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North Star Farm

Providing equine retirement board Quality care for your retired equine partner.

08/26/2024

Floyd (L) and Nico (R) knew each other in their working lives. Now they share a stall grate and fence line out in the field. Perhaps swapping stories about “the good old days” but just as likely talking about how awesome their lives are now ❤️🐴❤️

08/23/2024

Today we said “goodbye for now” to a very special resident at North Star Farm.

Lacey was the OG, the red mare queen, the first retiree we welcomed here when we opened our doors in July 2021.

Lacey was the best kind of chestnut mare; partial to her people, fiery when necessary, gentle with little humans and dogs, and always ready for a minty snack (sugar free, of course).

During her time with us, she battled various health issues that come with aging horses. These finally culminated in an insurmountable colic. Together with her loving, dedicated owners Megan Coogan Clegg and Caitlin Cooper, and stellar veterinary care from Southern Equine Service the decision was made to let her peacefully enter the next realm - free from pain and worry.

Lacey, Megan and Caitlin, it was the privilege of our existence here at North Star Farm to have you in our life. Thank you for always trusting us with your hearts.

Good girl Lacey. Until we meet again 🌹🕊️🤍

05/16/2024

I spent a few minutes filling in some footing that washed away with the heavy rains… Lux was there to make sure I got it Juuuuust Right 😂🐴❤️

04/19/2024

We’ve had a bit of instant summer this week, a sneak peek at what’s coming. Nico is enjoying a bite of evening grass as an appetizer then back in front of the fan until after sunset. Nighttime turnout starts in a few short weeks! ❤️🐴❤️

03/24/2024

One of the things I love most about these retired horses is how much they all seem to love the littlest generation of horse girls. They are so soft and gentle with her they just seem to know she brings only love and joy. And treats…
😂❤️🐴

01/23/2024

Too good not to share. The retirees were *ecstatic * to be naked yesterday and all promptly rolled within 30 seconds! ❤️🐴❤️

01/20/2024

This picture showed up in my OTD photo vault from 2019. Other than a change in neighborhoods and the snow everything else is the same. Frigid temps (even by MA standards), same hat, same coat… but the retirees are all bundled up, munching on hay, and enjoying a bit of sunshine!

01/13/2024

Horses will definitely be in today after flooding rains and now high winds. Safety first!

12/30/2023

I’m very grateful to the team at Kingsway Farm for the trust they’ve placed in the care and attention horses receive here. We are eagerly awaiting Nico’s arrival later today and can’t wait for him to explore his large porch and pasture, be re-acquainted with some old friends, and live the life every horse deserves.

12/04/2023

Knowing when to let our animals go with dignity and without fear or pain is the most important component of horsemanship.

Thank you Kristie Callahan Gill for allowing me to care for Peach. She will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️🐴🍑

11/29/2023

Lux is all bundled up for our first sub-freezing overnight. Sweet dreams, goofy boy! ❤️🐴❤️

11/12/2023

At this retirement farm, horses get to be horses - as long as it’s safe! Today Lux and Floyd enjoyed a full body roll in the wet mud!

11/05/2023

It’s a glorious fall morning here - the kind where you go from turnout sheets to fly masks by 10! ❤️🐴❤️

08/21/2023

I’d like to send a huge THANK YOU to those horse people who instill in their young horses the ability to stand quietly for baths, farrier fly spray, etc. Please know how grateful I am that when they come here for their retirement at the end of their careers I am eternally grateful for the horses that know that these daily tasks are No Big Deal. ❤️🐎❤️

07/12/2023

With “real feel” temps closing in on 100+ this week , all of the horses enjoy a cool shower before heading inside for the afternoon. This is Floyd, who doesn’t stand still for long… except when he’s getting drenched by the hose! ❤️🐴❤️

06/29/2023

Happy retirement anniversary to Lacey - still the spunkiest red mare ever! ❤️🐴❤️

05/05/2023

It’s Floof season here at North Star!

We have a menagerie here … horses, barn cats, dog, laying hens…. And of course we have a varied wild bird population. Important because they eat BUGS! This little floof is the sole survivor of his clutch - circle of life and all that. I normally don’t intervene but this little one has spent 2 nights in the barn attic in a trug full of hay and shavings. Mom is encouraging flight, so we’ve graduated to a smaller bucket on a shelf in the wash stall. Mom has kept up and continues to feed and encourage flight. The cats continue to alert me to their progress so they’re otherwise occupied in the grain room for a bit. The dog so far has not caught on 😜

I know the odds are against Floof but I’m still going to cheer it on.

04/16/2023

This is the happy face of Lacey, our oldest and longest retiree. She’s even happier than usual today because she had a visit from her owner for treats, grooming and some quality time. I believe that horses remember faces (human and equine!) and that they remember good care and a loving hand. Owner visits are encouraged and welcomed here!

04/05/2023

Welcome to our newest retiree Lux! He’s loving the access to grass, lots of room to stretch his legs and plenty of room for his favorite pastime ROLLING! ❤️🐴❤️

01/16/2023

Retiree Peach doesn’t mind our chilly morning (by southern standards) with plenty of room to stretch her legs!

10/09/2022

Retiree Peach in silhouette against a spectacular backdrop this evening. We’re still enjoying nighttime turnout, giving everyone the opportunity to move as they wish, benefiting their joints, their gut, and their brain. It’s good to be a horse here at North Star!

09/26/2022

What all the cool kids wear when they mow!

We’re starting to make plans for hurricane Ian here; current predictions are for 2-4” of rain and 40 mph winds overnight Friday and early Saturday. The horses will be safe and secure, watching it all from the comfort of their sturdy stalls!

09/18/2022

Recently promoted to Nanny Pony, Rosie is enjoying the very best of our spectacular early fall weather here in SC, with sparkling blue skies, pleasant temperatures, and lower humidity.

09/17/2022

I’m so very happy to welcome Floyd as he begins his retirement here. He’s settled in quite easily and is content to hang out with his nanny pony Rosie, and making eyes at Peach. We needed a good gelding here at the farm, and I’m tickled pink that the Gannett family has entrusted me with his care.

06/17/2022

Barefoot trimming day for Queen Rosie! We’ve had heat indices of over 100 degrees for the last 5 days but our residents are enjoying night turnout and days spent enjoying the fans in their stalls. Thanks to farrier Chris Neusch for working in this ridiculous heat!

05/15/2022

Soap suds and a good gentle scrub feels good on a hot day! Three baths done - just a few more to go … 🛁🧽🐴

05/06/2022

Farm dog Koda had a GREAT time today playing with Natasha, the farrier’s dog ❤️🐶❤️

03/29/2022

We’re taking advantage of a stretch of nice days and some expected rain showers later this week to overseed our turnout pastures as well as our hay fields. We are always looking for ways to improve our grasses - and soil - to ensure the horses here enjoy a happy and healthy retirement. It truly takes a village to grow, prosper, and learn, so we are grateful to everyone who provides us expertise, services, and good advice.

02/17/2022

Just in time for rain late tonight, the hay fields are getting 18 tons of lime to wake up and get ready for seeding. It’s going to be 80 today, but THIS is how I know spring is right around the corner!

01/22/2022

Last night while everyone was snug in their stalls munching on hay, we got a very rare dusting of snow! All of our residents are accustomed to snow (coming from the snowy cold New England region) so once the footing in the fields are safe they’ll all go out to enjoy the sunshine!

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3306 Martintown Road
Edgefield, SC
29824

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+19787605051

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