Skye's the Limit Equine Therapy

Love opening a box filled with saddles!!! Excited to try them on my client's horse!!

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This is so important! Not only for horses but the new forager for tinctures….

Did you know......

Horse flies are attracted to dark colors and especially blue. Observe who gets more attention from the horse flies and you may notice it's the bays or the black horses that horse flies love. I drive up to my barn in my black car and they swarm my car. lol

Flies in general are attracted to sweat. It's the pH in the sweat that attracts flies. A clean horse generally will have less flies attracted to them.

Dragonflies eat horse flies. (Not common flies). They do help keep the dragon flies at bay. I have attached them to the standards in our ring and the horse flies stay away.

Ecovet is the only fly spray I have found that keeps them away. They will fly around, but not land. It is strong, and highly recommend spraying it with the breeze hitting the head so the smell is down wind. I've sprayed one directly and it cried as it fell to the ground. (good riddance)

Just passing on some interesting info... to help your late summer riding

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Yesterday I asked what is your horse.... an alchemist or a mirror. Perhaps that made you think... what are they?

My mare Skye was an alchemist. I could go to her after the worst emotional day ever, and we'd ride and I felt amazing afterwards. I used to call it a riding high. Horses innately alchemize energy for their person. That is why we have so many therapeutic riding schools. Horses are great healers.

My gelding Merlin is my mirror. Not to say I don't feel well when we ride, but he will show me if I am not showing up authentically. If I am feeling very upset or nervous about something in life, he will respond in like. Not that he doesn't trust me but he's more like.... "You feel weird, not yourself" and acts cautiously. I'll tell him that I am confident, but my body or energy doesn't feel that way to him. We ride.... we love each other but he shows me that I am being honest with myself or not.

Once you know and can determine what your horse is.... it elevates your partnership even more. :)

Is your horse the alchemist... or the mirror?

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🐴 Special State Fair Stall Savings! 🐴

Okay everyone... we know you're still busy showing this weekend, but we have something exciting to announce!

We're offering a limited-time stall discount for the 2026 State of Virginia Fair Gypsy Vanner Horse Show!

📅 Show Dates: September 30 – October 2, 2026

💥 Reserve and pay for your stalls using the link below between NOW and Sunday, and you'll receive $10 OFF per horse stall!

This is the perfect time to secure your stalls, save a little money, and start planning for one of the most exciting Gypsy Vanner events of the year.

Let's come together and show the State of Virginia what Gypsy Vanners are all about! We can't wait to see an incredible turnout and showcase this amazing breed to thousands of fairgoers.

⬇️ Reserve your stalls here:
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Have you tried everything... but your horse still seems off. You are starting to think you are crazy but you know your horse. He/she is off. This is where I can step in. PM me to discuss ways I can help you and your faithful steed.

Did you know this?

🐎Interesting information about how horses see colours!

Did you know......

There are several nerves that are located around the area you'd put your girth.

- Lateral thoracic nerve: Runs behind the elbow, if your cinch/girth is too tight or too forward this can put pressure on this nerve causing significant discomfort or sharp reactions.
- Intercostal nerve: These run along the ribs and are under where the girth lays. Compression of these nerves is often called girth pain syndrome where radiating pain cause difficulty breathing.
- Cutaneous nerves: This is skin along girth and barrel are laced with these sensory nerves. These nerves are sensitive to touch and can be trigged by ill fitting tack.

It is always wise to slowly cinch your girth. One hole each side slowly, ensuring the skin isn't pinched or stretched below your cinch/girth. Stretch the foreleg forward to ensure the skin can move forward.

Paying attention to the small signs (ear twitching, turning head, air biting, resistance). Horses don't have the ability to talk like we do, so the way they can tell you something hurts or is uncomfortable is.... by their actions.

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The heat is on!!!!! But there are more risks than just the heat. I hear often of folks putting fans in the stalls and run in sheds. I guarantee that the fans installed are not the safe enclosed motor fans. Box fans cost $20 or less at Target. Perfect for that quick need. But that $20 fan could likely cost you your entire barn. The fires begin with the dust / hay making contact with the mechanical working of an unprotected motor.

The enclosed motor fans do come at a cost.... the one I have costs $99. But despite the dirt/dust on it, the motor is protected.

Another consideration --- Please make sure outlet you are connecting your fans to.... can handle the voltage you are using with your fans. If not, it can make your fans run hot. Yet another fire potential.

Be smart my friends. I know the heat is challenging for us all.... Hosing, salt, water, fly protection (flies love sweat). and shade is all we can provide. As an animal communicator, I know they appreciate anything we do for them... however grand or small.