Ohana Run

10/23/2023

We want YOU at Ohana Run Farm.....
If you or your child always dreamed learning to ride horses, we want you..... if your a first responder or in the military, suffering from trauma, stress or ptsd, we want you..... if you have a child with a learning challenge, disability, autism or other life challenges, we want you. If your suffering from grief or trauma related depression, we want you. If you want to become a competitive rider and join our team, we want you.
Ohana Run Farm is located conveniently 10 minutes from the Huntingon Mall and we are revamping and promoting our equine program. Lessons, in hand/unmounted therapy, competitive training..... we've got you. Our lesson program is filled primarily with rescue horses who have had major life challenges, abuse or neglect. We currently are excepting new clients and students and hope you'll join us. Our 10-15 year old kids group once a week has become quite the blessing, and they've formed amazing bonds this season through successfully showing local throughout the summer season as well as having fun with our fall and halloween costumes. We also occassionally offer bonfires, cookouts and outdoor movie nights to our friends and clients. We offer lessons in eventing, hunters, western/ranch riding, gaited, barrels, poles and dressage. Don't want to compete? That's ok! Just join us for the weekly fun! There is something for all ages. For our clients who seek to train and be competitive, we offer on sight clinics and lessons throughout the year and bring in specialty trainers. Already have your own horse? Haul in for lessons or rent the arena and jumps for a ride!
Please shoot us a pm for pricing, availability and any questions. Indoor arena for inclement weather, insulated barn, all weather outdoor arena footing in our regulation large dressage arena, jumps and dressage letters. Heated tack room/observation area and bathroom. We also offer on sight equine bodywork and Magnawave PEMF Therapy for horses, people and any small animals! Instructor has 23+ years in the industry and is a multi-modality certified equine rehab specialist.
First comes safety, second comes fun, and third comes skill! Now lets make some memories!
Many photo credits to the parents of Ohana Run Farm, C.S. Baldwin Photography, Cassidy Sullivan Photography and Soaring Berry Studios

06/05/2023

03/16/2023

There’s so many of you know, the horse in the photo below was in is my absolute everything. She took me through the hardest part of my life, and gave me more than I could ever ask for or repay her for. Known in the show ring as “Always Carry Cash “around the barn and everyone else who knew her a Spring, would have been 29 this March 25, and although she was not a rescue nor was she a part of the West Virginia Horse Network, she is the reason I have formed such a deep alliance with them . Horses like her who have confirmation issues, some behavioral quirks and are just overall special are the ones end up in trouble, they end up in wrong hands and end up meeting a horrifying fate. It’s the hardest day of the year for me, I miss her every day. She is the name sake of my small business and the reason I got into Magnawave PEMF, all of the body work that I do and everything I’ve educated myself on. It was all for her. She’s also the reason behind the name sake of my farm. She taught me that all of the cases out there that seems so hopeless sometimes aren’t as hopeless at all and it’s amazing what can be done and you can accomplish with a little effort, love and positivity. Sometimes science isn’t always factual and you can defy the laws of logic with grit, determination and faith. Although all the information and details cannot be disclosed I can tell you this, this rescue I love so much has been dealt a very unfair hand lately and suffered a severe blow to them financially of upwards of $4000. But they remain classy through it and dignified and that’s what I love so much about them. They carry on with their positive attitude regardless. This is the rescue that brought us O’Dell, Bow, Pepper, Gwinn, Neptune, Jolie, Coco and also assisted with the rescue of Henry, Gabriel and Max. 

March 25th this year, Spring’s birthday, falls on the day of the horse network benefit spaghetti dinner. I try to attend every year if I can. In honor of Spring and her legacy and everything she taught me and everyone around her, I would love to be able to present to them on that day a donation of hard, physical items that are needed which I will list below. If you’re interested in donating, donations can be dropped off at Ohana Run Farm. I will also include a list of things that financially need covered, if you prefer to give a monetary donation please contact me and let me know what you would like to cover from the list and I will be presenting the check to them the night of the benefit dinner, which everyone is invited to. If you feel led to give a donation of any kind whether it be a physical item or monetary, please shoot me a message via Facebook or my cell phone at 304-638-0516.

*A bag of Purina senior feed for one of the MANY toothless ponies or senior horses (can be picked up at Tractor Supply, Rural King or the Farm House of Milton)
*A bag of shavings
*Gas cards -- to help with hauling expenses!
*TSC gift cards
*Easyboot Cloud Boots for Coco

*A bale of hay for a rescue horse $6
*A load of sawdust $150
*A hoof trim for a rescue horse or pony $40 (we have 25 right now)
*A bale of hay for a rescue horse $6
*A load of sawdust $150
*Meds for Noelle $85
*Meds for Clover $85
*Meds for Fiona $85
*Board for Ireland $250
*Board for Dorito $250
*Board for Malibu $250
*Board for Jimmy $250
*Board for Keeva $250
*Board for Iris $300
*Board for Lillian $200
*Board for Noelle $200
*Board for Levi $200
*Board for Fiona $200

03/10/2023

03/10/2023

Benitto San Peppy, our AQHA Stallion (left) and Taylor Island, our off the track Thoroughbred (right) enjoying their afternoon hay yesterday in the sun.

