Taravana Farm Renovation Journey

Taravana Farm Renovation Journey A place where I can share the highs and lows of renovating and restoring an history property.

Tomorrow is a big day and for Finn and I.  South Mountain Vet (Dr. Subota) is coming out to do the ultrasound on Finns m...
04/30/2026

Tomorrow is a big day and for Finn and I. South Mountain Vet (Dr. Subota) is coming out to do the ultrasound on Finns medial malleolus ligament to determine if all this stall rehab has resulted in enough healing to enter very small limited turnout. This could be huge for both of us. Essentially he would have a more than double the space, be in the sun shine/breeze. However it could also show that the ligament was too compromised, not enough scar tissue has formed and he might not be able to reach a point of pasture sound. Based on his antics that I have seen i am very optimistic. But all the positive vibes you can send our way is greatly appreciated. He might never be rideable but he sure is pretty!

Taravana Farm LLC, wants to formally welcome our first boarder the lovely Kace! Her and Bebe now make up what I affectio...
10/05/2025

Taravana Farm LLC, wants to formally welcome our first boarder the lovely Kace! Her and Bebe now make up what I affectionately call the "Golden Girl Pasture". They both can enjoy the lovely grass, slight grade to keep their bodies moving and the slower pace away from the youngsters. Thank you Kelsey Roderick for trusting me with your special mare. Who doesn't love a good mash in the morning?

Recent storms have given this beautiful farm an even prettier backdrop.
07/19/2025

Recent storms have given this beautiful farm an even prettier backdrop.

Next farm project!  Spring fed water trough! No more pasture swamp.
10/03/2024

Next farm project! Spring fed water trough! No more pasture swamp.

Thank you mother nature for the rain,  but the farm is fully saturated now and you can stop.  Sunshine next for the gras...
08/09/2024

Thank you mother nature for the rain, but the farm is fully saturated now and you can stop. Sunshine next for the grass to grow, please.

Reunited with owner! Do you know me??? Kind Samaritan from out of town picked this husky up from the side of the road.  ...
07/27/2024

Reunited with owner!

Do you know me??? Kind Samaritan from out of town picked this husky up from the side of the road. She stopped in and asked if I could hold him. I have her? Inside and she has drank a good bit of water. Had e collar so suspect an escape artist at work. Will require proof of ownership. Will take to local vet for chip scanning if no one responds promptly.

Run-in barn staining continued!  An hour here and there is making a world of difference, at least to me.  It's tying all...
07/22/2024

Run-in barn staining continued! An hour here and there is making a world of difference, at least to me. It's tying all the miss matched parts together to look cohesive and intentional. Need to empty the hay feeder, get another gallon of stain, a ladder since I'm short, and keep chipping away. A mirror stall to the one I built on the other side will be made for Finn in the near future to complete the front side. Hard work pays off!

Update: when motivation is flowing keep going.  Stained Caesonia's stall. More to come! Best task for a million degree d...
07/14/2024

Update: when motivation is flowing keep going. Stained Caesonia's stall. More to come!

Best task for a million degree day! Pressure washing decades of dehydrated urine, manure, and grime from the run in barn! Will not lie that it wasn't disgusting and I made Kyle hose me off before going into the house. Need another round soon for even more color clean up of the concrete. Picking up stain to continue the transformation on the wood.

Hay Baby Hay!
06/04/2024

Hay Baby Hay!

Spring cleaning barn edition. Got out a lot of unnecessary shelves, wood,etc and a round 1 blow out. Pressure washing an...
06/03/2024

Spring cleaning barn edition. Got out a lot of unnecessary shelves, wood,etc and a round 1 blow out. Pressure washing and staining to come

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