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A horse named NOT-Waylon
Of course we are crazy. Anna saw a listing on a pony club related email about a free horse. Of course she replied, we had a conversation with the owner, and 2 days later, we drove about 150 miles (each way) to check him out. Here is what we knew from the owner: 9yo, 16.1hh,…
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Why we use (and sell) Zephyr’s Garden Products
For many years, Anna and I have owned horses together. We have used or investigated many different options for horse health over the year. Over the past year, a few things have occurred in our lives and on our farm that made us step back and reconsider the products we used on our animals. In…
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Now selling Equine (and Caprine) Products!
Everyone knows I get very passionate about farming in general, but horses in particular. As my trimming business has been increasing, I find myself constantly talking about the products we like best on our own farm. So, after some discussion, Anna and I have decided to start selling some equine products. The good news is,…
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Get your boots here!
Rob is now an Easy Care Hoof Boot dealer! For horses that are making the transition from shoes to barefoot, boots are a critical piece of equipment to make the transition comfortable for the horse. Some people argue, “If your horse needs boots, it should have shoes.” I disagree. Nail holes in the hoof wall…
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Ledyard Horse Show
Yesterday we took the kids to the Ledyard Fair Horse Show. They showed in four classes, three beginner walk-trot classes and one polebending class. The kids and ponies did well, each earning a red ribbon for second place, Vicki and Devil in walk-trot pleasure and Alex and Precious for walk-trot command. They enjoyed the polebending and both…
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Thoughts On A Week At Pony Club Camp
This past week Alex and Vicki spent five days at Ayer Mountain Farm participating in Shetucket Valley Pony Club’s annual camp. They are part of Mystic Pony Club, but our club had been invited to join them at camp. The ponies stayed at camp all week, but Alex and Vicki came in the morning and went…
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Just another ride
This weekend was supposed to be filled with trail riding and overnight camping with the horses. However, the threat of severe weather yesterday caused us to cancel some plans. The clouds were still looming, but we went out this morning anyway. We met a group from Mystic Pony Club at Stepping Stones Ranch next to…
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I won a scholarship!
Previously I posted about starting my formal education as a horse hoof trimmer. Even though I have 7 years of experience, I know learning is a continuous process. The Equine Sciences Academy is the group I was most impressed with due to the diversity of the curriculum and their acknowledgement of how multiple right answers…
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A lot of Firsts!
Alex had his first horse show at the North Stonington Fair! He rode Precious in 3 walk-trot classes and got 2-4ths and a 3rd. His favorite part? Getting the ribbons. Vicki had her first horse show at the North Stonington Fair! She rode King in a lead line class, with me as the lead holder. …
