Hopeful Acres Equine Services

05/21/2025

Got to love it when horses get to go out on grass for a bit.

04/29/2025

17 year old 15.1 hh dark bay registered appendix quarter horse gelding. Goes english and western. Super nice jog and lope. Can be ridden by anyone - beginner or experienced rider. Leads, ties, trailers. Has been a lesson horse in the past. Trail rides alone or with company. No vices. Does require front shoes or hoof boots and Prevequine for minor arthritis. Located near Trenton, ON

04/29/2025

2008 bay double registered warmblood/CSH mare 16.1 hh on the market with impeccable bloodlines (daughter of Lintas). She is well broke to ride but has not been in serious work for a time due to owner's health. I see no reason why she could not be brought back into shape as she has no vices or issues and/or used to produce exceptional offspring (but she is a maiden mare) and she’s still cycling well. Leads, ties, trailers. Good for the vet and blacksmith. Barefoot. Lives out 24/7. Located close to Trenton, ON.

03/14/2025

I ❤️ the arena after the first level of the season. Only a little more work and the ice and water will be gone (unless we get a bunch more thawing). 🤞

03/06/2025

Coming 4 year old black Hanoverian (needs to be gelded), approximately 16.2 hh + but still growing, would excel in any discipline you desire, leads, ties, trailers, free lunges, but not started due to age, not studly in the least, goes out with geldings with no problem, super sweet and affectionate, stellar confirmation and movement. Located near Trenton. PM as I won’t be checking comments.

03/06/2025

Due to high winds and a partially frozen/flooded arena not to mention yard and driveway, the barn at Hopeful Acres Equine Services will be closed for the day.

Spring is coming folks so keep positive and remember to hug a horse or other four legged family member (or human). Lessons will resume shortly with no stopping us. 🤞

03/03/2025

Lessons will be starting up again soon for those fair weather riders (and coach). LOL. The arena needs some work as it’s currently partially an ice rink. Going to invest in some new footing once the nicer weather comes and banking the outside so it won’t happen again next year hopefully. 🤞

02/14/2025

Celebrating my 6th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

02/11/2025

February 11 is 'Canada's Agriculture Day.'

Canada’s Agriculture Day started in 2016 to celebrate our farmers and deepen the connection between consumers, our food, and the people who produce it.

On February 11, we honour the farmers and businesses who work hard to produce the safe, high-quality foods that Canadians enjoy every day.

Thank you to the hardworking people who bring us the food we love and the essential contributions of agriculture to our community's prosperity and well-being!

Read the full proclamation:https://www.thecounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/February-11-is-Canadas-Agriculture-Day_.pdf

02/05/2025

This is such a testament to the power of love and the connection between horse and human. Another reason why equine assisted personal development/learning has such an impact. If you’re curious to know more, send me a PM or check out Equine Assisted Learning - EAL Canada for more info.

After Kevin Costner’s departure from Yellowstone, something unexpected happened on the set. The horse that portrayed John Dutton’s faithful companion began to show signs of deep sadness. It stopped eating and seemed to lose its once vibrant spirit. The crew noticed it too. When Kevin heard about this, he was deeply moved. Without a second thought, he rushed back to the set to visit the animal.
When he arrived, Kevin spent hours with the horse, gently stroking its mane and speaking softly to it. As he stood there, memories of their time together on-screen flooded his mind. The horse had been his partner through so many key scenes, and their bond had grown over time. As Kevin sat with the horse, his emotions got the better of him. He whispered, “We’ll both be alright, I promise,” and with tears in his eyes, he allowed himself to grieve the loss of a companion that had been there through it all.
The crew later reported that after Kevin’s visit, the horse seemed to perk up. It ate again and started to show signs of the happiness it once had. Kevin’s quiet act of care and his connection to the horse was a reflection of the deep love he had not only for the Yellowstone family but for the animals that helped bring the story to life. His visit wasn’t just about comforting the horse—it was a testament to the bond that sometimes goes unnoticed, between a man and the animals who help shape his journey.
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12/24/2024

This is our new friend George with his kitty, aptly named Friendship.

Pardon the mess of the arena as someone was living in it for a couple of days and I haven’t had a chance to do 💩 pickup yet.

12/16/2024