Head Over Hooves Farm Sanctuary

06/25/2025

Bubba and I have the same feelings about this heat 🥵 We’re exhausted, but hanging in there. Happy that today is the last day of extreme heat.

I have not responded to messages since the weekend, and I likely won’t be getting to them today either. Please be patient with us, getting the animals through this heat is our main priority and focus ❤️

06/23/2025

Today was a looong, hot day, but so far, so good. We spent the day making rounds checking on everyone, cooling off pools and mud pits, topping off waters, hosing whoever would let us, and fed everyone cool and frozen snacks. We repeated the cycle multiple times throughout the day, and that’s the plan for the next few days.

Good luck to all of our farm friends doing the same, and don’t forget to take care of yourselves in the mix…this heat is no joke 🥵

P.S. With the heat comes the flies, and we go through a LOT of fly spray this time of year. Many of our farmily members need to be sprayed multiple times a day to stay comfortable. If you’d like to help, fly spray is always on our Amazon wishlist (link in comments), and it makes a big difference in their daily comfort. Thank you so much for supporting their care ❤️

06/23/2025

Who remembers baby Hope?! Hopie was dropped off to us a few hours after she was born because her mom did not survive her birth. She was with us for a few months, and we loved having her here 💖

She’s now living her best life at Longhorns & Lavender and being so very spoiled by her mama, Alyssa Huber ❤️

Agnes says "stay cool out there today"! Now, if only she would leave her super classy fly mask on!
Agnes is not owned by me, she is a rescue owned by my barn manager. Her eyes normally run a little but much worse in fly season. For those of you who frequent Head Over Hooves you might recognize Agnes as little Hope. She went there after she was born as her mom died giving birth and the farmer didn't have time for a bottle baby. She's all grown up now and still an absolute sweetheart! For those of you interested in fly masks for cows, Weaver's makes one that works well for horned cattle. A polled cow can easily wear most of the horse size masks.

06/22/2025

🌍🐪 Happy World Camel Day 🐪🌍

Today, we celebrate the incredible camel—an animal known for strength, endurance, and adaptability. Camels have long been essential companions in desert life, helping with farming, transportation, and surviving some of the harshest environments on Earth.

And then there’s our Apollo 😅

Apollo is a 5-year-old dromedary camel who doesn’t quite fit the traditional camel mold. He’s not hauling supplies across the desert or assisting with agriculture, but he is a pro at dismantling fences, cannonballing into his pool, befriending everyone he meets, and keeping us all endlessly entertained.

While other camels are survivalists, Apollo is a specialist in chaotic joy. His job? Causing mischief, making people laugh, and reminding us that sometimes, just being your quirky, lovable self is more than enough.

Although he drives us bonkers at times (ok, often 😂) we wouldn’t have it any other way. And honestly, we’re pretty sure we work for him 😂

Here’s to camels of all kinds, especially the ones who break the mold and steal our hearts 🐪❤️

We’d love to see your pics from your visit with Apollo in the comments! We know you’ve got some good ones 😅

06/21/2025

Sharing for one of our favorite farm friends, Austin 💙

Austin and his family are a few of our most frequent visitors over the last few years, and Austin’s love for animals is bigger than you could imagine…especially for his best friend, Jester 🐏

Austin is currently in 2nd place in a contest benefiting the National Wildlife Foundation where he’d be given the title of “Jr Ranger”, should he win. This contest would award him many other prizes as well, and we would love to see our buddy win!

If you would head over and vote for Austin, we know he and his family would greatly appreciate your support!
Cari Herschman

https://jr-ranger.org/2025/austin-f20d?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4YZ6ISqzu592jJNPtn3h070nwIs3ztO8vypFwF3KKqdpWoX80yecXOGgAH2A_aem_05je0k9H68KPrWBGRYvwCg

Austin Loves To Be With All Animals! He Is So Smart & Knows So Much About Animals! We Volunteer At Local Farms And Zoo To Help Care For Them

06/18/2025

Midge says it’s never ok to judge others…especially during coat-blowing season 🐷😅🤣

We’re sure to tell her everyday how beautiful she looks, although she couldn’t care less what others think of her 😂

06/17/2025

Happy Monday, farm friends!

This week is actually my birthday, and instead of gifts or celebrations, I’m asking for something that really matters to me—support for the farmily ❤️

If you know me, you know I don’t love a lot of attention—but I do love these animals with my whole heart. This year, I’m choosing to celebrate by helping them live the healthy, happy lives they deserve.

This past weekend, six of our 10 rescued pigs— including our sweet Nova pictured here —received their hoof trims. It’s essential care that keeps them comfortable, pain-free, and mobile. The total came to $600, and while I wasn’t planning to post about it, the cost has stretched us more than usual.

If you’re in a place to donate in honor of my birthday, it would mean the world—to me, to Nova, and to every pig who now walks a little lighter. 🐷💖 Even $5 helps more than you know.

🎉 Donation link is in the comments, and as a 501c3, all donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for being part of something that matters so deeply 💖

06/16/2025

Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads out there, especially to our #1 guy 💙

Whether it’s taking care of the animals, building structures, fixing fences, going on rescue missions, and everything in between, there’s nothing he can’t and won’t do for the farmily.

We’re so lucky to have him here, and thankful the word “no” doesn’t exist in his vocabulary 😉😄❤️

06/14/2025

I like pig butts and I can not lie 🐷🍑😄

Have a great weekend, farm friends!

06/06/2025

Have you ever heard the expression “happy as a pig in mud”? Bill Hottenswine says life doesn’t get much better than this 🥹🐷🩵

05/31/2025

Vixen, Piggie Smalls and Bubba were patiently waiting for their after-dinner snackies 🐷🐷🐷🩷🩵🩵

We hope everyone has a great weekend!