03/10/2023

I’m not sure any photo captures the essence of Ohana Run Farm more than this..... come join the magic and book your lesson today❤️

03/07/2023

Get your entries in ASAP to ensure you receive a spot. This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to take practice run before show season takes off and for anyone who has never tried dressage but wants to. English, Western and Gaited tests available. This was originally planned for April 15th but a conflict with Equine Affair caused a shift. This is open to ANYONE and EVERYONE of all skill levels.

We will need volunteers for:
*Figuring/running scores
*Scribe
*Runner/Steward

Betty Ortlieb, our judge will be conducting a clinic Friday and Saturday prior, dressage, jumping or western/gaited lessons are available. $100 per private lesson.

Very Limited stabling available on grounds

Spectators/Auditors welcome free of charge

We hope you’ll join us for a weekend of fun friends and horses! This is a no judgment zone and we want everyone to try something new

02/23/2023

Ohana Run Farm is excited to be expanding our lesson program by taking on new students.... all ages, kids and adults welcome, there’s something for everyone!

We also welcome those with physical or mental disabilities or challenges and will do our best to accommodate, we feel EVERYONE should be able to enjoy horses😊

Have your own horse? No problem, haul your own horse in or use a provided school horse!

Located conveniently 10 minutes from the Huntington Mall, outdoor and indoor arena for inclement weather, heated/AC tack room and bathroom, family friendly, safe environment with an instructor with 23 years experience and many fun opportunities for kids to make friends! Shoot us a message today with any questions or to enroll! We’d love to have you!

02/19/2023

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02/15/2023

Caleb Miller Farrier Service will be with us tomorrow, February 16th for haul in services at Ohana Run Farm. If you are in need of a farrier please reach out and we will get you on the schedule. Not only is he talented but very kind and patient with the animals 👌

01/09/2023

I know all of you horse people have experienced this frustration at some point... I’m about to give you a hack to fix turnout time issues and change the dynamics of getting yanked and pulled on! Again, no gadgets were used in this😀

01/09/2023

“Thoroughbreds aren’t meant to carry themselves like that”.... oh yea? Watch as I work this guy through some simple exercises WITHOUT gadgets to get the stretch and use of his back I want which brings RELAXATION. Note prior to this video we learned change directions on the circle and yielding of the hind end. *volume up for narration*

12/23/2022

It took the most extreme weather change event in my lifetime for me to realize that although my circle is very small, the few that make it up are too good to me to even find the words to say.....

Many of you know I have 8 outside shed stalls, two having two of the oldest seniors. Watching the weather I had planned to move those two in to some makeshift area for them just to be safe, but yesterday morning when I saw the expected feel like temp was to hit -25 degrees, I began to get uncomfortable, especially knowing that the barn itself could provide an at least 15 degree temp difference. When I expressed my worry for the outside horses, KM Will and my dad set out to put up 3 stalls..... on top of this, Nicky Walters of the West Virginia Horse Network, Inc. and Debbie Lucenti-Adkins of Timber Ridge Farm lent me what I needed to put up panel stalls so that EVERYONE could be in the main barn. Ashley Williams delivered some of the gate panels and brought pizza to boost the morale and keep us motivated.

It’s 3AM, I’ve not been to bed yet and I’m going in to work at 4:30..... but everyone is inside and between 1:45 and 2:30 the weather shifted from drizzling and mild to me opening the door to find it a blizzard outside. Yes that’s a catery for the barn cats with lots of cubbies and the older kitties are in the tack room.

I’ll be forever grateful for my closest friends who noted my nervousness and took it upon themselves to help take that worry away. I’ll never be able to repay Kevin for his long hours of work to make sure everyone was in the sanctuary of the barn tonight....

On to UPS land, knowing while watching the conditions outside that my gut was right to bring everyone in and can take a sigh of relief tonight while at work.

I am more than blessed❤️

12/13/2022

We had beautiful weather over the weekend for our clinic with Pam Watts and saw some extremely talented horses and riders. I think it’s safe to say this will be a fairly regular thing! Pam herself hopped on to school a horse.... Thanks to Beth Hall and Cheryl Parsons for the photos!

12/04/2022

Ohana Run Farm is proud to offer a clinic Sunday, December 11th with long time eventer and trainer Pam Watts.

