A Lineage Of Love: Caring For Horses Have you ever had the chance to watch a horse as they eat their food? It’s quite a relaxing experience. My world can be quite chaotic at times, but I always try to make it to the barn to listen and observe...
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The Dark Horse: Recognizing Equine Depression If you or a loved one has ever battled depression, you are probably familiar with the numb, helpless feelings it creates. Although medical experts do not fully understand human depression, they say...
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Although horses cannot talk like Mr. Ed in the classic sitcom, they can hear and reveal emotion. A horse’s body language reveals much of what they are thinking. They communicate with expressions in their eyes and ears. You would be...
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A Season Of Thanks at Oak Haven Acres Horse Retirement It’s the time of year when we reflect on all of our blessings. At Oak Haven Acres, we embrace the season of thanks. We are continually adding new horses to our pastures and enjoy...
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Equines are Truly Part of the Family: Courageous Horse Saves His Family From California’s Wildfires I am deeply concerned with the wildfires that are ravaging California. As an avid animal lover, I am particularly saddened by the pictures...
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The leaves have changed, and the air is cooler here at Oak Haven Acres. We must be on high alert to the fluctuations in the weather as horses can be equally affected by the cold and flu season. Equine respiratory issues are not uncommon in...
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A Horse Service Animal? Are you or someone you know searching for a new service animal? You may want to consider a horse service animal! I know how amazing horses are and know their true potential. However, I’ve found that many people...
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Horse Summer Safety Tips ∴ Now that the moderate temperatures of spring have given way to scorching summer heat, everyone is trying to stay cool. At Oak Haven Acres, we know that the soaring temperatures in North Carolina can be uncomfortable for...
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What could be more inspiring than watching a horse grazing serenely in a pasture? Horses are natural foragers, and enjoy finding tasty plants while they roam. However, there are many common plants that are toxic plants for horses. At Oak Haven...
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Senior Equine Dental Care Thanks to better nutrition and specialized veterinarian care, our horse companions are living longer than their predecessors. The average lifespan of a horse is 25-30 years, although some may even reach 40 years old. The...
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Horse Hoof Care We take horse hoof care seriously at Oak Haven Acres. While some of our equine residents came from caring homes to retire, most of the horses on our ranch were rescued from animal cruelty. Good animal stewardship goes beyond just...
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