Over the years, we’ve cared for many beloved senior horses at Oak Haven Acres. Although most of our equine residents are beyond their riding years, they have many years of experience. While caring for them, we can often tell what riding style...
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Help Your Horse Beat the Heat with a Tasty Treat The long hazy weeks of Dog Days mean we give extra attention to our equine residents at Oak Haven Acres. These senior horses are loving companions and look forward to occasional treats. Try some of...
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Life Lessons Taught by Horses I look around the farm, and I am amazed at the beauty that I get to see each day. Here in North Carolina, the summer solstice has officially arrived, and the days will get a bit shorter until winter. It’s hot here in...
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Weight Restrictions and Equine Comfort Does Riding a Horse Hurt The Horse? As a horse enthusiast, I am often asked if riding an equine is cruel or hurts them somehow. There was a time when I questioned the ethical value of riding these...
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Spring Feeding Tips for Your Equines Seasoned horse owners know that you change your equines feeding habits in the winter and spring months. The warmer temperatures change their nutritional needs, and you want to ensure that your horse makes a...
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Faith, Friends, and a Filly Do you remember your first crush in school? Mine was a brown-headed boy with bright blue eyes named “George.” What I loved more than anything about this boy was his sense of humor. He could charm his way to any...
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The Beauty of Natural Equine Companions If you ever have a chance to visit Oak Haven Acres, you’ll find a beautiful communion of humans, nature, and equine companions. Although our farm was established to care for senior horses, we have a few...
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Ways to Show Your Horse Love on Valentine’s Day At Oak Haven Acres, we can’t think about Valentine’s Day and love without honoring our beloved horses. Of course, we strive to show our equines love all year round, but this is a special time of...
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There’s More Than Hay in that Haystack As a fellow equestrian, you’re used to seeing and buying tons of hay each year. It’s a significant cost, and many folks think that it’s one way they can cut corners. However...
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12 Fun Facts About Horses You Probably Didn’t Know We all love horses, and they’re the reason we own and operate Oak Haven Acres. However, there are many fascinating facts about horses that we’ve learned along the way that many...
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There is no magic number set for when an older horse will need special care. Some say that 20 years of age is when you start to see a decline, but it’s only a baseline. A horse 20+ years can still be thriving and doesn’t require any changes to...
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Summertime is one of our busiest seasons at Oak Haven Acres. We are constantly on the lookout for things like overriding spinous processes aka kissing spine (In humans this spinal problem is referred to as Baastrup’s sign) and other health...
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