More Than Meets the Eye The eyes of a horse are quite expressive. Unlike our eyes, a horse can see almost 360 degrees. Part of their incredible sight range is due to the position of their large eyes. Your eyes are limited because they are on the...
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When we are concerned with the health of our senior equines, we turn to Dr. Jake, our resident veterinarian, for assistance. These days, we see horses reach 25 to 30 years, but many can live much longer. The longer lifespan is due to increased...
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Horses, just like many other animals, love to groom each other. They use their teeth to scratch each other’s rumps and withers. By watching their behaviors, they show us that scratching feels good on their skin. How much better would a brush feel...
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∴ 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 animals as well. With...
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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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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 standard age for a...
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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 providing...
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Nothing gives me more joy than to see one of our rescued horses finding a loving adoptive family. Since its founding several years ago, our equine rescue ranch’s mission has been to save as many horses as we can and to find them homes. Being an...
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Happy Holidays from the Blue Grass State! Winter time can be a busy season on our equine rescue ranch. Since 1982, our family has owned and managed this 1200 acre facility, and have seen it bless the animals and the community. Part of our service...
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Since 1986, my family has owned and operated a rescue ranch for horses. We occasionally rehabilitate a mule or burro—but our herd is usually rescued horses. We have a proud Sioux heritage, and feel a close bond with these wondrous creatures. Most...
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Since I was raised in the city, I did not know a lot about horses. Sure, I knew that they had carried people on their backs or in buggies for centuries. I saw horses on television and in the movies, and was always fascinated how strong and fast...
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An aging horse requires special care to ensure that their medical and physical needs are met. To put things into perspective for you, horses age three years for every one human year. A horse that is 17 years old would be around 51 years old...
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