Bar Star Ranch & Rehab, Inc

10/11/2026

Trimming really isnt that difficult to learn and I believe we all need at least some basic knowledge in how to maintain feet and how to spot trouble before it takes over.

** Photo is one of the older guys I take care of.

10/11/2026

I trimmed Jester's feet this evening. I've done them before, but tonight he wasnt as patient and decided to lay down. I took advantage of that and kept him down for a few minutes and rubbed him all over. Later, he decided he also needed a snack. All in all, I got his feet trimmed with Jess's help keeping him still.

Dont overlook your foal's feet. Their body is growing and developing. Balance in the foot will help with balance in the body and balancing baby feet will prevent 2 years of rehab in your young riding horse.

Ask me how I know. 🫣😉

10/04/2026

Hoof pads are a necessity when I'm doing hoof care! Even if you think they are sound, they can have soreness somewhere that makes standing on 3 legs difficult. You'd be amazed at the "behavior problems" that go away...

Recognize what your horse is trying to communicate. Offer them some comfort if you can. It pays back dividends on your partnership.

09/30/2026

Not the best video on 9.28, but I can still see improvement in the organization of his hindlegs and his ability to track straight up under himself. His hindlegs are more stable and not so much all over the place. Same with the higher structures, although his pelvis is still tipping down on the left side. Moving forward, one step at a time.

** This horse is struggling with stifle pain, from old ocd locations (removed during surgery) as well as a discombobulated hind end. It has severely affected his ability to have efficient barrel turns so we are backing things up and evaluating his movement quality. We are incorporating exercise to improve his proprioception, stability and power.

09/29/2026

First day with the ProSix vs yesterday. I am optimistic his improved behavior is a sign that his biomechanics are improving as well!

07/14/2026

Baby feet need trimmed, too! Hoof balance is just as important, if not more, in the early weeks as it is when you are riding them.

Jester got his first trim today. He wasn't sure about my little grinder, but it was great for a quick rasp and getting the foot back to him.

I found it really interesting how twisted the heels on his hind feet were already. Rasping the heels really helped bring them back closer to even. Hopefully that prevents some hoof and body issues as he grows.

06/20/2026

Progress. The feet are changing. Heels are coming back, toes are shortening, the bull nosed look on the hind feet is gone and palmar angles are improving. He is no longer standing like a goat on a rock...he can stand square & keep his hind feet back under his hip joint.

I'm not a pro. I just have a passion in this area and really enjoy the learning. And I'm no longer afraid to try. I owe what I've learned to Joel Brown and appreciate his willingness to share his knowledge.

If I can learn how to make changes for the better, so can you. Even if you dont want to do the work yourself, take some time to understand what is healthy and proper for your horse.

Listen to your horse. Pay attention to how easy/hard it is to lift his feet. Does he shift his weight? Does he pull his foot away? Does he rest a hind foot while you have a front foot up? Watch how he moves.

Squirrel used to fight over his feet. Now he gently lets me have them. That tells me the changes I have made are positive for him and thats what matters!

I work on a few outside horses if I feel I can be of benefit to your horse. 🫠😉

05/28/2026

Give to Lincoln Day is active through the end of the month. This is our 2nd year participating.

Our mission includes providing educational and clinic setting opportunities for people to learn and to advance their horsemanship skills.

We also provide riding lessons which often consist of kids who would otherwise not have an opportunity to experience horses. Many live inside the city limits of Lincoln or surrounding communities and eventually join our 4H club, using Bar Star horses at the Lancaster County Fair. This year, we even have kids showing Bar Star goats and chickens!

Horses do more than teach people how to ride. They empower people, provide opportunities to build friendships with other riders, teach about responsibility and accountability, and heal hearts in so many ways...

Another of our missions is for rehab and rescue to select horses who come our way. They often stay here within the lesson program and if they are not suited for our interests, I find them a great home to continue serving their purpose.

If you feel called to help us out with a donation, we greatly appreciate your support. Funds raised help support opportunities for the kids and adults who come our way...this Friday, we are again partnering with Camp Outpost and hosting some kids from Omaha who may have nevwr experienced horses before, or at least not up close and personal.

(Donations are tax deductible and for 2026, you get a tax break for donations even if you dont itemize on your return.)

Thank you in advance for your consideration of our organization. We appreciate all who support us.

Working to Empower Youth, Adults & Horses through Education, Lessons, Competition & Equine Rehab

05/21/2026

🐎 Bar Star Ranch & Rescue, Inc (501c3) is again participating in the annual Give to Lincoln Day.

Please check out the link to read more of what we are about. 🐎

💥 Our mission is to empower youth and adults alike in their horsemanship and personal journeys through our lesson program, clinics, educational opportunities, competition team, 4H group, and the general community of Bar Star. 💥

Funds raised this year will help us acquire some equipment to help keep the older lesson horses feeling their best and we will use funds to provide additional learning opportunities for the kids who come our way.

We have goals of adding a Theraplate to the barn and one day we hope to add an Equine Aquatred. I do a lot of work with these horses to keep them feeling their best and I share my knowledge with the kids so they may apply skills to their own horses or help with the Bar Star horses.

👨‍👦The comradarie youth develop here is second to none. They develop friendships that will last a lifetime and their self esteem and confidence blossoms quickly. 👩‍👦

Those who want to learn and experience horses are welcome here. Adults often find healing here, just spending time with the animals, or by working thru fears/trauma they have carried awhile. Its been an amazing side benefit in the development of our programs. 😉

If you feel called to support our work and our mission, please click the link and consider donating to Bar Star Ranch & Rescue, Inc (501c3).

Working to Empower Youth, Adults & Horses through Education, Lessons, Competition & Equine Rehab