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Royal DC Stables is home to retired racehorses, neglected ranch horses and senior horses who needed a second chance. Our mission is to educate people .

We are based in San Antonio, Texas and share daily stories of rescue, recovery, training, and love. This channel seeks to be a source of information about horses, saddles and tack, riding, training, wrangling, packing and many other related subjects. Dewayne has been living the horse life for over 30 years, both as a professional and as a private owner. As a husband of 30 years, the father of 7 grown children and "Grumpa" to 5 grandchildren, this aspect of his life and experience cannot be separated from the reality of who he is, and makes its way into the mix as well. As a Christian with a varied and unique history in the ministry, and a sometime law enforcement officer, he also brings these life experiences to the table. It is not the purpose of this channel to present "the" way to do anything, but rather to use simple logic and experience to try to help others who might be looking for answers. It does not always offer direct answers to certain questions, but instead humbly seeks to show a road one might go down to find the answers they need for themselves.

10/26/2026

They call it retail therapy, but horse girls know it as a little shopping therapy for the soul. 🐴🤎🛍️

10/26/2026

❤️🐴 **A strong bond with a horse is built through trust, not force.**

Some of the most meaningful moments with a horse happen outside the saddle. Quiet time together, gentle grooming, patient handling, and consistent communication can help create a positive relationship between horse and human.

🌿 **Here are 4 ways to build a stronger bond with your horse:**

🐎 **1. Be consistent.** Use calm, clear cues and predictable routines so your horse can better understand what you expect.

🤎 **2. Respect personal space.** Approach thoughtfully, pay attention to body language, and avoid sudden movements that may startle your horse.

🧹 **3. Make grooming a positive experience.** Use suitable tools and gentle pressure, and stop or adjust if your horse shows discomfort.

✨ **4. Reward the right moments.** Calm praise, a familiar scratch in a preferred spot, or a suitable reward can help reinforce positive interactions.

💡 **Remember:** Every horse has a different personality. A horse that stands quietly is not necessarily relaxed, so learn to recognize signs of tension and comfort. Trust takes time, and safety always comes first.

At **ROYAL DC STABLES**, we believe good horsemanship begins with patience, understanding, and compassionate care. 👑

💬 **Tell us:** What is your horse’s favorite way to spend time with you — grooming, groundwork, peaceful walks, or simply relaxing together?

10/25/2026

When she dreams,
she rides wild horses,
galloping through the wind,
and they carry her away…

10/25/2026

If only I could say goodbye one more time. ❤️💔

10/25/2026

BRITAIN MAY SOON INTRODUCE A FIREWORKS BAN TO HELP PROTECT ANIMALS FROM FEAR, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING 🐴💔

Fireworks may be an exciting way for people to celebrate, but for horses, dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife, the loud bangs can turn a peaceful evening into a frightening experience.

Across Britain, animal welfare campaigners are pushing for stricter fireworks rules, with some calling for a complete ban on selling and using fireworks in public.

For horse owners, the risks can be especially worrying.

Horses are naturally flight animals, and sudden bangs, bright flashes and unfamiliar sounds can cause them to panic. They may bolt, break through fences or injure themselves while trying to get away from the noise.

Dogs may shake, hide or try to escape. Cats can vanish for hours, while farm animals and wildlife can also experience intense distress.

The problem isn't limited to Bonfire Night. Fireworks are now used at weddings, parties, sporting celebrations and other events throughout the year, leaving animal owners with little chance to prepare.

Animal welfare groups have repeatedly called for stronger measures, including stricter noise limits, tighter sales rules and greater use of quieter alternatives.

Those who support a ban believe animals shouldn't have to experience such fear for a few minutes of entertainment.

Others argue that properly managed public displays could be a more practical option than banning fireworks completely.

The Government's 2026 consultation on tighter fireworks regulations has closed after receiving more than 140,000 responses. Ministers are considering limits on the loudest fireworks, but no complete ban has been announced.

With Bonfire Night drawing closer, the discussion is becoming increasingly important.

Should Britain stop the public from buying fireworks, allow them only at organised displays, or introduce much stricter limits on noise?

For animals terrified by every explosion, the impact can go far beyond one frightening evening. 💔🐴

10/25/2026

❤️ THE HORSES WHO CARRIED THE WAR — MILLIONS WENT TO BATTLE, AND SO MANY NEVER CAME HOME.

They were taken from peaceful fields, working farms, and familiar stables and sent to places no animal could ever have imagined.

Into the mud, the smoke, the deafening explosions, and the unimaginable horrors of war.

During the First World War, millions of horses, mules, and donkeys served alongside soldiers on the battlefields of Europe and beyond.

They pulled enormous artillery guns through mud so deep that men could barely walk. They carried am******on, food, medical supplies, and wounded soldiers. They hauled wagons across shattered roads and continued working through freezing winters, relentless rain, and constant shellfire.

Many collapsed from exhaustion. Others were killed by enemy fire, succumbed to disease, or suffered injuries from which they would never recover.

And yet, through it all, they kept going.

These animals had no understanding of the war around them. They knew nothing of the countries fighting, the political decisions being made, or the reasons they had been taken from their homes.

They simply followed the voices of the men who guided them, trusting those who cared for them in a world filled with fear and destruction.

For many soldiers, their horses were more than working animals. They were companions, a source of comfort, and a precious reminder of the peaceful lives they had left behind.

When the fighting finally ended, countless horses never returned to the fields and stables they had once known.

As the 2026 Poppy Appeal reminds us of the sacrifices of war, we must also remember the animals whose service is so easily overlooked.

The red poppy honours those who fell in conflict, while the purple poppy has become a symbol of remembrance for the animals affected by war.

