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...
Read moreAge is Just a Number, But Here Are Three Things To Watch For! At Oak Haven Acres, we have a deep love for horses. Our business caters to the ones that are older and often more challenging to manage. They have health problems, and they don’t get...
Read more10 Equine Preparation Tips For The Spring Season There’s still a chill in the morning air here in North Carolina, but soon the atmosphere will be warm and delightful. Winter will be just a fading memory as spring ushers in a change of...
Read moreHow A Horse’s Vision Differs from Ours 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...
Read moreHead-To-Hoof: Early Detections for Common Aging Problems 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...
Read moreHorse 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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