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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Is it beginning to look a lot like Christmas in your area? Oak Haven Acres Horse Farm may be in North Carolina, but we still get cold weather during the winter. Fortunately, we are far enough south to seldom get more than an inch of snowfall for...
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Equine Gratitude – As the brisk winds of November skirts through the trees, we say goodbye to the remaining fall leaves. Everyone at Oak Haven Acres prepares for the chilly winter months. Although we don’t get much snow, it gets cold...
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Horses are very intuitive creatures by nature, but some go as far as to say that some horses are psychic. While I’m not ready to make that leap and put them into the mystic world, I will say that I am astounded by the things I’ve witnessed. I’ve...
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Supernatural Horse Encounters – The glowing grins of the jack o’ lanterns remind us that Halloween has arrived at the Oak Haven Acres Horse Farm. Crisp autumn air whispers through the falling leaves as if they are sharing secrets from...
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What to Expect When Your Horse is Expecting When spring arrived at Oak Haven Acres, it was a welcome reprieve from winter’s cold and rainy days. Summer will soon grace us with balmy times that are perfect for horseback riding and sipping...
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The Long Goodbye: Dealing With Equine Dementia It never ceases to amaze us how similar horses are to humans. At Oak Haven Acres, we are blessed to love and care for our equine residents and observe their habits each day. It’s no wonder that...
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A Horse Named Polly We’re facing times of great uncertainty in our country, but our care for the equines we have at Oak Haven Acres never waivers. They remain our top priority. I’ve told you before that it’s hard for me to watch the videos or see...
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Racehorse Retirement: What Are the Options? Who doesn’t love a day at the races? No wonder it’s a $4 billion industry. Watching these thoroughbreds’ run down the track to a victory is a favorite pastime of many. What most don’t realize is that...
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With all the talk about coronavirus, I find myself wondering if it’s something that can affect equines. Since I am responsible for so many horses daily, I need the facts to ensure we always keep them safe. While we have never had an issue of...
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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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