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😅 à chaque fois!
01/16/2026

😅 à chaque fois!

TROP PROPRE

Ce jour-lĂ , j’étais propre.
Bien habillée, maquillée ( Ouais ça m'arrive ) et vaguement en re**rd, déjà en train de réfléchir a la façon dont j'allais rattraper les 10mn manquante pour poursuivre le reste de ma journée sans encombres.

( A la lecture de ces premiĂšres lignes les vrais connaisseurs sentiront le petit fumet de memerde leur chatouiller les narines ....)
Oui parceque voilĂ  ,
ma maison est habitée par13 chevaux dont l'objectif de vie est de faire en sorte que rien ne se passe jamais comme prévu ...
13 chevaux qui n'ont absolument aucun respect pour l'organisation humaine.
Bref , une de ces loies universelles régissant la vie des cavaliers propriétaires dit que c'est précisément dans ce genre de moment que tout doit partir en sucette.

Je passe donc devant les champs en voiture , prĂȘte Ă  filer Ă  mon rendez-vous
 sauf que du coin de l'oeil j'aperçois au loin l’abreuvoir de l'un des champs , debout contre le portail. Comme s’il avait tentĂ© une Ă©vasion.
Impossible de faire comme si j'avais pas vu.
Lùchant un soupir a décorner les boeufs ,
Je pile et enclenche la marche arriĂšre pour filer courrir joyeusement dans la boue , avec mes petits mocassins en cuir, et mon joli petit pantalon Ă  pince.

L’abreuvoir a Ă©tĂ© renversĂ© et poussĂ© jusqu'en bas du champ , le tuyau est arrachĂ©, le double robinet est mort. RĂ©duit a trĂ©pas. PulvĂ©risĂ©.
Broyé par des chevaux assoiffés et manifestement trÚs en colÚre contre la plomberie que nous nous sommes donné tant de mal à installer.

Le matin mĂȘme, pourtant, j’avais tout bien fait. Voyant le niveau d'eau un peu bas , j'ai allumĂ© le robinet et enclenchĂ© le minuteur avant de filet au travail. Sauf qu’un poulain du champ d’à cĂŽtĂ© Ă  fait de ce bout de tuyau son jouet prĂ©fĂ©rĂ© depuis quelques jours. Il tire dessus et le machouille...juste assez pour le dĂ©vier de sa trajectoire.

500 litres d’eau plus t**d , les chevaux, voyant l’eau couler Ă  cĂŽtĂ© de leur abreuvoir vide depuis prĂȘt de 60mn et jugeant que la blague avait assez durĂ© , ont dĂ©cidĂ© de prendre les choses en main et de tout dĂ©monter !
Me voilĂ  donc, toujours en re**rd, accroupie dans la boue, Ă  tenter de rediriger un geyser d'eau incontrĂŽlable , projetĂ© par un plomberie dĂ©fectueuse vers un bac cabossĂ©, pendant que les chevaux observent la scĂšne, calmes, hydratĂ©s , et trĂšs satisfaits de leur Ɠuvre.

Ami moldu , sache que si tu dĂ©cides de faire entrer des chevaux ( ou mĂȘme un seul cheval ) dans ta vie , plus rien ne sera jamais plus pareil.
Car le cheval possĂšde un talent rare :
il ressent instantanément quand tout est trop bien organisé.
Ils attendent le moment oĂč tu es pressĂ© pour t’apprendre que le contrĂŽle est une illusion, que la dignitĂ© humaine ne rĂ©siste pas Ă  un champ boueux et que sans leur intervention ta vie deviendrait trĂšs vite chiante.
Et sache que quand, exceptionnellement, tout va bien

C’est uniquement parceque tu n'as pas encore trouvĂ© la couille dans le potage.

😅
01/09/2026

😅

DES CHEVAUX MAIS PAS QUE !

