Horse Haven Ranch

02/07/2025

If you're around Swannanoah (WNC), they need help moving tiny homes and getting them there. They need people with trailers who can help move them! They have a bunch of tiny homes ready to go. Please share this!

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2hx3uaR/

Account of Josh needing help: https://www.tiktok.com/

3781 likes, 366 comments. “🚨HELP NEEDED🚨 ”

02/05/2025

St. George (Southern Utah) Saddle Fitting Clinic: Saturday April 19
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GMD Saddle Fitting is excited to announce a clinic at Horse Haven Ranch on Saturday, April 19th! This esteemed organization has been highlighted in various publications such as Plaid Horse, Young Rider, and the Whoa Podcast, and is also the author of the well-regarded book "Yoga for Every Equestrian."

GMD provides saddle fitting services both in-person and online, along with a unique approach called Healing Horsemanship, which integrates yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to foster a stronger bond between you and your horse. Their core values include honesty, integrity, extensive knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to prioritizing the well-being of the horse.

GMD specializes in both Western and English saddles, ensuring they can assist you regardless of the type of saddle you own. If you're in the market for a new saddle, they offer a selection of top brands, including Custom, Contour, Aviar, DP, Specialized, TW, Bates, Arena, and Albion.

We're excited to have the clinic at HHR! If you want to be part of this (Saturday April 19th), reserve your spot/time by responding below or:

Email: [email protected]
Direct Register: https://www.gmdtraining.com/event-details-registration/saddle-fit-clinic-horse-haven-ranch

02/04/2025

Did you know we have individualized care for each of the horses on our property regardless if they're here overnight, short-term, long-term, coming down for the winter, healing from an injury, or needing to lose a little weight? At our facility one program does not fit all! Everyone's program is specific to them and their needs. Did you know we foster a holistic approach to care for each horse in a way they're naturally designed? We utilize hay pillows for each of our horses so they have access to forage all day - in the natural way they're meant to eat! Did you also know:

* We specifically weight out each horse's feed for their needs and ration it throughout the day to help them be healthiest and happiest
* We utilize MadBarn for veterinarian-advised nutritional care for your horse when our clients request nutritional help/guidance
* We use our turnouts and our other horses to foster a herd and provide them as much movement and social engagement as possible
* We keep you fully engaged with your horse, their progress, and their well-being on a consistent basis every-day - multiple times/day - and even provide a Google Album where all pictures and videos are stored for your viewing
* Our facility is designed to be quiet, peaceful, healing, and non-dramatic?
* We offer daily/weekly/monthly boarding options depending on your needs
* We require proof of vaccinations including coggins to keep all horses healthy! For longer term boarding, we require a negative strangles test from the vet (or the strangles vaccine)
* We have over-the-top OBSESSIVE horse care
* We have a place you can stay here and visit your horse
* We're only 5-10 minutes from Downtown St. George
* We built our barn to have the highest amenities available (Stable Comfort Orthopedic floors, insulation, climate control, upgraded sand and more!)

Whether you're looking for something as simple as an overnight, need a clean place for your horse to recover an injury, want help with your horse's weight/health, or even need to get them out of the winter climate (winter laminitis) - when you want the safest, cleanest, most comfortable stay for you and your horses - come check out our facility. HorseHavenRanch.org

Everything online is up-to-date, and we are easy to get a hold of! Text, call, email, or even message us on FB with any questions! We look forward to you becoming part of the HHR family!

02/04/2025

A big chunk of our clients comes from those who keep coming back! Once people experience their first stay, they can't wait to return. A warm welcome to Nikki, Annie, and their owners! Last time, the owners missed out on staying in the room, but they were thrilled to enjoy it this time. Check out our video showcasing how we prepare to ensure everything is spotless, safe, and cozy! If that’s what matters most to you, it’s time to join our family! If you’re as passionate about horses as we are, visit horsehavenranch.org to book your next getaway in St. George! 🌅

Did you know that once you’re one of our clients, you can book a room even without your horses? So, whenever you’re in St. George, you can always enjoy the best stay possible! And for our current customers—seriously, how comfy is that bed? 🛏️ Best sleep ever, right? 😴💤 By the way, the weather here is a lovely 70 degrees right now! ☀️

For the cleanest, safest, and most comfortable experience for you and your horse, Horse Haven Ranch is the place to be. 🐴

02/03/2025

As always we have so much going on at the ranch with clients and even new healing and recovery horses coming in, but while I prep the videos to show you - here's a cute little roll and jog from Licorice in our 66 degree "winter" weather (70 tomorrow everyone). Enjoy!

Coming into town and want the cleanest, most comfortable and safe place to stay for you and your horses? Check us out! HorseHavenRanch.org.

