River Hill Stables

09/21/2025

What Medicine Sometimes Can’t Do… Horses Can

There are things no prescription can provide. No pill, no medical procedure. And yet—they heal. Deeply. Quietly. Truly.

It’s a horse lowering its head to meet a tiny outstretched hand.
It’s eyes that don’t see a wheelchair—only a soul.
It’s a silent touch that whispers: “You’re strong. You matter. You are not alone.”

Equine therapy isn’t just interaction with an animal. It’s something magical that only the heart can truly understand.
Where medicine sometimes falls short, the horse steps in—healing with silence, with trust, with presence.
And sometimes, that’s all it takes for a child to believe in themselves again.

09/20/2025

🍂⚠️ Beware of Toxic Leaves for Horses ⚠️🍂

As autumn rolls in, many horses love to roam and graze in fields filled with fallen leaves, but did you know that certain leaves can be toxic to horses? It's important to keep a close eye on your horse’s environment, especially during this season, to ensure their safety and health.

🚨 Common Toxic Leaves to Horses 🚨

Red Maple Leaves 🍁 - These leaves, whether fresh or wilted, can cause severe anemia and lead to organ failure if ingested.

Black Walnut Leaves 🌰 - Often found in pastures, these leaves can cause laminitis and severe hoof pain when ingested.

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac 🌿 - These can cause skin irritation or more serious allergic reactions if your horse comes into contact with them.

Oak Leaves 🍂 - In large quantities, oak leaves can cause colic or kidney issues due to their high tannin content.

Yew Leaves 🌲 - Highly toxic to horses, even a small amount can cause sudden heart failure.

💡 How to Protect Your Horse:
•Remove fallen leaves in your horse's pasture or grazing area.
•Fencing off certain trees or areas where toxic leaves may be present can help limit exposure.
•Regularly check pastures for toxic plants, especially after storms or strong winds that can blow leaves and debris into grazing areas.

⚖️ Signs of Poisoning If you suspect your horse has ingested toxic leaves, look out for symptoms like:

•Lethargy or weakness
•Lack of appetite or drooling
•Abdominal pain or colic
•Rapid breathing or heart rate
•Sweating or trembling

If you notice any of these signs, contact your vet immediately for guidance and treatment.

Stay vigilant and keep your horse safe this season! 🍂🐴

09/19/2025

In the dark silhouette against the setting sun — there is a whole world of love, trust, and an unbreakable bond.

Horses may not take up our entire lives, but in every moment spent with them, we feel — our life has become whole. Their quiet breath, the soft touch of their muzzle, a gaze that needs no words... They ask for nothing but our presence. And in return, they give us everything.

Because true happiness isn’t found in loud moments, but in the quiet beside a horse — where everything makes sense.

09/18/2025

He is not just a horse.
He is silence when there’s a storm inside.
He is warmth when the world turns cold.
He is the one who says nothing — yet understands everything.

A horse is not just an animal.
He is your balance when life shakes you.
Your joy when everything feels like it's falling apart.
Your teacher — showing patience, trust, and unconditional love.
Your therapist — who heals not with words, but with a look, a breath, a presence.
Your best friend — simply there. No questions, no demands. Just by your side.

In his eyes — peace.
In his presence — meaning.

And if you have a horse like that —
You have more than all the gold in the world.

09/15/2025

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09/11/2025

Equine endocrine disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) feature some striking clinical similarities, most notably a predisposition to the development of chronic laminitis. However, the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case.

This graphic describes some key differences to be aware of between the two diseases.

If you have questions or concerns about your horse in regard to EMS or PPID, contact your veterinarian so that they may further evaluate them.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

09/11/2025

As we approach the start of fall and the temperatures start to drop, here is some important information to know regarding fall laminitis.

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your equine companion may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

09/10/2025

More bulk galas back at the store! Get a half bushel for $9.99. great deal especially as school starts for lunch boxes.
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🥕 50 lb Carrots $35
🍒 27 lb Sweet Cherries $30
🥬 50 lb Cabbage $19.99
💚 Green Bean Half Bu $19.99
🍓 8 lb Strawberry Flat $14.99
🍏 Golden Delicious $9.99 Half Bu
🍎 Gala Apples $9.99 Half Bu
🍅 25 lb Tomatoes $19.99
🍑 Peaches $2.99 lb
🥔 50 lb Potatoes $29.99
🧅 Candy Onions $14.99 Bag
🦀 Steamed Blue Crabs $15 Dozen
💜 25 lb Beets $25
🥒 Cucumber Bushels $10
❇️ Mums $9.99 Each
🌱 Veggie Plants $2.99 pack
❄️ 30 lb Snow Crabs $349.99
🍍 Pink Pineapple $9.99
🎃 Pumpkins 99¢+