Salt Creek Wranglers

02/28/2025

Salt Creek Wranglers is looking for a very special volunteer for a recurring volunteer role!

We are looking for a volunteer to dedicate a bit of time before each show to w**d eat/w**d whack around all of our buildings, fences, and arenas. Keeping the w**ds back helps protect our arena sand, buildings, and keep the grounds looking nice.

If you are willing to be our on-call w**d eater, please DM us or e-mail our activities director Emily at [email protected]

02/20/2025

Mother Nature is being extra harsh on Nebraska right now... so here are some simple tips for managing your horses in the extreme cold.

1) Provide additional grass hay - as the weather gets colder, horses need more nutrients to maintain their weight and condition while managing the cold. By providing and encouraging extra grass hay consumption, the microbial fermentation in your horses gut can help keep them warm.

2) Provide temperate (45-65 degree Fahrenheit) water - Snow and ice are not adequate sources of hydration for our horses. By providing temperate water, you will allow your horse to safely consume the water they need. You can also slightly increase your horses access to salt to encourage more water intake!

3) Ensure access to shelter - It's best to provide at least a three sided shelter for your horse during extreme cold. Did you know that horses can withstand temperatures slightly below 0 degrees (without any moisture present)?

4) Perform regular hoof care - Your horses hooves could be prone to ice balls or snow balls forming during the extreme cold. And sometimes it takes more than your good hoofpick to get those suckers out! The ice and snow in a hoof can increase pressure on sensitive and stiff joints or create a slipping danger. It's best to routinely pick hooves, especially after snow.

5) Use properly fitted blankets - A horse's hair coat is its first line of defense against a cold. But in these extreme temperatures, blanketing can help keep your horse comfortable. By making sure your horse's blanket properly fits, you can ensure maximum comfort while avoiding rubs and sores.

Salt Creek Wranglers hopes you all stay safe and warm during this extremely cold week!

02/04/2025

Calling all horse enthusiasts, lovers of Lincoln, and supporters of Salt Creek Wranglers:

We are looking for sponsors for the 2025 show season. Sponsoring a class costs $25.00. Donors of $100 or more will be eligible to be on our yearly banner. These funds will help us purchase year-end awards, hire quality judges, host shows, and more!

Wranglers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are able to provide a tax deduction as a charitable entity.

Sponsoring one of our classes or donating to Wranglers is an excellent way to give back to the community, promote a business, and support a great cause. Your sponsorship will be recognized at events, on our website, and on our social media outlets.

Please consider helping Salt Creek Wranglers and the local equestrian community; your contribution is greatly appreciated!

Contact Katie Cruickshank via Facebook or at 402-890-5526 for more information

01/27/2025

Your 2025 SCW board met tonight to plan for the upcoming season! We are hard at work preparing the best shows, clinics, and events for our Salt Creek Wranglers community.

Keep your eyes on our Facebook and website for more information on our events!

12/20/2024

It’s a chilly one today! If you utilize blankets for your horses, here’s a great guide to keeping them cozy!

Wondering when to blanket?
It's all up to you, but this chart can be helpful for a quick check!

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12/14/2024

It’s National Day of the Horse!

Wrap those ponies in a big ol’ hug, give them an extra treat, and share your favorite pictures of your equine partner in the comments below! ❤️

12/04/2024

Congratulations to SCW member, Kendra Ronnau, along with Karen Rutt, and Ron Suing for being re-elected to the Lancaster County AG Society Board. 🎉

11/18/2024

Just a few days until our annual SCW Awards Banquet and General Membership Meeting! Make sure to mark "coming" on our FB event!

11/05/2024

How ya been? It's been a minute!

We bet that horses (and humans!) are enjoying some down time from all the show season prep and work....

But don't worry - Wranglers still has our Year End Awards Banquet on November 24th! You can see your friends, enjoy some food, play some games, and (hopefully!) win some prizes!

10/14/2024

Big, fancy, custom trophies for some fun classes! Ani won the 11 and under costume class, Annette and Kate won adult Leadline, and Nicole won the shankless showmanship!

10/13/2024

10/13/2024

And we’re off to the (candy) races!

10/13/2024

Fun around the show!

10/13/2024

We have a selection of SCW t-shirts for sale at the show office! And free coozies as prizes by the ribbons! 🥇🏅

10/13/2024

Wow! We have BIG SPECIAL TROPHIES for our costume classes today… judged by a guest judge!

10/13/2024

The sun is rising, the air is crisp, and the arena is ready for our Spooktacular Horse Show!

We start at 9 AM with our fun, casual show!

10/10/2024

Have you ever tried some of our spooky, silly games at the Spooktacular Show? Our fun games include:
- Shankless Showmanship - a showmanship pattern where you have to trust that your horse will follow you
- Toilet Paper Race- You and a team mate have to race down around a barrel and back without breaking your strand of TP
- Adult Leadline - Non-horsey grown ups show in a leadline class with their kiddos

We have these (and more!) games prepared for Sunday's Salt Creek Wranglers Spooktacular Show!