Alafia Oaks Mountain Horses

Alafia Oaks Mountain Horses A Florida based boutique farm dedicated to breeding high quality Rocky Mountain horses

Mission accomplished! Recon is finally in his new home in Denmark. We are all relieved!
05/03/2026

Mission accomplished! Recon is finally in his new home in Denmark. We are all relieved!

Recon made it to Frankfurt! After a month at the holding facility in TX he was flown from Houston to Dallas then straigh...
04/27/2026

Recon made it to Frankfurt! After a month at the holding facility in TX he was flown from Houston to Dallas then straight to Frankfurt. He will be then shipped to Denmark Tuesday or Wednesday. As expected he has handled all the loading, unloading, new places, loading on an airplane like a perfect gentleman. I will be so relieved when he’s in his new home, safe, settled and happy!

It’s been a hard month with him leaving, Ebony moved to her new home in Prescott Valley and poor Six struggling with his gelding. While I am very content with the decisions I have made for the herd….it has certainly been an emotional roller coaster!

His 1 year glow up-led straight to today. Gelded. My future tall, dark and handsome trail partner. The best of both p...
04/15/2026

His 1 year glow up-led straight to today. Gelded. My future tall, dark and handsome trail partner. The best of both parents and one I’m excited to keep! AOR Got your Six

A few randoms from the last week-work hard for this crew. Do they appreciate it? Happy hay munching says yes they do!
03/17/2026

A few randoms from the last week-work hard for this crew. Do they appreciate it? Happy hay munching says yes they do!

03/11/2026

Somebody is happy to be home! Recon has been up at the reproduction clinic taking care of some AI mares and being collected for frozen semen. We had compliments from the reproduction manager, Dr Cory and the barn manager, who also wanted to know more about these Rocky Mountain horses….
His docile behavior also earned him daily turnout which is not something they usually offer stallions. I brag not for my sake…he’s not mine anymore. But for the sake of the breed and why we must continue to grow this endangered horse! He will be heading to Texas for quarantine next week so I’m enjoying every last second with him now.

This is what I mean when I say Recon is a complete GOOF! 👇🏼🤣👇🏼
02/28/2026

This is what I mean when I say Recon is a complete GOOF! 👇🏼🤣👇🏼

02/23/2026

Recons Little Dixie

02/23/2026

Yesterday at Black Horse Resort near Ocala, I watched a three year old filly by Recon handle an obstacle course like it was nothing. New place. New noise. Totally unflappable.

Most people are not chasing ribbons. They are backyard trail riders looking for safe, steady partners.

That is why we bred Recon.

He has been the calmest trail horse I have ever sat on, and seeing that trait passed on felt like mission accomplished.

Recon leaves for Denmark in April and we are downsizing. This is an endangered breed. Every registered foal matters. Maybe your little farm could produce a few too?!?

02/23/2026

Yesterday I had the chance to spend the day at Black Horse Resort near Ocala, Florida, cheering on a friend and her three year old filly by Recon. She is not yet under saddle, but she is driving, hauling out, and taking in the world.

She was completely unflappable. New sights. Noise. Obstacles. Just steady.

That matters.

We know many love this breed for the show ring. High head, high step, presence. There is absolutely a place for that. But that is not why we breed.

Most people are not chasing ribbons. They are backyard trail riders looking for safe, steady partners. We trail ride. We relax. Our horses are how we exhale. We want horses the average owner can enjoy without constantly relying on a professional trainer. Because owning horses is expensive enough.

Recon has been the calmest trail horse I have ever sat on, and seeing that steadiness show up in his offspring felt like mission accomplished.

As many of you know, Recon has been sold and will be standing at stud in Denmark this April. We are downsizing and may not continue breeding each year, if at all. This season feels like passing the baton.

This is an endangered breed. Every registered foal matters. If our small program inspired even one person to breed thoughtfully and keep these horses in backyards, on trails, and in loving homes, then we did our part.

Despite my tough love stance on not giving him a blanket for his upcoming Denmark move when winter hit(below zero windch...
02/01/2026

Despite my tough love stance on not giving him a blanket for his upcoming Denmark move when winter hit(below zero windchill is very rare in Florida!)and temps dropped like my standards, I caved. This boy just doesn’t grow a winter coat! The only blanket I had left was purple – royal issue, I claimed. Who wouldn't want royal treatment? I reassured him it was a noble cause and he bought it. Thank goodness  no one hears the silly conversations I have with my animals!

Stay warm, Floridians!

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