River Hill Stables

01/01/2025

Inspirational horse quotes

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄🎁🚗⛄️🌨️

12/23/2024

12/21/2024

Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world. C.S. Lewis

12/20/2024

On December 19, the Equine Disease Communications Center (EDCC) announced that a horse recently purchased from an auction with an unknown vaccination history had tested positive for Equine Influenza.

The horse is at a private facility in Warren County, Virginia, and is currently in voluntary quarantine.

12/16/2024

Christmas, my child, is love in action.
Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas.
Dale Evans

Forever Cowgirl♥️

12/10/2024

To blankee or not to blankee? Remember, not all horses need blankets. The horse's haircoat has the natural ability to "puff up" and hold in heat to help them stay warm even if topped with a layer of snow. So the considerations include: 🦄If their haircoats are sufficient....🦄if they are clipped...🦄if they are maintaining good body weight... 🦄if they have the availability of sturdy shelter from the elements... 🦄if they are receiving all the nutrition needed... they may be fine without blanketing. But also remember that every horse is different so 🦄watch for shivering and discomfort in response to the cold temperatures especially in the oldies. Blanketing horses properly requires coordinating blanket thickness to air temperatures and precipitation and can take frequent changing( especially if the blanket soaks through with precipitation). Many owners feel the need to provide each horse with an arsenal of turnouts/ indoors/ heavies / mediums and sheets. This is fine but time consuming in blankee rotation and required dedication to duty. Also you must change wet blankets and make sure they are washed during the wet , muddy season. If you feel the need to blanket...this chart may help in the process.🦄 As always ask Dr. Amy or Dr. Steve about your horses body weight, need for feed, hay and blanketing requirements to help winterize each of your horses and ponies(donkeys, mules and minis too!) 🦄

12/04/2024

Sweet dreams my friends 💤

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2024

An adult cat in Stanley, VA (Page County) has tested positive for rabies. Read below to learn about guidance given and other recommendations to prevent rabies exposures.

11/17/2024

🤠 Cowboy Chronicles Wisdom 🤠

"On a dirt road, the journey matters more than the speed."

Take your time, soak in the scenery, and enjoy every moment of the ride. It’s all about the adventure! 🌾🐴

11/10/2024