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Reddie Whip

Reddie Whip

August 14, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Dalia and Reddie Whip aka Whippit
Dalia and Reddie Whip aka Whippit

Reddie Whip is a 2002 dark bay TB gelding who we got in August 2007.  Remember I don’t name them.  These are the names on their papers.  We nicked named him Whippit.  Whippit is probably around 15 ish hands and 1000 pounds.  You can see his pedigree here and his race record here.

Dalia and Whippit swimming in Oologah Lake.
Dalia and Whip on the trail.

Whippit has a pretty regular rider.  He and Dalia hit it off and have been pretty regular riding buddies for several years.  Dalia has taken Whip on many trail rides all over Oklahoma. Whip loves his life at the Sierra Ranch.  He loves it better when Dalia can come ride or groom him.  Dalia owns Whippit as of July 20, 2013.  Whip and Dalia learned a great deal at the boarding facility, but came back to Sierra Ranch on March 1, 2014.

Reddie Whip Winner's Photo on June 15, 2007 at Fair Meadow Track in Tulsa, OK
Reddie Whip Winner’s Photo on June 15, 2007 at Fair Meadow Track in Tulsa, OK

Dalia asked for the winner picture from Whippit’s previous owner, Anne Landers,  and so we added it here. You can see his race record in the links above. This is her description of how she acquired Whippit and his life with her:   We acquired him as a payment on an RV we had sold and was financing. I took him on a hunter pace and did all the jumps on it just a week after he had raced when we first got him. He was always a really quiet horse that did about anything you wanted to do with him. He really liked to run in the longer races but we won with him going 5 or 5 1/2 furlongs. He was ridden in this pic by a good friend Rich Vasquez, he has the distinction of winning more official races on a single day than any other jockey in American racing history… I think 11! On the hunter pace there were 8 water crossings and Whip was leading the rest of the horses in our group across! No one could believe he was a racehorse or had just recently been run.

Dalia and Whip love to ride the trails.  If you want to ride with them contact us at Sierra Ranch.

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Pals Daisy Anna

Pals Daisy Anna

August 14, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Pals Daisy Anna – Daisy in the pasture spring 2012

Pals Daisy Anna is a 2007 gray TB mare.  She stands about 15.3 hands.  We got in August 2010 to take to the trails and ride some.  She has grown on our hearts and is a bit too old to take back to the track.  You can see her pedigree here and her race record here.

Dalia riding Daisy in the front pasture.

Daisy still has not made it to the trails, but several people have ridden her around the ranch.  The picture is of Dalia riding Daisy shortly after she came to the ranch.

Dalia talking to Daisy as she is coming to the ranch.

Daisy is loving her life on the ranch and being retired from the race horse life.  She is one of the more inquisitive horses.  It’s hard to get a picture of her and not get her nose.

Daisy knows all the standard racehorse things:  Load, stands for the shoer, takes baths, is easy to catch.  She is current on her shots and worming.  If you want a challenge Daisy is the horse for you.  She is not a beginner’s horse but is very willing.  We are just waiting for the right time to take her to the trails and teach her what real riding is about.

See more pictures on Facebook!

Daisy is for sale for $2500  or best offer.  If you would like to meet Daisy  Contact us to make an appointment to see her or one of our other horses.

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News You Can Use – July 2012

July 15, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

I need to take more pictures so we can add more horses to the site.  I promise to work on that this month.  What horses would you like to see us add?

We have been riding some in the early mornings. Call if you want to go riding.  We ride mostly during the week, but may have a few weekends available.  Call for an appointment!  918-688-0665 for Rick or 918-607-6094 for Deb.

Now for some articles about keeping horses in hot weather:

Horses Grazing Summer Pastures

Succulent swathes of summer grazing pasture can provide temporary relief to a horse owner’s wallet in the form of reduced hay and feed bills. But at the same time, many owners report unwanted weight gain in horses consuming this lush forage. Read More


Understanding Horses’ Water Requirements

Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse needs to perform a number of life-support functions. Especially with the hot summer weather prevalent in much of the country, ensure horses have access to fresh, clean water at all times. Read More

 


Beat the Heat

As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even tougher on horses. That’s because instead of choosing how they’ll deal with the heat, horses often have to depend on us to make the right management choices for them. Read More

Rides and Events

If you want great up to date information on rides and horse events in your part of Oklahoma, check out the calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online. Great info on place to camp with your horses as well as maps.

