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RH Farm Rescue and Stables

We rescue, rehabilitate, and retrain surrendered, and slaughter bound horses. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit. We also offer lessons and boarding in Burlington NC.

09/27/2025

After hemming and hawing for months (and waiting for cooler weather) and how to wean Xena, if we should wean her, will she stop nursing at some point (she's 16 months old now)...Xena forced our hand a little bit by deciding to oust Whinny from the herd.

She was being incredibly aggressive about it and Whinny was getting badly scraped up, nearly trotted into a pole being chased around, and things just went downhill pretty rapidly - we were seriously concerned about Whinny's safety.

Whinny and Xena have been in a herd since Xena was 3 months old and always been friendly, sharing food, grooming each other and running together. It was a big surprise and a sudden shift in behavior.

We couldn't separate just Whinny because she relies on mama Willow as a sight guide at night, and we knew she would be more distressed to be separated. So Willow joined Whinny in the next field and thus began a very stressful night of checking, refilling hay by the fence to keep Willow close (she wanted to explore), and making sure nobody got colicky from the sudden change!

Xena was vocal, running, testing the gate but subsided the frantic behavior after about 15 minutes or so. Altogether she was relatively sane about the whole thing. Not excessively screaming or trying to jump out. The whole story is up on our youtube channel!

Well the bullet has been bit so to speak, let's all hope this transition continues peacefully!

09/17/2025

Have you been waiting for a GREMLIN update?
(It's a term of endearment 🐴)

Video of their progress so far up at 4.30pm EST.
An AMAZING heart-melting moment with November marked the first slow step towards trust - you don't want to miss it!

09/08/2025

We had to say goodbye to Vernon today.
An incredible horse who left a mark on so many hearts.

At 30 he was in great condition but the Cushings (PPID) has been steadily progressing and the medications could no longer keep him comfortable.

We knew this day was coming eventually, but it still is a huge loss that we know will be felt by all. Hundreds of students who have sat on his back over the past 5 years, have grown their skills and confidence with his steady and reliable nature. He has been a calm influence on many new horses here at the rescue, most recently to a young yearling whom he was to help through the weaning process.

It was a privilege to care for him these last 5 years. He gave us more time than we thought we'd have, and he never failed to do what was asked of him. A one of a kind, irreplaceable horse. Run free ❤️🐴🌈

09/06/2025

The Gremlins say "Snacks! Or else.."
Well really just RL - check out their arrival in our newest video!

09/05/2025

Yesterday we did a little 4-hour round trip to pick up these surrendered dwarf minis. 😍
These guys are little little! So cute!
And so very very feral.
These guys don't know how to catch, lead, yield to halter pressure, pick up their feet..nothing.
Absolutely terrified to be touched.
They'll take a snack from a hand but nothing else. One of them pins ears and bites if there is no snack in an offered hand. (Ask how we know)

This is going to be a long road to training! They have been well cared for in terms of veterinary visits, and had regular farrier trims (though they have to be sedated for it) so they are healthy physically, but mentally they are all React and no Think.
We believe the oldest one has Cushings, she is struggling with weight at the moment.

Video coming soon of their intake and first day - these guys won't be adoptable for a while yet, but keep an eye out if you're needing a companion mini.
23 y/o mare, 17 y/o gelding, 10 y/o gelding.

09/04/2025

Did you miss the Raleigh tack sale? We've got an excess number of saddles we've collected over the past few years to fit different horses(which have been adopted), and need to fund our summer of vet bills!
Nice Courbette jumper cut saddle, Borelli, Liberty Saddle Co. brands. Kid's is unbranded.
English saddles are all 6" gullet and 17" seat except the kid's saddle which is 5" gullet and 13" seat. All come with leathers and stirrups except one. For narrower horses.

Western saddles are FQHB and 15-16" seat. Come with latigo and off billet. For wider horses.

Everything is in good working order and has been kept oiled. Pickup in Burlington NC.

