December 19, 2014
Farm Horses rescue Leave a comment
“Put horses first. If you have ever been rescued by a horse, and most of us have, return the favor. Make some room in the barn, please adopt or foster.”
This is a great article about the ups and downs of horse rescue.
http://www.barnmice.com/m/blogpost?id=1773158%3ABlogPost%3A759370
In the spring I will be looking to rescue again. I decided to give the donkeys Nash’s stall for the winter. Last year they had to hang out in the barn aisle on the coldest nights.
December 12, 2014
Horseback riding horse, horseback riding, riding lessons, snow, winter Leave a comment
It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, NOW is as good a time as any.— Hugh Laurie
Winter is in full swing here at the farm but I am still doing lessons with my “troopers”. A select few that stick with me through the winter. We get bundled up in our 7 layers to go out there and have some fun. Stay frosty my friends!
November 27, 2014
Farm Horses paddock paradise, snow, Thanksgiving Leave a comment
It is a quiet day here on the farm. Yesterday’s 12hours of snow lays a beautiful blanket on the farm. My mom and I went out to feed this morning. We distributed the hay around the pasture paradise track in the back. Trying to get them out of the muddy mess caused my the melting snow.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I hope you enjoy your day and take a moment to think of all the things you are thankful for. I sure did and my blessings are many.
November 24, 2014
Farm Horses horse, weather, winter Leave a comment
Read this article about how horses handle the winter weather.
November 21, 2014
Farm Activities Halloween, horseback, paddock paradise Leave a comment
Hi,
I really wanted to get to tell you about the track around the back field, but alas I ran out of time. I will try to create that post next week. I am on vacation the whole week!
In the mean time Paddock Paradise has an article in Horseback Magazine. Check it out by clicking here. Then go to page 33.
Sincerely your favorite barn cat,
Jen
October 25, 2014
Farm Animals equine, gallop, horse, paddock paradise, track Leave a comment
Some photos of the herd enjoying the new Pasture Paradise Track that we put in the weekend before.
October 21, 2014
Farm Activities, Farm Horses equine, farm, horses, hugs, love, SaveNash Leave a comment
Last night in that half awake half asleep state I thought of Nash. He was walking beside me breathing on my hand. This was the way we always walked. I had my right hand on his lead and his nose was up against my hand. I could feel his warm breath. I have had a few horses through out my life but I never felt as connected to one as much has Nash. Maybe it was because I truly rescued him and he came from an abusive past that he felt safe at GSF and knew he was home. The grieving process is interesting, I have had a blessed life with out a lot of the loss of those closest to me, but I can honestly say I am still grieving the loss of my Nash.
This past Saturday after we finished working on the new fence my friend’s and BF surprised me with a beautiful collage of my favorite pictures of Nash. I feel truly grateful to have such awesome pictures of him taken by Judy and given to the farm as a donation to his hernia fund. (Here is the original plog post about it.) The pictures captured his heart and I will treasure them forever.
We were all coming up from the back field. Bringing the ATVs and Tractors back up to the barn. They were all acting a little suspicious as the BF was trying to intentionally slow me up and not rush through the barn. He had me “help” put the tractor away (he didn’t need any help). I heard him check with my friends that they would meet us on the other side of the barn. As I walked in I noticed all of them gathered at the far end of the barn. I knew something was up, but for the life of me couldn’t figure out what. Then they presented me with this:
I could not believe they had all done this for me. So quickly after his passing and it even included his name plate from his stall door. I was so blown away that tears started streaming down my eyes. They all came in for a group hug and I noticed a glimmer of tears in some of their eyes too. Thank you all for this beautiful gift! I will treasure it forever. I look at it every day as it hangs on the wall beside the front door in the great room.
October 20, 2014
Farm Activities, Farm Horses donkey, helpful, horse Leave a comment
It is amazing to see how the horses interact with us when we are working in their pasture. It is testament to how happy the horses are here. On this day Chex and Warlock help us put a wheel on their gate.
Then just today I was bringing Cuervo in for this skin treatment (rain rot) and Bilbo decided to help me lead him in.
And here is is Warlock helping with mucking.
October 18, 2014
Farm Activities farm, paddock paradise, track, volunteers Leave a comment
It seems so long ago and I been completely delinquent, but here it is the post about posts. It was a lovely mid October day for farm work, we had help from our farm family, boarders and friends. We put in a little less than 100 posts. This completed the track system around the back pasture.
Following the full day of work we were graced with a beautiful sunset.
Then we all went to the house to have dinner, a few drinks and a bon fire.
Thanks again to everyone who came out and helped!
October 13, 2014
Farm Horses ground manners, horse training, training video Leave a comment
Good video for Apple Jacks. Looks like we are going to work on standing still while mounting.
Golden Spike Farm's Plog 
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