Over the years Pam has taught many disciplines ranging from dressage and Eventing through hunters and jumpers. She has 38 years experience in the sport of Eventing and ridden with notable eventers such as David and Karen O’ Connor, Ian Stark, Lucinda Green, Jimmy Wofford and Garth Harrison. In the past Pam also has been the coach of the Marshall University Equestrian Team, held the position of Vice President for the Combined Training of the Midsouth Combined Training and Dressage Association University Equestrian Team and taught jumping courses for Ohio University. Pam has had students go upwards of the Preliminary levels and competed herself through the Advanced divisions of Eventing and in 2001 won the National Championship 3 Star Division and was the 1994 and 1996 MSCTDA Rider of the Year. She completed countless notable events at the intermediate and advanced levels such as Radner, Bromont, Wayne, Fox Hall, Pine Top and Morven Park

We are looking forward to this and hope to see you there. Beginner through Advanced spots available and will be your choice of dressage/flat work or jumping. This will be located in Ona, WV conveniently located 10 min from the Huntington Mall. Spots will be limited so pm for pricing and to reserve your spot🙂

12/04/2022

I’ve heard the saying “you can tell a lot about the character of a barn owner by how they treat the barn cats,”..... it’s a shame these guys have to suffer this winter and move from the heater to the food bowl *que Sarah Mclachlan Arms of the Angel*

I hope we pass the vibe check with this photo of Peter, BP, Little Foot and Bonkers🙂🐱🐈

12/03/2022

The best of friends... we could learn a lesson from these two.... the one on the left was bought for $100 at auction nearly dead.... the one on the right is performance bred AQHA and never had a hungry day in her life. They don’t know the difference, nor do they care.... all they know is that in the moment they are the best of friends❤️

12/03/2022

Enjoying the all weather footing on our own Sunland Express, or as we know him, Henry

12/03/2022

“This is my family.... it’s small, and broken, but still good.... yea.... still good”
—Stitch in Disney’s Lilo and Stitch

10/09/2022

Today is the last day to donate towards the surgery to repair the broken leg Elvis sustained last week! Kevin Toney is the owner and artist behind Silver Run Ranch Alpacas and a retired war veteran who needs a little help (although he would never ask) to save his friend. He’s tragically lost multiple of his herd this year to different, unexpected injuries or illnesses. If you feel led to do so, consider a small donation, we are about $900 from our goal. Kevin can be seen setting up his works of art at events all over the Tri state, if you’d like to help another way, visit the Silver Run Ranch Alpaca online store to purchase one of his works of art🙂

Please join me in raising emergency funds for Kevin Toney, an retired war … Marlo Matheny needs your support for Silver Run Ranch Emergency Surgery for Elvis

10/07/2022

Please join me in raising emergency funds for Kevin Toney, a retired war veteran and owner of Silver Run Ranch Alpacas..... Kevin makes beautiful works of art through his alpaca wool and his loom. This year unfortunately Kevin has tragically lost multiple of his herd, and now Elvis has sustained a massive hind leg fracture that will require surgery to repair. However this will be a pricey repair and although he would never ask for help, I know he needs it now more than ever to save his friend❤️ Please join me in supporting Kevin and Elvis and let’s lift them up and take the burden of finances off of him so he can focus on getting Elvis well.

Please join me in raising emergency funds for Kevin Toney, an retired war … Marlo Matheny needs your support for Silver Run Ranch Emergency Surgery for Elvis

08/22/2022

Ohana Run in Ona, WV will be hosting two educational days August 28th AND August 30th, “Intro to Horses” adults day class from 11:30-4:30 (ages 15+), anyone can join but preregistration is required. This class is perfect for anyone who has wanted to be around or learn more about horses(no experience needed), those interested in owning a horse for the first time, or for current horse owners wanting to further their skills and knowledge. Lunch will be provided.... class is very hands on and will cover:
🐎Breeds
🐎Basic Nutrition and physical needs
🐎General handling
🐎Equipment/Tack
🐎Common injuries/illnesses/Vet needs
🐎First said
🐎Shoeing/Foot Care
🐎Riding Disciplines
🐎Safety Hazards
🐎Trailering
🐎Barn Maintenance
🐎Grooming/bathing

PM to get details on pricing and registration! If you need child care during the class arrangements can be made on grounds!
Class will be conducted by certified equine sports therapist with 22 years experience in horses and teaching!

Located 10 min from the Huntington Mall!

📸Photo credit to Cassidy Sullivan of Cassidy Sullivan Photography📸

08/12/2022

Open arena tomorrow night from 5-9:30, $15 per horse or free with a Magnawave or Bodywork session. PM to RSVP. Anne’s jumping exercise is still set for anyone who wants to give it a go, riders are free to lower heights.

08/06/2022

Gaited lesson night was another success... God blessed us with a dry night and a beautiful sunset instead of the predicted monsoon. Can’t thank Sherri Adams and Jorja Hamblin enough for their efforts in team teaching!

08/05/2022

Ohana Run Farm in Ona, WV will be offering a one day kids horse camp Friday, August 12th from 11-4. This will include horse and farm related games, a craft, learning how to groom and bath the horses, feeding and some individual ride time. Parents are welcome to stick around and be involved too! Send us a pm for questions, pricing and to pre-register!
💥Air conditioned craft room
💥Indoor Arena for inclement weather
💥Observation are for parents
💥Twenty Years experience in horses
💥Twelve years of teaching experience
💥Certified equine sports therapist
💥Located 10 min from the Huntington Mall