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Maeve's Haven Thoroughbred rehab & rehoming Because they have so much more to give.

05/28/2026

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NEW ARRIVAL! Welcome, 6yr old gelding, "Premium" Stay tuned for details!
05/28/2026

NEW ARRIVAL!
Welcome, 6yr old gelding, "Premium"
Stay tuned for details!

05/05/2026

"In the horse world, performance and welfare are often talked about as though they live on opposite ends of a spectrum," writes Chelsea Canedy. But what if you didn't have to choose? Canedy says it is possible to have high-level goals without losing sight of the horse when performance is built on understanding rather than domination.

Read her story "Bridging the Gap Between Performance and Welfare" on Horse Network. ⬇

📷 Noelle Floyd

A few more pics of Lil Carrie D enjoying her newly acquired off track life
05/05/2026

A few more pics of Lil Carrie D enjoying her newly acquired off track life

AVAILABLE!Consequential "Kahn" 16hh 12yr old TB chestnut gelding. Rides English or Western, introduced to jumps, been on...
05/05/2026

AVAILABLE!
Consequential "Kahn" 16hh 12yr old TB chestnut gelding. Rides English or Western, introduced to jumps, been on trails. Not spooky, middle herd, does fine with rough board, but stalled in inclimate weather. Good for the terrier, loads well & up to date on shots & teeth. He does need someone who knows what they're doing, but will do whatever is asked. His only con is he's a cribber. PM Maeve's Haven or Kayla Friday for more info or to schedule a showing.
$5000 Winneconne

05/01/2026

Grazing season is near but not here yet. Before hooves hit the grass, here are 5 key steps to prep pastures before grazing your horse. 🐴🌱

🛑 Wait to graze until plant heights average 6 to 8 inches.
🦷 Schedule a routine dental exam.
🔨 Check and repair fencing.
💧 Clean and fill water sources.
🪱 Work with your vet to perform a f***l egg count and deworm accordingly.

NEW ARRIVAL!Welcome, Lil Carrie DThis beauty is 6yrs old & close to 17hh. She'll need some down time to recover from a t...
04/29/2026

NEW ARRIVAL!

Welcome, Lil Carrie D

This beauty is 6yrs old & close to 17hh. She'll need some down time to recover from a tendon injury, but will be ready to meet her forever person in a couple months. Stay tuned for updates!

02/02/2026

Horse Pregnancy Explained: Month-by-Month Foal Development (Complete Guide)

Horse pregnancy is one of nature’s most fascinating journeys. From a microscopic embryo to a strong, standing foal, the process takes about 335–345 days (11 months). Each month brings critical changes that shape the foal’s health and future.

Here’s a clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand breakdown of every stage of horse pregnancy 👇

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🟤 Month 1 (Days 1–30)
• Fertilized egg travels to the uterus
• Embryo implants around day 16
• Heartbeat detectable by day 24–25
• Most sensitive stage with highest risk of early loss
• No visible signs in the mare

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🟤 Month 2 (Days 31–60)
• Embryo officially becomes a fetus
• Head, spine, and limb buds form
• Eyes and ears begin developing
• Placenta starts functioning
• Pregnancy clearly confirmed by ultrasound

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🟤 Month 3 (Days 61–90)
• Fetus about the size of a mouse
• Legs, tail, and neck fully shaped
• Major organs forming
• S*x organs begin development
• Mare may show slight weight gain

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🟤 Month 4 (Days 91–120)
• Fetus grows to 15–20 cm
• Facial features become defined
• Mane and tail follicles start forming
• Fetus moves deeper into abdomen

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🟤 Month 5 (Days 121–150)
• Rapid skeletal growth
• Hooves begin forming
• Hair follicles, whiskers, eyelids develop
• Fetus weighs around 1–2 kg
• Mare’s belly starts rounding

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🟤 Month 6 (Days 151–180)
• Fetus clearly looks like a foal
• Coat pattern begins to appear
• Muscle development increases
• Immune system starts forming
• Mare needs better nutrition

