Half Halt Farms

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

A little Beatles music to start the day.

05/17/2026

05/04/2026

Riding over some old Roman bridges. Only with Equiberia in Spain.

05/04/2026

This is why we keep grates on our trailer windows. Well, it's one reason.

04/21/2026

🚨 URGENT: Disease alert — EHV-1 (Neurologic) confirmed. Horse owners and caretakers, please read and share!

A confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the neurologic form of EHV-1 — has been reported at a horse show in Culpeper County, Virginia.

A 21-year-old Thoroughbred gelding competing at a show developed clinical signs on April 17, 2026, including lethargy, lower-limb swelling, and sudden-onset ataxia (loss of coordination). The horse has since been euthanized. This information has been confirmed by a university clinician, a private practitioner, and Virginia's State Animal Health Official.

⚠️Quarantine (as of April 20, 2026) — 42 horses may have been exposed, and are now under a state-mandated 2-week quarantine at their home farms, in areas that will not expose other horses.

EHV-1 is a highly contagious herpesvirus spread through direct horse-to-horse contact, respiratory secretions, and contaminated equipment or hands. For more information about EHV-1 and updates on this case, please visit the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) website.

📍 If you have concerns about your horses or need to report illness, contact the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) or your primary care veterinarian immediately.

02/22/2026

Hay for Sale:

Half Halt Farms produces a high quality fescue / orchard mix. The hay is grown and produced on site into round bales or square bales. Square bales are sold in 21 bale bundles for $178. Shed kept 4x5 round bales $75/roll. Round bales stored outside $35-45. Message us with any questions, or to schedule a hay pick up!

Photo Captions: (1) pretty hay field; (2) dog on hay; (3) hay on trailer; (4) dog on hay; (5) nice hay; (6) more hay; (7) dog in hay.

*Disclaimer: dogs not included with hay purchase*

02/02/2026

Our four legged friends have been enjoying the snow days this past weekend! And what’s not to love between the trail rides, zoomies, and beautiful sunsets. And our two legged friends are working hard to keep everyone warm, happy, and healthy!

02/02/2026

Winter doesn’t care how cold your hands are or how deep the snow gets. Livestock still need fed, horses still need cared for, and responsibility doesn’t wait for better weather.

So you layer up, step out into the cold, and do the work anyway. Heavy hay, frozen ground, numb fingers.. all part of the job when lives depend on consistency. This kind of work isn’t about comfort or recognition, it’s about commitment. Showing up every day, in every season, because that’s what caring for livestock and horses truly means.

And on the days when the cold feels more intense, when exhaustion creeps in and the work feels heavier than usual, remember this - your presence matters. The animals feel your care, your patience, your steady hands. Take a deep breath, keep going, and be gentle with yourself. You are doing enough. You are doing important work.

Stay safe and warm out there! 🩵

01/29/2026

Half Halt Farms is proudly offering Stall Board availability! We are a private boarding barn in Cherryville, North Carolina. Our farm sits on 200 acres of well maintained fields, with high quality hay produced on site. The property includes one full sized dressage arena, a large 150’x250’ jumping arena both with lights, a large cross country course, and trails. Owners and farm manager live on the property. All disciplines are welcome.
Amenities include:
- Feed twice a day
- Water provided 24/7
- Hay in stalls, and in pasture as needed
- Blanketing as needed
- Turnout per the season (night turnout in the summer and day turnout in the winter)
- Holding for farm vet and farm farrier
- Large locked tack room
- Bathroom with running water
- Wash stall with hot and cold water
- You are welcome to bring your own trainer for a lesson onsite
If you are interesting in joining our wonderful barn community please message us!