Inspiration "Leave
only hoof prints, take only memories"
Our
inspiration for this business comes from caring for
our beloved trail horse, Poco. He is a 25 year old
quarter horse from the Poco Bueno bloodline, and from
time-to-time experiences the typical senior ailments.
He is also a cribber, but we have successfully controlled
this 'naturally', without the need for cribbing collars.
He is the gentle giant, proud ruler of the pasture
and watches over the herd 24/7. Due to the excellent
TLC he receives at Painted Oaks Boarding for Retired
Equines, he keeps up easily with his younger pasture
mates.
The
name "Painted Oaks" stems from our love
of Quarter Horse Paints (along with all the oak trees
on the property).Bernie is Daphne's current trail
horse, and hails from South Dakota (Bernie likes the
warm weather in VA).
Bill
was Bernie's best friend, but unfortunately has passed
on due to squamous cell carcinoma. Caring for Bill
during his 4-year battle with cancer gave us our extensive
'post-op training'. Bill taught many friends to ride,
and he is missed greatly.
After
losing Bill, we purchased another Paint, Bailey (who
had large hooves to fill), and she is Dennis's "girl"
and has become a welcome addition to the herd!
Our
inspiration for this business comes from caring for
our beloved trail horse, Poco. He is a 25 year old
quarter horse from the Poco Bueno bloodline, and from
time-to-time experiences the typical senior ailments.
He is also a cribber, but we have successfully controlled
this 'naturally', without the need for cribbing collars.
He is the gentle giant, proud ruler of the pasture
and watches over the herd 24/7. Due to the excellent
TLC he receives at Painted Oaks Boarding for Retired
Equines, he keeps up easily with his younger pasture
mates. 
Bill
was Bernie's best friend, but unfortunately has passed
on due to squamous cell carcinoma. Caring for Bill
during his 4-year battle with cancer gave us our extensive
'post-op training'. Bill taught many friends to ride,
and he is missed greatly. 