Four Sixes Ranch Reveals Elite Horse Prep for Annual Sale

The legendary Four Sixes Ranch has revealed its meticulous approach to preparing horses for its annual Return to the Remuda Sale, showcasing a comprehensive program that blends genetics, training, and nutrition. Under the guidance of Dr. Nathan Canaday, Horse Division Manager, and Fallon Rand, Sales Prep Manager, the ranch prepares 50-60 horses annually, including yearlings, young riding horses, and seasoned cowboy horses with real ranch work experience. The process begins in mid-June and emphasizes a "fit over fat" philosophy, focusing on long-term soundness through balanced nutrition, proactive joint care, and the use of supplements like Four Sixes Multi-Vitamin & Mineral and Joint Health Pellets to ensure horses are confident, adaptable, and set up for success.

Central to the ranch's methodology is its commitment to steady, high-quality nutrition and proactive health measures, including the use of Complete Gut Protection to manage digestive stress during transitions. Dr. Canaday highlights the importance of gut health as the "gateway to health" and recommends that new owners continue supplements like Electrolyte Powder to encourage hydration in new environments. The sales prep is not just about physical readiness but also about instilling a solid foundation, with horses handled from weanling stage to ensure they are well-prepared for their future roles, whether as performance animals or broodmares.

This effort culminates in the Return to the Remuda Sale on September 26-27, 2025, in Guthrie, Texas, where buyers can acquire horses bearing the historic 'L' brand, symbolizing 150 years of quality and excellence. The ranch's approach underscores a deep respect for equine welfare and a dedication to preserving its legacy through thoughtful breeding and care, ensuring every horse embodies the ranch's values of strength, health, and adaptability.