Lil' Bit Horse Boarding

01/27/2022

How to tie your horse to a trailer (horizontal & vertical D's) WITHOUT threading your rope through

How to tie your horse to a trailer (horizontal & vertical D's) WITHOUT threading your rope through

01/12/2022

How to spot colic.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is — the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• alert your veterinarian immediately;
• remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings;
• don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself — but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe;
• keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information.

More information about minimizing the incidence and impact of colic is available on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/colic-minimizing-its-incidence-and-impact-your-horse

11/15/2021

Pouring rain...horse have chosen to stand outside in it. 🤷‍♀️

10/07/2021

Turns out it's not a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow; it's horses!

09/26/2021

Myths and Facts About Horse Riding Helmets | Jeffers Blogs

https://blog.jefferspet.com/myths-and-facts-about-horse-riding-helmets/

Follow along as we debunk horse riding helmet myths and dig into why it’s essential to wear your helmet every ride, every time.

06/23/2021

Yum!

06/17/2021

The boys caught.

Geldings.

02/23/2021

True story.

🐴🐴🐴

02/14/2021

Walked to barn to feed this morning and visited with this crew along the way.
#stillsnowing2021 #PNW #horses #winter2021

02/13/2021

We've got some blizzard like conditions this morning. But the horses are fed and warm.

02/12/2021

This is funny!

01/03/2021

Barn life.

12/13/2020

Yesterday was an eventful and emotional day.
Our resident Friesian had a colic episode. Luckily I was up in the barn when it happened. He is okay and back to his normal self, but there were some scary minutes. He has no history of colic.
This post is a reminder to all; that as the weather changes to keep a close eye on our big 4 legged friends.
✔Keep Banamine on hand in your first aid kit.
✔ make sure horses are drinking & they have access to clean water and if its freezing make sure they have access to it, or run a tank heater.
✔ have a support system in place. If you know you get overwhelmed with hard decisions make sure you have a friend that can help you through it.
✔ keep multiple vets on speed dial on your phone.
https://thehorse.com/features/dealing-with-equine-colic/

11/13/2020

The Lil' Bit barn crew. Two of our sweet residents.

10/12/2020

If Not Hay, Bedding: Give Horses Something to Chew on Overnight – The Horse

https://thehorse.com/193204/if-not-hay-bedding-give-horses-something-to-chew-on-overnight/

Study: Horses stalled on nonedible bedding ‘rebounded’ during the day, consuming their daytime rations faster with fewer pauses than horses living on straw.

09/26/2020

100%

09/20/2020

This is directly copy and pasted from Rainland Equine Vet Clinic in Woodinville, WA.
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For our region only - King/Snohomish counties:
If the air is unhealthy for humans, it is unhealthy for horses and unfortunately most horses can't come hang out in the living room with us! Horses in our area will all be exposed to wildfire smoke during this time.
We recommend no riding or other aerobic work when the AQI is above 150. Between 100-150 ("unhealthy for sensitive groups") horses with a history of respiratory problems should not be worked and healthy horses should only be lightly worked (20min or less) if absolutely necessary for their well being. Below 100 it is safe to resume work. Expect it to take about 2 weeks following smoke exposure for all the particulates to be cleared out of the lungs and remember to slowly increase your horse's work after time off.
While we can't control the smokey particulates in our horse's air, any other steps you can take to reduce dust or allergen exposure can be helpful to minimize airway inflammation. For instance, wetting down hay, avoiding dusty turnouts, and feeding food on the ground which allows airways to drain by gravity.
We do not recommend nebulizing with anything other than saline unless your horse has a previous diagnosis. Nebulizing with bronchodilators, colloid silver and essential oils can all be potentially harmful at this time. If your horse routinely nebulizes with a prescription from us, feel free to contact us for specific recommendations.
Early signs of a horse struggling with the smoke include a cough, nostril flaring and a respiratory rate at rest that is consistently above 30. Please contact us if you have concerns about these or other signs in your horses.
The good news is, despite our concern, in previous smokey periods we have not seen a widespread increase in respiratory cases. We hope with everyone making good decisions that will be true this time as well!

