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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
To the fair!
It’s North Stonington Fair time! This is our first fair experience showing animals. We have been busy for the last few days making final preps. 6 rabbits are about to get delivered to their cages and will stay until Sunday…
Fresh cheese and a movie
Anna and I enjoy sitting down after a long day and enjoying a glass of red wine and some goat cheese. Until recently, we were buying our goat cheese at the grocery store for $5-6 for 4oz! We have finally…
Couples therapy
For the past few months, Anna and I have missed the opportunity to take the horses on a trail ride without the kids. This is because we have been without two horses for us to ride. While the lower feed…
Pasture maintenance in progress
Horses eat grass and leave weeds. Goats eat weeds and leave grass. A little rest from the horses is a perfect time to let the goats clean up the weeds! We recently purchased a large quantity of used Premier electronet…