Stillwater Stables

07/30/2025

07/21/2025

Karen Martell observed 2 year old Butterscotch nursing from her Mom on Friday. It reminds me of what a friend said when I suggested she wait to wean her c**t. She wanted to ride her mare so she said wanted to wean the c**t at 3 months old. She stated "He can survive just fine at this age." I told her I felt the c**t needed mom for so many other things than food. She teaches him manners, what to avoid eating, how to stay out of trouble with other horses, avoid predators, snakebites and beestings and how to survive a storm. She calms the c**t when he gets upset about something. As humans know, raising a child is about so much more than breast milk.

In the wild I have seen several 4 year old stallions get upset about something and run to their mom for a comforting drink of warm milk. She is their rock. She is their professor and their anchor when they get into trouble and need reassurance that everything will be alright.

In the wild, we have witnessed mares with mastitis who could not nurse the c**t at an early age. The family took over while the mare recovered, but once she was feeling better, she resumed the roll of Mom. This is why foals nearly always have the "aunty" who is there from day one to comfort and teach the foal. In many cases that relationship is the strongest one, since in the wild the mom is usually back in foal in a couple weeks.

Observing nature is refreshing; it doesn't overthink everything the way some humans tend to.

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06/26/2025

👁️ I spy …

Bisoux the barn cat camoflauged in the hay.

Welcome to Stillwater Stables – you're going to love it here! At Stillwater, our focus is on the well-being of our horses and our clients and we want you to feel that the minute you arrive.

06/24/2025

Calling all young horse lovers! On July 9th and 10th, register your child for an unforgettable day of discovery, learning of what it takes to care for a horse stable and the incredible animals that live here. Register online or email [email protected]

Welcome to Stillwater Stables – you're going to love it here! At Stillwater, our focus is on the well-being of our horses and our clients and we want you to feel that the minute you arrive.

06/22/2025

Fun time riding on Saturday.

06/21/2025

Little bit of teamwork to get the job done today!

06/18/2025

Zara is looking forward to many more sunny, grassy summer days 🐴🌱🌞

05/24/2025

Feeding some love to the chickens this morning.

04/29/2025

Horse lessons are just one aspect of the experience we offer here at Stillwater.
The bonds formed with the horses are indeed magical. However, the friendships that develop are, without a doubt, are what memories are made of.
Enroll your child in our spring session today.

04/29/2025

New lesson sessions for kids beginning this week. Only a few spaces still available. Email us for details or to register: [email protected]

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from the Stillwater bunnies! 🐇💕