interested.

07/20/2025

Toby had just lost his long time pasture buddy to an aneurism and Galaxy came along at just the right time and bonded with him right away. This was their first meet and greet. Still together and best friends.

06/23/2025

☀️ 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞

A significant heat wave is on the way, and it’s more than just uncomfortable, it poses a real threat to horse (and human) health. When both temperature and humidity climb, a horse’s ability to cool itself becomes compromised. The signs of heat stress can be easy to miss until they become dangerous, which is why it’s critical to go into these hot days with a science-based plan. Knowing how to reduce risk through smart management, recognizing the early signs of trouble, and understanding how to respond quickly and effectively can make all the difference. Prevention is always easier than treatment, so let’s stay ahead of the heat.

The first thing to consider is when it is acceptable to work your horse. There are two heat indexes commonly used: one was developed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and takes the sum of the temperature (°F) and relative humidity (%). The other was developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and uses a more comprehensive formula. Considering the NWS guidelines are more conservative, I tend to follow their recommendations out of an abundance of caution.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐖𝐒 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬:
🟢 125: Use extreme caution and avoid any exercise or activity while implementing preventive and vigorous cooling measures.

While these recommendations can guide your decisions, remember that many individual factors may influence heat tolerance, including fitness level, age, hydration, ride intensity, and acclimation.

𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:
💧 Provide unrestricted access to clean, plain water ideally between 59–77°F (15–25°C)
🌳 Ensure shade is available
🧂 Add salt or electrolytes to the feed per manufacturer’s recommendations

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞:
🌅 Restrict activity to early morning or late evening hours
⬇️ Reduce ride intensity
🚿 Cool horses by continuously applying cold or cool water, do not scrape it off

⚠️ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 — 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬.
• Panting or flared nostrils
• Rapid or labored breathing at rest
• Elevated heart rate that doesn’t recover after exercise
• Lethargy, dullness, or unwillingness to move
• Dry, tacky, or dark gums
• Muscle tremors or incoordination
• Increased re**al temperature

If you see any of these signs, act immediately, move the horse to shade, apply cool water continuously, and call your veterinarian if the symptoms persist.

Let’s be proactive, not reactive, and make sure our horses stay safe and supported during this extreme heat.

Stay cool everyone!
Dr. DeBoer

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day to all of our barn dads! 😊

🐴💙 Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads who hold horses, haul hay, fix fences, and cheer from the rail. Whether you're a horse show dad, a barn chauffeur, or just the one who makes it all possible, today is for you.

05/30/2025

Our arenas should be nice and dry for haul in and boarder use this weekend! Our boarders also have access to our stunning trail system (pictured below) that should be easily navigable by tomorrow afternoon.

Don't forget that our English trainer, Emma (pictured below on her OTTB), is offering $10 off her normal lesson fee for new students who choose to haul in and use our arenas this weekend. Reach out to us today to book a lesson with Marissa (pictured below using our fabulous trail system) or Emma!

(proof of annual negative Coggins and Strangles vaccine are required prior to entering Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center)

05/28/2025

Our arenas will have dried up nicely by this weekend so that you're able to take advantage of the lovely incoming weather! Our resident English trainer, Emma, has availability for haul in lessons on Sunday and is offering $10 off her normal lesson fee for new students who choose to haul in and use our arenas this weekend. Reach out to us today to book a lesson!

(proof of annual negative Coggins and Strangles vaccine are required prior to entering Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center)

05/21/2025

We have a a few stall board and pasture board spots currently available. Please reach out to us to schedule a tour of our lovely facility!

05/16/2025

🌟 Age is Just a Number — Especially in Dressage 🌟

One of the most beautiful truths about dressage is this: it doesn’t care how old you are only how connected you are. Whether you’re 17 or 70, the arena welcomes you with open arms.

In a sport rooted in precision, patience, and harmony, age becomes a strength, not a limitation. With years come wisdom. With experience comes depth. And with maturity comes the calm, centered energy our horses thrive on. 👣🐎

To our older riders: your knowledge is gold. Your years of dedication, your quiet perseverance, and the countless lessons (many learned the hard way) are invaluable gifts. You have so much to offer not just to the horses you train, but to the young riders finding their way. Be proud. Be visible. Be the role model you once needed.

To our younger riders: never underestimate the power of listening. The insight from someone who’s ridden hundreds of tests, faced setbacks, and come back stronger can save you years of frustration. Ask questions. Watch. Learn. Respect the journey of those who came before you, and know one day, you’ll guide others too.

Together, we are a community. Age shouldn’t divide us, it should connect us. Let’s lift each other up, rider to rider, soul to soul, all for the love of the horse. 🐴❤️

Let’s rewrite the rules: you’re never “too old” or “just a beginner.” You’re always learning. Always evolving. And always welcome in the saddle.