Horses can’t communicate with you verbally, so they use other cues to tell you something isn’t right. Abscesses are something that we commonly deal with on the farm, and they can occur for any number of reasons. Managing older equines...
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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 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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Dealing with skin issues is a common problem for all equines. Chestnuts and ergots are little, benign growths that tend to scare many people, but they’re a very common dermatological issue. They’re remarkably similar to callus like growths that...
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As most of you know, we are a retirement center for equines. Handling these horses in their golden years can be just as fragile as handling a new baby foal. Since their strength and flexibility diminish, we must pay special attention to certain...
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Have 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...
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Most of us were glad to see 2020 pass and a new year begin. Though 2021 has only been here a few days, we all have bright hopes for the end of a pandemic as well as some normalcy in our lives. While the previous year brought about many changes...
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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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