GCA & Sport Horses

08/23/2023

Have you ever got excited about a stallion you might consider incorporating into your breeding program? Just to become disappointed almost immediately when viewing the dam line? I have seen it far too often during my many years as a breeder.

Just a friendly reminder to anyone who intends/thinks about standing a stallion or using an outside stallion ~ the dam line DOES matter! Genes don't lie and you can only get what is there to give...........

Took me 3+ years to find a mare in hopes of producing a successor to Esquire. Turning over every leaf and looking for needles in many hay stacks. Through our due diligence and steady research we obtained a great mare with great breeding. A c**t was produced.

He has a stellar sire line AND dam line. He also has a terrific mind with a willing temperament and correct structure. He is currently earning his right to be the next in line and we could not be happier with this young c**t!

GA Vikhtory Bey

08/20/2023

TikTok hack fail! Hose popped out spraying everything within reach including me as soon as I quit videoing 😂

Hose through handle of Jolly Ball ‘supposed’ to keep hose in trough allowing you to walk away and tend to other chores instead of holding hose until filled. Doesn’t work!!!

08/16/2023

Let th'E' fun begin......

It's th'E' element of surprise coming right at ya! I could NOT be happier for BOTH horse and human!

08/16/2023

A 5-year-old, unvaccinated warmblood gelding in Marion County, Florida, was confirmed positive for rabies and euthanized.

08/16/2023

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′healing′′ that occurs when we're close to horses.
According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body.
While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate.
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can feel better when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adapt to stressful situations very efficiently. Many times, we just need to be in the presence of horses to feel a sense of well-being and peace.
In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits by interacting with horses, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, higher beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters acting as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, decreased feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, better social working; and greater feelings of empowerment, confidence, patience and self-efficacy.

08/14/2023

This is 100% TRUTH! And the same in reverse.....a great rider can make a poor horse look good. It is important to know the difference.

If you do not know/cannot see the difference - then now is a good time to start learning! You could do yourself and your horse a big favor in doing so ;)

08/14/2023

Three sisters and a friend….no sibling rivalry over the new salt block AND they let Sophie join in as well!

This heat and humidity have been unbelievable these past few days with only an upcoming short break in the forecast. Perfect timing to put out a fresh new salt block!

08/13/2023

Symphony…..here for breeding. Sired by the big Holsteiner jumper stallion Concerto Grosso and out of a Witezfix++ / Divine Prophecy granddaughter. She’s such a lovely mare.

Lots of good juu juu requested for this maiden mare at her upcoming preg check. Double ovulated and we only want to see one! Right Carmen Franck Flippin, DVM 😉

08/13/2023

We don’t always just have fun playing with the new filly each day. We get serious occasionally and get some work done.

Oops 😬 looks like our farriers helper blew that for me…Cody the photo bomber 😂

08/09/2023

Lawdy 😂😂😂😂

💩 💩 💩 💩

08/06/2023

Who else already knew about this? Sounds like a wonderful idea and a great money 💰 saver too!!!

Horse people let me help you save some money with fly spray.
It’s hot as heck right so I’m spraying my horses off A.M. & P.M. I use this $12 car wash sprayer from Harbor Freight and $7 Irish soap the original.
Spray your horses down then turn the sprayer to mix and spray the soap on the horses. Let it soak. Don’t immediately spray it off. I usually rinse and soak one horse leave them standing and spray another one then come back and spray it off them. I use the shower setting to spray it off because I want to completely wash the soap off but the smell to still be on them. I haven’t sprayed my horses with fly spray in 2 months and haven’t had a problem with flies or big horses flys.
I also hang the bars Irish soap all around the barn and even get a cheese grater and grate it up sprinkle the soap with the shavings. Barn smells good and no flies.

08/01/2023

Blessed beyond measure at GCA & Sport Horses
There will always be a piece of Khemosabi here.............

