Broken Bow Ranch

09/12/2025

Well, well, well

09/11/2025

I DID NOT KNOW...

I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you.
I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable.
I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first.
I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right.
I did not know a horse could break your heart.
I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen apart.
I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in yourself.
I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic, and dedication.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does.
I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget.
I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble.
I did not know a horse could make you a winner.
I did not know a horse could also teach you how to lose gracefully.
I did not know a horse could instill patience in you.
I did not know a horse could make you listen better.
I did not know a horse could give you their heart.
I did not know a horse could change your life.
I did not know a horse could do all these things...
but now I know.

by Alissa Kelly

https://www.facebook.com/alissa.burson?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Image - Charlie Mackesy

09/11/2025

Tricia and Adios Pantalones are on an amazing journey

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Reuse, recycle, re-purpose

Ha ha! 💯

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09/03/2025

This is pretty funny especially for a stallion ad!

09/02/2025

A few things I am always doing before we load up:

➡️Red Hot Equine Aminos Triumph 20cc dose to help with their belly on the road.

➡️Fly Spray - the last thing I need is them stomping at flies or annoyed. I also clean the trailer out *REALLY GOOD* at every stop. I am very serious about this. I have an auto fly spray in my trailer that sprays every ten min.

➡️Wrap legs: I don’t always wrap legs but do if they are needing it, kick any, have any knicks, etc. I was always taught to go down over the ankles, so that the tendons themself are not supporting the weight of the wraps. I don’t know if that is correct for everyone but seems pretty common sense and that’s what I learned on the track, so that’s what works for me.

➡️ I braid manes so they don’t sweat and tails so that don’t get dirty in the trailer.

➡️ I always put fly masks on. I also have screens on drop down bars. I think it’s too hot to leave windows up.

➡️ I carry some rubber mats (thinner) to cut in case I need to block the view if someone doesn’t get along, but we have actually used it for all kinds of random things and other people have too.

➡️Pick feet. I don’t want them standing on a rock the whole ride.

➡️I don’t unload unless it’s where I am stopping for the night. I don’t think it’s safe, and I try not to go over 12 hours for a day. That’s a pretty long haul. I prefer to split it up if I can and try to do longest day first.

➡️ When I stop for the night I give 20cc of the RHEA Lytesticks. This helps them drink good all night and keep them hydrated for the hauls.

Just some quick tips! Questions? Drop them below.