"Weanlings, which were allowed to exercise through either continuous access to pasture, or partial access to pasture, had greater cannon bone densities than weanlings which were continuously confined to stalls. Stalling of weanlings will prevent the normal mineral deposition of the cannon bone and may be detrimental to the future athletic ability of the horse. (Comment: Bone is continually changing and the architecture of that bone will change to adapt to the requirements placed on the bone. Continuously confined horses will have lower bone density than horses which receive exercise regularly.)" We agree with this article. Let your Fillies and Colts run in pastures Alaska! You may read this paper in it's entire format at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/info_abstra ct.htm |
We at Pitcher Ranch agree with this article called STABLE VICES: A Poor Measure of Welfare? We think it is better and more natural for horses to have more space to socialize, and more forage of acceptable quality to eat. It would be humorous, if it wasn't so sad.... It is quite feasible that some back yard horses are far better off both physically and mentally than many pampered city stable horses. You can read this article in it's entire format at: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/articles/flannigan.html |
| The Pitcher Ranch is dedicated primarily to keeping horses happy. Pitcher Ranch is a real, working Alaskan horse ranch. Horses are bred here. Horses and people are trained here. The Pitchers strive daily to improve this 477 acre Agricultural business for those it serves. Call to Visit 907-373-1457 By Appointment please. |
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| Horse Keeping Articles We agree with |
| in December on the Pitcher Ranch. Click on photo for a larger view. |
| We are located in Point Mackenzie, about 30 miles from Wasilla City center, and about 9 miles from Big Lake in South Central Alaska. |
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PITCHER RANCH
A few of our horses here on the Pitcher Ranch.
James Pitcher judging a class at Round Up on Barley Lake.
The Spring Horse Haul 2012 was a great success! Thank you to all of you who
trusted us to transport your precious Cargo. For the first time we will have a few
spaces available heading DOWN this Fall. States served on Fall haul 2012 are as
follows: British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma
and Texas.
Price for transport starts at $1200. We provide quality forage and bedding for the
entire route. It is our way of saying "Thank You" to our valued clients.
trusted us to transport your precious Cargo. For the first time we will have a few
spaces available heading DOWN this Fall. States served on Fall haul 2012 are as
follows: British Columbia, Alberta, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma
and Texas.
Price for transport starts at $1200. We provide quality forage and bedding for the
entire route. It is our way of saying "Thank You" to our valued clients.