Taylor'd Equine Services LLC

06/08/2026

🌡️🔥 Hot weather can increase the risk of heat stress in horses. Knowing what's normal for your horse — like their typical temperature, heart rate, and behavior — can help you spot early warning signs and take action before things get serious.

Help your horse beat the heat by:
💧 Providing free access to fresh, cool (45 to 65 degrees F) water.
🌳 Making sure horses have access to shade throughout the day.
🧂 Providing free access to salt to promote drinking.
💦 Rapidly cooling hot horses by applying continuous cool water over them.
❌ Limiting trailering or exercising horses if possible.

ℹ https://z.umn.edu/heatandhorses

06/03/2026

USED nets for sale!

I have 3 Hay Chix free-up feeder nets for sale. Comes with all hardware. Frame measures 12x24” and the net holds at least half of a square bale. They’re older and have been in storage but barely used, if at all. No holes. $60 each or $165 for all 3. Can ship at buyers expense.

These are super easy to use and perfect for stalls. Check out more info about them here:
https://haychix.com/products/new-size-hay-chix-free-up-feeder

06/01/2026

Why is “Maintenance” such a dirty word?

“No Maintenance” is NOT A FLEX.

I cringe when I see 18 year old rope horses for sale that say “no maintenance required”. 🥴

Or when people come shopping for their next partner, and want one that will “never need any maintenance”🤦🏼‍♀️
🚩🚩🚩I don’t want to sell you my horse anyway!

If you have any kind of performance horse.
It. Requires. Maintenance.

If you are regularly putting the strain of riding and performing on your horse then it is also your duty to ensure that your horse is properly cared for and maintained. That means supplements, injections, chiro, body work/massage, regular shoeing, teeth floated, shockwave, etc.

Saying you want “No Maintenance” is like saying you don’t want to change the oil in your truck.

These horses will give everything they can. Maintaining them is the least we should do.

Do I like the maintenance bills? NO, but it’s a part of the equation.

There is no such thing as a performance horse that requires ‘No maintenance’. It just means that who ever currently owns it, is neglecting their maintenance.

06/01/2026

💕

Thank you to Taylor'd Equine Services LLC for hooking us up with a handful of new Hay Chix hay nets!!

Our little herd goes through about 4-7 half bale nets every day, even with it being consistently above 85°F, and even with a little bit of grazing. The more nets we have on hand, the more we can meal prep, and the more time we can save!

We're big fans of Hay Chix around here. Their nets are amazing, but their customer service is even better. And, they surround themselves with great dealers and patch team members like Taylor and our local Pampered Ponies Therapies. Pretty hard to beat! ✨

05/21/2026

Here’s the latest update! 👇🏻

I still carry nets on hand if you need any in the mean time!

05/08/2026

04/24/2026

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a whole horse dissection hosted by Becks Nairn and Ciara with Sozo Equine, LLC. (Follow along on her page if you're interested in learning more!)

This is my second whole horse dissection, and it just leaves me in awe every time. Critter and his story have forever changed my perspective. Scars from spurs, shredded tendons, kissing spine, bone spurs, tumors- the list goes on. The underlying scars and untold stories that aren't visible from the outside, all while he maintained the sweetest personality.

The attendees were vets, farriers, chiropractors, bodyworkers, and so much more from all over the country, each bringing a unique perspective. The conversations and collaborations provided just as many "aha" moments. This industry can feel pretty lonely when you're going against the grain of "normal" but being surrounded by like-minded people really fuels the soul 💕

04/14/2026

One of the most eye opening findings from this weekend. This horse had 0 marks on his skin but the muscle underneath had severe damage.

04/13/2026

It’s always such a blessing to be able to attend a whole horse dissection 🫶🏼 The horse’s body is the best teacher. Thank you so much, Ciara and Critter.

This weekend was one of the most vulnerable and raw experiences in my professional life.

I was given the absolutely insane opportunity to host Becks Nairn here in little Fair Grove using my own horse as the instructor.

The back story is that it has been about a year of debating when his time will be.
I never want a horse to live in pain on my watch, but wait, he just had another good day, so am I making the call too early?

Bad days, good weeks, increasing bad days.

I feed him dinner one night and as he came up for dinner I knew. I sobbed and made the decision it was time to let him go.

When I came in the house that very night I opened Facebook and Becks had JUST made a post, so fresh it had no comments yet, that she was coming to the US for the first time ever and looking for host sites.

She chose to come here, and this weekend was that. It’s not lost on me how amazing the opportunity is.

As the weekend got closer I was feeling more and more vulnerable.

I’m a professional. Not just a professional, but also an instructor. What will all these people think of my “failed” work? How harsh will they be on me, and is this even worth it?

Once inside him, we found even more than I ever imagined we would. Tears as I type this and think about how stoic and KIND he was despite all of it. Kind. So. Kind.

He had so much to teach us. The body is incredible.

Emotionally it felt like my own heart was open on that table and ready to take a beating.
Every person in that room met us with grace and compassion.

I spent my early years in the equine profession being torn down by so many professionals. Hit after hit. I just built walls.

This weekend was such a reminder that vulnerability in spite of the hits is still worth it.

Part of horse ownership is a kind death. It’s one of the most loving decisions we make while caring for them. That soapbox of mine if for another post.

Thank you to everyone in the room. Thank you so much.

I will continue to share him for, probably, ever.

Becks, thank you isn’t enough. You’re incredible. You’re fierce, collaborative, and brilliant. It was a honor.

An image, taken by Becks, of the exposed spinal cord at the myodural bridge. Doesn’t get much more vulnerable than that.

03/02/2026

Highly recommend Jordan! She is an independent fitter and takes the whole horse into consideration!

Illinois/NW Kentucky I’ll be heading your direction end of April/Early May

I’ve already got people on the list and some great people filling my schedule for me down that way. if you want a fitting let me know and I’ll try to get you in. 🖤