DunHaven Farm

02/16/2026

Slow feed hay nets represent a simple and affordable way to extend foraging time when meal feeding horses.

ℹ️ https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/using-slow-feed-hay-nets

02/07/2026

Check out our quality fabrics; availability is excellent right now. 😊

01/08/2026

A couple of large hi cut hoodies heading to Wisconsin. A smart purchase, one hood in an NFL heavyweight and the other in a medium weight, this lucky recipient horse will be ready for all kinds of weather!

01/07/2026

❄️ Ice & Snow Management for Horses ❄️

⚠️ Ice and snow create serious slip hazards for both horses and handlers.

🚜 Snow management
✔️ Plow or blow snow into areas where meltwater can drain away from paddocks and alleyways
⚠️ Melting after snow removal can refreeze and create slick surfaces

🧊 Managing existing ice
✔️ Improve traction with poultry grit, sand, or fresh manure
❌ Avoid straw, hay, or fresh shavings—they slide over ice and don’t provide consistent footing

🍽️ Feeding & ingestion safety
✔️ Feed horses away from sand or grit
✔️ Use raised feeders to reduce accidental ingestion

🧂 Salt use
✔️ Use pure salt sparingly in milder temperatures
⚠️ Effects on hooves are not well researched
❌ Do not use salt and sand together - horses may lick the salt and accidentally eat sand

🐴 Hoof traction
✔️ Regularly remove packed snow and ice from hooves to improve grip and reduce slipping

❄️ Careful ice and snow management helps keep horses and people safe all winter long.

01/03/2026

Thanks Maria, your camo hoodies are on their way to Iowa. Enjoy! 💚🤎🖤🤍

08/28/2025

Dry Lots = Good Thing!

🐴 Dry lots are a key part of any horse facility plan — providing safe turnout when pastures are resting and essential housing during the winter months. They are great for managing pasture and horse health year-round! ❄️🌾

Learn more about designing a dry lot at: z.umn.edu/drylot

07/06/2025

Watch for this little one at the International Buckskin Horse Association WORLD SHOW July 20 - 25 entered in the IBHA Youth Scholarship Auction in Cloverdale, IN.
Happy World Show and safe travels to all! ❤️

06/03/2025

Wildfire Smoke…

🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨

As wildfire season heats up, so does the risk of poor air quality — not just for us, but for our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.

You can monitor air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse by:
🐎 Limiting exercise
💧 Providing fresh water
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.

05/12/2025

Check out our newest spring prints,
share some spring happiness in your barn!
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03/18/2025

We interview two professional mechanics who share tips for routine and annual horse trailer maintenance as well as common problems they see with horse traile...

12/03/2024

🌾 Hay = Essential for Horse Health! 🌾

For most mature horses, 1.5 to 2.5 percent of their body weight in forage daily is ideal. Long-stemmed hay supports gut health and helps keep horses warm in winter. If needed, alternatives can replace hay in part or entirely.

Learn about alternative feedstuffs ➡️ extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/alternative-feedstuffs-horses

10/28/2024

Have you started preparing your farm for winter? Consider adding these tasks to your to do list. 🐴 🍂🧹