O.A.T.S. Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles

08/11/2024

We've got a new buddy at OATS and he's a real character! This 10-year-old Norwegian Fjord is super friendly and loves exploring the farm. What do you think we should name this curious dude?

08/05/2024

Tickets are now available for the Second Annual OATS Fall Turkey Raffle sponsored by Healthy Futures Organic Feed Supply in Clarkston, MI. One $10 ticket provides you with upto 6 chances to win a farm fresh organic turkey raised here at OATS with New Country Organics feed.

Last year our turkeys ranged in size from just over 15 pounds to slightly under 30 pounds!

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at Healthy Futures Organic Feed Supply in Clarkston, MI beginning today and the drawing will take place on 11/01/2024 as a Facebook Live event!

For more information or to purchase tickets please visit our wewebsite
oatshrh.org

08/01/2024

Help OATS keep our horses healthy and our riders happy!

07/27/2024

It is with heavy hearts that we have learned of the passing of our dear friend Dr. Anna Ettinger. Better known on the farm as Annie, she was an inspiration to us all and a wonderful example of someone who truly lived life to the fullest.
An OATS volunteer for nearly twenty years, Annie would help wherever needed. Her kind yet strong personality commanded the respect of both man and beast here on the farm. She traveled with our riders to horse shows and loved to spend time leading the largest horses we have.
We will certainly miss our dear friend.

View Anna M. "Annie" Ettinger's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/17/2024

Camp Day 3 : They are all rockstars !!

07/16/2024

Summer Camp day 2:

Learning all the fundamentals of riding !! Our goal for the end of the week is to ride our new awesome trail !

07/15/2024

Summer camp is out to a great start !! Today's agenda : learning about the horse's body parts , different parts of the saddles and horse's behavior !!

07/08/2024

Just a glimpse of our summer at the farm !!!

07/01/2024

Happy heavenly Birthday my sweet Mom😘🤗

06/17/2024

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So O.A.T.S. has been searching for a Fjord for awhile now ! We found the perfect one and we are asking for any kind donations or sponsors to make this happen for us ! They are a strong great breed for a therapy program! Thanks for always supporting us !

06/15/2024

As the horses race towards the finish line in our Derby !!! Elf makes a spectular stride and takes FIRST place !! Congrats Elf!!

06/14/2024

We want to wish our instructor Lina a very Happy Birthday !!!

05/29/2024

The horses are on the final straightaway as we enter the last three days of the OATS Derby and these horses are certainly making their moves! In a surprise turn of events Elf gained support and has taken the lead from Moon! With only 3 days left here is what the leader board looks like.

1) Elf - $1,105
2) Moon - $725
3) Liberty and Tootsie - $425 each
4) Sam - $400
5) Bunny - $200
6) Blue - $125
7) Grace - $100
8) Ernie and Lexi - $50
9) Outlaw and Parker - $25

Follow the link and support your favorite OATS horse. Your contribution will make a difference in the race but more importantly, it will make a difference in the lives of our many riders here at OATS.

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2NDc3

05/21/2024

Dont miss out! Today is the last day to order wine through the One Hope Wine fundraiser.

They just started a 20-25% off sale today too, so your procrastination may have paid off!

Made with love from California’s finest grape growing regions, our wines give hope to the people and causes that matter most to you. With 10% of your purchase donated from every bottle, we are nourishing the future for generations to come.

05/18/2024

Last Night's complementary wine tasting from One Hope Wines was so much fun! It was the first visit to O.A.T.S. for many participants. Thank you to Hale, Brenda, Jessica, Laura, and Ruth for supporting the event and encouraging friends and family to join us.

Though you may have missed the wine tasting there is still time to support O.A.T.S. through this fund raiser. These spectacular organic Napa Valley wines are shipped directly to your house and O.A.T.S. will receive a donation for your purchase. They even have a wine club!! Don't miss out. The event will only be available for a few more days.

Made with love from California’s finest grape growing regions, our wines give hope to the people and causes that matter most to you. With 10% of your purchase donated from every bottle, we are nourishing the future for generations to come.

05/17/2024

Congratulations to OATS riders: Amanda, Olivia, and Sarah who competed in the Blue Sky Circuit Horse Show at MSU. All riders and horses performed spectacularly in the trail and western pleasure classes. Sarah earned a first place riding Tootsie in western pleasure!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, especially our volunteers!

05/15/2024

Outlaw is getting all show ready and waiting to get in the lead for the derby 🤠⭐️

05/13/2024

We want to wish our Moon a Big Happy Birthday !!! Thanks for changing lives Moon!! Feel free to post photos of Moon !! 🤍🤍

05/11/2024

Last night, OATS witnessed a breathtaking spectacle as the aurora borealis unleashed a symphony of colors in the sky.

05/07/2024

We are off to the races with our OATS Derby Online Fundraising Event. Team Moon has a sizable lead but Team Tootsie is closing the gap. Team Blue received a boost of support as this OATS favorite celebrated his birthday on May 5th. Teams Grace, Sam, and Liberty are right on Blue's tail followed by Teams Lexi, Outlaw, and Elf. All other Teams have yet to leave the starting gate.

You can help by making a donation to your favorite team. You can make a difference by becoming a fundraiser and letting your friends and family know that they can help too. Either way, check out the link below.

https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA2NDc3

05/04/2024

Our Blue is turning 23 tomorrow !!! He's already getting all the birthday love all weekend !!! Please feel free to share any photos you have of him !!! Thanks for all that you do here Blue !! 🎉🎊

05/03/2024

Spotlight Friday ! Grace is feeling all the love from our vistors today !! Grace is patiently waiting to win the Derby ! Make sure you check out our Derby !!!

05/02/2024

Made with love from California’s finest grape growing regions, our wines give hope to the people and causes that matter most to you. With 10% of your purchase donated from every bottle, we are nourishing the future for generations to come.