07/31/2023

Do you know where your horse falls in line with the below:

Underweight
Horses are generally considered to be underweight with a BCS < 3. Being underweight may affect overall health and athletic performance. Horses that are extremely underweight with a BCS of 1 or 2 may have suppressed immunity and are at higher risk for contracting disease.

Overweight
A horse with a BCS of 7 is considered overweight, and BCS > 8 is obese. Being overweight may contribute to metabolic issues such as insulin resistance and laminitis. Obesity may be associated with reproductive dysfunction in mares.

07/29/2023

GA E-Finnity 3 year old sired by HG Esquire and out of one of our Swedish Warmblood L.A. Baltic Sundance daughters, aka ‘Finn’, on his 3rd day at the trainers. Thankful to continue to receive updates on all of th’E’ kiddos after they leave to go to their new owners.

Finn has really filled out nicely. Not to mention he looks to have grown yet even taller since I seen him last September at SHN’s. His mom says he’s matured nicely mentally and is such a sweetheart too!

Already a SHN Reserve Champion and SHN Top Ten winner with his sights on SHN wins under saddle as well. This one is going to be fun to watch! Thanks Anne Welch Neville for all your updates.

07/20/2023

COUNT DOWN ~ 331 days………

07/18/2023

This is what “Going nowhere s…..l…….o…….w!” looks like!

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🥲😂🥲

07/14/2023

Continuing th'E' family tradition of producing outstanding individuals..........we present to you the gorgeous son of HG Esquire+............. GA Vikhtory Bey. Bred to be a future athlete and excellent breeding stallion.

GA Vikhtory Bey encompasses an incredibly interesting and beautifully blended pedigree. Produced using the philosophy of 'strain' breeding he exemplifies the true Arabian horse years deep in beauty and athleticism. While his maternal relatives have made statements in places such as Russia, Brazil, Australia, Dubai-Italy, Germany, Paris; GA Vikhtory Bey will be the 'Statement Source' here in the US for his dam!

His sire, HG Esquire+ needs no introduction..........He too comes from an outstanding family of proven individuals. Also produced using the 'strain' breeding philosophy.

Sport Horse exhibitors and breeders ~ be sure to follow GA Vikhtory Bey on our page at GCA & Sport Horses or come meet him and Esquire in person at our farm! We look forward to seeing you soon!

07/11/2023

Why yes Vikhtory ground ties in the warm up ring at a horse show! Talk about a good minded c**t!

Learning new things and perfecting them as he goes along. All without ever using a chain or introduced to a whip.

Thank you to Christina Bailey for being th'E' right person for our special boy. We are just having fun.....having fun with him!

06/29/2023

NEW USEF RULE(S):

Equine Safety & Wellbeing

• GR1101.1 (036-22) - Microchipping
• Beginning December 1, 2025, all horses competing in USEF licensed or endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip that is implanted in the nuchal ligament of the horse’s neck. The microchipping of horses is fundamental to equine well-being, especially during times of disease outbreaks, natural disasters, in cases of theft, and to protect against fraud.

EQ104.1, HU100.1 & JP102.2 (249-22) – Excessive Lunging

• Excessive lunging; lunging a visibly exhausted or obviously lame horse; and excessive, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate use of a lunge whip has now been added to the list of prohibited acts under the Horse Welfare rules for hunters, jumpers, and hunter/jumping seat equitation.

06/24/2023

Wondering……with so much of our equine breeding information and methods being parallel to how human reproduction plays out if the below 👇 is also relative.

Any thoughts?? Has this been looked at also on the equine reproduction side of things??? Or has this been already long known??

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The fastest s***m is not necessarily the one that fertilizes the egg. The egg has selective receptors and allows entry to the most suitable s***m, not the one that arrives first.

A study conducted by researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden and the University of Manchester Trust Foundation in the United Kingdom, published in the scientific journal The Royal Society, disproves the theory that the fastest s***m can fertilize an egg.

