May Day Acres

May Day Acres specializes in Gypsy vanner horses in Eagle, CO, County of Newell and southeastern Alberta near Medicine Hat. Sarah Metcalf Burgard has bred Gypsy vanner horses for more than a decade and holds memberships in major equine associations with routine health testing for soundness and genetic health.

Foals at the farm grow up in pasture-based settings with daily turnout, early handling and regular exposure to family life and varied environments. Careful pasture rotation, supplemental feeding of local hands-on hay and an emphasis on strong hoof and joint health guide her husbandry approach.

Many offspring have placed well at regional shows, and their gentle disposition makes them suitable for both driving and therapy programs. Visitors appreciate the farm’s quiet setting and the hands-on support Burgard provides as prospective owners get to know each foal’s personality. Regular visits from a farrier and veterinarian ensure each horse remains in excellent physical condition year-round.