Hayden Acres

🌞🐴🎉 SUMMER CAMP AT THE FARM IS BACKKKK!! 🐔🐮🌼

If your kids have energy… we have a plan 😏💥
Send them to Hayden Acres for a few days of fresh air, farm life & controlled chaos (the good kind 😂)
🐾 What they’ll be up to:
🐎 Riding horses (yep… REAL ones 😎)
🐐 Hanging with goats
🐖 Meeting pigs & all the farm crew
🐓 Chickens, emus, donkeys & more!
💦 Water games to stay cool (aka: they will get soaked 😂)
🎨 Crafts + games + learning without realizing they’re learning 🤯
👉 Translation:
They’ll come home tired, dirty, happy… and asking to go back 🤠💛

📅 Camp Sessions (Mon–Wed):
✨ June 8–10
✨ June 22–24
✨ July 6–8
✨ July 13–15
👉 Do 1 day… or go all in for all 3 days!
💲 Pricing:
$75/day or $210 for all 3 days

🌸 $50 deposit locks it in!
📍 San Tan Valley
📍 Near Ironwood & Ocotillo
Ages 4+ and must be bathroom independent .
⚠️ Spots go FAST every year (seriously… don’t wait 👀)
📲 Sign up here before your neighbor beats you to it:
https://form.svhrt.com/69d885481fdb9c954f4d67cf

🐴💛 Best summer ever loading…
Side effects may include:
✔️ Muddy shoes
✔️ Big smiles
✔️ Sudden requests for a pet goat 🐐😆

💥🐴Hayden Acres is looking to add another part-time lesson instructor to our team! 🤠✨

This role includes teaching weekly riding lessons and assisting with camps as we continue to grow.
We’re looking for someone who is:
🐎 Experienced teaching riders (preferred, but can also work on training you)
⏰ Dependable, patient, and great with kids & adults
🧡 Positive, safety-focused, and a strong communicator
👍 Flexible availability is a plus
We work with riders of all ages and levels ( althought mostly beginner) and focus on building confidence, skills, and a love for horses 🌟🐴

If you’re looking to be part of a supportive barn family and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! 🤎
📩 Message us with questions
📋 Apply here

https://form.svhrt.com/6313c81da8d48c44772e0f77

🌷🐴🐷 SPRING BREAK CAMP AT THE FARM! 🐔🐮🌼
Looking for the perfect Spring Break adventure for your kids? 🌞✨
Bring them out to Hayden Acres for our Spring Break Camp at the Farm — hands-on fun, animals, fresh air, and unforgettable memories!
📅 SESSION 1:
🟢 Monday–Wednesday
🌸 March 9, 10 & 11
📅 SESSION 2:
🟢 Monday–Wednesday
🌸 March 16, 17 & 18
👉 Your kiddos will:
✨ Pet & interact with horses, cows, pigs, emus, chickens, donkeys, goats, turkeys & more! 🐎🐖🐓
✨ Enjoy games, crafts & farm-themed activities 🎨🎲
✨ Learn about farm life, responsibility & animal care 🌱
✨ Burn energy while having tons of fun outdoors ☀️
✨️Get to enjoy a ride on one of the horses one of the days
💲 $75 per day OR $210 for all 3 days
🌸 Only $50 deposit to hold your spot!
👧 Ages 4+ (must be bathroom independent)
🐾 ESA accepted
📍 Spots are limited and fill FAST!
📲 Register by scanning the QR code or clicking the link 🔗
🌼🐑 Come celebrate Spring Break the farm way at Hayden Acres —
where learning, laughter & animals come together! 🚜💛

Scan QR Code to Register, or click link below

https://forms.gle/vofVhW7GghruaVsV9

Located in San Tan Valley, Near Ironwood and Ocotillo

🎄 Merry Christmas, friends 🎄
We are so deeply grateful for the people, the horses, and the moments that make this barn such a special place. Thank you for being part of our Hayden Acres family and for helping create the wonderful community we cherish so much.
We hope your Christmas is peaceful, meaningful, and filled with love, joy, and time with those who matter most.
🤍🐴✨

🎄✨ Stockings Are Hung at the Barn! ✨🎄

The barn is officially in the holiday spirit! 🧦🎅 You’ll find stockings hanging in the barn for our AMAZING riding instructors (and a few barn favorites 😉).

If you and your family would like to spread a little extra holiday cheer, please feel free to leave a small gift, note, or surprise in their stocking ❤️🎁 — it is never expected, but always appreciated!

We are beyond thankful for our riding instructors and all that they bring to Hayden Acres 🐎💫
Their dedication, kindness, knowledge, and FUN energy make our barn such a special place. They pour so much heart into every lesson, every rider, and every horse — and we truly couldn’t do this without them.

Thank you to our incredible Hayden Acres community for making this barn feel like family 🎄❤️
Happy Holidays from all of us at Hayden Acres! 🎄🐴✨

‼️URGENT & IMPORTANT‼️
Hello everyone,
While we dont take our horses to events, and don't have people haul horses on site, we are taking this very seriously.
If you go to other barns or facilities, we ask that you please wash your hands thoroughly, change your clothing before coming, and to lysol/bleach your footwear or wear a designated pair for here. This strain of EHV has proven to be lethal in many cases, so we want to make sure we are taking every precaution possible ( even though there is not confirmed cases anywhere near us).
Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate you all. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

🚨 IMPORTANT HEALTH ALERT FOR ARIZONA HORSE OWNERS 🚨
Desert Mountain Equine is closely monitoring reports of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) cases confirmed in Texas and linked to recent multi-state horse events. We want our clients and community to stay proactive and prepared.

