Horse News – May 2014

May 14, 2014 by Deborah Palinksee

Here are some great article for you and your horse:

Pre- and Post-Exercise Care for Seniors

Does your senior horse need any special pre- or post-exercise care? Read Now

Study: Owners Might be Missing Equine Welfare Issues

French researchers recently observed that many people are missing signs of poor welfare in their horses. Read Now

Happy and Unhappy Horses at Home

Has any research been done regarding the “likes and dislikes” of horses regarding their homes? Read Now

Ride Calendar

Looking for a trail ride to attend. Check out the great calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online.

Herd Dispersal Sale

Check out the horses for sale and give a Champion a home! Please like and share with your friends.

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Son of Mariah is a 1998 grey Thoroughbred gelding out of Pentelicus and Wing of Mariah, by Country Pine. He raced in 72 races with 19 firsts, 7 seconds, and 10 thirds with a total winnings of $77,365. See his catalog page here and his race record here.

Son of Mariah has been ridden in the pasture. He knows all the standard race horses thing. He will stand for the farrier, takes baths, and is up to date on his shots.

Son of Mariah was given to Rick Stowers after losing Xanadu Love in March 2014.

We have many other horses for sale. Come out today to test ride and find your next riding partner.

Want to come take lessons or trail ride? Call and set an appointment. 918-607-6094. We have all the trailers, tack, and safety equipment to teach you everything you need to learn to ride.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

918-607-6094

https://sierraranchok.com/

Sun of Mairah - October 2013 — Sun of Mairah – October 2013

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Winning Song

March 14, 2014 by Deborah Palinksee

WiningSongRun — Winning Song running in the pasture.

Winning Song is a 1995 bay Thoroughbred mare out of At The Threshold and Seattle Passer, by Seattle Song. She raced in 51 races with 8 firsts, 9 seconds, and 8 thirds with a total winnings of $82,820. She produced several winning foals. See her catalog page here and her race record here. She is 15.2 hands tall.

Winning Song has been ridden in the pasture as well as on the trails a small amount. She knows all the standard race horses thing. She will stand for the farrier, takes baths, and is up to date on her shots.

Winning Song was sold one June 23, 2014 to a friend and thye hope to get a winning horse out of her soon.

Want to come take lessons or trail ride on Winning Song? Call and set an appointment. 918-607-6094.

We have all the trailers, tack, and safety equipment to teach you everything you need to learn on Winning Song.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

918-607-6094

https://sierraranchok.com/

Winning Song playing in the pasture - October 2013 — Winning Song playing in the pasture – October 2013

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Showing the Flag

September 2, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

Showing the Flag is a 2001 dark bay TB gelding. He is about 16 hands and about 1100 pounds. Flag never won a race, but it was not for lack of trying or the best trainers. He just didn’t understand he was to be in front. Flag is well bred. He was bred in Kentucky. He is by Miesque’s Son out of No Place But Win by Take Your Place. He is the half brother to Roany Pony an Oklahoma Stakes Winner. You an see his catalog page here.

Flag began his retraining in spring 2006. He is very willing to learn a new job and seems to like pleasure riding. Flag is the most handsome horse we have ever seen and everyone who sees him agrees. He is the perfect show prospect. He has perfect confirmation, handsome head, perfect neck set, and perfect carriage. In fact his stud fee alone was $10,000. Flag is a real bargain for anyone looking for a real quality show horse.

He does all the standard horse things: Load, stands for the shoer, takes baths, is easy to catch. He is current on his shots and worming. Flag will be a great all round horse for anything you want to do.

Amber has been trail riding Flag and he has proven to be the most trust worthy of all trial horses. We took him Memorial Day weekend 2007 and he stood tied to the high line for the first time just like a pro. It did not stress him to travel and he performed wonderfully on the trail even crossing stuff that more experienced trial horses balked at.

On August 25, 2007 he earned another trail badge. Amber was riding Flag at Oologah Lake when she encountered ground bees. Flag jumped, but did not run off with her. When they got home Flag had over 100 stings, but managed to keep his head and perform like a well seasoned trail horse. Course you know this means that with Amber riding Flag Deb gets to keep riding Maverick. Amber trained Maverick for Deb, so she just might be doing the same with Flag. 🙂 Only time will tell.

Flag is currently being leased by his new owner. We hope to see them out on the trails soon!

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Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

918-607-6094

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Josh’s Girl

May 15, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

Josh’s Girl is a 1991 thoroughbred mare that we got after her race career and breeding career. Click here to see her pedigree and here to see her race record. Girl is 15.1 hands tall. All photos here are by Dalia Hibbs Photography.

Girl has been trial riding several times. She love to runs and can be a handful. She has been ridden by everything from kids to grown people. She has gone on overnight trail rides and ridden mountain trails.

Josh’s Girl is currently for sale for $1000 ~~$2000~~ or best offer. Come out today to test ride her and see if she will be your next riding partner.

See more pictures on Facebook!

See her move on YouTube here!

Girl found her match and is now owned by Katie Hamill.

While Girl has found her match we do have other horses that are willing to give lessons or take you on a trail ride. Call and set an appointment. 918-607-6094.

We have all the trailers, tack, and safety equipment to teach you everything you need to learn about horses.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

918-607-6094

https://sierraranchok.com/

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Raider Rags

May 14, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

raider92505a — Ashley and Raider – September 2005

Raider Rags is a 1989 registered AQHA gelding even though he looks like a thoroughbred. Click here to see his pedigree.

Raider came to us after learning how to barrel race and pole bend and even jumps. Raider had had many different owners in his time and wanted a place to retire. Ashley took him to several barrel races and trail rides when she lived near us.

