CK Stables

09/01/2026

I think Ive done this a day late again- but we were busy celebrating! The happiest of birthdays to our barn manager and in house lessons teacher!
Enjoy every ride Sarah!

08/16/2026

A beautiful evening shot♥️

07/16/2026

So very true! We do adult lessons as well!

07/14/2026

We love watching the horses move and interact as the herd that they are…

Through human domestication, horses have strayed so far from how they are meant to exist.

As a result, we see a far higher amount of stress behaviours, health issues, behavioural problems and more in domesticated horses.

Colic rates are far greater in horses who spend a lot of time in confinement and isolation.

Stall vices like cribbing and weaving have not been documented in free roaming feral horses and are consistently seen in far higher quantities in stables horses.

Horses who lack turnout tend to be more explosive, unpredictable and dangerous to handle.

Horses who do not get space to move on a regular basis in their free time are far more prone to soft tissue injury than horses who have access to adequate space.

Isolated horses see a lowered immune response.

Study after study for DECADES has consistently painted a picture of the reality for horses:

Confinement and isolation is damaging for herd animals.

And, yet, it is still commonplace for many horses to be stabled for 18-24 hours a day.

Many horses exist without ever having access to social turnout.

One of the most core features of who they are as a species — denied.

The time for a paradigm shift is long overdue.

Many of the issues humans experience with horses could be resolved completely or reduced in frequency and intensity simply by providing more species appropriate care.

We need to do better by horses.

Now is the time to discuss how to realistically apply needed changes to promote better welfare for horses.

07/04/2026

Ace here goes all out for the 4th!
Happy 250th America!
From our barn to you- have a wonderful holiday.

07/04/2026

If you feel hot, your horse feels even hotter.

Horses have a much harder time processing heat and humidity than humans. And among horses, foals usually cannot handle as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day.

Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will also be more susceptible to heat exhaustion. Keep in mind that exercise is a major source of body heat and strenuous work on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.

Does this mean you should not ride on a hot and humid day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use common sense. And remember: don't push it! If your horse looks tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.

06/30/2026

Bittersweet when boarders become friends, you gain the nicknames of aunt and uncle to a sweet precious girl- but we are so happy for them in the next chapter of their lives. Can’t wait to go visit them after they move. We will miss them big time!

06/20/2026

Sweet moments and plenty of love during riding lessons with Sarah!