02/02/2025

This is the first Saddle Fitter we've had at the ranch since opening and it was an absolute pleasure! If you want a fitter who likes horses and really loves their job - David Gilpin is your go-to! You can find him on FB David Gilpin Custom Saddle Work & WOW Saddles and he travels all the west coast - frequently! Thank you David for coming by! Got some great pics of Sam afterward to - how do you like that slow motion? Also - how old do you think Sammy is? (If you already know - please don't say!)

02/01/2025

Did you know.......the cost for vet school is the equivalent of med school but with far less income-earning potential? The burnout, exhaustion and even su***de risk is high in the veterinarian profession. Here's an incredible article titled "The acute su***de crisis among veterinarians: 'You're always going to be failing somebody' by Kate Morgan from the BBC (10/10/23). https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20231010-the-acute-su***de-crisis-among-veterinarians-youre-always-going-to-be-failing-somebody

This came about from a post someone put up on another page and it reminded me that there's a help organization that began in 2014 designed for Veterinarians and their mental health. It's called "Not One More Vet". Please share this with your veterinarians (because if they're not struggling, chances are they know someone who is): https://nomv.org

Cayla Moore You are cherished and loved by all of your clients. Know that we appreciate everything you do, how well you treat our horses, and that you are an exceptional person. We love you so much.

Tag your vet to let them know how much you love and appreciate them!

***deAwareness ***deprevention

Su***de rates among veterinarians are staggering. The crisis is dire – but there may be hope in sight.

01/30/2025

Love seeing the boys in these moments. The neighbor's horses are just to the right of the pic and everyone was lying down and sleeping. Pic was taken a couple days ago - today it's full sun and nearly 60 degrees. Love the St. George January weather. Here's another excuse to get out of the winter and come to town for a few days - we have openings for short-term, overnight, and weekend stays! Come get a wonderful relaxing break from the rain and snow!

horsehavenranch.org

01/29/2025

Topic of the day: Self-Care versus Full-Care boarding facilities. Which should you do?

Recently, a thread emerged on FB discussing whether someone should choose self-care or a full-care facility. Self-care is a cheaper option - but which is better?

Well - that depends on you. What must you have, what do you need to have, and what would you like to have at the facility? And - what can you afford to pay?

It comes down to - are you boarding your horse because you need a place to store them (and that's all you need) - or are you looking for horse care? And if so - what level of horse care?

Like the saying goes 'location, location, location.' While people constantly cite California as being $1,000+ in boarding fees - places like Oregon, Idaho and even Utah will be different. Even the city you're located in will be different *based on what's available*. So when you're comparing facilities, always look in the region you're in (or want to be in). Anything else is irrelevant.

So when we discuss this - the descriptions are generalizations based on our experience in the horse industry and what we've seen (or been told by multiple sources).

Self-Care: This is when you take care of your horses yourself. This is a good option for people who have the time and ability to care for their horses - and don't have a lot of money to spend. Typical self-care board in Utah is around $150 - $300/Month (Please remember these are approximations). Some self-care facilities offer hay, and some even offer to feed your horse (typically toss a couple of flakes 2/day) but don't offer more than that (i.e. blanketing, grooming, turnout, medicine application, holding for the vet/farrier, cleaning, etc). The difficulty with self-care facilities is there are some (not all) owners who forget or don't care to go see/take care of their horses. They rely on others. This includes farrier-work. This means the horse isn't tended to, their feet aren't picked, they stand in manure, and the facility isn't very clean (including water). Again - not all facilities have this problem, but I know of a few that do - even horses in a malnourished state because the owners only care to store their horse, fill their water, trim their hooves, etc. So - if you don't have a lot of money, you're great at taking care of your horse - this might be a wonderful option.

Full-Care: Full-care facilities are just that - full horse care for the horse. At a basic level, they feed and clean the stalls, water, etc. They might include blanketing, holding for the farrier or the vet, grooming, and turnout (or they might add these as extra cost on top of their monthly fees). All the amenities of the facility are generally included (use of the roundpen, pastures, turnouts, arenas, trailer parking, etc.) Many of the facilities will include hay. Some will clean once/day, some a few times/day depending on the level of cleanliness they want to keep (as well as fly control). They typically will handle any grain/supplement feeding (and some will include this in the monthly fees). Typical cost in Utah is a large range starting at around $350 (northern Utah - typically around $500 for most of Utah) and goes up from there. Training is something I've never seen included unless it's a package option with the board. Some full-care facilities only offer boarding with their training clients. Some are open for any horse to come in and take up a stall. Some want proof of vaccinations/coggins - and some never ask.
So again, the question comes back to - horse storage or horse care - and to what level?

So when you're looking for a facility, create a list of must haves, need to have, and would like to have. Then do your due diligence by deeply researching the facility, the owners, the requirements of the facility to board there - and be sure to see first-hand what the facility's like. Will they let you visit it before you decide? Check the water, the cleanliness, all of the horse's mental state - talk to the boarders to see their experiences and whether they like the place. Find out if they require Coggins and proof of vaccinations. What's their protocol in case of an emergency? See if they require a contract to be signed for a time-commitment (I had a client stuck in a contract with a neglectful facility she couldn't get out of) even check Google Reviews (many have reviews) or go onto the FB equestrian groups local to the area and ask about a place (post Anonymously if you feel uncomfortable).

