Last weekend, AHEC played host to the members of our 4-H min-horse project with a BBQ and campout, and games with their mini-horses.  We tossed some burgers and dogs on the grill and threw up several tents in the front yard and just had a great time.  The evening was spent with the horses in the arena, running patterns and jumps, followed by much giggling, playing, and boardgames.  Several of us more mature kids enjoyed some good visiting time while relaxing around the tables and chairs in The Squat Spot, and I think we even outlasted the kids in the tent before calling it a night and hitting the sheets. I’m still not sure who had the most fun, our kids or the adults, so we’re talking about doing it again after State Fair.  Oh, and speaking of State Fair, our mini-horses have been invited to participate again this year so everyone who attends will be able to see and enjoy our little equine friends at the Fair!

AHEC is a proud sponsor of several 4-H programs and the mini-horse is only one of them.  If you aren’t familiar with the organization, 4-H is a wonderful way to learn how to care for an animal and the program increases self-confidence, provides for positive social interaction, and teaches valuable life skills that will stay with a child for a lifetime.  If you happen to have a child between the ages of 8-18, consider this your personal invitation to find out more about the programs here.

I have a 2-horse paddock with shelter that just recently came open, as well as a single gelding paddock with shelter.
But while it’s true we have limited availability, we always welcome inquiries and especially so if you aren’t happy with your current conditions.  And, since transport to AHEC is free within a 50 mile radius, there’s no reason to feel trapped in a situation that isn’t working for you or your horse, even if you don’t own a horse trailer.  We’re here and we want to help, particularly if there’s a feeding issue and your horse is losing weight.  Times are tough right now and everyone is concerned about the economy, but there ways to cut costs without cutting nutrition.  So, if you have those concerns, shoot me an email or give me a call and let’s see what we can do to help.

Once here, you’ll find there really is a difference in boarding at AHEC.  For instance, breakfast includes a blend of ingredients that we affectionately call “horse soup” but the base is heavily salted beet pulp to encourage water intake during the day.  And, at the evening feeding during the hot summer months, we take the extra time needed to soak every, single, individual flake of hay before we feed it.  Why?  To help your horse avoid a water-related colic, saving him hours of misery as well as a major hit on your wallet.  And that’s only the start… as I said, you’ll find there really is a difference boarding at AHEC.

Taking care of your baby is what we do, and I believe we do it well.  Consider this your personal invitation to come and see for yourself.  Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a blessed day!