The one that accomplishes the feat is not necessarily the first to reach the egg, but rather the one selected by the female reproductive cell through chemotaxis.

06/21/2023

PSA for those looking to receive the AHA Corporate Discount Rate for hotels. Just booked online using a Choice Membership (free) for an upcoming stay that was less than the AHA Corporate Rate. Always best to check around if interested in saving a few dollars.

06/21/2023

They teach us more about ourselves than other means of learning life lessons. And of course about horses 🐎 too ❤️

06/12/2023

OMG!!!! Hearing the husband laughing at himself and the fun these two are having.

As much fun listening to this as listening to a baby giggling video ☺️

06/12/2023

It’s been said of GA Vikhtory Bey that so much of his sire HG Esquire is seen ☺️.

06/11/2023

Thank you Doc Thomas J Newton for sharing your memory ☺️

“On this 50th anniversary of Secretariat's win of the Triple Crown, here are Penny and Kate Chenery in the carriage behind Ben and Jerry, distant relatives of Big Red, at The Meadow Farm.”

06/01/2023

Yep….he’s all ready for his first show!! According to him he sees no problem with wearing a little bit of dirt 🤪😝🤣

05/31/2023

Going to be a busy next few days 🙃🙃🙃

05/30/2023

05/27/2023

An innie and an outie 😂

05/25/2023

So I posted a funny about 'meatballs' a day or so ago......you know about our Swedish Meatballs.....our Swedish mares???

Unfortunately someone didn't realize it was a 'funny'????? Soooooo, I decided to remedy that by posting something that is in fact 'serious'.

We are bailing hay soooooo you have had fair warning 🤣🤣🤣

05/24/2023

Looking like the current wireless cameras I have for the barn to do foal watch only offer 'weatherproof' camera's and not 'waterproof'. That said I am assuming as such whatever waterproof camera I get will require an entirely different app. So my question is there a universal app for wireless security cameras?

I really would love to only have a need to look at ONE app versus two or more when keeping an eye on the mare(s). The waterproof camera is needed for when the mare(s) are turned out I can still keep my eye on them.

Not interested in keeping them in a stall for extended long periods of time - it is not in their best interest to do so. Yet on the other hand I am not interested in letting them foal out in their turn-out versus a well bedded stall. Thus the reason I am on the hunt.

Looks as if they have plastic covered versus metal covered versions. What do you guys use? And not looking to break the bank either. There are many out there costing several 100's of dollars that are no better than my $30 dollar cameras and do just fine. Except they are not waterproof :(

TIA ~ Photo for attention only.

05/24/2023

05/24/2023

There’s one way to make meatballs………then there’s GCA & Sport Horses way to make meatballs………

Neither is wrong and both have awesome 👏 results 😁

ETA: Specifically Swedish Meatballs = Swedish Warmblood Mares 😁

05/22/2023

What a pretty mare who has come to visit Esquire. Her breeding is equally as lovely. Half Arabian mare who is sired by a Holsteiner stallion. Fingers and toes crossed 🤞 this maiden settles easily in foal for her owner. Being onsite here close to both Esquire and Vikhtory should encourage the mare to cooperate.

05/22/2023

Ok….just try and not laugh 😆

05/21/2023

Late birthday 🥳 post share of MR. Beautiful Buckskin Bailey 😍

2007 HG Esquire+ Buckskin Gelding

05/13/2023

Well since we all pretty 😂 if we decide to pull a horse out and show Sport Horse in Hand on the triangle it shouldn’t be a big deal if we don’t move F.A.S.T

Cause……..All the pretty girls walk like this \/ \/ \/ \/

05/11/2023

Or…….be like Denise….. I like red horses 😂😂😂

05/11/2023

So some of us wear our hearts ❤️ on our sleeves. Some of us have horses with the Prophets thumbprint or the Mark of Allah.

Nope not I!!!! I have horses, yes multiples, who wear my heart ♥️