Twisted Wire’s Livestock & Australian Shepherds

01/16/2025

It’s no secret the economy is in the dump right now..Because of this, everyone and their brother has decided to try and make a quick buck. And majority of those people are doing so with horses, while forgetting that they are still living beings who deserve basic care and respect.

I’ve never been one to sugar coat things, or spare feelings. So I have no issue laying it out flat for you. If the OTTB “lesson horse” you’re selling is emaciated, that’s probably the only reason it’s actually a lesson horse. It’s amazing what proper nutrition can do to a horses energy level. If you advertise the horse as “no kick, no bite, no rear” and a buyer shows up to discover you’re scared of this horse because it’s dangerous, you should probably just kiss your reputation goodbye. If you haven’t even owned a horse for 24 hours and you already have it up for sale for triple what you paid for it, while also lying about its age, health status, and capabilities, word is going to get out and no body will want to do business with you ever again. And my all time favorite, “rescuing” horses from auctions just to throw them out in swampy pastures with minimal hay, hoof care, vet care, and rehabilitation plan to then advertise them a few weeks later for more money than you even put into them.
These animals are being treated like pawns in a chess game and I’m sick of it. I’m sick of seeing ribs and hips stick out on 6 year old horses because you’d rather feed the cheap low quality hay so that you’re able to make money at the end of the day. I’m sick of seeing people get hurt because their “lesson horse” just needed some proper care and now that it feels good it’s too much for the buyer to handle. I’m sick of hoof care and vet care being seen as optional. Aside from it being a sh*tty business practice, you’re being a sh*tty person in general.

Leave the buying/selling to the professionals. Find a different way to make ends meet without bringing an animals well being into it. It’ll catch up to you eventually.

12/30/2024

Hiram gets mistaken as a border collie quite frequently..apparently that has gone to his head because he’s now trying to master the border collie crouch & creep🤦🏼‍♀️
You’re an Aussie Himey, act like it🤣

11/27/2024

These puppies aren’t sleeping in bed tonight that’s for sure 🤣🫣

11/25/2024

What a perfect mix here this week!
Hunting dogs, herding dogs, a Livestock Guardian dog, and Cheeto the cat (who thinks he’s a dog) 🥳

11/02/2024

•UPDATES•
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve been consistently active on this page. A lot has happened this year, which I’m sure most can relate to. That said, I have a few updates I’d like to share.
First, January 1st I will be changing the page name to twisted wires livestock and Australian shepherds. I will use this page to post available chickens, hatching eggs, goats, cattle, and all other livestock I may find myself acquiring😉(mini donkeys, I’m coming for you🫣). I will no longer be offering dog training after that point. Small scale boarding and grooming will still be available.
Second, most of you know that Rivers winter litter did not go as planned. Resulting in premature birth, and the passing of all puppies. That, on top of the economy being in the dump, I have decided to have her spayed and not proceed with her breeding plans. I will not produce puppies I don’t have homes already lined up for. I will never breed irresponsibly or selfishly. Is it guaranteed that breeding her again would result in the same outcome? Of course not. She could have a perfectly healthy litter. But I do not have it in my heart to put her, any puppies, or myself through that again. I am perfectly okay with going the rest of my life wondering if her next litter could’ve turned out successful. But I am not okay with putting her or any pups at risk. I would not be able to live with myself. She is truly the best dog I have. Producing a litter from her was my dream and I worked extremely hard to have that. But as long as I have her, I am more than content. She is all that matters here.
Lastly, pending health testing results I do still plan to breed Indy. I will pair her with Bronc and hopefully have a summer 2025 litter from them. But I’ve got some PTSD so I am really not getting my hopes up this time😅 if you are interested in getting on the waiting list for a Bronc x Indy pup, please reach out to me privately. This will be a AKC/ASCA/ASDR registered litter. Because she has incomplete health testing at the moment I am unable to share those results, but am more than happy to answer any temperament/personality/pedigree questions.
Thank you for your patience as I make this transition❤️

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
Our group photo looks a bit different this year, since both girls decided to come into heat at the same time. But they’re still cutie patooties nonetheless!🥰

10/28/2024

Goose and Cooper went home in their Halloween attire! 🕷️🕸️🧡

08/31/2024

When Goose is here, these 3 have a puppy paw-ty 🤣🎉❤️

06/07/2024

Little photo dump of life lately🩵☀️🫶🏼

06/06/2024

Hiram says “gaht dayum it’s hot out there”🤣☀️
I don’t blame the guy for being plopped in front of the AC that’s for sure!

06/01/2024

Fergus and Magnolia are having so much fun!🩷
Mags has only been here 12 hours and now I really think I need a Great Pyrenees 🤣🫢

05/30/2024

How did I get so lucky?!🥰

05/28/2024

Handsome Nash🥰

05/19/2024