Horse theft is not all that uncommon. In fact, horse theft is one of the largest busnesses in Texas. Considering the value of a horse and the fact that he is usually already penned up, halter broke, and will come to just about anyone with a little feed, horse theft is a real problem. Theft is also not the only problem. There are floods, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other disasters that affect our livestock. In almost every case, animals are usually left to fend for themselves. As such, they wonder off, run away, and many times die. The lucky ones are rescued but returning the animal to its owner is difficult, especially if there is no way to identify it.
Many top breaders, veterinarians, and law enforcement agencies urge horse owners to permanently mark thier horses to reduce the chances of theft and to aid in recovery and identification efforts.
Think about it. We have license plates for our cars and trucks, Dog licenses, boat registration, but do we do the same for our horses?
Freeze Branding is a humane method of marking your livestock. It uses a super cold iron to change the color of the hair rather than burning and scaring the hide as in fire branding. The result is a permanent white brand that is difficult to alter and visable all year. Freeze branding can be done quickly and painlessly at any age. Horses can be riden immediately after the branding session as it leaves no wound to heal.
This home page will introduce you to Freeze Branding and hopefully encourage you to brand your horse so that you might not become a victim of horse theft.
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