Dans des écuries , il est assez rare qu'il n'y ai que des chevaux.
Une Ă©curie, c’est en rĂ©alitĂ© une grande coloc' inter-espĂšces non dĂ©clarĂ©e, sans rĂšglement intĂ©rieur ni Ă©tat des lieux, oĂč chacun a son rĂŽle
 ou croit l’avoir

Les chiens par exemple , ont une utilité parfaitement définie
 théoriquement.
Sur le papier, ce sont des auxiliaires indispensables :
Ils servent de systĂšme d’alerte anti-intrusion (ils aboient sur tout ce qui bouge, respire ou a unr tronche douteuse , et prĂ©viennent quand le vĂ©to ou le marĂ©chal dĂ©barquent.
Ils apportent aussi un soutien moral au personnel ( et toi, mĂȘme si tu es seul(e) tu fais parti du personnel au service de toute tes animaux ).
Ils te regardent travailler en soupirant, ce qui crĂ©er une forme de pression professionnelle 😬
Mais en vrai, leur rĂŽle est plus subtil.
Le chien d’écurie, sait exactement oĂč se placer pour gĂȘner.
Toujours derriĂšre la brouette , dans l'angle mort du tracteur ou dans tes pattes au moment prĂ©cis oĂč tu te retournes avec un seau plein.
Il n’a jamais Ă©tĂ© dressĂ© pour ça, mais il possĂšde un instinct trĂšs sĂ»r pour anticiper les chutes humiliantes.

La poule , quant Ă  elle , n'a aucune notion de danger ni instinct de survie. Elle traverse la cour en marchant trĂšs lentement devant des chevaux de 600 kg, persuadĂ©e que l’univers s’adaptera Ă  elle. Elle pond parfois un Ɠuf. Toujours au moment le plus improbable et dans les endroits les plus crades ou inaccessibles.

Et puis la chĂšvre , IngĂ©nieure en Ă©vasion, mange tout ce qui n’est pas comestible et mĂ©prise tout ce qui l'est.
Elle peut survivre plusieurs jours uniquement en se nourrissant d'une clĂŽture, un licol oubliĂ© et ta patience. Sache que la chĂšvre s’ennuie rarement ... Et toi non plus.

La vache quant a elle fait parti des meubles . Placide. Zen. Elle regarde le chaos ambiant avec l’air de quelqu’un qui a dĂ©jĂ  tout compris Ă  la vie. Elle sert principalement de repĂšre Ă©motionnel mais quand elle se lĂšve sans prĂ©venir, elle crĂ©er instantanĂ©ment un mouvement de panique dans le troupeau.

L'Ăąne.Chef de la sĂ©curitĂ©. Ne bouge jamais
 sauf quand il faut. Observe, analyse, dĂ©cide. Refuse d’obĂ©ir Ă  toute demande idiote, ce qui fait de lui l’animal le plus rationnel de la structure. Souvent pris pour un imbĂ©cile mais te fait rĂ©guliĂšrement passer pour un(e) con(ne).

Et puis il y a le chat.
Responsable de la régulation des rongeurs. En théorie.
En pratique, il dort dans le tapis de selle le plus cher , disparaßt trois jours sans rendre de compte , puis réapparaßt sans prévenir.
Il se laisse caresser uniquement quand tu es pressée, sale, ou en re**rd.
Mais certains marquent les esprits.
Comme ce chat du haras de St Leu, dans les années 90 dont vous vous rappelez forcément si vous l'avez connu.
Un chat indépendant, fier, vaguement poussiéreux, que je poursuivais inlassablement dans la cour étant gamine , en attendant que mon papa vienne me chercher aprÚs mon cours de poney ....
Je criais son nom, persuadĂ©e qu’il finirait par se laisser aimer.
— Cl****is ! Cl****is ! Viens là !
J'imagine le rire intérieur du palefrenier , enseignants et clients a la vue de cette scÚne.

