Hoak Haven Farm, LLC.

Hoak Haven Farm, LLC. Boarding, Breeding, and Training Facility

Beautiful new hay received today from East Coast Ag. Nothing like a local family business supporting another!
05/23/2026

Beautiful new hay received today from East Coast Ag. Nothing like a local family business supporting another!

There’s more than horses to feed on the farm. 🐟🐢🐟🐢
05/09/2026

There’s more than horses to feed on the farm. 🐟🐢🐟🐢

We are so proud of Kensi and Deacon and their two first place finishes at yesterday’s Whispering Miracles Equestrian Cen...
05/04/2026

We are so proud of Kensi and Deacon and their two first place finishes at yesterday’s Whispering Miracles Equestrian Center Spring Opener 2026! They have worked hard and will continue working hard with their amazing trainer, Susan Remondini, of Quality Equestrian Connections!

04/29/2026

This old man showed Emalynn some new tricks today. What a good boy, Moonshine was for their first ride today!

We love our horses here. Even the grumpy ones 🙂
04/11/2026

We love our horses here. Even the grumpy ones 🙂

Yes, please!!! Soon, we will be a completely Hay Chix hay net barn and all of those "other" nets will be a nightmare of...
03/31/2026

Yes, please!!! Soon, we will be a completely Hay Chix hay net barn and all of those "other" nets will be a nightmare of the past!

03/24/2026

Oakley: “Deacon, Deacon, Deacon! Look at those new mares! Hey girls! You see me!?!” 😎

Deacon: “Bro, calm down. Those are the same four mares that were in the field in front of us yesterday. They are just in the field behind us now. Eat some hay.”

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Nothing prettier than sunset on the farm. 😎
03/23/2026

Nothing prettier than sunset on the farm. 😎

Why is Lunging and Long-Lining important? Glad you asked! 😉In correct training - especially for disciplines requiring hi...
03/22/2026

Why is Lunging and Long-Lining important? Glad you asked! 😉
In correct training - especially for disciplines requiring high levels of balance like dressage. They are sophisticated tools for developing the horse's body without the interference of a rider's weight.
Why they are considered essential:
1. Developing "Correct" musculature:
When a horse is worked without a rider, they can find their own natural balance.
* Core Strength - Encourages the horse to lift their back and engage their abdominal muscles.
* Topline Development:
Allows the neck to stretch "long and low," which strengthens the topline and prepares the back to carry a rider comfortably.
2. Benefits of Long-Lining: "Riding from the Ground."
* Because you have two lines, if offers more control than a single lunge line.
* Straightness: By keeping the horse between the reins it helps to prevent the haunches from swinging out.
* Lateral Work: You can teach complex lateral movements.
* Confidence: For young horses it teaches a horse to move forward into the contact and steer without concern of a rider on their back.
3. Improving the "Training Scale":
In the dressage training scale, Rhythm and Relaxation are the foundation.
* Observations: Allows the trainer to view how the horse is moving from the ground. Gives a different perspective of the horse's gaits and to see any issues that might not be felt while riding.
* Voice Commands: It solidifies the horse's response to your voice.
4. Safety and Mental Preparation:
* Lunging provides a safe outlet for a "fresh" horse to get the bucks out before getting on. It also helps with getting the horse to focus on their trainer and settle into the work. Very helpful when in a new
or distracting environment.

When all of the horses are fed and the chores are finished, it’s time for some snow day fun! 🥶
02/02/2026

When all of the horses are fed and the chores are finished, it’s time for some snow day fun! 🥶

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1289 MILLPOND Road # D
Elizabeth City, NC
27909

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+17572878425

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