Dream Haven Farm

02/01/2025

01/30/2025

🌟Big news, Polk County! 🌟

Dream Haven Farm is launching the county’s only equestrian 4-H club! Open to youth ages 5-18, our club offers a fun, family-friendly environment to learn, grow, and compete for any youth in WNC! Members can take part in horse shows, judging teams, Horse Bowl, and hands-on horsemanship—with or without a horse!

Join us for our interest meeting February 22nd from 10-2pm to learn more!
RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczpN2Yyc0Gu_B3SOFVizqfaRzecDu4Lu9U_1GPvAUQZ74pBg/viewform?usp=header

Stay tuned for details—we can’t wait to get started! 🐴✨

01/28/2025

Happy birthday to our barn manager, Abby! We're grateful for all that you do to keep our farm thriving. Wishing you a birthday as bright and special as you are!

01/26/2025

Wow! I didn't know we were nomintated for two seperate awards, what a blessing from the community, thank you all! 😊

Presenting our Duke Energy Citizenship and Service award Nominees. Your contributions and commitment to our community and citizens were recognized and we are thrilled to honor you. Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the winner of this award at our Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night. Ticket sales will close Friday at 5pm. https://business.carolinafoothillschamber.com/ap/Events/Register/WqFyxn2HaCJCE

01/26/2025

Such an honor to have been nominated for Business Owner of the Year! Thank you for the nominations ❤️

Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to share the nominees for Business Owner/Organization Leader of the year. Your leadership and community support has been recognized! The winner will be announced at the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night Ticket sales close Friday at 5 pm
https://carolinafoothillschamberofcommerc1.growthzoneapp.com/a #/Event/1249121/EventsOverview

01/26/2025

Warmer days mean more time in the big arena! 🌞
While we’ve kept cozy with flat lessons in the covered, our horses are ready to stretch out and enjoy the sunshine—and so are we!
With the pink mountain sunrises to start every day and things warming up, it’s the perfect time to join us for lessons and make the most of this beautiful weather! 🐴🌄

https://sites.google.com/dreamhavennc.com/welcome/equine-services

01/21/2025

BIG & small bundled for a chilly lesson ❄️☀️

Dolly and Harry were wonderful for our riders who took the forward energy in stride making for some lovely figure 8 work! 😊

01/18/2025

☀️ Registration is NOW OPEN for Camp Dream Haven 2025! 🐴

Join us this summer for unforgettable adventures, learning, and fun at our Day Camps (ages 2–12) and Themed Camps (ages 6–16) running from June 1st to August 1st.

✨ Explore exciting themes like:
• First Timers Camp
• Cowboy/Cowgirl Camp
• Future Vet Camp
• Horse Show 101 Camp
• Future Trainers Camp

📅 Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! Check out the full catalog with all camp details, themes, dates, and pricing on our website!

https://sites.google.com/dreamhavennc.com/welcome/programs/camp-dream-haven-2025

01/11/2025

❄️ January 2025 at Dream Haven Farm ❄️

01/10/2025

Getting in our last rides before the snow falls! Horses are bundled and prepped for a snowy evening ❄️

Hope everyone is staying warm!

01/04/2025

✨ A new year, a new chapter for Dream Haven Farm! 2025 is already off to an incredible start with so many exciting updates to share.

We’re thrilled to announce that Roo and Pogo have found wonderful new homes, and we can’t wait to see them thrive in their next chapters. Our favorite unicorn pony, Moo, will also be spreading his magic this year on lease! 🦄

But that’s not all—we’re welcoming some new additions to the farm and gearing up for an amazing year filled with new programs, camps, clinics, and so much more. 🌟

Don’t miss a beat—visit our website for all the latest updates, and join us as we make 2025 our best year yet! 🥳🐴

12/22/2024

➡️ Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, “Why do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? They’re just ‘money pits,’ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?”

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, you’re right—horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

⚡️ Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

• Nonverbal Communication: Learning to “speak” with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

• Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

• Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

• Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent efforts—a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

• Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. There’s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

🔥The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many don’t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills they’ll carry into every aspect of life.

👉 A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investment—not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show fees—but in my child’s future. I’d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, they’re challenging. But they’re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I don’t just see a rider—I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.



Shared from Blue Thunder A Unicorn Story

12/17/2024

New Year, New Sport! 🎉 Ready to try something fresh and exciting in 2025? Whether you’re new to the saddle or ready to sharpen your skills, our lesson program and focused Equi-Sessions are the perfect way to kickstart your year!

🐴 What Are Equi-Sessions?
A series of tailored, small-group riding lessons designed for first time riders to help you grow in confidence, improve technique, and have FUN in a supportive environment on the ground and in the saddle.

📅 Equi-Sessions Schedule:
• Mondays & Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

💰 Pricing:
• Single Day Package (4 lessons): $125
• Two Day Package (8 lessons): $200
✨ 10% sibling discount

If you’re looking for something new, challenging, and rewarding to do this year, let’s get you in the saddle. Limited spots available, so don’t wait!

Check out our website to reserve your spot or learn more!

https://sites.google.com/dreamhavennc.com/welcome/home?fbclid=IwY2xjawE9Ta1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSr8gRXdG_atGLGP-nqAh14G99Y9vabJrxHEak5pyLr-J50ERPiABvF-7A_aem_JT5ui1fL8_8L1YrfFGccGw

12/16/2024

This weekend was one for the books! We kicked things off schooling at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort on Friday and took on Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) for showing on Saturday. The Dream Haven crew brought their A-game, and we couldn’t be more proud:

🔸DreamHaven’s Picked Out A Good One (“Pogo”) stepped into the spotlight for his first-ever trips off the farm. He was an absolute star, earning top ribbons from Crossrails to 2’3”-2’6”.

🔸 BF ObviouslyAHeisman (“Roo”) and Leilah Ortiz made their green horse and rider debut, taking on both Tryon and FENCE with grace and promise—such a beautiful pair with bright things ahead!

🔸 Tangible Dream (“Lynx”) teamed up with our barn manager Abby Callahan and delivered fantastic rounds in the 2’3”-2’6” and 2’6”-2’9”, earning top placings and turning heads. Earning High Point Champion in the Adult Hunter O/F🥇

Cheers to new milestones, growing partnerships, and all the amazing memories we’re making along the way! 🐎💫