June 10, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Horseback riding
equine, farm, Golden Spike Farm, horse farm, horseback riding, lessons, love, pony rides
My littlest student loves her lessons. She has more confidence than the kids twice her age. This week we decided to give her brother a pony ride (which we had done only once before) for the cool down, as you can see he loved it.
He was so cute when he was riding he was talking away and holding on. Then he let go for a split second to talk with his hands and ended up losing his balance. Luckily he recovered quickly and didn’t let go again.
This was from last October (2012)
This was from May (2013)
June 5, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
equine, farm, farm horse, Golden Spike Farm, horse, horse farm, horses, love, nature, prom, rebel ridge farm
What does a cowgirl do before prom?
Take prom pictures with her horse in her cowgirl boots.
GSF’s Prom Princess did not have time to come to the farm before prom for pictures with Dalton. So we brought her horse to her! Thanks to the farm family and her boyfriend they clean him up while I was finishing up my work (real job). Then we loaded him up in my trailer and drove him to her parent’s house (which is also a goat farm).
She was absolutely thrilled to have Dalton part of her big dayand surprised to see me as I said I would not be able to get out of work early. The pictures turned out great! Dalton was even in her friends pictures who stopped by for group photos. Where else would you have the opportunity to have prom pics with a horse!
May 12, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
farm, napping. horse, sunbathing
Happy Mother’s Day!
Hope you get the chance to rest like Apple Jacks.
May 3, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
cowgirl, equine, farm, field, grass, horse, pasture, SaveNash
Yesterday evening was perfect. The sun was thinking about setting, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the air was crisp & cool. The back pasture was the perfect setting for Judy Reinford, photographer, to do her photo shoot of Nash and some of me.
You see after hearing his story (click on the picture) she offered to help raise money for Nash’s hernia surgery. The first being volunteering her time and talents to have professional photos in the website and flyers.
April 26, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
blossoms, farm, graze, horse, nature, plants, save nash, spring
Word is spreading and the grass roots campaign raise funds for Nash’s Hernia surgery just passed it’s first week. I realized I failed to show you how bad the hernia is and what the surgery will fix. This week we decided to shave the spot so we could get a clear view of how bad it is.
Then after taking these photos Nash and I had some quality time while he munched on some grass in between the spring blossoms.
April 26, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Horseback riding
bucking, farm, horse, horseback riding
It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. ~Mexican Proverb
April 22, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
farm, Golden Spike Farm, horses, sick
On Friday a large lesion was found on Casey’s neck. It is a true mystery as to how it got there. It showed up with and was this bad in about 24 hours. Today is day 4 and I am pleased to say that thanks to the vet’s aggressive treatment he is getting better. We still have a little bit to go and he is on stall rest till it heals completely. I have to give him 4 large shots in the muscle everyday. I feel so bad giving them to him but he is a great patient!
April 9, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
farm, horse, riding ring
We have endured the mud for 2 years and I am excited to let you know I finally had a riding ring put in last week! In two days Tich General Services dug up and leveled the surface then received and spread 6 tri-axles of Screenings. Thanks also goes to the farm’s neighbor and boarder for the use of their heavy machinery.
Before:
Day 1:
Day 2:
And done:
Saturday was the first lessons on it. I felt so official. Like a real riding instructor.
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.
Older Entries
Newer Entries
Golden Spike Farm's Plog 
What others are saying: