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Welcome to Octagon Hill |
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Octagon Hill Farm is
nestled atop five rolling acres just north of the city of Marshall in
south-central Michigan, convenient to both I-69 and I-94. The
historic home, built in 1859, is one of the few remaining octagon
residences in the State of Michigan. Formerly a cattle farm, the
original barn collapsed in 2000 under a heavy snowfall. During the
summer of 2007, two new horse pastures were constructed and • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • June 2009 Update After a couple months of x-rays, we are pleased to have a probable diagnosis on Mattie's leg issue. The swelling on her right hind cannon bone is likely not a bone cyst as previously thought, but possibly a small bone fragment left from her splint bone surgery last July trying to work it's way to the surface. We thank everyone for their thoughts and kind words during this process, and look forward to continuing Mattie's dressage training as soon as she is able.
Our good friend Cheryl will be bringing her horse, Quinn (above), to Octagon Hill Farm within the next couple weeks. We look forward to having him here to help Mattie eat all the grass that is making her rotund since she is not being worked! Stay tuned for pictures of the happy couple! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
April 2009 Update After spending a few months in Howell, Mattie is now back in Marshall, just in time for her fifth birthday in May! Jen is looking forward to working with her during this glorious Michigan spring weather! Our show schedule is still tentative at this point, but check back soon for updates! How do horse people know it's spring? Because there's more hair on us than on our horses! Happy riding! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Octagon Hill •
17051 16 Mile Road
• Marshall MI 49068 |
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