09/14/2020

The Ultimate Horse Blanketing Guide – SmartPak Equine

Info on blankets from Smartpak

Smartpak’s Horse Blanketing Guide explains choosing a horse blanket, temperature guidelines on when to blanket your horse, as well as blanketing tips & tricks!

07/26/2020

Kill Flies Before They Hatch

You know what's nice? Going out to love on your horse and not be pestered with flies.
We have utilized these lil bugs for years and I gotta say, the $ is worth it.

Pasture board available.

07/09/2020

First Aid tip!

AHHHH! 😳

Every equine vet just cringed a little looking at this photo. PLEASE do NOT wrap your horse with only vet wrap. Vet wrap is designed to be placed over adequate padding like gamgee, rolled cotton, or a standing bandage. Under no circumstances should vet wrap be applied directly to your horse’s leg. Why? Vet wrap has no give to it when applied which can cause a loss of circulation. Vet wrap being applied incorrectly can cause bowed tendons.

07/08/2020

Who can relate? 🙋‍♀️

#treats

06/15/2020

Um...can some please turn on Summer? 🌧🌧🌧🙄

05/15/2020

It's a quiet evening at the barn. Enjoying some Country music and spending time with the critters.

05/02/2020

Our "Other Farm" as we're calling it, because we haven't picked out a name yet, has 30 acres of pasture available for multi horse opportunity. Some cross fencing in place, power, water and trailer parking. Excellent opportunity for someone with vision. Located in Everett, off of I5, close to trails or trailer out for a 15 minute drive to Lords Hill.

PM for more info. Thank you!

04/24/2020

Our favorite barn cat, Tough Guy made an appearance yesterday. I sure love this cat! He is super friendly and thinks he's just as big as the horses.

04/17/2020

It has been beautiful sunny weather that almost feels like summer might be lurking. The horses enjoy sunbathing .

04/04/2020

Disinfect Your Stalls

https://horseandrider.com/horse-health-care/disinfect-your-stalls?utm_campaign=HAR%20-%20Daily%20Ride&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=85591092&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-82N6-rKfqHz8xW0-qiFkcmljSHBe9V41vTEHiq2SjXaST9mET1dLpwwLDidG9Z4YfBhX1PX-hXIx47QeDSXQSkM6NMkw

During this time we're taking extra precautions and self quarantining to keep others in our community healthy. We want to offer daily tips that'll help you pass

03/29/2020

Someone is getting his own salty sweet snacks tonight.

03/17/2020

Boarders: you can still come see your horses. Love on them and have horse time. We just ask that you don't lick anything and wash or sanitize your hands. Also, the porta potty was serviced last week and has fresh TP.
Social distancing-go for a walk or ride. Our 100 acres is open for you to get fresh air. ❤
-Heather

03/02/2020

Lil' Bit Horse Boarding updated their website address.

Lil' Bit Horse Boarding updated their website address.

03/02/2020

We can finally announce!

We have purchased another property and have the ability to offer SELF CARE PASTURE BOARD! Have immediate openings $150 per horse! Location: Everett, Ebey Island. Would be perfect for someone with multiple horses.

We are looking for honest, good horse people who are drama free and just like to spend time with their horse without the hustle and bustle of a busy barn.

Please PM if interested! Thank you!

02/26/2020

Resident pheasants. Chuck and his ladies.

02/18/2020

Avoid These Dangerous Diets for Your Horse!

https://horseandrider.com/horse-health-care/dangerous-equine-diets?utm_source=Horse&RiderNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HytpgL2vvrC9ydhrXt_QDGJg31g2x0M_ClFRfk0HJoIp8fsyKSU7OpFt5wXE-trvON4rKU2bAetUqygV9t-SAVoJ3zA&_hsmi=83488849

Learn key do’s and don’ts for feeding your horse, and how to avoid making unhealthy--and possibly fatal--diet choices.

02/09/2020

Bought a new toy today. Let's hope this make manure duty easier on my old elbows.