Circle C Riding Academy

Today is World Veterinary Day. This day aims to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals, people and the environment. We know how grateful our members are for the wonderful veterinarians who travel to their centers to care for their equines at all times of the day and night! Be sure to thank your special veterinarian today!

✨ Merry Christmas ✨

Wishing our Circle C families, riders, and friends a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and a little extra barn magic.

From the horses, the barn, and all of us at Circle C — Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🐴🎁

🚨 IMPORTANT HEALTH ALERT FOR ARIZONA HORSE OWNERS 🚨
Desert Mountain Equine is closely monitoring reports of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) cases confirmed in Texas and linked to recent multi-state horse events. We want our clients and community to stay proactive and prepared.

Your horse’s safety is always our priority, and staying ahead of potential outbreaks makes a world of difference.
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📌 What is EHV-1 and why does it matter?

EHV-1 is a contagious virus that can cause:
• Respiratory illness
• Abortion in pregnant mares
• Neurologic disease (Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy, EHM)

Neurologic cases can show: hind-end weakness, stumbling or incoordination, urine dribbling, and in severe cases, difficulty rising or inability to stand.
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✅ What You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Horses

1. Take temperatures twice daily.
A fever (101.5°F / 38.6°C or higher) is often the very first red flag.

2. Isolate any horse with fever, nasal discharge, cough, or neurologic signs.
Call Desert Mountain Equine immediately if you notice anything concerning.

3. Separate horses returning from events or travel for at least 14 days.
Extend to 21–28 days if they were potentially exposed.

4. Strengthen barn biosecurity:
• No nose-to-nose contact
• Disinfect buckets, tack, trailers, and grooming equipment
• Wash hands between horses
• Use dedicated clothing/boots around sick, new, or recently traveled horses

5. Limit hauling or unnecessary travel during periods of heightened risk.

6. Stay current on vaccinations.
While vaccines cannot prevent the neurologic form, they do help reduce viral shedding and respiratory disease.
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🔍 Signs to Watch Closely For

• Fever
• Nasal discharge or cough
• Lethargy or decreased appetite
• Hind-end weakness or stumbling
• Tail tone changes or urine dribbling
• Pregnant mares aborting
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📅 If You Have an Upcoming Appointment at Desert Mountain Equine

Please reach out before your visit if your horse has:
• Recently attended events
• Traveled out of state
• Been exposed to a horse with fever, respiratory signs, or confirmed EHV-1

This helps us plan safe biosecurity measures and protects every horse on the property.
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Your vigilance is powerful. Our team is here 24/7 to support you with guidance, monitoring, testing, and care should concerns arise.
Stay aware, stay prepared, and as always — we’re here for you and your horses. 💙🐴

Today, we proudly recognizes the men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and selflessness.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms their service protects. The strength, leadership, and resilience shown by our veterans continue to inspire the work we do each day.

To all who have served and continue to serve — thank you.

✨ Instructor Spotlight: Meet Sedona✨

At just 17 years old, Sedona is a homeschool senior who’s been riding with us since 2021 and officially joined our team in May 2024 to begin her PATH certification journey.

Her dream? To teach riders of all ages and abilities — anywhere in the world.

Sedona’s teaching style is full of smiles, silly comments, and encouragement. She believes in teaching the person and strives to make every lesson safe, fun, and confidence-building.

Her favorite ranch moments include our end-of-year celebration, bathing week for the horses, and working with her favorite boys, Dually and Max.

When she’s not at the barn, Sedona is busy running her own creative business, dancing, road-tripping, and spending time with friends and family.

“I want my riders to know they can do hard things — both in the saddle and in life.” -Sedona 💪🐴

Fun Barn Facts:
☀️ Evening rides over morning rides
🐎 Favorite breed: Percheron
🍎 Favorite horse treat: Apples
👢 Always in cowboy boots
🎵 Barn pump-up song: Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue – Toby Keith
🐴 Dream horse name: Indiana Jones

Drop a 🐎 in the comments to help us cheer Sedona on as she works toward a PATH Intl. certification!

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To be the person your horse is willing to trust and follow anywhere — that is the greatest gift a human can receive. 🐎✨

It’s not about strength or force. It’s about trust, built on love, patience, and sincerity. A horse feels our heart, our emotions, and our intentions. And if they choose to follow you, it means you’ve become their friend, their support, and their safe place. 💛

Because the true bond with a horse is when two souls walk side by side, needing no words. 🌿

✨ Saddle up, AJ riders! ✨

Lessons at Circle C Stables start in just 2 weeks and saddles are filling up FAST! 🐴💨

Whether your kiddo is brand new to horses or ready to grow their riding skills, our small group lessons are the perfect place to build confidence, learn horsemanship, and have FUN.

📍 Apache Junction – Circle C Stables
📅 Weekly group lessons (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
⚡ Spots are limited – don’t wait!

👉 Message us here, email [email protected], or sign up through our website www.saddlesorellc.org to grab your rider’s spot today!