Sable Oak Equestrian Center

08/27/2025

Horseback riding at Picturesque Popham Beach State Park, Phippsurg ,Maine.
Reservations are filling fast!
For info and scheduling:
Text-2076504499
Email- [email protected]

08/26/2025

Sable is happy to pose for a National Dog Day picture!
Photo credit - Helen Peppe 🐾

08/02/2025

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07/28/2025

07/27/2025

07/27/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

There’s a saying in the horse world: You never forget your first horse show. Not because of the ribbons or the scoreboard—but because of the nerves, the overwhelming feeling of not knowing where to go or what to do, and the desperate hope that someone—anyone—will offer a helping hand instead of a sideways glance.

At WhoaZone Equine, we believe the heart of this industry beats strongest when we come together not just to compete, but to connect. That starts with remembering what it felt like to be new.

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡—𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

Every one of us had a “first time.” A first saddle-up. A first trailer loading issue. A first show where the shirt didn’t quite match the pad and the horse didn’t quite match the task. And someone—somewhere—took the time to show us the ropes, to correct us gently, to encourage instead of criticize.

Let’s keep that spirit alive. When you see a young or old rider struggle to tie a proper knot or fumble with their tack, take a moment. That ten minutes of instruction could be the reason they fall in love with this lifestyle instead of walking away feeling embarrassed or excluded.

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫—𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐭

Not everyone rolls into a show with a four-horse rig and designer tack. But horsepower isn’t just what’s under the hood or in the bloodlines—it’s in the heart of the horse and the willingness of the rider. That scrappy pony and stock trailer combo you see in the corner of the lot? They’re trying just as hard. And they might be the future of our sport—if we make space for them to belong.

𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫

Not everyone is chasing world titles or pro-level purses. Some are chasing confidence. Some are chasing connection. Weekend and 4H Level Shows are the heartbeat of local equine communities—places where families, newcomers, and “just for fun” riders gather. Let’s promote them. Support them. Show up and make them just as important as the big leagues.

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤—𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧

• Donate a lesson to a kid who dreams of riding.
• Spend 15 minutes explaining how to pick a hoof or wrap a leg.
• Volunteer at a local show, camp, or youth event.
• Offer encouragement to the kid riding last place—because effort deserves recognition too.

The cowboy way has always been about lending a hand. Whether it’s fixing a fence, doctoring a calf, or helping a neighbor get their horse loaded—we help where we can, when we can.

Time might be the most valuable resource in our fast-paced lives. But when we give it to others, it becomes something more: a legacy.

𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞

So the next time you see someone struggling or unsure, remember: we were all there once. Let’s make this industry one that welcomes, uplifts, and inspires the next generation—not one that intimidates them.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not the buckles that make a true horseman. It’s the willingness to lift someone else up in the saddle.

07/21/2025

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Thanx to those I could never repay so I endeavor to pay it forward

Katharine Hepburn, in her own words:
"Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter. That family made a lasting impression on me.
There were eight children, all under the age of 12. From the way they were dressed, you could tell they didn’t have much money, but their clothes were clean, very clean. The children were well-behaved, standing in pairs behind their parents, holding hands.
They were so excited about the clowns, the animals, and all the acts they would see that night. From their excitement, you could tell they had never been to a circus before. It was going to be a highlight of their lives.
The father and mother stood proudly at the front of their little group. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking at him as if to say, 'You’re my knight in shining armor.' He was smiling, enjoying seeing his family happy.
The ticket lady asked how many tickets he wanted, and he proudly responded, 'I want eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets.' Then she announced the price.
The wife let go of her husband’s hand, her head dropped, and the man’s lip began to quiver. He leaned in closer and asked, 'How much did you say?'
The ticket lady repeated the price.
He didn’t have enough money. How was he supposed to turn around and tell his eight kids that he couldn’t afford to take them to the circus?
Seeing what was happening, my dad reached into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill, and dropped it on the ground. We weren’t rich by any means. My father bent down, picked up the $20 bill, tapped the man on the shoulder, and said, 'Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.'
The man understood what was happening. He wasn’t being handed charity, but he gratefully accepted the help in his desperate, heartbreaking, and embarrassing situation. He looked straight into my father’s eyes, took my dad’s hand in both of his, squeezed the bill tightly, and with trembling lips and a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied, 'Thank you, sir. This really means so much to me and my family.'
My father and I went back to our car and drove home. The $20 my dad gave away was what we had planned to use for our own tickets.
Although we didn’t see the circus that night, we felt a joy inside us that was far greater than seeing the circus.
That day, I learned the true value of giving. The Giver is greater than the Receiver.
If you want to be great, greater than life itself, learn to give. Love has nothing to do with what you expect to get, only with what you expect to give—everything.
The importance of giving and blessing others cannot be overstated because there is always joy in giving. Learn to make someone happy through acts of giving."
~Katharine Hepburn

07/16/2025

FUN!
Great course and awesome exhibitors!
An honor to judge- 🤠