Jack Jones Equine Dentistry

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STATE POLICE SEEKS HORSE DONATIONS!! The Pennsylvania State Police is asking the community for donations of horses to support its mounted patrol unit. The de...partment maintains a stable at its training academy in Hershey and relies on donations to fill a complement of 28 horses. The animals are deployed statewide for searches, crowd control, security, and patrol of remote areas. They also participate in parades, demonstrations, and other community events. Donated horses must be geldings between the ages of five and 15 and stand between 16 hands (5 foot 4 inches at the shoulder) and 18 hands tall. Draft and draft-crosses are the preferred breed. Thoroughbreds and other hot bloods are less desirable. Animals must have quiet, sound dispositions and be free of serious stable vices. Horses will be accepted on a 120-day trial basis to determine their suitability. A veterinary examination will also be performed. Since 2015, horse owners from across the commonwealth have donated 12 horses to the PSP mounted patrol unit. Nine horses completed the trial period. Donations typically come from horse owners who find the cost of ownership is becoming a financial strain or feel the animal would benefit from the mental and physical activity that comes with having a job. Upon retirement, state police horses are first offered back to their original owners. The department finds them suitable homes if the original owners are unwilling or unable to accept the animals. To arrange a donation or for more information, contact Sergeant Carrie A. Neidigh at 717-533-3463 or [email protected].

#barnbaulkwithBrittany I want to share something with y’all, I’ll try to keep it short. A parent asked me the other day about how much it cost to have a hors...e to ride or race I replied don’t do it, unless she is serious He said hell I figured you’d try and convince me to get her one now Here is the thing. I absolutely love horses but so much of my time, my life and my money (oh my lawdddd the money) goes into this and I wouldn’t change a thing but here is what people need to understand. This applies for people with horses currently as well. See this poop fork. It’s made up of several tines to create a working rake. If one tine breaks or is out of place the unit will not correctly work as it should. It may still be usable but it won’t be pretty, it may still kinda work but it won’t work correctly. Imagine each tine is a something to do with a horse. One tine is nutrition- proper feed, hay, water One tine is farrier - good feet are a must One tine is vet- maintenance is a MUST One tine is you- horsemanship riding ability One tine is the horse- how’s he feeling? Did you handle the first three, vet, farrier, nutrition One tine is TACK- bits, bridles, proper saddle, proper pad, sport boots etc. (all these are needed and cost thousands) One tine is - extras and misc - trust me these things will pop up just when you think you’ve got it all figured out. One tine is a trainer for both you and the horse (you can never know too much) The point I’m trying to make is it takes a lot of individual pieces to make a great horse and rider! You may find a unicorn that stays sound and doesn’t require anything but that is why they are called unicorns. They are very rarely seen. Most all horses require maintenance. Say you’ve never done anything strenuous in your life, I bet money you’ve taken medicine, been to the doctor, etc. EVERYONE AND EVERY HORSE NEEDS MAINTENANCE! I feel like this needed to be said. I see nice horses all the time being jerked on, whipped, or sold because they didn’t win lil Suzie a buckle. But you didn’t do your job and listen when your horse was trying to tell you something. Okay I’m done now. Thanks for reading this far if you made it. I could go on and on and on. A horse will change your life but it ain’t for the faint of heart and if you treat em right and keep them happy, they’ll give you their life every day!!!! Enjoy this photo of my poop scoop Edit: I’m literally overwhelmed at the response me and my barn talk received. I can’t tell you how much the shares and kind words mean to me. Horses are so humbling and rewarding. But they are not just a hobby. You 100 percent have to be all in.

Jack Jones Equine dentistry has appointments available. Keeping your horse’s teeth properly floated will increase the longevity of your horse’s teeth, keep your horse happy while riding, help maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the chances of colic or choke. I use hand floats. Call or text 814-598-6181 or message me on here. Price per float is 70 per horse.

I use a hay net under a hay hut at my barn and have very minimal waste. happy horses all winter. Great information for feeding when pasture is not available.

Message me to schedule an appointment. Winter is approaching fast. Help your horse eat better and save money this winter