Thunder Horse Ranch, LLC

02/12/2022

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02/18/2021

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46 years ago First Secretary, the only Appaloosa son of the great Thoroughbred Secretariat, graced the cover of the February 1975 Appaloosa News!

12/24/2020

Merry Christmas Eve! ~ THR

09/09/2020

🤣 my horse ...... and myself 🤣

08/29/2020

A few days of rides with my Country Girl ❤️

08/12/2020

When it comes to horse headsets, everyone has opinions. Before making up your mind, consider these factors.

08/07/2020

🤣 Truth!

Happy Friday feeding!

08/03/2020

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"Charisma is what first attracts me to a horse.
A charismatic horse knows he is special. He owns the arena and he owns the trail." What is most important to me though is ‘heart’. It is the thing that ALL truly great horses have. It is evident in their performance and to the lengths they will go to 'make it happen'. If you can see heart in a horse, it will be in his eyes – they call it ‘the look of eagles’ and it is a very real thing.
All Good horses have Talent. All Great horses have Heart."

Photo by Lesley Deutsch - Copyright

07/28/2020

Country enjoying her grass today ❤️

07/28/2020

Fresh clean water and regular movement / roaming / exercise are key! Keep water a good distance from where hay is fed to make them walk around throughout the day.

If moving horses from hay to fresh grass, do it gradually and limit the time on grass at first or always depending on the horse.

Don’t add unneeded supplements to a horses diet. Most healthy horses only need hay / forage and maybe a grain that includes some fat and vitamins. If anything more is needed, check with a vet first and if possible do blood work to see what is deficient before adding excess supplements.

10 TIPS FOR PREVENTING COLIC

Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized.

Virtually any horse is susceptible to colic; age, s*x and breed differences in susceptibility seem to be relatively minor. While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention. And although not every case is avoidable, the guidelines listed in the graphic can maximize your horse’s health and reduce the risk of colic.

For more information about colic prevention and treatment, ask your equine veterinarian. Additional colic information is available on our website at aaep.org