Activated Cowgirl & Co.

08/19/2025

Many veterinarians are quick to attribute behavioral signs to equine gastric ulcer syndrome, but correlation does not necessarily equal causation.

08/19/2025

The pony lives in Burleigh County and is recovering.

08/15/2025

✨ “Infographic Thursday” ✨
Toxic Weeds Found in Horse Hay
As you get closer to buying your hay for winter, or maybe you already have, keep in mind these few toxic plants could be hiding in there. If they are call your hay supplier immediately!
If you have made your own hay, you should consult with a Cooperative Extension Agent or Specialists for the best way to manage your fields to produce hay that is free of these weeds!

08/10/2025

Saddle up, North Dakota! 🤠 Registration is NOW OPEN for my saddle fitting clinic at various locations across the state. This clinic isn't about selling saddles; it's about prioritizing your horse's health and expanding your knowledge. Learn how to evaluate your horse, make and use back tracings, identify a well-fitting saddle, assess saddle quality, and more. Spaces are limited, so don't wait! Visit my website to register and secure your spot today. 🐴
www.activatedcowgirl.com

08/04/2025

Join me for a hands-on clinic where you’ll learn how to evaluate saddle fit, make a back tracing and how to use it, how to inspect a saddle for quality, and more!

Limited spots available. Contact me to sign up or with any questions.

Date will be determined when registration is full.

07/12/2025

07/10/2025

RECALL ALERT - Pegasus Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Firocoxib Tablets for Horses, 57mg, 60 Tablets, out of specification result obtained for dissolution at 120 minutes.

The affected lot is: 24289A1, with an expiration of: 08/26

The tablets were distributed to distributors in two states: Pennsylvania and Ohio. For more information: https://bit.ly/3TsjvCD

07/01/2025

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06/30/2025

Great video showing things to look for when searching for a quality saddle and some differences between handmade and production companies.

Custom Saddle Maker Nick Pernokas reveals some of the "secrets" that go into custom, high end saddles, that salesmen won't tell you about, but you should kno...

06/29/2025

🎡🐴 Getting Your Horse Fair-Ready? Don’t Forget Biosecurity! 🧼🚿

Minnesota’s 80+ county fairs are just around the corner, and that means it’s time for bathing, brushing, and braiding your way to a blue ribbon. Make biosecurity a part of your show prep!

✅ Only bring healthy horses
🚫 Don’t share tack or buckets
🧼 Wash hands before/after caring for horses
🏡 Quarantine returning horses for at least 2 weeks after the fair

📝 Not sure where to start? Print off this Biosecurity Checklist for Exhibitors — perfect to keep in your tack box or tape in your trailer. ⬇
https://www.bah.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/documents/Biosecurity-for-Exhibitors.pdf