Horse Haven Ranch

01/07/2026

One thing I've learned about ponies: they're NOT just "big dogs." They're small horses—with all the complexities of big horses, plus a few extra challenges packed into those tiny bodies! 💕

Originally bred to pull coal carts and work hard all day, many ponies have evolved into pasture pets... which has turned a lot of them into metabolic nightmares. EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome), insulin resistance, and PPID (equine Cushing's) are super common.

In August 2023, I adopted my sweet Licorice. When he arrived, he had skin issues and (I strongly suspected) insulin/PPID problems. So we tested him right away.

For reference:
- Normal ACTH (for PPID): 2–30 pg/mL → Licorice: 623 😳
- Normal Insulin: 10–40 µIU/mL → Licorice: 72.64

Before jumping straight to Prascend (the standard med for PPID—once you start, it's usually for life), I wanted to rule out seasonal rise and stress from the move. We did a massive diet overhaul, revamped supplements, and retested in May:

- ACTH: 33.2
- Insulin: 160.70 😬 (yep, higher!)

We added Mad Barn products, tweaked supplements again, switched from prednisone to Hydroxyzine HCL for his skin, and retested in October:

- Insulin: 26.8 🎉

We have mulberry trees everywhere on the property (thanks, neighbors!), and the leaves drop right into the pastures. Turns out mulberry leaves are known for helping with insulin regulation—and my ponies LOVE them. Just to be safe, I tested Licorice and Caspian again recently:

**Licorice**
ACTH: 10.1
Insulin: 31.54

**Caspian**
ACTH: 18.9
Insulin: 17.31

Both solidly in normal range! 🥰

The formula is working. When you finally find that perfect balance... *chef's kiss*—don't mess with it unless something changes!

Yes, Licorice is still a little pudgy (BCS 7), but he's healthy inside and out, his coat glows, and his skin issues are gone. Those vet bills? 1000% worth it.

This is why I do what I do. This is why Horse Haven Ranch exists—the specialized, one-on-one, over-the-top obsessive care for these special little souls. ❤️🐴

This is why I pour my heart into every single pony here.

This is why Horse Haven Ranch exists: for the specialized, one-on-one, borderline-obsessive care that turns “metabolic nightmares” into happy, healthy little souls who get to live their best lives. ❤️

Licorice (and all his pudgy, perfect glory) is proof that with the right balance, love, and a whole lot of stubborn determination, we can give these ponies the long, comfortable lives they deserve.

If you’ve got a pony (or any equine) struggling with EMS, insulin issues, or PPID—don’t lose hope. It’s a journey, but finding that sweet spot is pure magic. ✨

01/03/2026

As promised, here are the starting and current X-rays for Licorice and Caspian! 🐴❤️
There's so much going on underneath the surface of the hoof that you just can't see with the naked eye. For those who aren't sure what to look for: focus on that triangle-shaped bone at the tip (the coffin bone/pedal bone—it looks like it's pointing toward the ground). Ideally, the top of this bone should be parallel to the ground (and to the top of the hoof wall).

Tilted downward = not good (negative palmar angle)
Too much tilted upward = also not ideal
Parallel = the goal! ✅

X-rays are absolutely crucial before any trim to guide your farrier properly. "Taking off the toe" or "lowering the heel" isn't a one-size-fits-all fix—it has to be tailored to what the X-rays show. Always know what's going on inside before you start trimming!

They are getting their feet done on Monday!

What do you think of Licorice and Caspian's progress? Drop a comment below! 👇

01/02/2026

Well, Mr. Lic and Mr. Cas had their big vet day today—checkups, fresh x-rays, strangles vaccinations, and blood draws for insulin and ACTH tests. These boys were total champs... until the nasal swab part of the strangles shot. Nope, they were OUT! 😤 Both turned into little fighters!

Caspian went full drama queen: reared straight up, flipped over (he's totally fine, the spitfire!), but heads up, pony p*eps—Tie-Safe break-away cross-ties DO NOT break away for ponies. They're just too light to trigger the Velcro. I've seen 'em work on bigger horses, but good to know for the minis! 🐴💥

Huge shout-out to the amazing Cayla Moore at Moore Equine Veterinary Services for handling these feisty boys with such patience and expertise today! 🙌❤️ You rock!

X-rays on their feet? Looking AMAZING! I'll share updates and comparisons once I get the full report from the vet. Who's got feisty ponies like mine? 😂

01/01/2026

2025 at Horse Haven Ranch: A Year in Review! 🐴❤️

Happy New Year, everyone! 🌟 As we kick off 2026, we're taking a moment to look back at 2025 – another year of steady growth and incredible "horse"-pitality!

Every year we've been building on the one before it, focusing on quality over quantity to ensure the best experience possible for you and your horses. It's been a slow-but-sure build, and we're so grateful for your trust!

**2025 Highlights:**
- **119 total bookings** across the year – our busiest yet!
- **Over 100 unique clients** experienced Horse Haven Ranch, with **45 new faces** joining the family this year alone! (We've officially hit **200 individual clients** who've stayed with us over the years! 🎉)
- Peak months: October (17 bookings) and February (16) – thank you for keeping us hopping during event seasons!
- We're already booking into March 2026 – spots are filling fast!

And the cherry on top? Your amazing feedback!
- **73 five-star reviews on Google** 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
- **9 five-star reviews on Facebook**
- **9 five-star reviews on Yelp**
- **1 five-star review on Instagram**

Your reviews mean THE WORLD to us! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to share your experiences. We LOVE that you love our place, the care we provide, and the "horse"-pitality that makes Horse Haven Ranch special. 🏡🐎

Here's to an even better 2026 – more trails, more tails, and more memories together! If you're planning a stay, reach out soon – we're excited to welcome you (or welcome you back)!

Check out these graphs showing our monthly bookings and top services for 2025!

Setting up a reservation for the first time? Log onto horsehavenranch.org to begin the process!

12/22/2025

🎄 Happy Christmas Week, everyone! 🎄

I wanted to take a moment during this joyful season to update you all. While we’ve had lower-than-expected interest in selling the facility, the great news is that Horse Haven Ranch is still here and happily accepting reservations through the end of March! 🐴✨

I’ve already been receiving quite a few bookings, so if you’re planning a stay, please reach out soon to secure your preferred dates. You can text, call, or message us anytime!

📅 To reserve:
- Returning clients: Just text or call us with your dates!
- First-time guests: Please fill out the quick first-time paperwork on our website at horsehavenranch.org (click “Book Here”).

Not sure if your dates are available? Feel free to text me directly at 435-669-9082 and I’ll check for you right away.

A few quick reminders about our setup:
- For everyone’s safety and health, we keep client horses separated (no direct nose-to-nose contact).
- We have one private suite available for overnight stays. If you have a living-quarters trailer, you’re welcome to use that! We’re also just minutes from great hotels (many guests love the Best Western Abbey Inn on Bluff Street).
- No hookups on site, but water is readily available throughout the property and I have one 20-amp plug if needed.

We’re so grateful for this wonderful community and can’t wait to welcome you and your horses in the coming months. Wishing you all a peaceful and merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and plenty of horsey snuggles! ❤️🐎

— The Horse Haven Ranch Team

12/21/2025

🌿 A Deeper Update from Tiffany at Horse Haven Ranch 🐴❤️

Hey Horse Haven family,

As we head into the holidays (with **89 five-star reviews** across all platforms—thank you from the bottom of my heart!), I wanted to share a little more about the journey we’re on together.

Horse Haven Ranch has always been, and will always be, your safe, quiet, biosecure home-away-from-home for overnight and short-term boarding. That’s our foundation—the spotless stalls, fresh water, personalized care, and true quarantine-level safety that lets you travel with total peace of mind. Nothing about that is changing. It’s still my obsession, and it’s still the heart of everything we do.

At the same time, my deepest passion has always been **equine rehabilitation and physical therapy**—helping horses heal from injury or surgery, ease chronic pain, regain strength and balance, and simply feel better in their bodies every day.

So while I keep running the ranch at the same meticulous standard you trust, I’m also quietly stacking some of the strongest rehabilitation credentials available:

- AS in Veterinary Technology → CVT (Penn Foster – straight A’s and perfect scores so far)
- Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP – University of Tennessee)
- Master Equine Body Worker® (Equinology)
- Advanced Diploma in Equine Exercise Rehabilitation (Animal Rehab Health Academy)
- Animal Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation (ASTR – Academy of Animal Sport Science; several modules already waived thanks to Equinology and vet tech work)
- Full suite through Angel’s Animals: cold laser therapy, acupressure, kinesiology taping, cranio-sacral, neuro-myofascial release, Reiki, aromatherapy, holistic nutrition, and more
- Long-term goal: Board-Certified Equine Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS-Equine)

These credentials mean everything to me—they’re my promise to give every horse that comes through our gates the most skilled, evidence-based help possible.

I’m putting in **10+ hours of study most days** because I dream of Horse Haven Ranch becoming that rare place that blends both worlds perfectly: the safest overnight boarding in southern Utah **and** a growing healing hub.

Down the road (it’ll be a little while as I finish these credentials), I’d love to offer optional “rehab & wellness packages” for boarding guests—like the spa or health packages you find at luxury hotels when you travel. Think gentle laser sessions, acupressure tune-ups, or stretching programs while your horse stays with us, so they go home feeling even better than when they arrived.

By 2028–2029, I’ll be ready to bring the full range of vet-referred and independent therapies right here for our guests and the wider community. (East Coast dreams still quietly simmering, but on hold for now until the real estate market points us in a direction!)

For now, we’re focused on what we do best: premium overnight and short-term care. Spring and summer 2026 dates are already filling—book early if you’re planning travel!

If you love what we’ve built and believe more horses deserve this kind of safe + healing space, please help spread the word—share this post, tag friends, refer travelers. Every referral helps us keep growing this dream.

Thank you for being the best community I could ask for. Couldn’t do any of this without you. Here’s to safe travels and healthier horses—together. 🐎💙

12/17/2025

Dear Horse Haven Ranch Family and Friends,

With all the incredible 5-star reviews you've generously shared, our strong reputation in the equestrian community, and the high standards we've set for overnight boarding care, we truly believed our beautifully renovated property would find a new owner quickly once it hit the market. We poured our hearts into transforming it into the exceptional facility it is today—perfectly designed for luxury layovers, healing, and short-term stays, supporting our amazing community of over 200 clients.

We hoped someone passionate would step in to carry the torch forward, live on-site, and continue excelling in what we do best. Even after a price reduction, things have been quieter than expected in the real estate world.

The great news? We're still here, fully committed, and happily taking reservations! We've already started booking into March—so if you're planning a trip through St. George, now's the perfect time to secure your spot. If our facility happens to go under contract, we will fulfill ALL of our reservations before transitioning if the new owners don't wish to continue it.

Starting after this month, we're lifting our single-client reservation protocols (while keeping our rigorous cleaning and biosecure procedures that you know and trust). As always, we buffer space between horses so they're never directly next to each other—for maximum safety and peace of mind.

Our runs and panels accommodate every size—from majestic drafts to adorable minis (and yes, we've joyfully hosted everything in between, including show cows and even reindeer!). Big or small, we love them all. 🐴❤️ And well-mannered stallions are always welcome too!

Thank you for your continued support—it means the world to us. If you have upcoming travel plans, reach out soon to reserve. We're here for you and your equine partners!

📞 (435) 669-9082
📧 [email protected]
🌐 horsehavenranch.org

Luxury Horse Boarding. Clean and safe. Top-tier amenities for the best equine health, healing, and recovery. On-site VRBO. Overnight and short-term boarding.

12/15/2025

It's absolutely amazing how much I've learned and picked up new skills while building Horse Haven Ranch! 🐴🏞️

I'd never driven a 4-wheeler or backed up a trailer before... and our little lightweight trailer is SO finicky—it's been the toughest (and best!) teacher ever. 😂

But yesterday? I backed up my first full-size horse trailer for a client... LIKE A BOSS. 💪 And wow, it was way easier than my tiny one!