Ce n’est que quelques annĂ©es plus t**d que la vĂ©ritĂ© m’a frappĂ©e.
Violente.
Inéluctable.
Cl****is
 n’était pas seulement le nom d'un chat !
Et ce jour-lĂ , quelque part entre l’éducation et la mĂ©moire traumatique, une honte monumentale s’est installĂ©e en moi pour toujours.
Comme quoi, aux écuries, on apprend beaucoup de choses ... Mais parfois un peu t**d.

Si le c** qui a baptisĂ© ce chat lit ce texte : allez brĂ»ler en enfer đŸ«©

Know a special child who deserves a pony for Christmas?
12/07/2025

Know a special child who deserves a pony for Christmas?

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas....đŸŽ„â„ïžđŸŽâœš

Partridge Acres PROUDLY PRESENTS The 14th Annual ‘Partridge a "Pony" for Christmas' 🐎

For the fourteenth year in a row, Partridge Acres is delighted to announce an incredible opportunity to make the dreams of one very lucky boy or girl come true and win a special pony friend for one-year! đŸŽ„đŸŽđŸŽ…đŸ»

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All entries must be received by the end of the day đŸ—“ïž December 19th 2025 at which point they will be posted on the Partridge ‘A Pony for Christmas’ 2025 Facebook group for public voting.
Voting will take place from 8am December 20th 2025 to 9pm December 23rd 2025. The announcement of the winner will be made on December 23rd 2025 at 9:30pm.

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Contest Details
This opportunity is offered to contestants who dream of spending time with ponies, but for whatever reason they are not in a position to do so. The focus of this opportunity will be on enjoying ponies and fostering a love and knowledge for them over the course of the year. Visiting dates with your pony will be arranged up to 4x per month.

Contest entrants need to be aged 5-12 years old, and be able to be transported to and from Partridge Acres. Riding or experience around ponies is not required.

Please write ✍ to us and tell us why you would love and deserve to win this contest and what benefits this experience would give you (parents are welcome to assist their children in writing the letter). Please e-mail all stories to [email protected]

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Contest Rules
‱ Open to youth aged 5-12 years old who demonstrate a passion for horses that is yet unfulfilled!
‱ Opportunity includes supervised use of the pony up to 4x per month at a mutually agreed upon time and day
‱ Pony will be assigned based on suitability and size. Contestant winner need not ride but can choose to simply spend time with his/her pony if they so choose
‱ No pony experience necessary
‱ Must be able to provide own transportation to and from Partridge Acres located at 758 John Kennedy Way, Almonte, ON
‱ By entering this contest, contestants consent to have their picture and story published publicly for promotional purposes, in print material and in the media.
‱ Winning contestant will also provide periodic updates on the progress they are making and on their experience
‱ Partridge Acres reserves the right to withdraw service and terminate the arrangement at any time should the need arise

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The OFFICIAL VOTING & STORY PAGE for the 14th Annual ‘Partridge a "Pony" for Christmas'

https://www.facebook.com/groups/629442248914434

11/28/2025
Interesting animal behaviour : We have a livestock guardian dog on our farm, Lucie. She is a Great Pyrenees working dog....
11/04/2025

Interesting animal behaviour :
We have a livestock guardian dog on our farm, Lucie. She is a Great Pyrenees working dog. This breed’s traits were selected over decades with the specific purpose of guarding livestock.
Horses, being quite vulnerable when sleeping/lying down, often take turns sleeping so that someone is standing guard.
It’s not something we taught her, but Lucie seems to know this; so when the horses lay down to sleep, she often lays close to them, keeping watch so they can rest. Shows the power of purposeful breeding!
How amazing đŸ€©

Tuesday October 21st 2025 saw one of the most beautiful sunsets in a long time, but it was a dark and heavy day on the f...
10/25/2025

Tuesday October 21st 2025 saw one of the most beautiful sunsets in a long time, but it was a dark and heavy day on the farm as we mourned the sudden loss of Kana.

Kana was not just a horse; she was a presence. A leader. The matriarch of every herd she ever joined, whether at Northwood Farm or elsewhere. She carried herself with a grace and confidence that made it clear — she was in charge. And truthfully, no one ever doubted it.

