This place feels magical! This is more than just land, it’s home, playground, and sanctuary for my forest horses. As I step through the entrance, I feel the calm settle over me.

Fresh water flows from the fountain, always ready for thirsty horses. Feeding stations are tucked under simple roofs for shelter, with shavings on the ground to keep things from getting muddy. Even small touches, like salt blocks, make a big difference in keeping the herd healthy and happy.

Of course, there’s always work to do. Before the horses move down here for the fall and winter, we’ll clean the forest paths and clear away piles of manure. It’s part of the rhythm of life in this place.

A Natural Life Cycle

The forest holds every stage of life. Foals are born here, broodmares graze here, and my retired horses, like Shanaya and Trash, find peace among the trees.

The forest itself becomes a training ground. The horses learn to jump over fallen branches, climb slopes, and navigate uneven ground. I’ve noticed that foals raised here are much easier to load onto trailers later, they’ve already learned balance and confidence from growing up among trees and hills.

When I pause to sit on mossy stones and listen to the birds, I feel how healing this place truly is. Stress melts away. This forest is where I feel most alive. If I could, I’d build a little cottage here and spend every day and night with the horses.

The Five Star Hotel

Even horses deserve luxury! Deep in the forest, we have what I call the five-star hotel: a sheltered sleeping area with soft, absorbent bedding. Every day we clean it, making sure it stays fresh.

At night, I often watch the herd on the surveillance cameras. Sometimes they sleep in cozy piles, sometimes they get playful when no one’s watching; whether it’s foxes sneaking through or Billy being her silly, energetic self.

The horses don’t stay in the forest all year. They move between here, the pastures, and the summer meadows. These rotations are important for their health.

In the meadows, they graze on green grass and herbs like dandelion and milk thistle. This natural diet helps cleanse their systems and prepare them for winter. Even horses need a vacation!

Life here is full: feeding, cleaning, and caring for the herd. Yet no matter how busy or overwhelming the days can feel, the forest always brings me back to peace.

This is where life begins and ends, where horses grow and rest, where humans and animals alike can heal. This is my magical forest, and it’s my favorite place in the world.