03/18/2024
This post is a little bit more about the show life that I see. Especially at the Junior rodeo events, and or jackpots. Every year I go to all kinds of events and work on Kids horses. The horses with hearts of gold. At these events majority of the parents have mounted their kids on high dollar ponies or, they have worked hard to make what they have work. Either way they’re driving the miles and writing the checks for their kids to 🥇 win. Nothing wrong with any of it! But, for the parents that aren’t horse savvy. I see you. My parents aren’t horse people, and who to listen too when having issues is hard! If you have a big check book, it’s even harder. People know you know nothing and will charge you for nonsense. So let me talk basics. You can help your horse in small ways. Don’t let the big names bully you into another check. Do your research. Better yet make your kid learn too.
Basics to show life with a 🦄 cause my god the Patriot needed the basics.
🔸Feed- Free feed alfafa! It’s that simple. Don’t let anyone tell you the 40 supplements are necessary. If you’re tight on $. Cut those supplements out unless a vet tells you otherwise.
🔹 Long distance with a hard keeper- electrolytes, omeprazole/ succeed, alfafa and CLEAN WATER! If there is a vet on site, and your horse isn’t drinking, or is stressed. Go get them jugged. It’s cheap. It helps. 💧
🔸 Vet care- if you’re on a budget, and your vet is injecting horses every 3 months, find a different vet. Unless there is an underlying injury or issue that has been vetted and stated clear from the beginning, you are being robbed. If they aren’t listening to every concern, and are talking down to you, find another vet!! Do not let them bully you because you don’t know. But with that being said, show up to the vet appointments and learn. Sending your horses to the vet with other people is how things get missed. Pay attention!
🔹Bleeders- if your kid is getting ran off with, or their horse is refusing the gate. Walk over to a vet after their run (if they’re on site) and get them scoped. It’s too easy. 🫁 Lungs and legs are the biggest part of any athlete! Spend your money there first and for most.
- Shots. Scared of them? Well get un-scared. Go ask your vet to teach you how to properly give them! Even if you’re not a horse person but you’re the rodeo parent. You should know! 💉
Lastly- I’ve treated a lot of horses, in all disciplines. The kids that are winning, are the kids paying attention to what their horses are having done. Acuscope, chiro, farrier. Vet work. Wrapping legs Ect. If you’re asking the questions at the vet and your kid is making TikTok’s or not paying attention, just know, you want it more than they do. Eventually it isn’t going to end well 💸 You’re never to young or too old to learn something new. Ask the questions!! Keep it simple. 💯
📸- “Fax Me a Sweet Mint” 🦄 Back when I hardly knew anything and she tried every time!