Your horse is a lot like you. Humans can experience trauma that can affect them for life and the same can be said of horses. They come from all walks of life, and some have had difficult pasts. What we have found from years of working with them...
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The Intriquite Heat Regulation System of A Horse When the cold winter winds blow, you are concerned about your animals. Did you know that horses have a build-in regulation system that keeps them comfortable regardless of the temperature? It’s...
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Things You Never Knew About The Majestic Horse As springtime approaches in North Carolina, many people are eager to get outside and spend time in the great outdoors. Animals awaken from their slumber, and horses are anxious to frolic in the...
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How 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...
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Head-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...
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Horse 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...
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What 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...
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Senior 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...
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Horse 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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Do Any Of Your Adult Or Young Horses Eat Senior Feed? Nothing gives me more joy than to see one of our rescued horses finding a loving adoptive family. Since its founding several years ago, our equine rescue ranch’s mission has been to save as...
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Wil’s Winter Horse Care Tips Happy Holidays from the Blue Grass State! Winter time can be a busy season on our equine rescue ranch. Since 1982, our family has owned and managed this 1200 acre facility, and have seen it bless the animals and...
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Wil’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...
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