Ballyshannon Equestrian Center

03/14/2025

Can't wait for the hummingbirds to come back!

Hummingbird fans rejoice! The ruby-throated hummingbirds are on their way back to the eastern US after spending the winter in Mexico and South America.

03/01/2025

Penn State free webinars on my favorite topic--horses..

02/20/2025

And it's snowing again!

02/20/2025

It snowed alot!

02/19/2025

Cappucheino - "I was playing in the snow..."

02/19/2025

Around 5:30pm we have snow!

02/19/2025

Started snowing about 11:30am here. Horses enjoying their hay under the barn overhang.

02/11/2025

Snowing again...Barn overhang, run-ins for the horses to get out of the weather. See Ballyshannon Equestrian Center website for more information about boarding, email [email protected] or call 757-562-5353

02/05/2025

Britches & Boots 4-H Horse Club - Horse Judging ...

Horse Judging Basics Sep 22, 2022 | Horse Judging, Horses Horse Judging Basics: Teams and Judges This self-directed course is designed to teach new coaches, judges, and judging team members what to expect from a horse judging contest and judging horses. To enroll go to: For a 6-month subscription: H...

02/03/2025

Please help out Cooperative Ministries in Franklin, please share with family and friends

02/03/2025

Britches & Boots 4-H Horse Club is looking for sponsorships for the Model Horse Clinics & Shows. If you would like to sponsor, contact [email protected]

Tractor Supply in Franklin, Store Manager-Mitch Myers, donated these Breyer model horses and Schleich horse playset on Saturday to the Britches & Boots 4-H Horse Club! He said that he was very impressed with club members' communication skills with the public during our fundraiser in January. The skills that 4-H is teaching are skills that employers are looking for. Thank you so much for your support of our club!

01/23/2025

Snow day...cold day...horses have their heavy blankets on with neck pieces to keep them warm. Lots of hay, heated water troughs, run-ins with hay...Barn has heated water buckets...looking forward to a break in these very cold temperatures. .

01/18/2025

Is your pasture or hay in short supply? Here are some forage substitutes for horses.

01/18/2025

With ExtensionHorses – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/11/2025

Snow day...warm, run-ins and barn overhang with hay, water troughs with heaters, horses out to enjoy the snow...

12/08/2024

Water trough heaters and heated buckets in the barn to help keep our horses drinking water...

Keep this important number in mind as we go through the winter months as horses tend to drink less which can lead to a multitude of issues including impaction colic

12/08/2024

Chilly 14 degrees this morning, 60s and rain early next week...lots of different blankets need over the past week.

Burrrr 🥶 Some parts of the U.S. are getting chilly! Make sure that winter blanket is fitting well on your horse ~❄️~❄️~

11/15/2024

Horse care...

If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower airway (the lungs).

While waiting for your appointment, try decreasing your horse’s exposure to dust, as that is a primary trigger for lower respiratory disease such as asthma or heaves. Some simple things you can do include avoiding straw bedding, feeding hay on the ground and/or soaking it, not using a leaf blower on barn aisles, and not storing hay or bedding above your horse’s stall. Last but not least, while us humans may be more comfortable with all the barn doors closed on a cold day, your horses’ lungs will appreciate open doors/windows and good ventilation!

As always, if you have questions or would like to learn more about preserving your horse’s respiratory health, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!
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