Horses
What’s the difference between a horse and a pony? The key is height, not age. Equines are measured in units called “hands,” from the ground to the withers (the place where their neck joins their back). One hand equals 4 inches, with the dividing line between a horse and a pony set at 14.2 (14 hands + 2 inches, or 58”).
We offer a wide range of activities with our beloved horses. Our farm teaches a mutual respect and communication between horse and human, which is often a deeply impactful experience for our visitors.
Want to ride? We offer that too! Riding is known to be one of the most valuable activities for people living with special needs or otherwise needing help to improve their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive wellbeing.
Vinnie
Vinnie’s dished face, arched neck and proud tail carriage mark him as an Arabian. He is privately owned, but delights in greeting visitors and socializing with them. When clean, he is grey in color – but he also loves rolling in the mud, so you may see him sporting various shades of brown.
Snowflake
With her dark gold coat and long, flaxen mane and tail, Snowflake the pony is the farm’s very own Malibu Barbie. She is privately owned, but often available for pony rides and grooming sessions. Like many of us, too much rich, sugary food can make Snowy sick, so her paddock does not have any grass in it. Not merely a one-trick pony, Snowy knows how to wave AND bow on command.
Holiday
Holiday’s distinctive spots mark him as an Appaloosa. He has done a bit of everything during his long career, and has earned his retirement from the riding ring. But he still loves attention, and will happily stand to be brushed and loved on. He is blind in one eye due to uveitis, also known as “moon blindness,” which veterinarians theorize has an autoimmune and/or genetic component.
Donkeys
Did you know donkeys make excellent watch dogs? Ours are friendly with visitors, but keep a careful eye on any strange animals who may wander onto the property. They are also wonderful babysitters – when an ill or injured horse has to spend time in the barn, away from their herd, having a donkey in a neighboring stall to provide company can help keep the patient calm and relaxed.
Goats
Our goats are dedicated climbers, mischief-makers, and weed-whackers. When they are not perfecting their parkour skills on the “playground” in their paddock, we can use a portable fence to move them around the farm. They love munching on vines, brambles, brush – even poison ivy! What’s not to love about cute, frisky weed control replacing chemical sprays?
Hens & Roosters
Our farm is home to a variety of hens, who help keep the bug population down and lay a beautiful rainbow of eggs. Our bachelor flock of roosters live happily together in a separate enclosure -- visitors can admire the boys’ gorgeous plumage and friendly personalities in their pen or as they strut around the farm as a group.
RIP Queen Bee
In loving memory of Queen Bee. She was sweet and independent, always busy roaming the farm often looking for fun. May she rest in peace.