Lessons

This summer we are offering lessons during the week.  Call us and set a time to meet the horses and set up lessons.

HorseMatch.net

We have been working on HorseMatch.net and getting it back running.  Check it out and join our facebook page.  If you have a horse or rider to add, please let us know.

Let us know what you want to see on the Sierra Ranch blog.  We love to hear from our readers.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
https://sierraranchok.com/
http://sierraranchok.net/

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Henry the Fish

Henry the Fish

July 12, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

 

Henry the Fish by Dailia Hibbs
Henry the Fish going to his last race.

Henry the Fish was a 2001 dark bay TB gelding.  He was about 16 hands and about 1100 pounds.  Fish was a four time winner.  Click here to his race record. Click here to see his catalog page.  Fish lost his battle with a shoulder problem on September 10, 2012.

Fish began his retraining in winter 2007.  Fish had some race injuries that healed with time and he needed some time to take it easy.  He  took

Henry the Fish giving kisses at the track.

very well to retraining.  I loaded the video to our You-Tube channel of him riding and giving lessons in the pasture. 

The summer of 2009 Fish has an accident in the pasture.  We will never be sure exactly what happened or what damage he did, however the best we can tell he broke or dislocated his shoulder.  Fish is a fighter.  Everytime I thought I might have to do something drastic he would come back.  He wants to live and now has recovered enough to run and play in the pasture with all the horses.  He will never be ridable to anything more than a kid, but he is truely a lovable horse.

Henry the Fish. Gotta love thos ears!

Fish had a very unquie look about him.  Notice his ears.  They curve inward more than other TB’s.  I was told by the trainer that he was a bit inquisitive at the track.  He could get out of his stall and would go wondering.  Maybe that was what he did in the woods to his shoulder.  He has not done such at the ranch, but then we have not given him the chance to be silly.

Fish did all the standard horse things:  Load, stands for the shoer, takes baths, is easy to catch.    Contact us to make an appointment to see  one of our other horses.

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News You Can Use – June 2012

June 14, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

We have been adding a couple of horses to the site each month so you see them in the newsletter.  We hope you are enjoying seeing the horses that are avaiable at Sierra Rnch for lease or lessons.  Below are some things in the news that might help with your horses.

Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Active Wildfire Season

“Know-before-you-go” plans should include identifying specific routes out of wildfire zones and making advance arrangements to place evacuated horses with friends, family members, or others whose properties are located well away from the fire. Read More

Firocoxib’s Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain

A research team recently concluded that firocoxib significantly improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses treated for naturally occurring osteoarthritis.
Read More

Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes

Although injured horses often take time off, they could require greater amounts of some dietary components–such as protein, energy, trace minerals, and vitamins–than during training to help fuel recovery. Read More

Rides and Events

If you want great up to date information on rides and horse events in your part of Oklahoma, check out the calendar on Oklahoma Horse Online. Great info on place to camp with your horses as well as maps.

Lessons

This summer we are offering lessons during the week.  Call us and set a time to meet the horses and set up lessons. 

HorseMatch.net

We have been working on HorseMatch.net and getting it back running.  Check it out and join our facebook page.  If you have a horse or rider to add, please let us know.

Let us know what you want to see on the Sierra Ranch blog.  We love to hear from our readers.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
https://sierraranchok.com/
http://sierraranchok.net/

News Tagged: Claremore, Sierra Ranch

Coin Charger

June 13, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Coin Charger going to his last race.
Coin Charger going to his last race.

Coin Charger is a 1999 dark bay TB gelding by Royal Pennant – Miss Music Coin, by Pocket Coin. He is about 16 hands and about 1100 pounds.  He was foaled May 27, 1999. Charger is an Oklahoma-bred winner of 3 races for $18,296. He has turned into a great pet and is currently being retrained to do pleasure riding. Click here to see his catalog page and race record.

