Old Forge Hill Farm

08/11/2024

As a barn owner, the hardest line you'll ever draw is the boundary of who you allow in and who you allow to stay.

A friendly reminder to my fellow trainers (and any horse person in general)-

-Nobody is worth your peace of mind..if they cost you your peace, kick them out!

- No one can buy your trust, when you see their true actions...believe them.

- If they can't respect you or the facility, they need to leave.

- No amount of money is worth harboring negative energy in your work and play atmosphere.

I am done trying to hatch bad eggs. I am no longer willing to try to fix, help, slave or suffer for those not willing to give the same effort or at the least carry themselves with class and integrity.

Say it with me friends:

Your barn, your rules. And your happy place. If they don't like it, they can leave.

Customer service should not feel like slavery. You shouldn't feel uncomfortable when people pull into your barn driveway. Stick to your guts. And your boundaries. 💕

- Ian Baese O’Connor

📸 Kaly Madison Photography

06/22/2023

She's 14.2 HH and is the most quiet sweetest thing ever. She's great for beginner riders.

08/27/2022

Pretty good way to show what posture does for your horse.

01/16/2022

Wow!

Researchers in Siberia found a perfectly-preserved 42,000-year-old baby horse buried under the permafrost. It was in such good condition that its blood was still in a liquid state, allowing scientists to extract it. "Hopefully, the world will soon meet the clone of the ancient foal who lived 42,000 years ago."⁠

Read this and more of the most astounding science news stories you probably missed in 2019: http://bit.ly/34scghT

11/21/2021

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10/10/2021

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MANAGING EQUINE WORMS

Over the last decade drug resistant parasites have been reported, despite the
use of an increasing number of dewormer drugs. This is worrying as there are no new drugs in the pipeline and eventually worms will become resistant to all the currently available drugs.

Up until now the conventional wisdom in horse husbandry has been INTERVAL DOSING.

"Interval dosing", which many horse owners / yard managers use (and it is promoted by drug companies), involves regular dewormer administration based on the egg reappearance periods after treatment with a dewormer. It is important to realize if using this method that the egg reappearance time differs for each deworming drug.

This is an easy protocol to follow; however, this regimen will result in the routine worming of many horses that do not need it. Studies have shown that in any given population, 80% of worms are carried by only 20% of horses. Not only is this a waste of money and you are giving your horse
unnecessary drugs, but more importantly this ‘over-deworming’ is believed to have made a substantial contribution to drug resistance.

SO WHAT DO WE DO INSTEAD?

Well obviously if you see worms in your horses p**p, something must be done. If you are not very knowledgeable, you should take a p**p specimen to your local lab to identify which worms your horse has. Then make sure you use a dewormer that covers that particular species. (Be aware that p**p can be collected at the wrong stage and can result in a false zero)

Here are some common symptoms that your horse may exhibit if it has worms:

Signs of Parasitism:

- Dull, rough haircoat
- Lethargy (decreased energy) or depression
- Decreased stamina
- Unthriftiness or loss of condition
- Slowed growth in young horses
- Potbelly (esp. young horses)
- Colic
- Diarrhea
- Excessive tail rubbing
-persistent cough with heaves ruled out

If you suspect worms, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is emphasizing the importance of selective use of the remaining effective dewormers to reduce resistance. Testing is simple; you provide a fresh f***l sample (

09/04/2021

07/02/2021

My grandson Luke enjoying Oreo today. 😊❤😊

06/06/2021

Sun going down in my side of town...

05/28/2021

This is my cousin Tanya. She needs our help!

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05/27/2021

This is my cousin Tanya she really needs our help!

Tanya is a single mother that has been trying to make ends meet for awhile. Sh… Gwenn Powers needs your support for Please Help a Single Mother with COVID

12/16/2020

First snow on the farm!

11/28/2020

10/19/2020

Turning the last hay harvest of the season. Thank you Mike for all your help!

10/17/2020

08/21/2020

We have moved to a new location!

08/08/2020

Only about two more weeks!!

07/10/2020

The farm is going to have some exciting news coming up in the next couple weeks!! Can't tell you all yet though!
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