Happy Horses - Happy Humans

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Poppy has decided that while it's scary to initially be "caught", she really likes whatever handling we do! She especially appreciates when I catch her to apply SWAT to her legs to keep those awful flies away.

She is showing less and less concern for being handled, even stepping sideways towards me for swat application! We've started working on leading outside of the makeshift catch chute to prepare her for moving to a paddock with more friends when she is ready.

06/13/2026

LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK!

I currently have some space in my summer schedule for late June and early August and I'm looking to try out some potential ideas.

What would be of most interest to you??

Kids riding camps? Kids horsemanship camps? A day, week, weekend?

Adult riding camps? Adult horsemanship camps? A day or weekend?

Farm experiences? A clinic? A group trail event? What do people want offered in the southern VT area?

I'd love to hear suggestions from those who would like to participate! I've got a beautiful facility and wonderful horses of all kinds to work with! Along with experience in many aspects of the equine industry that I'd love to share.

06/12/2026

While I wasn't planning to push much handling on Poppy for the first few weeks, circumstances beyond my control prompted it yesterday and it turned out to be a terrific trust building experience for us.

Because of the heat and humidity, poor Poppy was dripping sweat from head to toe and the flies were biting her up. So I made the decision to use a makeshift squeeze chute to contain her so I could sponge her off with cool water and help lower her body temperature and keep her comfortable.

Not only did she really come to enjoy the sponge bath, but she allowed me to touch nearly all parts of her body and even do a little leading practice when we were finished. Most likely we will need to do this again today, as the heat index is predicted to be even higher.

06/08/2026

I picked up this little cutie for some training today!

Thanks Save Your Ass Long Ear Rescue for trusting us with her and Wi******er Stables for fostering her!!

05/21/2026

What a peaceful evening ground driving this handsome boy around the farm in preparation for driving soon!

05/08/2026

There are still spaces to sign up!

No, this isn't an April Fools Joke!

This summer we are expanding and offering some single day camps for kids!

Our first available camp of the summer will be on Wednesday, June 24th from 9 am to 3 pm. Located at the beautiful Wi******er Stables in Newfane, VT.

Children will enjoy time grooming, leading, and caring for horses, time outside playing water games, educational activities about horses, arts and crafts, and more!

Children must bring their own lunch and snacks, their own water bottle, close toed shoes, a change of clothes or bathing suit, and a towel for water play.

For questions or to register, please contact me by messenger, phone/text, or email!

04/26/2026

Too many photos to post them all, but what a great clinic we had this weekend!