Some animals change a place. Some animals change people . Sophie did both. Our sweet miniature horse, Sophie, officially retired from community involvement at Hartland Oaks on November 22, 2025  after being diagnosed with COPD in mid-October. From the moment we received that diagnosis, we knew her world needed to slow down — and so it did. Sophie had earned her rest. She transitioned into her “golden days” with the kind of care that makes every barn buddy jealous — one-on-one time, extra...

There’s a reason we don’t need an alarm clock at Hartland Oaks—our miniature donkeys have that job covered. Around here, the day begins...

At Hartland Oaks, our herd may be pint-sized—but don’t let those tiny hooves fool you. Nigerian Dwarf goats  bring enormous value to...