On top of that, with our mobile horse care services, I've now learned how to drive a tractor too. Who knew?! 🚜

And the cherry on top: A client drove in last night from Vegas—they just Googled places to stay with their horses, and we popped up first... even though we weren't the closest option! 🌟. They super slept in and said our bed is SOOO comfortable!

Feeling like it's little wins all around lately. Grateful for this journey and every little (and big) victory along the way. ❤️

12/11/2025

One of the best things I do to keep leveling-up my horse knowledge is listen to equine podcasts pretty much nonstop! ❤️

My two absolute favorites are:
🐴 Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth
🐴 The Humble Hoof

Every time I listen I’m thinking about Lic and Cass, my minis, and everyone who will come through Horse Haven Ranch in the future.

This latest Humble Hoof episode is GOLD — it’s an interview with Dr. Erica Lacher (from Straight from the Horse Doctor’s Mouth!) talking about “What Veterinarians Wish You Knew About the Hoof.” So many lightbulb moments!

They also specifically shout-out the Ride iQ app, so of course I immediately downloaded it to help me train Lic and Cass with more purpose this winter.

(If you’re looking for great horse apps, I’ve rounded up every single one I could find in the Utah Horse Directory — just go to utahhorsedirectory.com/mobileapps 📱)

Here’s the podcast episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EvXohpOMzdSvIwvqzW0US

What equine podcasts are you loving right now? Drop your recs below! 👇🏼

The Humble Hoof · Episode

12/10/2025

🌿 Horse Haven Ranch – Wednesday Morning Check-In 🌿

Good morning, horse families!

Here’s an example of the detailed text update one of our mobile-care clients received from us this morning (yes, we really do this for every single mobile visit!):

✅ All horses fed
✅ All supplements given
✅ All water clean and topped off
✅ Runs and stalls cleaned (p*e spots raked smooth and dry!)
✅ All hay weighed out and ready
✅ Supplement buckets washed and clean
✅ Breezeway blown out (horses were out)
✅ All horses sleeping in the sun, calm, quiet, and happy
✅ Kitty fed, watered, and loved on
✅ All gates double-checked and secure

This is the level of care and communication you can always expect from us — whether your horse boards here overnight or we come to you! 🐴💚

**Mobile Care Availability Update**
To keep this same top-tier, obsessive-detail service for our overnight boarders, regular mobile clients, and newest mobile families, we only have a limited number of mobile spots available.

As of today, we are completely booked for all **new** mobile-care clients through December 20th. Current mobile clients — you’re all set and we’ll see you on your regular days! If you’re new and hoping to join the Horse Haven family for mobile care, reach out and we’ll get you on the waitlist or booked for the very next opening (we’re already filling January).

Thank you for understanding — your horses deserve the absolute best, and we’ll never compromise on that!

With gratitude & hay in our hair,
The Horse Haven Ranch Team ❤️🐾

12/10/2025

🐴 HOLIDAY HORSE CARE ALERT: We've Been Your Trusted Mobile Option for Years – And We Have Spots Available! 🐴

Planning a holiday getaway? Don't stress about your horses – Horse Haven Ranch Mobile Care has been offering reliable visits, handling even the most specific routines with ease. We're not new to this; we're true to this!

- Wild supplement regimens? We're experts.
- Complex feeding schedules or special needs? We've got it covered.
- Meds, wraps, hand-walking, blanket swaps – whatever your horses require, we make it our priority.

What sets us apart? Our top-tier biosecurity protocols:
- Dedicated boots & clothes just for your farm (separate from ours)
- Thorough disinfection after every visit
- Botanical wipes always in our toolkit for that extra layer of protection

We've been providing this peace-of-mind service for holiday travelers long before it was trendy – because your horses deserve the best, every time.

Limited spots left and going quick!
DM us or call/text (435) 669-9082 to secure your dates.

Horse Haven Ranch Mobile Care
"Experienced Care That Goes the Extra Mile" ❤️🐎