Over twenty years ago, Danielle met Kana and instantly knew she was meant to be hers. It wasn’t exactly the “right time” to buy a horse — but as anyone who’s ever loved deeply knows, timing means little when your heart speaks so loudly. So Danielle followed her heart and made sure Kana would never slip away into someone else’s hands. Not long after, her parents — touched by the bond between the two — decided to “buy Kana” for Danielle. And to this day, they still believe they were the ones who made her Danielle’s horse. But everyone here knows — Kana was Danielle’s from the very start.

Kana was the boss. The feistiest of mares. She demanded respect, and she earned it. She didn’t need to be liked by everyone — she was a strong-willed woman in horse form, and like all strong-willed women, she carried both fire and wisdom in equal measure. Those who truly knew her loved her fiercely for it.

But beneath that iron will, Kana had a soft heart — especially for the young. She moved carefully around children, as if she knew how fragile and wondrous their curiosity was. With young horses, she was a patient teacher, showing them how to behave and belong, never through fear, but through quiet, commanding presence.

Her loss leaves a large, bay mare–sized hole in Danielle’s heart — and in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Yet, we take comfort in knowing that Kana is not alone. She’s crossed the Rainbow Bridge, where she’s surely being greeted by her angel Zoe and her mini bestie, Moka.

Rest easy, Kana. Thank you for the love, the lessons, and the leadership you shared with us all. And thank you for the beautiful sunset — we all saw it, and we all knew. It was your way of telling us your soul was at peace.

You were one of a kind, Kana. And you always will be.

The three amigos: Lucie, Cocoa and Toby. Love watching these interspecies relationships ❀
08/14/2025

The three amigos: Lucie, Cocoa and Toby.
Love watching these interspecies relationships ❀

A reminder to pass riders with care
07/24/2025

A reminder to pass riders with care

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the responded to a report of a vehicle being driven dangerously around a horseback rider in the area of in . The complainant reported that the driver was also yelling and honking the horn at the horseback rider. Then, the driver began directing this dangerous behaviour towards another vehicle that was attempting to assist.

Officers located the driver and began an investigation. As a result, a 59-year-old person was arrested and charged with impaired operation.

The OPP would like to remind the public that roads are shared spaces. Please be mindful of all users, including horseback riders. If you encounter horses on the road; slow down, avoid sudden noises or movements, and only pass when it is safe. Always leave plenty of space, as horses can be unpredictable and may move unexpectedly toward traffic.

If you witness dangerous driving behaviour, do not hesitate to call 911. Your call could save someone's life. ^bp

❀Need a release? Contact me to come spend some time with our wonderful horses.
07/05/2025

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Need a release? Contact me to come spend some time with our wonderful horses.

Why are horses a release for people?

Horses are a release for people because they strip life back to its simplest, most honest form.
In a world full of noise, emails, deadlines, expectations, horses remind us that real communication isn’t about words. It’s about presence. It’s about energy, intention, awareness.

When you’re with a horse, your words mean nothing, but your actions, your body language, your energy? That’s everything. You can’t fake confidence with a horse. You can’t lie with your posture. You can’t manipulate with charm or excuses. Horses reflect back exactly who you are in that moment, your fear, your calm, your frustration, your peace.

That’s why working with horses is 90% self-reflection. They force you to get quiet. To slow down. To pay attention not only to them, but to yourself. Your breathing, your posture, your thoughts. They draw you out of your head and into your body, into the present.

It takes us back to a time when survival, connection, and trust weren’t built on promises or conversations. They were built on consistency, energy, and respect. Horses remind us how to just be, without the layers of complication life piles on.

That’s why so many people find healing with them. They don’t care about your job, your past, your social status. They care about your energy in this moment, and nothing feels more freeing than being seen for your truest self, without judgment, without words.

📾 With One Line

01/17/2025

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808 St Augustin Road
Russell, ON
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