Moon Rising Farm

05/26/2024

Dusk at the farm.

02/24/2024

Today was Anne Sagalyn's first day back riding after she had shoulder surgery and her horse Sunny had neck surgery. Both did incredibly well and seemed happy to be back to normal life together!

01/22/2024

Super baby shower at the farm Sunday, January 21 for Emily and Julia. Thanks to Susan for her help with the event and taking photos. I think Winnie approves!

12/08/2023

Looking for part time help feeding horses in Boyds. No stalls or water buckets. Must have horse experience and be comfortable medicating horses including eye ointment. $25/hour. Help is needed Saturdays and Mondays for both am and pm feed. Call Rebecca at 240-277-0039

11/03/2023

https://thehorse.com/1124075/equine-shivers-research-updates/?fbclid=IwAR33VxxyztPO-ZX1LnbvZ86_nU7uQCr6Cj80E2OVHbZJKH3mKi71RIXWyyQ

Equine shivers can be a challenging disease to understand, but new study results have revealed important information about it.

09/11/2023

SOLD. If you are looking for a fun project with a great mind consider this 2019 TB mare. 16h and never raced. Super confident that hacks out equally well alone or in company. Is the same horse on and off the property. Not spooky and great in new places. Under 10,🤚🤚🤚 carrots. All reasonable offers considered. No time for her. Call 240-277-0039.

09/11/2023

Looking for part time help feeding two to three days a week. No stalls or water buckets. Willing to trade a board reduction for barn help. Text 240.277.0039 if interested

09/01/2023

https://time.com/6301018/caspian-horses-female-riders-legacy/

The blood of generations of horsewomen warriors courses through my veins and through my children’s.

08/29/2023

At least 50% of sport and leisure horses considered sound by their riders are actually lame; the ridden horse checklist can help determine discomfort.

08/23/2023

Partial lease on this lovely horse is available. Winnie has competed through 2nd level successfully. She's now 17yo but has plenty to offer someone who wants to refine their skills on a more sensitive dressage horse. Winnie is forward going and on the spicy side. Text 240.277.0039 for more information.

08/17/2023

https://ker.com/equinews/benefits-of-integrating-warm-season-grasses-into-pastures/

Researchers recently identified two additional benefits of adding warm-season grasses to pastures that are predominantly cool-season forage.

08/13/2023

Fun morning at the beautiful Loch Moy Farm! Liena Gonsalves and Domino had a successful day schooling Intro C and a stadium round to prepare for their first starter horse trials. Courtney Flynn did a good job piloting 4yo Ripley through her second time out doing dressage and her first stadium round off the farm. Ripley took it all in stride not looking at a thing. We beat the heat and everyone learned a lot!

Fun morning at the beautiful Loch Moy Farm! Liena Gonsalves and Domino had a successful day schooling Intro C and a stadium round to prepare for their first starter horse trials. Courtney Flynn did a good job piloting 4yo Ripley through her second time out doing dressage and her first stadium round off the farm. Ripley took it all in stride not looking at a thing. We beat the heat and everyone learned a lot!

07/29/2023

Look no further for a great place for dog training and exercise -- Madra Training Field In Boyds!

Madra Training Field In Boyds, Boyds, Maryland - Nestled in the middle of a 200acre farm this peaceful setting is dog heaven. Brand new 6 foot high mesh fencing with 6 foot high double mesh gates...

07/19/2023

Courtney and Ripley went to their first schooling show Sunday, 07/09. 4yo Ripley was unfazed by the chaotic warm up ring and acted like a seasoned show horse. Together they earned a 64% and a 2nd place ribbon. Most importantly, it was a peaceful and positive first outing for Ripley.

07/10/2023

Another gorgeous sunset over SO much grass! Summer started out dry but am thankful for the rain and the pastures growing amazing grass! We are firmly in grazing muzzle season!

06/29/2023

https://horsesport.com/magazine/health/more-turnout-fewer-injuries/amp/

Plenty of paddock time can actually reduce soft-tissue injury risk, say NJ researchers studying six years of data.

05/28/2023

Liena and Domino were successful at the FADS show at Wyndham Oaks Farm yesterday placing 2nd in both Intro tests with a 68% and 70%. time to move up! congratulations Liena!

05/22/2023

Interested in finding weekend barn help. Flexible for the right candidate. The right person might be looking to feed only in the mornings and afternoon. Or the right person could be someone wanting to feed and do other jobs during the day. The right person might be a working student. No mucking. If you are interested in discussing options, please contact Rebecca at 240-277-0039. Looking forward to speaking with you!!

05/21/2023

Show update! Mieke and Aren went to the PVDA schooling show at Free Rein Farm to work on some issues at First Level. They were very successful earning great scores but more importantly they gained confidence riding through a few things.

Liena and Domino did their first schooling dressage show at Woodvale Farm. They scored a 66.8 placing 4th in Intro B. Liena took the notes seriously and applied them to Intro C earning a 69.2 to win the class. It was a great schooling day.

Many thanks to both farms for hosting schooling shows

04/24/2023

All three kits are reunited at Frisky's Wildlife Rescue!! Kind of heartwarming. Please donate if you can. See earlier post.

04/24/2023

Dropped these cute little kits off at Frisky's Wildlife Rescue in Woodstock, MD. Mom was killed and these babies moved into the indoor arena wall. At 8 to 10 weeks of age they are too young to survive on their own. It will cost the rescue $1,800 per fox to care for them until they are released. Please consider donating to this rescue. You can donate via PayPal on their website http://www.friskys.org/.

04/22/2023

Beautiful Spring sunset over the farm!

04/21/2023

Beautiful day for a xc school at the amazing Loch Moy Farm schooling field. It was a fun day of firsts! Today was Liena Gonsalves very first time schooling xc and it was a fun and successful day for her and Domino. By the end they were looking like an eventing team.

Barn manager extraordinaire Courtney Flynn gave Ripley a confidence building first xc school. This lovely 4yo ottb stepped off the trailer and acted like a seasoned show horse. She very quickly learned what the game was and had some fun but let Courtney help her with the balance. Overall, a productive and successful day!

04/19/2023

Sadly, long time client and friend Marget Sands has passed away. Marget joined the Moon Rising Farm community in 2001 bringing her infectious enthusiasm for horses, community and life. She was funny and kind and remembered for so many things like the dinners that she hosted to bring together all of the women in her life. She talked Susan Gadomski into throwing her horse's testicles on the barn roof for good luck and ran "grandma horse camp" during the summer for her granddaughter and children of barn mates. She joined us at the shows to cheer for everyone and always a warm hug for those who needed one. Every person she met was "lovely".

We had many adventures over the years both here and in Mexico making so many memories. She once told me that her fantasy was that when she called her horse he would whinny and run to her throwing his arms around her and giving her a big hug. Marget, I hope that you and Caramilo are reunited and that he's doing just that. I like to imagine you two galloping wildly together with the wind in your hair...I know how much you hated wearing a helmet!😂

04/08/2023

Mieke Meurs and Richland had a very successful first show of this year. It's going to be fun year!

03/20/2023

Partial lease available on this lovely 12yo, 16h Andalusian dressage gelding. Forward going without being hot he's a fun lower level horse. Goofy personality so prefers a human with a sense of humor. Weekly lessons are required. Contact Rebecca at 240.277.0039 for more information.