Ria's Ranch

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#riasranch plants just make you feel better. I think we need another row on other side!

We are excited to welcome our newest addition to the ranch. We need help in finding a barn names: A. Sheerah B. Bedelia... C. Eowyn (Ayo-when) D. Bambi E. Ivanka F. Your suggestion...... See more

How do you know what to balance the foot around? *Updated* The studies of Ducket, Ovnicek, Caldwell, Ferrie and Myers and Kornherr have all stated the centre o...f rotation (COR) as an important datum point for establishing balance around. I have been asked a few times how do you know where the COR is without an X-ray? This Infographic shows some of the hoof mapping systems out there and how to establish the COR amongst other proportional measurements. The Caldwell mapping system takes a line from the base of the buttress of the heel to the inside of the white line on each side and crosses them over to establish the COR. Caldwell also advocated that the length of the dorsal wall should correspond with the length from the toe to the COR and the heels to the COP (Duckets dot). Duckets bridge is shown across the widest part of the sole. Duckets dot is the centre of pressure and corresponds with the extensor process of the distal phalanx. Some of these points can be difficult to establish once the foot is shod. Jim Ferrie showed that with the hairline split into thirds the intersection between the first and second third from the toe on a lateral view correlated with the COR. Ovnicek expanded on Ducket and suggested that in the average foot the tip of P3 was 1 from the apex of the frog and the breakover should be 1/4 forward of that. The appropriate breakover point has also been suggested to be the same distance as the widest part of the frog to the COR. And it is widely accepted that the base of a shoe should be equi distance from its last bearing point at the heel to the COR and the COR to the last point of breakover. The ELPO system (fig.1) suggests a modified Ovnicek and Ducket method. 50/50 around the COR is something that I advocate for in many of my posts. This protocol of achieving 50/50 to the point of breakover and many of the landmarks and proportional measurements have been developed with the help of Myers and Kornherr (EPC Solutions) who advocated over the years for the use of COR over and above COA (Centre of Articulation) which is a moveable point. Many of these points and proportions match with each other when put onto the foot as you can see from the image. Using these methods can and will help both podiatrists and owners to recognise good balance of the hoof. The centre of rotation can be seen inside the green circle in the radiograph. The middle of the distal condyl of the middle phalanx. The methods shown help to locate that point as an external reference point.

Merry Christmas xo

Almost 100 bails! We have the flatbed loaded the dump trailer loaded and the back of my truck - check and Now mother nature can bring on Winter you have our permission

Happy Halloween! See all you trick or treaters soon! We can’t wait to see all your costumes and pass out our goodie bags full of treats

I finally found it! Can you see it?

Show and Tell What is your dinner routine for your 4 legged friends:

We needed 1 more stack! Ok now winter time GO.

Reserve your spot now, and bring your babies ...

Custom work. This crew is one of my favorites! The owners and operators of High Country Fence. I love how our new arena is taking shape.

Ok - Its time to tell me what weekend you would like to do a baby/colt starting clinic. We are planning to bring in Roni as our clinician. So, its either: A. October 31st weekend (Saturday and Sunday)... or B. November 14th. & 15th Please let me know.

#jordanlarson #thebestofthewest

Hey we need some input: We are seeking recommendations for a trainer who would be available to come out to our arena in Rio Linda for a two day clinic. We want to do a clinic on colt starting and working with the babies. The dates we are looking at are Sat & Sun October 31st & November 1st with a rain date of Sat & Sun November 14th & 15th. Drop your recommendations below! So far we have 3 confirmed attendees

Say hi to Bruce. He is a thing of beauty

GONE....no longer available Probably at least 100 yd of sand with a few Little Rock's here and there free but you have to come and get it.