If you're looking for boarding facilities in Utah - we built this directory to connect you to everything 'horse'. UtahHorseDirectory.com The boarding category lists all the facilities throughout Utah so you can connect and make the right decision for your needs.

Please like, share, and comment to let us know what you think! Thanks for reading and happy trails (and horses) everyone!

01/26/2025

Did you know that once you become our client - You can use the King Suite whenever you're in town (even if you don't have your horses with you)? Did you also know that we have a special rate for all of our returning clients?

You get the locked in weekday rate! Sunday - Saturday the room is locked in at $150 for you!

Ready to come back and get your best sleep, and to be pampered on? Just text me and let me know when you would like to reserve! 😊

01/23/2025

So - what's it like to stay at our place? Here's what AI has to say about the reviews given of our facility.

01/22/2025

Most of our clients are from out of state. I'm wondering if anybody was in Louisiana on the 18th - this is important.

Just saw this on tiktok. Miraculously both of these guys lived along with everyone they were with. It was a hit and run. Please share so that they can track down the person responsible.

Looks like it was January 18th, Louisiana, between Slidell and Pearl River on i-59 headed southbound

I know some people don't have TikTok - It is Duck Drive Farm:

TikTok link: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT28USUbP/

Duck Drive Farms IG: https://www.instagram.com/duckdrivefarm?igsh=cnZpMnpjdXBxcnBp

01/20/2025

Did you know that we have spacious runs that you can rent overnight which are right by the king suite? These runs are 20x24 ft, they have upgraded washed sand which stays nice and soft, absorbs well, and has less dust. Each one comes with a noble feeder that can be paired up right next to there buddy if they have one, and our water buckets are even insulated to keep them from freezing overnight! We also use horse hydrated water filters to help them want to drink - and they are literally a minute from you if you are staying on our property! You can see one of the runs from your window too!

We are currently charging $50 per horse per night - and you do not do any cleaning! We do it all! You bring the horse and the feed, and we do all the work! ❤️.

Imagine being able to relax or go out to a movie and not have to worry about your horse, because you get updates about them and even a night check!

Does this sound like peace of mind?

We require Coggins and a health cert, and they need to be up to date with their vaccinations.

If this sounds like something you want to set up, head over to our website at horsehavenranch.org, click at the orange button at the top, scroll down and fill out the paperwork!

Want to check if I have availability? Send me a quick text, message, or you can even call! I always have my phone on me and I'm always happy to talk 😊

01/19/2025

Dr Corey Sondrup DC of Alpine Animal Chiropractic is making a Southern Utah visit at the end of this month!

From the 24th - 26th he's doing adjustments between Cedar City and into St. George. So you know - we do not have a local chiropractor. If your horse is needing an adjustment, now's the time to get on the schedule.

Here's his website, but you can message him directly through FB to get on his schedule: https://alpineanimalchiro.com

I'm definitely taking advantage of this and wanted to share this opportunity for you too!

Discover Alpine Animal Chiropractic in Utah, specializing in equine chiropractic services. Improve your horse's health with specialized care.

01/17/2025

Hey everyone! Did you know we have a mental health category in our Utah Equestrian Directory? We sure do! One of the facilities Courage Reins Equine-Assisted Therapies has now opened their gorgeous indoor arena for rentals! They're located in Highland and their current rate is $50/Hr. Great opportunity to keep riding when it's freezing outside!

When you get a chance, hop over to our mental health category and check out all of the awesome facilities utilizing horses to help people! There's an Amazing facility out of Morgan which specifically helps veterans and their families too!

UtahHorseDirectory.com | UtahEquestrianDirectory.com > Mental Health

Direct Link: horsehavenranch.org/mentalhealth

Looking for other arenas for rent where you are? Check out our arena category!

horsehavenranch.org/arenas

Want to add your business? Just fill out this form!

horsehavenranch.org/uedform

Comprehensive list of practitioners offering mental health services with the use of horses in (and around) Utah.

01/17/2025

Everyone in Southern Utah - check this out! Samantha Everleth the SUPERB farrier at our facility is taking on new clients! When I say she's exceptional - that word doesn't begin to describe the excellent work she does. She's helped rehab our foundered mini, worked with our clients horses in emergency situations when they cracked a hoof, rehabbed a clients horse who stayed with us short term (who was WAY to long), and keeps 'our' 34 year old TB in tip-top hoof shape!

If you haven't heard it before - the horse has five hearts - one in each hoof and one in his chest. The foot is the key to the health of the horse. Whether you're looking for barefoot or shoes - Samantha is a top-level choice who is patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable!

She is listed in the Utah Equestrian Directory - you can connect to her there, click on her highlighted name in this post and message her through Facebook, text her directly, or even email her!