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Bar JT Quarter Horses is owned and operated by JT and Julie Korkow. We have our own broodmares but also buy prospects from select production sales. After assessing the horses and working with them for a period of time we offer them back for sale as broke horses or show prospects. Any prospects we sell that we have not raised we have from the time they are weanlings. We believe in a strong health program and vaccinate our horses annually for strangles and west nile virus in addition to a regular 5 way vaccination. Horses are wormed at least every 6 months. We screen heavily for any genetic defects and horses are run primarily on pasture conditions. We believe this provides the healthiest atmosphere for a horses mind and body, allowing them to be horses and giving them the ability to handle themselves in and around obstacles. Our horses are exposed to many things including sheep, cattle, ropes, water, highways with cars passing, ducks, chickens, airplanes, four-wheelers, kids, horse trailers, etc. There isn't much they shouldn't be used to after we have them. Colts and fillies are offered for sale from the ranch by private treaty or through the PRQHBA or RQHBA sales. Both of these sales have incentive futurities associated with them so the weanlings have an opportunity to come back as yearlings and compete for futurity winnings of up to $1,500. Weanling To Yearling Conditioning (No Openings at Present) : 1. Cost - $60/horse per month (Oct - Mar) $75/horse per month (April - Sep) 2. Entry Fees for Shows to be paid by owner(s) 3. Prize Money to be split 50/50 between owner(s) and Julie Korkow 4. All vaccinations and/or veterinary care plus farrier care will be paid by owners. 5. Owner may be asked to supply protective equipment, blankets and or slinkies for horses depending on availability at training facility. 6. Feed and grooming products supplied by Julie Korkow 7. All risk and liability for injury or death is assumed by the owner. We make every effort to assure the safety of our horses but unforeseen accidents can happen. Owners are encouraged to inspect the facilities and provide specific instruction concerning the care of their horses if so desired. We have room for up to 8 weanlings per year in our program. Our facilities consist of an open lot of approximately 1 acre for free exercise, a smaller lot with a 3 sided shelter where we feed and handle the colts, an 8 stall fully enclosed barn, and a 30 acre pasture for younger horses only. Horses are hand fed twice daily and have free access to water. Our feeding program for weanlings is based on a 17% protein diet with an alfalfa/grass mix hay. We concentrate on feeding a high quality roughage while supplementing this with a 50:50 ration of alfalfa/concentrate pellet and adding fat supplements to supplement the caloric needs of the rapidly growing weanlings. We monitor all weanlings for any signs of epiphysitis as some bloodlines are more predisposed to this problem. Our goal is to maintain the weanlings at a level where no ribs are showing and coat is shiny but weanlings are not obese. We use a feed that has the proper balance of calcium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc intakes for weanlings. During October and November, we concentrate on making sure weanlings make a smooth transition through weaning and work on halter breaking, picking up feet, and handling the colts all over to assure they are gentle - but not "pets". During the colder months of December and January, we are mostly just feeding and caring for the weanlings, trimming feet, etc. During February and March, we begin to spend a bit more time with the weanlings again as weather allows, working again on basic manners, picking up feet, flexibility, proper movement and standing quietly. In April, weanlings are brought in to the stall barn and blanketed. Lights are used to promote longer days which stimulates shedding of winter hair. All colts should at this time be in good condition, but each is assessed for more individual needs and each animal is fed in its' own stall before being let out for free exercise. A light exercise program is started in addition to the free exercise to begin legging up and conditioning the natural muscling of the horses. Horses are also started on a supplement to help condition coat, hooves, etc. As May approaches, exercise is increased a bit and conditioning and grooming of the horse as well as worming is done. Throughout May, conditioning, excercise, grooming, and training is essential. By June 1st, the horses should be ready to attend some smaller shows for experience. Horses are housed in the stall barn during sunny days to prevent sun fading of the coat. Fly control is implemented in the barn and there is one large livestock fan installed on one end of the barn to circulate air. The barn is also designed with two end doors so they can both be opened to promote circulation of fresh air. Stalls are cleaned regularly. Horses are exercised on soft dirt or turf with careful rotation between more rigorous workouts and lighter training sessions. Protective leg gear such as splint boots is used to make every effort to prevent injury to young horses. Daily, free exercise is offered during evening and night hours. See some of our successes on the events page.