Optimal Horse Environment Horse Boarding at Picalata Farms

09/13/2025

All, please do not try to use the main gate to exit the farm. It is having mechanical issues and may take several weeks to resolve. Use the boarder gate for entrance and exit only, until further notice!!!

09/09/2025

Hello all! It’s time to schedule fall vaccinations and coggins!! Dr. Emily will be here on Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day) starting in the morning. EVERY HORSE needs their vaccinations (and coggins) to be current. If you use a different vet, I need proof of both by Oct 13. Sign up below with your needs. If you can’t be here we can bring in and hold your horse for a holding fee (to be discussed later). Please note the info below:

1) anyone with needle phobic horses contact Dr. Emily for meds or order meds from our online pharmacy in advance—we want a fear free experience for those horses!

2) outstanding balances due to Dr. Emily must be paid in full prior to vaccine day or services will not be rendered

3) any/all health questions (unless directly related to vaccination) will be answered and other medical appointments will be seen AFTER everybody’s vaccines/coggins are done. What this means is…..don’t ask horse health questions unrelated to vaccinations during the time your horse is getting vaccinations. Hang out until everyone is finished getting their vaccinations and then your horse can be examined or other concerns addressed. We need the vax process to move quickly and other boarders don’t have time to waiit.

4) anyone with a horse on Firocoxib or other medications long term—if they want blood drawn for a health panel please let us know in advance and we will do that at time of vaccination

09/06/2025

Boarders, Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE class. Lara is already getting a nice response, so sign up soon. It’s this coming Saturday!!

Boarders! Join Lara Burau Instruction for a Pony & Poles event! Ponies & Poles is a 90 minute opportunity to play and "work" with fellow boarders and their horses over poles on Saturday, September 13th. Polework has been shown to beneficially engage a horse's core muscle, aiding in their overall health and strength. You will be working in trot mostly, working on building up to a full course of poles. A fun way to engage with our horses and OHE family while sneaking in a fun workout for our horses. Ponies & Poles will be led by Lara Burau Instruction, and is FREE to all OHE boarders. Contact Lara to sign up or for more info. (More details about LAB Instruction can be found here: https://www.laraburauinstruction.com/ )

09/05/2025

Make your plans, barn family!! Woo Hoo! Love Cracker Day!

09/04/2025

AVCA certified animal chiropractor, Dr. Michele Petrilli, will be here at the farm on Saturday, September 13 (12:30 to 6pm) and Sunday, September 14 (10am to 6pm) for your horses chiropractic needs. These are 1 hour sessions! Sign up below to give your horse a well deserved adjustment to keep him/her in top shape. My horses love it!

09/01/2025

Looking for a bit? One our boarders has 4 new ones for sale at $12 each. They are 5” dogbone copper roller with an o ring cheek. If interested, leave a comment or message me and I’ll connect you with her.

08/29/2025

Keep voting for Brooke! You can vote once each day!M❤️. https://athleteoftheyear.org/2025/brooke-4102?fbclid=IwY2xjawMejhhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkBWcDd0_6iYMyrnMCTFNyRqhpZmsd8QKg1GA7Eqg6yefzKkLAW4iXSCkZR5_aem_0umitgzN-GnhH7OgPN2euQ

At 16, She Lives And Breathes Equestrian Sport—putting Her Horse First And Working As A True Team To Perform At Their Absolute Best.

08/29/2025

Zhuko and Ardel’s new shelter is just about finished! Stay high and dry boys!❤️❤️❤️

08/29/2025

Boarders! Join Lara Burau Instruction for a Pony & Poles event! Ponies & Poles is a 90 minute opportunity to play and "work" with fellow boarders and their horses over poles on Saturday, September 13th. Polework has been shown to beneficially engage a horse's core muscle, aiding in their overall health and strength. You will be working in trot mostly, working on building up to a full course of poles. A fun way to engage with our horses and OHE family while sneaking in a fun workout for our horses. Ponies & Poles will be led by Lara Burau Instruction, and is FREE to all OHE boarders. Contact Lara to sign up or for more info. (More details about LAB Instruction can be found here: https://www.laraburauinstruction.com/ )

08/27/2025

Hi! Please don’t forget about Nelson and Nora, if you haven’t donated yet. Please! Every dollar helps! No amount is too small or too large! Please read their story, please donate, and please share on your page They will always be part of our Picalata family! These 2 jumped right in to help us receive and distribute hay last year after the hurricane in Tennessee and the Carolinas. Hearts of gold!

Hello. My name is Karen and I’m writing to you regarding two very dear fr… Karen Miscovich needs your support for Assist Nelson and Nora in Their Time of Need

08/25/2025

Karen and Piper!! Karen messaged me earlier to tell me she found her original board agreement and the date on it. Karen and Piper have been boarding with us for 11 years now! How is that possible!! We love you both!

08/12/2025

From Dee:
Hello Picalata Family
I am hoping to have Dr.Sarah Garcia out for acupuncture for my horse on August 27th for a full day. She offers everything below plus more. This is her website for more information

https://www.southernperformancevet.com/

Prices for the most common services:
*Dry Needle Acupuncture $200
*Electro-acupuncture $225
*Performance Package (Dry needle acupuncture w/ full massage/myofascial release) $250
*Chiropractic Adjustment $225

If we can get 6 horses to sign up she will make the trip.
Please let me know by 8/15 if you're interested. You can sign up below in comments!!!

AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF YOUR HORSE Providing holistic equine care through acupuncture, VMM/chiropractic, and other complementary modalities Dr. Sarah H. Garcia, DVM, CVA, CVMMP, CERPVFEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian Acupuncture and VMM/chiropractic can offer signifi...