Join us on February 7th, from 11am - 3pm at Fallen Oak Equine Rescue, for the Hug a Horse Valentine’s Event, a heartfelt, hands-on day celebrating second chances and the impact of proper nutrition and rehabilitation. Fallen Oak is known for stepping up for horses others can’t, giving each one the time and care they need to heal and rebuild trust. Hosted in partnership with Triple Crown Feed, J&J Tack Shack, and Ian Robb with BEMER. What to enjoy: Treat Station: “Buy” treats to give to the rescue horses in exchange for a donation including mints and Triple Crown Functional Wafers. BEMER Info Station: Learn about BEMER therapy from Ian Robb! Pick a Valentine! Shop at the J&J Tack Shack pop-up booth purchase feed, hay, shavings, and more to support the rescue horses. College of Central Florida Student Demonstration: Pre-vet students And Equine Student from the College of Central Florida will demonstrate how to take TPR (temperature, pulse, respiration) and identify the external parts of the horse. The address for the event is 1 SE 123rd Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34480. For more Information, call 240-440-0807.

As everyone in Florida knows, we are experiencing cold temperatures here, which means lots of hay. The rescue currently has 27 horses between two foster homes: my personal farm, where rehabbing horses are housed, and the 40-acre farm. I provide 850 lb. alfalfa blocks, o/a half blocks, and loose orchard alfalfa hay. Our normal hay bill is approximately $1,500 a week. Right now, it is close to double that. This cold snap is due to hang around for the next 12 days, along with it getting even colder this weekend. The rescue was blessed with seven new blankets and neck pieces by a wonderful lady. We are so thankful. Now EVERYONE has a blanket. Please donate! Just $20 buys a bale of hay. If you would rather stop in at any J &J tack store and buy a bale or a gift card toward a block please do so, every little bit helps. Let’s get these guys an abundance of hay to keep them warm. As always, I am so thankful for ALL my donors, the rescue remains flourishing and taking the horses no one else will with your support. Stay warm all. https://donate.fallenoak.org