Koogle Stables

04/01/2025

Meet Jubilee!!
Our newest addition to our program. She has experience in Hunter/Jumper and Western game events. Stay tuned for this girls first student at our farm!

04/01/2025

Lesson slots available Wednesday and Friday evening.
Update: one Wednesday slot is filled.

02/02/2025

Morning motivation
Happy Thursday! ❤️

01/21/2025

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01/11/2025

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HORSE TEETH DO NOT GROW!

A horse’s front teeth (incisors) as well as their premolars/molars will continue to ERUPT as the grinding surface is naturally worn by chewing. A young adult horse's teeth are typically 4.5–5 inches long, with a majority of the crown remaining below the gumline in the dental socket (reserve crown)

This occurs because they are hypsodonts and their mouth is designed for grazing. Erupting teeth help horses maintain good contact between their grinding surfaces, which helps them chew efficiently (about 1/8” per year)

The constant eruption can lead to dental issues, such as sharp points and other abnormalities, which is why a good Dental Provider is necessary. I know I know, horses in the wild don’t get their teeth done. I’m happy to write about that in another post

Because there is a finite amount of reserve crown, the term “eruption” is used rather than “grow” because the whole tooth never gets longer and it can eventually expire whereas animals who have teeth that truly grow (rodents, rabbits and squirrels) do not.

All that to say a lot is going on in your horse’s mouth as teeth are erupting, especially the youngsters under the age of 5

Every horse should be examined by a qualified/certified Equine Dental Provider every 6-12 months with a bright light and a full mouth speculum

Happy to help- give me a call or shoot a message

01/10/2025

BOARDING SPOT OPENING.

Full-care field board. Full time pasture access with run in shelter and access to water (heated in winter months). Fed daily. Horses can be stalled for injury recovery for extra fee. You will have access to a 60’ lighted round pen, approximately 70X90 grass arena, tack room, feed room, 140 acres of trail riding that includes creek access, wooded trails and open fields.

Licensed and Insured Equine business. Contract required.

Close to tow path, appalachian trail, and Washington county Ag Center. Currently have geldings separated from mares. UTD vet records required or horses go through a mandatory quarantine period for extra fee.

Farrier comes every 6-8 weeks. All horses checked daily. Mineral blocks offered in fields year round.

Please PM for details or to schedule a tour of the facility.

12/27/2024

Dear friends and family, on Christmas Day we lost our sweet Ellora to a battle with colic. She was so loved by all!! Please comment with your favorite picture of her to help with this tough time 🩷🩷🩷🩷😭😭😭😭

12/05/2024

We got a little bit of snow overnight and our horses don’t seem impressed 😂😂❄️❄️❄️

10/23/2024

We regret to announce that our Wellness Clinic has been canceled due to the demonstrator being out of town. Please stay tuned for future events!

10/15/2024

Available for partial on-site lease:
Rusty
Senior 10.3hh Shetland. W/T and very bombproof. My lesson program has slowed down for the season so I’m offering Rusty for lease. Loves being groomed and fed treats. Sweet pony and perfect size. Willing to offer lease/lesson package to right person.

10/04/2024

🐎Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed October as Maryland Horse month!

More: https://bit.ly/4dxwIBH

Maryland Horse Industry Board Maryland Horse Month