Four Beat Farm

05/19/2026

🔥 2026 FOAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

4BF is excited to announce the pairing of our beautiful Telstar-bred mare, 4BF’s Tequila, to the eye-catching and naturally talented Hotboy of Leger Stables for a highly anticipated 2026 foal!

This cross combines proven bloodlines, style, athleticism, and the smooth natural gait both programs are known for. Hotboy has been turning heads for his flashy movement, natural singlefoot, and easy-going presence under saddle while still achieving top sp*eds, and Tequila brings the pedigree, disposition, and quality we value in every generation.

We are expecting a foal with:
✨ Natural gait
✨ Athletic ability
✨ Flash and presence
✨ Trainable disposition
✨ Outstanding trail and show potential

A huge thank you to Leger Stables for allowing us the opportunity to cross on this exceptional stallion. We cannot wait to see what this special pairing produces in 2026!

Stay tuned for updates throughout Tequila’s journey — this baby is going to be something special! 🖤🔥

04/28/2026

✨ The Summer Solstice Soirée is back ✨

An unforgettable multi-breed equestrian experience returns.

🐎 Featuring:
Friesians & Part-Bred Friesians
Saddlebred & Half Saddlebred
Roadster Horse • Standardbred
Dutch Harness Horse • Hackney

🎯 Plus OPEN TO ALL BREED classes including:
Sport Horse In Hand • Ranch Rail Pleasure
Sidesaddle • Carriage Pleasure Driving
Ponies & Very Small Equines

📍 World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, Ohio
📅 June 12, 13 & 14, 2026

Three days. Endless possibilities.

👉 summersolsticesoiree.com
📲 Summer Solstice Soiree

04/08/2026

✨ NOW STANDING AT STUD — FALKO UILKJE M ✨
📍 Krooked Hat Farms | Greenville, Ohio

Presence you can’t ignore. Quality you can reproduce.

Falko Uilkje M is a stallion that embodies power, elegance, and distinction—commanding attention in every setting, from the show ring to the breeding shed.

🏆 Multiple National & World Titles
A proven competitor at the highest levels, Falko has established himself as a stallion of both performance and presence—and is now proving that same excellence through his offspring.

His foals are correct, refined, and undeniably striking, consistently carrying the bold movement, strong build, and signature Friesian expression that sets them apart.

This is not just a breeding—this is an investment in quality.

💥 Open to ALL mares

For breeders who expect more—more presence, more quality, more consistency—Falko delivers.

💰 2026 Stud Fee: $700
✔️ Live Cover
✔️ Live Foal Guarantee

Exclusively standing at Krooked Hat Farms

📩 Private bookings now open
📞 937-733-3256

03/27/2026

Horse girls understand this immediately....

03/22/2026

Here’s a short, extra-silly cheat sheet for Bute, Equioxx, and Banamine.

By Gaye Derusso

The Holy Trinity of Horse Pain Meds
Translation: “My horse did something dramatic… again.”

1. Bute (Phenylbutazone)

Aesthetic: Old-school cowboy, smells like a show barn in the ‘90s.�Nicknames: Horse Advil, Powdered Attitude Adjuster, Farrier’s Little Helper

Use for:

• Lameness, arthritis, “I’m 20 but pretending I’m 4” soreness
• Post-“I galloped on wet grass like a moron” pain

Pros:
• Cheap and works. Like duct tape, but for legs.
• Every barn has some. If they say they don’t, they’re lying.

Cons:
• Can tick off the stomach, colon, and kidneys if you get dose-happy.
• Not a lifestyle choice. More of a “long weekend” solution.

Absolutely not:
• No mixing with Equioxx or Banamine. This is not a cocktail bar.
• No “just a little extra” because your horse looked a bit sore.

2. Equioxx (Firocoxib)

Aesthetic: Fancy, expensive, your horse’s designer arthritis med.�Nicknames: Fancy Bute, Gucci Painkiller, Retirement Plan Drainer

Use for:
• Long-term arthritis, creaky joints, “my horse has more years on the odometer than I do.”

Pros:
• Easier on the gut than Bute. Great for the delicate flower types.
• Once-a-day, set-it-and-forget-it vibes.

Cons:
• Costs approximately one kidney per month. Yours, not the horse’s.
• Still an NSAID, so kidneys and GI can still complain if abused.

Absolutely not:
• No teaming up with Bute or Banamine. This is not The Avengers.
• No double-dosing because “he was extra stiff before the show.”

Call the vet, not your chaos brain.

3. Banamine (Flunixin Meglumine)

Aesthetic: Emergency hero, mild chaos energy.�Nicknames: Colic Juice, Vet’s Best Friend, The Panic Paste

Use for:
• Colic pain, gut drama, “he’s looking at his belly and you’re spiraling.”
• Some eye pain, fever, general internal “something’s on fire.”

Pros:
• Amazing for colic pain and inflammation. Buys time while you call the vet and ugly-cry.
• Can turn a dying-swan performance into “ok I’ll nibble some hay.”

Cons:
• Can make a colic horse look better than they actually are. Fake it till you crash.
• IM injections? Hard no. That’s how you summon abscess horror stories.

Absolutely not:
• Do not use Banamine as your “let’s see what happens” instead of calling the vet.
• Do not combine with Bute or Equioxx to create Super Colic

Death Mix.

Lightning Round: Who’s Who

• Bute: “My feet hurt, my joints hurt, everything hurts” – short-term, musculoskeletal drama.
• Equioxx: “I’m old, arthritic, and still think I’m a barrel horse” – long-term joint management.
• Banamine: “My stomach hates me” – colic, internal pain, fever, emergency vibes.

Organ-Saving Rules

Print these. Tattoo them on your brain. Maybe your tack trunk.

• One NSAID at a time.�Bute or Equioxx or Banamine. One. Single. Uno.
• Vet decides dose.�This is math and medicine, not seasoning a stew. No “just a pinch more.”
• Watch for drama after meds:�Not eating, diarrhea, dark p*e, depression, “something’s off” → call the vet.
• Colic = call first, dose second.�Banamine is a tool, not a vet replacement.

If They Were People…

• Bute: The cheap gym bro who’ll help you move a couch, then vanish when the chiropractor bill hits.
• Equioxx: The rich aunt who pays for Pilates and joint injections and looks suspiciously good at 65.
• Banamine: The friend you call at 3 a.m. during a crisis. Shows up, helps, then leaves you with the bill and the feelings.

02/13/2026

Happy Friday the 13th 🖤🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

The black cat mafia at Four Beat Farm would like to remind everyone of the open offer that if there’s ever a black cat in need of a home, we will take them in! We have 3 and counting 🐈‍⬛

Sincerely,

King Julian
Mr Noodles
Cleo-CAT-Ra
- resident black cats

02/05/2026

This!!! I don’t hesitate to stop at a sit down restaurant either (as long as not in direct sunlight in the summer) and let them wait in the trailer. It’s an excellent training exercise that helps a ton!

How often do people put their horses on trailers and just let them be? Never. It’s always “load the horse up and hit the road.”

No one loads their horse up and just lets the horse get used to being on the trailer. But then we get upset when our horses aren’t comfortable being on the trailer.

It’s a good thing to incorporate into your training. Your horse can’t get good at something he doesn’t get to practice.
Learn more in this short tip ➡️ https://www.downunderhorsemanship.com/training-tip-let-your-horse-spend-friendly-time-on-the-trailer/

01/23/2026

Babies learning how to do all the important things!