Bright Creek Ranch

05/05/2026

We’re hosting a small group Equi-First Aid Training at Kenshō Stables on May 30th, 10am–4pm.

A full day covering the practical skills every horse owner should have — wound care, vital signs, recognizing colic, emergency response, and knowing when to call your veterinarian.

The kind of knowledge you hope you never need — but will be so glad you have.

Small group · hands-on · practical

📍 Kenshō Stables · Wimberley, Texas area 📅 May 30th · 10am–4pm 🔗

https://www.kenshostables.com/upcoming-events

04/16/2026

Get along little doggies

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the crew at Bright Creek Ranch. We are grateful for the spring rain, growing grass and the joy our animals bring to our lives.

04/02/2026

First one to the gate gets fed first!! Uncle Ranger and the Beautiful Tulsa (carrying our summer surprise foal) are quite a pair. They keep me on my toes and mindful of my gates.

🌳Also, we have some great boarding spots open in the shedrow with 24/7 access to the big pasture.

😎If you are making summer vacation plans, we are offering temporary board again this year at $40 per day. Just bring your horse (plus their normal grain/supplements)- let us worry about the rest so you can relax, knowing your horse has eyes on them.

📞 Today! 🤠
Located in McDade Texas. (35 minutes East of Austin)

03/24/2026

Feeding time scene at the ranch.

03/19/2026

💜The Senior Horse💜

Caring for the senior horse shouldn’t differ too much from any other horse- but here are some tips & bits on senior horses!💫

🦷 Senior horses may require more frequent dental care- or more attention at the very least. Seniors typically have issues with their incisors but canine teeth should be monitored for excessive tartar accumulation
-Seniors may “quid”, which means they are dropping feed or hay instead of swallowing.
-This can lead to rapid weight loss if not monitored

🍎Senior horses should still be getting quality protein, balanced vitamins & minerals along with quality forage. Some feeds may need to be soaked to make it easier to chew and digest.
-Beet pulp is a great lower sugar, high fiber option to add to your horse’s diet
-Seniors may need increased hay in the colder months to make up for calories burned through maintaining body temperature

🐴 Senior horses may show signs of chronic pain such as arthritis, chronic hoof abscesses, dental pain or old injuries flaring up. Proper pain management is crucial.
-Joint Support
-Light Exercise
-Hoof Boots
-Blankets in the Winter
-Soft footing/ thick bedding

👠 As with all horses, proper hoof care is very important.
-Watch out for metabolic conditions as they age which puts them at risk for laminitis

⛑️Knowing how to take your horse’s vital signs, calculate weight and body condition score will help you determine the health and condition of you senior horse and how you may need to change something in their daily routine.

🌈As horses age, the hardest day is something we all don’t want to think about. Having a plan is very important- so you can be prepared in a time when you may not have the energy to think.

At the end of the day, senior horses should still get the same care that any other horse receives. But they may require a bit more attention to detail while they enter their golden years💛

03/19/2026

Good mare gets to eat on the other side of the gate from her bestie. No funny business. Just pure sweetness.🩵

03/16/2026

This is why we we insist on allowing horses here to live in the most natural environment possible. Of course there are times when pen/or stall board is required, for medical reasons or quarantine, or behavioral issues, but these are limited cases and horses are integrated into appropriate herds as soon as possible. Humans sometimes think that “bubble wrap” containment is best for their horse. But with owning horses there is never a guarantee. To us, the horse’s well being comes first.

11/28/2025

Good riding out in the pasture and trails today.

10/11/2025