Heaven Sent Farm, LLC

09/05/2026

"The Fall Flush" - when grass that was previously wilting in the summer heat gets sprung back to life with more rain and cooler weather.

Often a nightmare for metabolic horses, "good-doers" who are over conditioned, horses with previous history of diet related laminitis, and horses who aren't used to grazing on green grass.

I used to panic this time of year. I still get nervous. But now I know to be prepared.

🍁Muzzles, dry lots (true dirt lots), track and strip grazing systems, stall time as needed, increased exercise (calorie output) whenever possible.🍂

To be perfectly honest none of my track systems are currently grass-free. They both have grass growing in that my horses do graze on if they choose. They also have hay available.
But the benefit of limiting their grazing areas gives me soooo much peace of mind this time of year, especially for my haflinger, my mini and my oldest mare.

Sometimes we do the best we can, we don't have to be perfect. We can do a lot to keep our horses safer during seasonal changes, we just have to figure out what works for each horse as an individual.

If you'd like help finding out the best fall flush management methods for your horse, I'm here to help!

Offering both in person and virtual consultations 🐴🍂🌱

09/05/2026

What Does Your Monthly Board Actually Pay For?

I recently saw a comment in a local horse group suggesting that boarding rates are far higher than the actual cost of caring for a horse. From the outside looking in, it can be easy to assume that board simply covers hay, feed, bedding, and basic daily care. In reality, operating a safe, well-maintained equine facility involves many additional expenses.

Along with the direct care of each horse, monthly board helps cover:

• Property rent or mortgage
• Business and liability insurance
• Electricity and utilities
• Facility, arena, and equipment maintenance
• Fuel for the equipment used around the farm
• Manure removal
• Repairs and replacement of items damaged through normal wear and tear
• Water and feed buckets, hoses, pitchforks, cross-ties, and automatic-waterer parts
• Cleaning supplies and everyday necessities for shared areas
• Payroll for the dependable people who help provide daily care

The list is nearly endless—and many of these expenses continue to rise.

Board is not simply payment for a stall and a few bales of hay. It supports the people, equipment, facilities, and behind-the-scenes work required to provide consistent, professional care while maintaining the safe and comfortable amenities horse owners expect.

There is an enormous amount of time, responsibility, and expense involved in properly caring for horses and operating a quality facility. Boarding rates reflect the true cost of providing that level of care—not just the items that are easiest to see.

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09/01/2026

10 years ago yesterday I brought Jordan home, and my life hasn't been the same since 🥰 🦄