*Something is wrong with our messenger we can't see PMs. Please text the farm if interested. Thanks! 3️⃣3️⃣6️⃣2️⃣7️⃣0️⃣9️⃣7️⃣2️⃣7️⃣

08/31/2025

IMPORTANT SCAM ALERT – an online horse selling scammer has been using our farm’s address. We will never sell or deliver a horse, or accept a deposit without meeting in person in advance.

We have had several emails from people and today a gentleman drove from New Jersey(!) because this scammer has been using our address to give themselves legitimacy.

In general, you should always see a horse in person before making a deposit, and always get a written document verifying full names/addresses of each party involved when any money is changing hands.

*other red flags include: poor grammar or spelling, cashapp/venmo names not consistent, seller not providing a real phone number etc.

Please spread the word in the horse finding groups you know!

08/26/2025

The other day I was installing a new gate in the field where Xena, our 15 mo yearling is pastured.
She was investigating the tools, sniffing and playing, generally slowing me down and I caught myself about to say "Not everything is a toy or an opportunity to earn treats!"

How could I chastise her? That is EXACTLY what I've taught her to think! She is so brave with new objects because I've worked on building a foundation of trust and reward.

But nobody wants to be pestered - I have also taught her an Away cue, an All Done cue, and a sterner "chh" vocal cue with snaps which means "Leave me alone". I use these if she is not respecting my space or trying to engage with something dangerous or sharp. She doesn't naturally interact with things unless I'm there - we've left a few jolly balls and inflatables with her to no avail.

Teaching her to get in her little kiddie pool built on things she'd already learned like stepping over objects(poles) or onto them (tarps). And I just built her a little platform and she immediately came running over, sniffed it, offered a hoof on top (which I rewarded), then got right on. She didn't even blink walking over it or backing off!

That kind of trust is the most precious gift, and pays off for their entire life. ❤️🐴

Disclaimer: The video is a reenactment as I didn't film the initial interaction. *apologies for the quality*

08/16/2025

This adorable little man still hasn't been scooped up!
11 y/o paint mini gelding, adoption only 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣!

Application required, as well as post-adoption care contract. All the details at rh-farm.com/diamond
Please don't pm us, if you're interested just fill out an application.

He loads and stands for the farrier too! Full refund trial period as well to make sure he's the right fit. Welcome Diamond in to your heart today 🐴

08/10/2025

A few snaps from this evening's ride on Willow -
So glad for a break in the absolute suffocating heat!

Xena is just full of cute expressions in these, she's going through another sassy / testing boundaries phase but is still overall very respectful. Mama willow had been doing well in a halter but either she's excited to get to work or distracted trying to keep track of Xena, getting quick feet and not really relaxing.
Thankfully her version of 'not relaxed' is very rideable compared to some others we've worked with! She's a saint, really.

We still haven't weaned or separated Xena and Willow, but have been working on eating separately, and keeping them apart for small increments of time. With things cooling down we'll be trying Willow and Whinny in a separate field soon!

07/31/2025

Poor PJ is locked up!
This huge leg is looking to be a case of cellulitis - an infection that causes major swelling and pain in the affected area.

Thankfully cellulitis is usually easily treated with antibiotics and should have no bearing on his athletic ability or soundness once he's recovered.

We had 2 different vets out, did Xrays (clear!) and starting a course of antibiotics - one of which goes in the opposite end of where you usually give medication! For being on stall rest for several days this guy has been a total champ. We gave him fancy $$ hay and fans to help him be as happy as possible.

A full video is up on our channel giving a more in-depth look at this past week with him. Let's all wish PJ a speedy and full recovery!

06/30/2025

FREE XENA!
Her and mama Willow got to rejoin Ebony and Whinny today and everyone was excited to be reunited, Xena was especially joyous to have more room to move.

We popped a fresh bandage on her this morning for some extra support while she's getting moving again, but the wound is looking good so hopefully that's the last one 🤞 As you can see it doesn't limit her at all.

Speaking of limits - no more escaping, okay Xena? 🤨

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