Charger going to race Feb. 25, 2006

Charger is a very handsome horse with a very neat and unique personality. He tried very hard for us at the track, however, I think he was just done with racing. Rick bought Charger at the Tulsa stockyard sale on Rick’s 50th birthday. Rick has thought of making Charger his spare, however, Rick really likes mares. Ashley has ridden Charger in the pasture.  Charger has been having some issues with riding. He was a bit anxious at first thinking he was going back into training. We hope to take Charger on his first of many trail rides when he finally meets his rider. Charger is a winner with a winning attitude. Charger needs a very experienced rider and a bond before he begins riding.

Charger in the pasture.

Charger does all the standard ex-race horse things: Load, stands for the shoer, takes baths, is easy to catch. You can tell that from the pictures in the pasture. He is always the first one to greet you in the pasture. He is current on his shots and worming. Charger returned from the track with no leg problems unlike many of the ex-race horses. However, he has limited sight in his left eye and tends to be a bit spooky on that side until he trusts you.  This has been our challenge with riding Charger. He will occasionally let folks he likes on his back and ride for a bit, but more often that not he will either not let you on him or toss you at will after getting on.

Charger will be a great horse when he meets that one person he will let ride him again. If you feel up to the challenge of a very different kind of ex-race horse, please contact us. Charger and Talent will probably always be in our care until they go over the Rainbow bridge. If you would like to help support them please click the button below.


Charger passed over the rainbow bridge the summer of 2016 and is buried with other greats in the Sierra Ranch, LLC pasture.

Come ride a Champion at Sierra Ranch, LLC!

Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
918-607-6094
https://sierraranchok.com/

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Dr. Hawkeye

Dr. Hawkeye

June 13, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Dr. Hawkeye going to race in June 2004

Dr. Hawkeye is a 1999 dark bay thoroughbred gelding.  He is about 16.2 hands and about 1100 pounds.  Dr. Hawkeye is an Iowa bred, born on April 26, 1999 by Parfaitement – Denali’s Year, by Colonel Herring.  You can see his pedigree here.

Dr. Hawkeye aka Hawk (2005)

He had 16 starts on the track with no wins.  You can see his results by clicking here.  He is a great long distance horse.  Unfortunately, while in training May 2005 he kicked something and injured his back sesamoid.  He is healed and is transitioned well to a riding horse.

Hawk Jan. 21, 1012 by Dalia Hibbs

Hawk was never tired in any distance when he raced; he just didn’t have the greatest speed for a race horse.  He never broke his maiden.  We have had his leg x rayed and he is sound.  He will be good for trail, low jumps, and English pleasure.  He loves to trail ride and will take you up the steepest mountain and back down with the greatest of ease.

September 2013
September 2013

Dr. Hawkeye was trained to trail ride by his own doctor.  Michelle Brotherton owned and rode Dr. Hawkeye on the trails for several years.  She decided she wanted a more challenging horse and moved up to Charming Starr.  Hawk and Michelle were a great match while she was learning to ride a ex-race horse and Hawk was learning the trails.

Here is a video of Hawk riding in the pasture in January 2014.

Hawk does all the  standard race horse things.  He loads, stands for the shoer, and the vet.  He is ready to finish into the horse you want. Hawk is available for sale, lessons, trail riding, and lease.  Hawk is currently being leased by his new owner. We hope to see them out on the trails soon! Please contact us if you would like more information about other horses for sale or lease.

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September 2013

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News You Can Use – May 2012

May 14, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Here is some great pieces from the Horse relating to your horses health. Check them out!

 
 

Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses’ Cardiac Function

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that withholding a horse’s feed reduced his heart rate and increased his frequency of second-degree atrioventricular block (AVB,when the heart “misses” a beat). Read More

 
 

Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool

One veterinarian shares case studies of gait abnormalities and lamenesses that indicate a variety of health problems, including stringhalt, locked stifle, muscle tears, nerve damage, and more. Read More

 
 

Equine Metabolism

The term “metabolism” encompasses far more than simple weight gain, weight loss, or calorie burning. It refers to chemical reactions occurring within the body that ultimately provide it with the components required to sustain life. Read More

Ready to Ride?

Check out the links on the left. Oklahoma Horse Online has all sorts of events from trail rides to rodeos just waiting for you to attend.

Need a Horse?

Contact us to set a time to come meet the Champions at Sierra Ranch.  We have 20+ horses just waiting for you to come ride them. 

Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
https://sierraranchok.com/
http://sierraranchok.net/

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Owning VS Leasing

Owning VS Leasing

May 1, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Maverick giving lessons.

I read this article today and it provides a great case for leasing a horse for that first time rider no matter what age.  It has a link to a Horse Cost Calculator that even makes more points to leasing a horse until you are certain.  And of course also links to folks with lots of money that have kids riding horses in some very top notch places.

At Sierra Ranch, LLC we provide you with the horse owning experience without the responsibility until you are certain you are ready for that responsibility.  We have seen several times a horse crazy teenager fall hard for her perfect horse, and then go off to college and not have time or money to keep the horses.

We provide our leasees with everything needed to learn about horses, gain experience so that you get the right horse, and without the up front cost involved with purchasing everything needed for the horse.  We provide this for the cost of boarding a horse.  Just $300 per month gets you full access to your equine experience.

The lease included for both rider and horse:

  • A saddle that fits both rider and horse.
  • A helmet for every ride and a vet when jumping for the rider.
  • Regular veterinary care and farrier work for the horse.
  • All vaccinations, worming and other veterinary care is included.
  • The horse can be changed at the request of the rider without a penalty.
  • The rider can progress and move to a more challenging horse that fits the rider’s skills.
  • The rider and horse have access to transportation to events, trails, etc.
  • All this at the same price as boarding a horse.

Leasing is a great option to learn more about the horse and see if you are the right match.  It is different than a lesson horse in that you are the only person riding the horse.

Here at Sierra Ranch, LLC we prepare folks to begin horse ownership.  We know many folks that have never owned a horse , let a lone an ex racing thoroughbred.  These wonderful horses require some special care, just as they require a particular rider.  We strive not only to make good matches, but responsible owners.  We want each rider to know the limitations and expectation of the horse they are riding.  And how to care for them if they choose to purchase one.

If you would like to lease one of the horses on this site, please contact us and we will set an appointment to meet a Champion!

Deb Stowers
Sierra Ranch, LLC
918-607-6094
https://sierraranchok.com/

 

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Kita Pac Bailey

Kita Pac Bailey

April 26, 2012 by Deborah Palinksee

Rick riding Kita Pac Bailey in 2006
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Kita Pac Bailey – March 2014

Kita Pac Bailey is a 1987 sorrel AQHA mare.  She is 14.2 hands and about 900 pounds.  She is a daughter of Pacific Bailey, one of the most notable racing QH in this part of the woods.  Click here to see her catalog page.  She is extremely gentle.  We were told she has riding experience, but she seems to be learning it anew.  She is a quick learner and great to work with.

Kita Pac has had several babies.  The last one was not in the proper position to birth and had to be removed.  She may not be breeding sound, however she is riding sound.  She loads, catches easily, stands for the farrier, takes baths and all.  She is up to date on shots and worming.  She is sound and not raced.

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Kita Pac Bailey – March 2014

We are offering Kit for sale to the right person.  She is for sale for $700 $1000 or best offer.   She has the potential to be whatever you want her to be and the mind and calmness of an older horse.  We took Kita Pac on an overnight trail ride in October 2008.  She did great standing tied to the line and negotiating the trails.

You can see more pcitures of Kita Pac on Facebook.  Click here.

Kita Pac has been riding novice riders in the pasture and on the trail and doing a great job.  Kita Pac is available for sale, lessons, trail riding, and lease.  Please contact us if you would like more information.

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Kita Pac Bailey – March 2014

 

Glen and Roy

I was contacted by one of Kita Pac’s offspring’s owners.  Glen Tomlinson is the current owner of “EE Royal Choice”, a gelding out of “Kita Pac Baily” and “A Royale High”.  “Roy” is a 16.2 Grey with a winning attitude.  He’s proven it lately by winning every NATRC ride we’ve entered this year.  His ability to handle the long trail rides and deal with the obstacles has been a joy.

Above is a recent picture of Glen and Roy tearing through the woods at Lake Carl Blackwell on to his first win, which he just repeated at Pole Canyon Ranch last weekend.  Roy has become a minor celebrity due to his winning spirit, calm demeanor and being a first time competitor.

We will add more pictures of Kita Pac as soon as we get them.  If you have more stories about her babies or her, please send them to us.  We will gladly add them to her page.

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