April 8, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses, Horseback riding
Easter, horseback, lessons, riding
This Easter I had the privilege to give three beautiful girls their first horseback riding lesson. For two of them it was a complete surprise. You should have seen the look on their faces when they got to the farm and were told they get to have a lesson on a pony. Then the elation turned to nervousness, when they realized their sized compared to the “giant beast” they were going to spend the next hour or so with. After a few walks around and some confidence building we go back to the lesson. Here at the farm the lesson starts with the moment you step through the gate. So the girls learn about cleaning and tacking a horse before they even got on. It was a great day and a true joy to share the farm and the horses with them.
April 8, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses, Horseback riding
equine, farm, horse, lease
A long time lesson taker and now friend decided to partial lease Cuervo instead of continuing lessons. Now she can come and visit Cuervo any time that I am not using him for a lesson or trail ride. Congrats Cuervo on your new Step Mom.
I have a few more horses available for partial lease, let me know if your are interested in learning more about this way to ease yourself into horse ownership.
March 31, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
farm, horses, lessons, trail rides
Yesterday was a great day at the farm with all sorts of activities. Starting with Izzy arriving, then a trail ride followed by beginner lessons.
Two sisters and their first lesson while there was some expected nervousness they were also naturals! I have a feeling they loved the lesson as much as I loved giving it. I am so looking forward to the spring and summer and many more lessons this season.
My day ended with a bonfire with friends over looking the donkeys in their new home with the goats.
March 27, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
emotions, farm, horse, quotes
A lovely horse is always an experience…. It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words. ~Beryl Markham
Photo credit Becca
March 25, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
border collie, farm dog
While I was working in the barn on Sunday piper was watching over her herd. She actually is not very good at herding the horses. She just ends up barking at them to no real result. Except me screaming at her in my pay attention to me dog voice.
March 25, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Uncategorized
farm, hay, hay loft, horse
This time we had 3 guys and 3 girls helping us. We unloaded and stacked 132 bales of hay in record time. I think it took us like 20 minutes.
Empty hay truck
On of 3 stacks
clean up loose hay
March 25, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
farm, horse, introduction
So this time it was Nash’s turn to meet Chex and Warlock. It was cute with the baby because after the initial checking each other out Nash so started to lick the baby. The Chex had to check things out when the nipping, play biting and squealing started. So I am happy to say they are all getting along really well. Just in time for the last boarder to join us in April.
Chex, Nash & Warlock
Sunbun irunning around
Warlock and Nash
Father and son
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