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...
Read moreWays 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...
Read moreI’ve loved horses since I was a little girl. I think back on all those years and all the animals that I have encountered during my life. Though I am fascinated by many aspects of equines, the most enthusing part is their names. It never ceases to...
Read moreToday’s society is fascinated with DIY tricks and helpful hacks to make life easier. Did you know that at Oak Haven Acres, we also have a few hacks that we use to make barn life simpler? Equines are massive animals that need lots of...
Read moreHave you ever considered equine hospice? It sounds like a strange concept, but horses deserve the same dignity and care in their final stages as humans. We are so fortunate to care for many senior horses at Oak Haven Horse Farm. Our philosophy is...
Read moreDuring the colder seasons, you change your shoes to accommodate the weather. Did you ever really stop and think about the shoes on your horse? Though you don’t change them for the seasons, they are essential to protect their hooves. You are...
Read moreProper Horse Grooming Tools Makes Life Easier 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...
Read moreHorse 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreSenior 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...
Read moreWil’s Horse Stories: Horses That Need Horses–And Chickens Too! 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...
Read moreThe Horse That Made A Difference | Horse Therapy We have all read about how horse therapy has managed to treat those with physical and mental conditions. There is something magical about the bond between animals and humans. My wife is a certified...
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