Your horse’s safety is always our priority, and staying ahead of potential outbreaks makes a world of difference.
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📌 What is EHV-1 and why does it matter?

EHV-1 is a contagious virus that can cause:
• Respiratory illness
• Abortion in pregnant mares
• Neurologic disease (Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy, EHM)

Neurologic cases can show: hind-end weakness, stumbling or incoordination, urine dribbling, and in severe cases, difficulty rising or inability to stand.
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✅ What You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Horses

1. Take temperatures twice daily.
A fever (101.5°F / 38.6°C or higher) is often the very first red flag.

2. Isolate any horse with fever, nasal discharge, cough, or neurologic signs.
Call Desert Mountain Equine immediately if you notice anything concerning.

3. Separate horses returning from events or travel for at least 14 days.
Extend to 21–28 days if they were potentially exposed.

4. Strengthen barn biosecurity:
• No nose-to-nose contact
• Disinfect buckets, tack, trailers, and grooming equipment
• Wash hands between horses
• Use dedicated clothing/boots around sick, new, or recently traveled horses

5. Limit hauling or unnecessary travel during periods of heightened risk.

6. Stay current on vaccinations.
While vaccines cannot prevent the neurologic form, they do help reduce viral shedding and respiratory disease.
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🔍 Signs to Watch Closely For

• Fever
• Nasal discharge or cough
• Lethargy or decreased appetite
• Hind-end weakness or stumbling
• Tail tone changes or urine dribbling
• Pregnant mares aborting
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📅 If You Have an Upcoming Appointment at Desert Mountain Equine

Please reach out before your visit if your horse has:
• Recently attended events
• Traveled out of state
• Been exposed to a horse with fever, respiratory signs, or confirmed EHV-1

This helps us plan safe biosecurity measures and protects every horse on the property.
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Your vigilance is powerful. Our team is here 24/7 to support you with guidance, monitoring, testing, and care should concerns arise.
Stay aware, stay prepared, and as always — we’re here for you and your horses. 💙🐴

💥 NOW HIRING:LESSON INSTRUCTOR! 💥
Exciting news, horse friends! 🐴💛 Busy season is here, and Hayden Acres is growing fast — which means we’re looking for another amazing lesson instructor (part time) to join our team! 🎉🤠
We want to offer more availability to our wonderful clients, and we need one more great instructor to help make that happen!

Here’s what we’re looking for:
🐎 Previous teaching experience preferred
⏰ Dependable, patient, personable & responsible — these are BIG musts
👍 Flexible availability is a bonus (busy season brings lots of eager riders!)
🧡 Someone kind, down-to-earth, safety-focused, and a great communicator

We teach riders of all ages and experience levels — from little beginners taking their first steps to adults who want to continue growing their skills. We’re looking for someone who can help students build confidence, progress at a steady pace, and truly enjoy their time in the saddle. 🌟🐴

If you’re honest, dedicated, and excited to be part of a supportive barn family long-term, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Feel free to message with any questions!
📋 Apply here: https://form.svhrt.com/6313c81da8d48c44772e0f77

We can’t wait to welcome a new instructor to the team! 🤎🐴✨

💦🐴 Thank You from the Hayden Acres Team! 🐴💦

We can’t thank everyone enough for the love and support through all the flooding — it means the world to us and our animals! ❤️🙏

If you’d like to lend a hand, we’ll be doing some cleanup this Friday, Oct 17th at 12pm to help get everything back up and running. 💪

Bring work gloves, boots (it’s still muddy!), a metal rake if you have one, and water. 🧤🥾💧

Every bit of help makes a difference — thank you all for being part of our amazing community! 🐮🐴🐔💖

🔗 https://givebutter.com/flooding

Hooves in the Water, Hearts in the Fight By Majors Brigade

🌧️🐴💦 Hey everyone!

Well… the storm really decided to test our swimming skills this week! 😅 Unfortunately, we got hit with some serious flooding 🌊 around the property, so we’ll have to pause lessons until at least Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

We’ll keep everyone updated as things dry out ☀️—please feel free to reschedule for next week at your convenience 🗓️💬

If you could send lots of thoughts, prayers, and good vibes for our animals 🐮🐴🐔 (they’ve been absolute troopers ❤️), we’d be so grateful 🙏 We have trenched and tried to drain areas to give the animals as much dry land as possible. ( the pictures are before we gave them some relief, don't worry)

Some amazing people have already asked how they can help 💕—if you’re in a position to do so, donations toward fixing the water damage or supplies like pine pellets 🪵 would make a huge difference.

💰 Venmo:
📧 Zelle: [email protected]

Thank you all so much for your kindness, support, and encouraging words 🥰 We’re muddy, soggy, and tired—but so thankful for our amazing Hayden Acres family 💪🐴💧

‼️LESSONS ARE CANCELLED‼️
REMINDER- Lessons are cancelled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week due to the flooding from the storms this weekend. We will keep everyone updated about the rest of the week.