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| We invite you to have a look around our web site, preview our AQHA stallions, and horses for sale! Our stallions have attracted attention! Please make an appointment to see them in person if shopping for a sire. The reason there is such a flap about these fellows is because their better quality is quite obvious, turning some folks a bit.....green. It isn't an accident. A lot of hard work and money goes into the ranch and it's fine quality horses. Why breed anything else? .It is a known fact that young horses mature larger and with better muscle, and bone density in an open expansive setting. Come check out the size on our foals. We think you may be pleased. Alaskan's can grow very nice foals on the right lands. |
"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. Jim and Flo Pitcher are usually easy to find. They have their residence inside the barn with the horses. The Pitchers strive daily to improve this 477 acre Agricultural business for those it serves. |
"Come Relax in Western Style"
| AQHA Stallion Black Prince Hancock |
| Horse Keeping Articles We agree with |
| The Pitcher Ranch Barn |
| We are located in Point Mackenzie, about 30 miles from Wasilla City center, and about 9 miles from Big Lake in South Central Alaska. |
| James Pitcher and AQHA Cremello Stallion at the 2007 Parade of Stallions Alaska State Fairgrounds. |
| Below: A smooth muscle Appendix bred 2008 Filly by Hebe 2 weeks before weaning. Photo taken Aug 25, 2008. Her name is Pitchers She Be Suede. |
| Click any photo for a larger view. |
| Below: an outstanding 2008 Buckskin filly sired by HeBe 2 weeks before weaning. Photo taken August 25, 2008. Her name is Pitchers She Be Dusty. |
| At Right and below right: A super nice 2008 dark palomino filly Sired by Black Prince Hancock. Photo taken on Aug. 25, 2008, 2 weeks before weaning.. |
| Part of the Pitcher Herd November 26, 2008. Click on photo for a larger view. |
| in December on the Pitcher Ranch. Click on photo for a larger view. |
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PITCHER RANCH
Winter 2009-2010
| Family horse ride on Pitcher Ranch December 26th @ 1:00 PM Your Invited! |
AQHA stallion Black Prince Hancock Dec 2009 Pitcher Ranch Alaska
At Left: AQHA Stallion
HeBe White Lightning
Dec 2009
Pitcher Ranch, Alaska
HeBe White Lightning
Dec 2009
Pitcher Ranch, Alaska
