Barn Twelve

01/27/2025

Accepting new Full Care Stall Clients!

01/27/2025

Get to Know the Appaloosa Horse 🐴✨
The Appaloosa horse is famous for its stunning spotted coat patterns, making them one of the most recognizable breeds in the world! 🎨🌈 But there’s more to them than just their looks!
These versatile horses excel in a wide range of events from Western and English performance to endurance events and trail riding. 🏇💨 Their intelligence and strong work ethic make them a favourite among equestrians.
However, Appaloosas do have unique health considerations, including a higher risk of equine recurrent uveitis (moon blindness) and congenital stationary night blindness. 👀⚠️ Their iconic coat patterns are linked to the leopard complex gene, which also influences these conditions.
Understanding their needs helps ensure they stay happy, healthy, and performing at their best! 💕🐎
Share a picture of your Appaloosa or tell us a bit about them - we’d love to hear about them!
Want to learn more about the history, characteristics, and care of this beautiful breed? Check out our breed guide!
CA: https://madbarn.ca/appaloosa-horse-breed-profile/
US: https://madbarn.com/appaloosa-horse-breed-profile/

01/26/2025

01/25/2025

The classic summer mix of rain, warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine can quickly cause a pasture flurry in the matter of just a few days! So, it is very important after such spells, that we take extra care and vigilance on our horses who are more vulnerable to high sugar diets ☀️

Did you know that the actual time of day can have an effect on pasture sugar levels?

As light intensity increases, so does a plants photosynthetic rate, which produces sugars, right up until several hours after sunset. It often isn't until the depths of the night that the plant has processed its photosynthetic goods, and returned to its baseline level, ready for the next day of sunlight. This means that the early morning period can be the most favourable time for low sugar grazing.

If you have concerns about your ponies consumption, sugar levels or nutrition, you can reach out to our team at [email protected]

01/25/2025

Hello SUNSHINE 😍🦄

01/20/2025

Trying to make the best of what we can with the weather! Thankful for Nuckols Hay & Grain and Charlie Nuckols for making sure our horses always have the BEST hay to fill their belly’s and keep warm during these cold nights.

01/16/2025

Barn 12 in Midway is hiring full time or part time help. Duties will include feeding, grooming, turning horses in and out, cleaning, muck stalls, etc. Typical hours are 8am-5:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break, part time shifts also available 8-12 and/or 3-5:30. Can offer full time hours or part time hours.

Competitive pay based on experience.

Requirements: A minimum of 3 years horse handling experience with references, drivers license, able to fill out a w9 tax form, reliable/timeley/motived to work, able to lift 50lbs, and have a form of transportation. Reference check required.

Apply by sending resumes and/or references to [email protected]

Housing is NOT included.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

Thriving and Surving out here! I guess we are as ready as we can be for the next dump of snow. 🥶🦄

01/05/2025

We are ready at Barn 12 for whatever the storm brings! Round the clock hay, water top off, and most definitely treats! Stay safe and warm out there everyone and please stay home!

01/01/2025

❄️🐴 How Do Horses Stay Warm in Winter? 🌨️

Horses are naturally equipped to handle cold weather with unique adaptations that help them conserve heat and stay cozy. From their hair coat to their digestive system, they’ve got tools to help them thrive in winter conditions.🐎❄️

While they’re built for the cold, extra care—like proper forage, shelter, and monitoring—can help support them all winter long.✨

Want to learn more about how horses stay warm and how to support them during the colder months? Visit our article:

🇺🇸 https://madbarn.com/feed-horse-in-winter/
🇨🇦 https://madbarn.ca/feed-horse-in-winter/

12/31/2024

Another year comes to an end as a new one begins! Recapping another wonderful year with a barn full of happy horses and clients, CHEERS to 2024 and HELLO to 2025 🦄