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🟤 Month 7 (Days 181–210)
• Significant weight gain in foal
• Mane and tail lengthen
• Bones continue hardening
• Foal practices reflex movements
• Mare’s pregnancy becomes obvious

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🟤 Month 8 (Days 211–240)
• Fat reserves develop
• Lungs continue maturing
• Foal weighs about 15–20 kg
• Mare may move slower and rest more
• Foaling preparations should begin

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🟤 Month 9 (Days 241–270)
• Rapid growth phase
• Organs near full maturity
• Strong fetal movements felt
• Udder may start developing
• Close monitoring recommended

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🟤 Month 10 (Days 271–300)
• Foal positions for birth
• Lungs and digestive system finalize
• Udder enlarges
• Teats may show wax droplets

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🟤 Month 11 (Days 301–345)
• Final weight gain (almost 50% of total growth)
• Pelvic ligaments soften
• Udder full and milk may drip
• Foal fully ready for birth

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🟢 Foaling (Birth)
• Normal labor lasts 15–30 minutes
• Front hooves appear first, followed by nose
• Foal stands within 1 hour
• Nurses within 2 hours
• Placenta expelled within 3 hours

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🐴 Why This Matters
Understanding each stage of horse pregnancy helps owners, breeders, and horse lovers:
• Improve mare care
• Prevent complications
• Ensure a healthy foal
• Recognize warning signs early

A healthy foal starts with informed care 💚

02/02/2026

The thing every horse owner does out of love… that can actually put their horse in danger
Especially on the coldest night of the year

When temperatures drop and the barn feels like a freezer, it feels natural to reach for a warm bran mash
It feels comforting
It feels nurturing
But for a horse’s gut, that sudden kindness can become a crisis

Here is the real science behind why the mash myth is so risky 👇

• 1. Their gut works like a fermentation engine
Horses rely on a stable population of gut bacteria to break down fiber
Introduce a sudden bucket of wheat bran, sugar, and molasses
And that microbiome crashes
The bacteria panic
Fermentation spikes
Gas builds
This is how gas colic starts
And during a winter storm, you may not have vet access

• 2. Warm mash does not warm the horse
Hot water warms them for maybe 15 to 20 minutes
Fiber digestion warms them for hours
Hay is their real heater
Their furnace is in the hindgut, not in a bucket

• 3. Mash can trick them into drinking less
Some horses drink the mash and then skip water
Which leads to dehydration
And increases the risk of impaction colic
A winter storm plus low water intake is one of the most dangerous combinations for horses

• 4. The winter safe plan is simple
Feed more hay
Keep their water around 50°F
Add a little loose salt to encourage drinking
And most importantly… keep the diet consistent

Consistency keeps the gut biome steady
Steady gut = safe horse

• When mash is okay
If your horse gets mash regularly
Their gut is adapted
Routine matters
The danger comes from the once a year emergency mash

• Soaking their normal feed is the perfect alternative
Warm
Hydrating
Zero microbiome shock

Horses do not need surprises
They need physiological stability
Warmth, fiber, water, and routine

On a night when the wind is howling and roads are ice covered
The safest thing you can give your horse is not a warm mash
It is consistency, hydration, and plenty of hay

Save this for every winter storm
It could prevent a tragedy 🐴❄️

01/27/2026

🐎✨ T.I.P. is going BIG in 2026! ✨🐎
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program has approved 8,000+ awards and classes at 1,600+ shows across 42 states and five Canadian provinces for 2026! From eventing and dressage and hunter/jumper to ranch horse, barrel racing, polo, polocrosse, extreme cowboy and more—Thoroughbreds are proving their versatility in every ring.

📅 Check out the growing calendar of approved shows (updates are still being posted):
👉 tjctip.com/CalendarOfEvents

Celebrate 15 years of T.I.P. awards and join us in showcasing what Thoroughbreds can do💚🤍 💙 Let us know if your show series is on the map in the comments!

Read more: http://bit.ly/466Aa5f

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