Raider loves girls. He loves to teach them to barrel race and pole bend. He is good at barrel racing, but pole bending is his best sport. He is so big he looked like he was moving in slow motion compared to other horses competing. raider love trail rides and will jump anything you ask him to. Ashley has had him jumpin3-footot fences bareback.

32191_10150185117870655_2091877_n — Raider riding the trails at Oologah

Raider went to live with his owner Ashley in February 2016. He loved her and let her do most anything on him.

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Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

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https://sierraranchok.com/

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News You Can Use – May 2013

May 14, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

Here are some great articles found over the last month. Check these out:

Can Horses Recognize People and Voices?

New study results suggest that horses really do appear to be capable of matching voices to faces when it comes to the humans they know. Read More

3 Things You Need for Trail Riding (and Ladies, the Third One Might Surprise You)

Good ‘ol hindsight.

Now that I’ve survived my first competitive trail ride hosted by the American Competitive Trail Association, I thought I’d pass along some of my hard-earned wisdom so that you can learn from my lack of preparation.

1. Know what to do if your horse doesn’t move forward like you want him to.

I really, really wish I had re-read Goodnight’s Guide to Great Trail Riding-a How-to for You and Your Horse before the ACTHA ride.

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Joint Supplement Choices

Owners and veterinarians are constantly in search of methods to prevent the onset of osteoarthritis, reduce its severity, or halt its progression. Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies. Read More

Ride Calendar

Looking for a trail ride to attend. Check out the great calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online.

Horse Lessons

Call for riding lessons at Sierra Ranch, LLC. We have lots of great horses to learn on. Want to do more than lesson? Ask us about leasing your next horse. It’s a great way to try before you buy.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

https://sierraranchok.com/

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Winsome Love

April 18, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

Winsome Love came to live with us in December 2008. She is Xanadu Love‘s mother. This makes her a special horse to us. Winsome is a 1985 Roan TB mare. She had two foals. She raced and won two races. She was starved and covered in ticks when we found her.

Winsome with Mel - May 2010 — Winsome with Mel – May 2010

Winsome is one of the older horses at Sierra Ranch. She has given lessons and trail rode on occasion When we first got her she actually was smooth enough to allow the girl who leased her to text while at a canter. Lately, she has been a great pasture buddy to the other old horses. First she was Melanie’s buddy, then Sarge’s, and now is loving life with Maverick.

Winsome with Sarge - Summer 2012 — Winsome with Sarge – Summer 2012

Winsome still rides occasionally She has an issue with a back ankle that makes her not want to ride much. She also has some typical issues that grays have with cancer tumors. For the most part she is very healthy for an older horse. You can see her race record and pedigree by clicking on the links.

Winsome was laid to rest on August 12, 2013. She had been battling cancer and we were loosing the battle. She is not in pain and running free with the other horses from Sierra Ranch.

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Maverick

April 18, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

Maverick, aka Bound To Stardom was one amazing horse. Maverick was born on March 4, 1990 and died very peacefully on October 30, 2013.

Maverick came to us just after we bought Sierra Ranch. The previous owner knew he was a TB, and had ridden him some on trails. Her hubby had rodeoed on him, so he knew lots of things. One thing he knew most was that to get people off he would run what he thought was fast. Then he met Amber. She got on him bareback and ran him and laughed. Amber rode Maverick for several years. When She left home it was my turn.

Rick had purposely not had anyone ride Maverick for several weeks. He saddled him and had me ride him around the house. Maverick was tall compared to my old stand by Sarge. But he was so calm and loved having me ride him. Sarge hated riding in the pasture, but Maverick didn’t care. He was so laid back that most folks didn’t really think he was a TB.

Our friend Dan and Mav on the trail in June 2010

Maverick was born in CA in 1990. Somehow he got to Oklahoma, and we are glad for that. Our next door neighbor was a trainer in CA and knew his breeders. We know from riding Mav that he is slow for a race horse. He never raced at all. He was tatooed and that is how we found his real name, but unlike all the other exes, Mav has stuck. Bound for Stardom just doesn’t fit. The vet told me last year he was now considered an old horse. Just something a woman does not want to hear.

Maverick and Deb on their last ride October 26, 2013

Maverick had become the go to lesson horse, since the passing of some of the other go to lesson horses. He had a great attitude and would ride the same with little kids or adults. You had to show him you know how to ride, and then he would perform. Maverick had taken folks on the trail from kids to Viet Nam Vets. He was the same with everyone. Slow and steady until you get the feel and he would then go at a bit more speed.

Maverick is running the green pastures of heaven with other Sierra Ranch, LLC horses that have passed over the rainbow bridge. If you would like to lease or learn to ride on an awesome horse, please contact us!

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News You Can Use – April 2013

April 1, 2013 by Deborah Palinksee

Did you survive the winter with your horses? We have and are getting ready to ride more. We take a break more in the winter as our other business picks up more in the cooler months.

We will be offering more lessons and possible trail rides, so call to schedule a time to meet the horses.

Here are some articles to get you ready for Spring:

Pasture Safety Checklist

Pastures are like laundry—they’re never “done” and need to be kept up with. What may be intact in the spring may need repair by fall, so regular inspections should be part of your barn chores. And, even though your pasture may appear safe, it can harbor many hazards. Remember, if there’s one out there, your horse will find it. Here are some things to look out for as you do a spring pasture safety check.More »

Feeding for Immunity

Working with a veterinarian and nutritionist to determine what and how to feed your horse–while minimizing animals’ stress–goes a long way toward keeping horses hale and hearty. Read More

Time for a Spring Tune-Up

Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies and collaboration with your veterinarian. A springtime tune-up is key in preparing your horse for the active riding season ahead. It can also protect him against illnesses that become more prevalent with warmer weather and during contact with other horses at events. More »

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Deb Stowers

Sierra Ranch, LLC

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