Circle C Riding Academy

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🤷‍♀️Can horses regulate their body temperature?

🤠Yes, horses can regulate their body temperature in the summer. They have several physiological mechanisms to cope with heat, including: ⬇️

1️⃣ Sweating: Horses have a highly developed sweat gland system that allows them to sweat profusely. Sweating helps cool the body through evaporation.

2️⃣ Respiration: Increased respiratory rate helps dissipate heat through the lungs. Horses will often breathe more rapidly in hot weather to expel heat.

3️⃣ Blood flow: Horses can increase blood flow to the skin's surface to facilitate heat loss. This process, known as vasodilation, helps to transfer heat from the core of the body to the skin, where it can be lost to the environment.

4️⃣ Behavioral adjustments: Horses will seek shade, drink more water, and reduce activity during the hottest parts of the day to avoid overheating.

🥵 Despite these mechanisms, horses are still at risk of heat stress and require adequate water, shade, and rest during hot weather to maintain their health and well-being.

📢We are back from camp‼️

🙋‍♀️ I can’t wait to see everyone for lessons this week!

🏕️It is time for CAMP🏕️

🚫NO lessons this week‼️

🏕️We still have a couple spots open for camp‼️

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Great group! You don’t have to have animals to join. LOTS of other things to do

Get ready for our upcoming Lake Day, the perfect way to kickstart summer! Don't forget to mark your calendars and join us for a relaxed and enjoyable day by the lake. Bring the whole family, pack your favorite picnic, and gather all your water toys. We're excited to see all our Saddle Sore families there!

🏕️Camp Saddle Sore 🏕️
🗓️June 7th-9th
📍Camp Colley

🤠Ms. Sara dedicates immense attention to detail in both mounted and unmounted lessons. She carefully explains objectives and is very hands-on to ensure her riders grasp the concepts. We are incredibly thankful for such an exceptional instructor.

🎉We're thrilled to announce that our upcoming Horse Powered Reading class will soon be available at Saddlesore Ranch.

🫣Keep an eye out for this engaging and interactive learning experience!

🦄Pre-registration is now open for those interested at: [email protected].

Our stable rocks!

Interesting read.

👀🧠🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:

1. A horse's brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, making up only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision making, and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jumping course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associative learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for logical and analytical information processing, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have great memories and can remember specific people, places, and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observing and can often pick up new behaviors and skills simply by watching other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on the skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from their rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential danger and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on non-verbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse's brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions, and vocalizations.
10. Finally, like all animals, horses have unique personalities and individual characteristics that are shaped by their experiences, genetics, and environment, all of which are reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their olfactory bulb, which processes odors, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The cerebellum, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is thought to be related to the way their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show overt signs of pain, making it difficult for their keepers to detect and treat underlying health problems.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are thought to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

Info: Megan Bolentini Equine Bodywork

Join us for the 60th Annual Banner Health Lost Dutchman Days Parade, and let's make more great memories together!

Learning to ride on a ba****ck pad, before learning in a saddle, helps every rider find balance and a connected, centered seat. The tendency in a saddle is to sit wherever the seat puts you and to rely on the stirrups for balance. The physical and energetic connection in a ba****ck pad teaches the student to move with the horse and not against it. The result is a balanced rider with soft hips and quiet legs that allow the horse to move in comfort. And without the constant gripping to “hang on,” the horse becomes more responsive to leg cues.

The principles learned riding in a ba****ck pad also benefit the horse and human when it’s time to pull out the saddle. The horse has learned to follow the rider’s feel and the human has learned to be in sync with the horse’s rhythm.

Even if you’ve been riding in a saddle your whole life, take the time to experience the amazing benefits of a close connection with your horse. It will make you a better rider and your horse much happier.

Oh…. and putting on a ba****ck pad is a lot quicker and easier than all the gyrations of a saddle if you are just looking to get in a quick ride or need a little centered seat refresher.

PCSO youth redirection program sees success The juvenile redirection program is aimed to support students that have shown behavioral issues.

Come ride on the wagon!!

Saturday, February 25th is the Lost Dutchman Parade. See you there!

🎠Concluding the adventurous realm of horses in January, next month we'll delve into the intricacies of horse anatomy and body parts.

😜 Roscoe is joining our ground lesson because of the heavy rain we experienced last week.

We are excited for another year with the Carousel Charity Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale!!! Please join us for a fun filled afternoon 🤠 We will be showing Saturday, March 30th, at 1:00pm in ring 3 🤗

For more information ℹ️ please visit our website at www.saddlesorellc.org

The 53rd Carousel Charity Show Premium and Schedule are now available! Visit the website for all the details. We look forward to seeing everyone! 👏🥂
https://www.arizonasaddlebreds.org/carousel-charity.html