They carried the guns. They carried the wounded. They carried the burdens of war.

And so many paid the ultimate price.

❤️💜 For the horses who never came home and the hoofbeats that were silenced forever — lest we forget.

10/24/2026

WHEN BREAKFAST COMES WITH A SHETLAND PONY! 🐴❤️

Most of us picture Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn, the sword-carrying hero of The Lord of the Rings, or as Frank Hopkins, the long-distance rider he played in Hidalgo. These delightful photos, though, show a completely different, far more playful version of the star.

Back in 2004, Viggo posed for a Vanity Fair shoot with celebrated photographer Bruce Weber — and the scene-stealer turned out to be a tiny guest at the breakfast table: a very cheeky Shetland pony!

There he was, sitting in a kitchen with a bowl of oatmeal in front of him, while the little pony leaned in to check what was being served. Anyone who has ever lived with a Shetland will know exactly how this goes — the moment food appears, personal space quietly disappears! 😂

Funny as the pictures are, they also show something horse people have long known about Mortensen: his affection for horses is completely real, on screen and off it.

While making The Lord of the Rings, he grew so attached to the horses he worked with that he ended up buying two of them — among them Uraeus, the horse who played Aragorn's trusted Brego.

That pattern repeated itself on Hidalgo. Once filming wrapped, Viggo bought TJ, the American Paint Horse who had carried the title role, so their partnership could carry on well beyond the movie.

For him, horses have never been just part of a costume or a scene. He treats them as partners and friends, each one with a character entirely of their own.

And clearly, in his world, a small, oatmeal-curious Shetland deserves just as much love as any famous film horse!

Because the moments you remember most aren't always the big dramatic ones.

Sometimes it's just an actor, a pony, and a bowl of breakfast. ❤️🐴

10/24/2026

💜 WHERE POPPIES BLOOM, THEIR HOOFBEATS LIVE ON 💜

They stood beside our soldiers in a world that was not of their making. They hauled supplies over broken ground, dragged heavy guns through mud that swallowed wheels, and carried wounded men away from danger.

War meant nothing to them. Borders, causes and enemies were things they could never understand. They had simply been taken far from home — and they did whatever was asked of them.

Through the First World War, millions of horses, mules and donkeys served at the side of the armed forces. They lived through bitter cold, driving rain, hunger, exhaustion, and the constant thunder of shellfire all around them.

So many of them never made it back. Some were lost where they fell. Others were beaten by wounds, sickness or the sheer weight of the work. What they gave was enormous, yet history has too often remembered the battles and forgotten the animals who carried so much of them.

As the 2026 Poppy Appeal begins, our remembrance should reach further — beyond the brave men and women who served, to the animals who stood in the hardship alongside them, sharing the danger they had no way to choose.

That is why the purple poppy matters. It is worn for the animals caught up in war — those who served with no choice, no understanding, and no way of knowing what any of it was for.

The horse in this memorial, covered in purple poppies, carries that message for every one of them: for the horse who bore a soldier, the mule who dragged the supplies through, and the donkey who kept going through the mud when there was nothing left to give.

No medals were pinned on them. No glory was promised to them. They asked for very little.

And still, they gave everything they had.

💜 The fields are silent now — but we will not let their sacrifice be forgotten.

10/24/2026

A horse with no job to do walked up to a little boy — and gave his family hope again. 🐴💛

Rowan Isaacson was very young when autism made the world hard for him to reach, and hard for the people who loved him to reach him back. His father Rupert had searched and searched for something that helped. The answer turned out to be standing in the field next door.

Betsy was simply the neighbours' mare. One day she came across to Rowan herself, brought her big head down to his level and greeted him softly, as if she was checking on him. Something in that moment landed. Rowan grew peaceful around her, and communication that had felt locked away began to open up.

His parents knew they had witnessed something worth chasing. Their search grew into a horseback journey across Mongolia, and the world later met their story through The Horse Boy, first as a book and then as a film.

Years on, the ending is the part that stays with you. Rowan is grown, living his own independent life, and the Horse Boy Method his family created from those beginnings with Betsy has travelled far beyond their home, reaching families in many places across the globe.

Betsy was never asked, never trained for it, never rewarded for it. She just noticed a child who needed gentleness, and she offered it.

Maybe that is the quiet gift horses carry — they meet you exactly where you are, without expecting you to explain yourself first.

Has a horse ever surprised you with kindness like that? Share your moment with us 👇

10/24/2026

💧🐴 **One simple habit can make a big difference in your horse’s health: fresh, clean water!**

Water plays an essential role in digestion, temperature regulation, circulation, and normal body function. Whether your horse spends the day in a stable, grazes in a pasture, or exercises regularly, access to fresh water is a basic part of responsible horse care. ❤️

🌿 **Here are 4 important hydration tips for horse owners:**

🐎 **1. Keep water available.** Horses should have regular access to clean drinking water, including after exercise.

🪣 **2. Clean buckets and troughs.** Remove dirt, algae, and leftover feed that could make water unappealing.

☀️ **3. Check water more often in hot weather.** Heat, exercise, and sweating can increase a horse’s water needs.

👀 **4. Watch for changes.** Reduced drinking, dry gums, unusual tiredness, or other signs of illness may indicate a problem. Contact a veterinarian promptly if you suspect dehydration.

💡 **Remember:** Water requirements vary with body size, diet, weather, workload, and health. Never rely on one fixed daily amount for every horse.

👑 At **ROYAL DC STABLES**, good horse care starts with the essentials.

💬 **Question for horse lovers:** Does your horse prefer drinking from a bucket, a trough, or an automatic waterer? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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