Kaylie Eaves Horsemanship LLC

11/01/2025

✨Zayna and I went on our first trail ride since June! So happy she is feeling more like herself!❤️✨

10/31/2025

✨Remi has come a long way in the month I've been working with her. She was so tight, out of shape, and very imbalanced from her years off as a riding horse. With lots of slow groundwork, stretches, and patience, we've got a mare who is starting to love work again!✨

10/31/2025

✨Morning trail lessons, afternoon lesson, trial rides, and now off to work with Remi down the road!✨

10/31/2025

THIS!

🧬 The Importance of Health & Genetic Testing in Breeding Decisions 🧬

At Marlowe Meadows, every breeding decision we make starts with one goal in mind — to produce foals that are not only beautiful, but healthy, sound, and set up for a lifetime of success.

That’s why every mare and stallion we own or breed to is health and color tested.
We believe responsible breeding starts with knowledge — and genetic testing gives us the tools to make the best decisions for our horses and future foals.

Here’s what we test for ⬇️

🔹 HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis)
• Dominant – only one copy can cause symptoms.
• Causes muscle tremors, weakness, and even paralysis due to abnormal potassium regulation.
• Descends from the stallion Impressive.

🔹 MH (Malignant Hyperthermia)
• Dominant – a horse with one copy can be affected.
• Triggers severe muscle contractions, rapid temperature rise, and potential collapse during stress or anesthesia.
• Dangerous when combined with PSSM1.

🔹 PSSM1 (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Type 1)
• Dominant – one copy can cause muscle stiffness, tying-up, and reluctance to move.
• Caused by abnormal glycogen storage in muscle tissue.
• Can be managed with diet and exercise, but should be avoided in breeding when possible.

🔹 MYHM (Myosin Heavy Chain Myopathy)
• Dominant with variable expression – horses with one copy may experience mild to moderate muscle atrophy or stiffness.
• Severe cases can occur with certain stressors (vaccines, illness, or heavy training).

🔹 HERDA (Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia)
• Recessive – both parents must carry a copy for an affected foal.
• Affects collagen structure, causing skin to tear or slough off easily.
• No cure — carriers can be safely bred to non-carriers (though we choose not to breed carriers).

🔹 GBED (Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency)
• Recessive – two copies are fatal.
• Affected foals cannot store or use glycogen properly and usually die shortly after birth.

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🎨 Color Panels

We also run color and pattern panels — not just to predict foal color, but to prevent lethal outcomes like LWO (Lethal White Overo).
Breeding two LWO carriers can result in a nonviable foal, and testing ensures that never happens.

Testing gives breeders the power to make the best decisions — ensuring foals are both beautiful and genetically healthy.

🩵 Responsible breeding isn’t just science — it’s respect for the horse.

10/29/2025

✨My schedule has been quite full lately, so my educational posts on here have been limited; I hope you all enjoy photos of training horses and teaching students for a while! I feel blessed to be this busy doing what I love!🥰✨

10/29/2025

✨Thank you Alexa Jane Photo for this silhouette that inspired my new logo!✨

10/29/2025

✨No matter where life takes you, never lose the magic of what it felt like to be a little girl in love with horses.✨

📸: Alexa Jane Photo

10/28/2025

✨I was told Chippy used to do some jumping; today, I decided to set up a small jump! I haven't jumped since June, so I was a little uncoordinated, but sweet Chip took care of me. ❤️ No flinching during grooming and tacking today! 👏 He's so fun to ride!✨

10/28/2025

✨Price is negotiatable to the right home! I am free tomorrow evening for tryings!✨

10/28/2025

✨Phoenix is such a handsome sweet boy!✨

10/27/2025