Serenity Fields Farm - Equestrian Center in Derry NH

03/08/2025

Baby piaffe on the lines. One of our young horses learning to “sit.”

03/04/2025

🚨 Important USEF Drug Rule Changes for 2025 🚨

Attention USEF competitors! As of January, new drug regulations are in effect. Two key updates you NEED to know:

🚫 Certain injectable drugs are now banned from competition grounds.
🚫 Administering ANY substance rectally is now strictly prohibited.
🚫 Possession of any prescription medication is not allowed unless it is properly labeled with the horse’s name, pharmacy, prescription date, and prescribing veterinarian. The only exception is when the medication is in the care of a veterinarian.

These changes impact all USEF-approved events, so be sure to review the full list of prohibited substances below and stay compliant.

📌 Excerpt from the official rules:

8. It is a prohibited practice to use and/or possess any of the following substances on competition grounds:

a. Injectable ACTH [adrenocorticotropic hormone]
b. Injectable adenosine
c. Injectable formaldehyde
d. Injectable magnesium sulfate
e. Injectable melatonin
f. Injectable oxytocin
g. Injectable pentobarbital, except by a veterinarian for the purpose of euthanasia
h. Injectable thiamine
i. Injectable tryptophan
j. Liquid nitrogen
k. Any injectable prescription medication in any formulation without a manufacturer or compounding pharmacy label that identifies all ingredients

9. It is a prohibited practice to rectally administer any substance on the grounds of a Federation competition.

02/28/2025

UPDATE: Thanks to your overwhelming support we are all set on towels for the foreseeable future!

Can you help? 🙏 First of all, we are incredibly grateful to have a large volume of animals safe in our care right now. We want to apologize since all the traffic to view our adoptable animals has caused delays for some folks. We're working to alleviate the issue... but in the meantime, we have a Dog Pavilion filled to the brim with puppies and dogs who would love the opportunity to meet you in person. We hope you'll come by.

While you visit, would you be able to help us restock our linens shelf? With so many animals in our care, we're flying through towels and blankets! These items are so important, as they help us provide comfort to homeless animals like Cody, pictured here. Our largest need is towels (all sizes), followed by blankets. Please no pillowcases, fitted sheets, or blankets with embellishments.

If you'd be so kind to check your closets before coming by over the next few days, we'd be really appreciative. Donations can be dropped off outside our garage door in our donation bin. Can't make it over but still want to help the animals? Here's our current Wish List: tinyurl.com/3zjnyxxy

We are located at 104 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham, NH. Donations can be dropped off any day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our Adoption Center is open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day except Wednesdays (closed).

As always, thank you for your support (and patience). We hope to see you soon! ♥️

02/10/2025

Grand-Prix schoolmaster for lease on-farm in Derry NH. This guy is bombproof and even safe for children. His owner no longer rides and he is available for half or full lease which includes lessons with Grand-Prix trainer Kristin Wagner.

We have a beautiful facility here with a bright, regulation indoor with dust-free footing and a stunning tack room. Flexible hours, only 8 stalls so a small, friendly group of ladies of all ages that are a delight to ride with any time of day.

Text 617-407-1347 for details or a trial lesson. Weight limit 135lbs. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AN UPPER LEVEL RIDER! ☺️

Www.serenityfieldsfarm.com

02/09/2025

12/06/2024

DID YOU KNOW?

Strangles was one of the first equine diseases to be described by the early writers of veterinary science (was first reported in 1215) and is one of the most commonly diagnosed contagious diseases of the horse, worldwide. Though strangles is highly contagious and can affect many horses on a farm, particularly young animals, most horses with infection recover without complication.

It is not uncommon for strangles infections to recur on a farm with previous outbreaks of the disease. The bacteria can survive in water sources for over a month, but the primary source of recurrent infections is most likely asymptomatic carrier horses. Anywhere from 4-50% of the horses on farms with recurring strangles are asymptomatic carriers of the infection, and they may continue to shed the bacteria for months to even years, serving as a continual source of new infections.

If you suspect a strangles outbreak, be sure to involve your veterinarian right away to determine the diagnosis and the best control practices for your particular farm. Strangles is a reportable disease in some states. Movement of any horses on or off the farm should be stopped, and new horses should not be introduced. Monitoring the temperature of all horses daily and isolating horses at the first sign of fever is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of infection. Infected horses can transmit the bacteria to healthy horses one to two days after they develop a fever.

To learn more about strangles, visit our website at https://aaep.org/resource/client-education-presentation-understanding-equine-strangles/

As always, your veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice!

12/06/2024

Not my content but re-posting with permission:

“This was posted locally Some insight on the current horse boarding market, and why you may feel you are being priced out.

While everyone keeps seeking to board their beloved horse at a top tier Facility, with 24/7 hay, extended “all day” turnout, night check, feed 3x per day, well maintained facility and a trainer on site or the ability to bring your own.

Here are some Averages.

Shavings cost. $7.00- 7.50 per bag/ day=
Or $2575-$3000 per semi bulk

Hay $7.00-8.50 per small bale (40 #)
$125-165 per large square (700 #)
$85-100 per round (800 #)

Stall cleaning $5.00 -$7.00 per stall/day
Manure removal- haul off $1200 per month for 24 horse facility

Grain $24-per 40 # bag at a feed rate of 6 # per day per horse just over 4.2 bags per month $100.80 plus tax & delivery
$115 per horse/month

Labor $15-25 per hour 40 hours/week
$600-1000 PER employee/week (x2 + for very large facilities) **some employees receive board in exchange for extra hours of work.

Stall cost bare $250-350 (lease or what owners should charge per box to cover use & maintenance of said box)

Utilities vary greatly
Water, fuel, heat/gas, electric, etc.
$800-1600/month

Fence posts $26 ea
Fence boards 16’ $29 ea
Water buckets $15 ea
Feed bins $30 ea

Some go what is not factored in:
•Equipment purchase & maintenance
•Storage buildings for hay & equipment to keep fluffy safe from fire risk
•mortgage & taxes
•Farm owner time & experience
•farm owners Significant Other doing maintenance & repairs to keep costs down
•footing maintenance & refreshing

So the facility that y’all are Seeking needs to be charging a minimum of $1215 per month to break even on hay (30 # per day- more if really being fed 24-7 free choice,) grain, shavings (one bag a day) labor (single employee,) utilities and the rent on the “box.”

These figures do not include insurance, maintenance materials, improvements (like footing, lighting upgrades, fans etc) owner experience, wound treatment prior to your arrival, blanketing, etc.

So IF you are paying less than $1200 per month for top quality care and a facility to match- You are NOT paying enough.”

12/05/2024

UPDATE - Safely trapped by Team GSDR 12/9/2024! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KJGKzgffK/

Missing 12/4/24: Quincy Dr and Jenkins Rd Bedford, NH. "Levi" is a 9 month old, 38lb, male Lab Mix. He is new to the area and a new adoption. Levi is extremely shy. Please do NOT call out to him or chase. Call immediately with sightings 855-639-5678

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

Missing Male Rottweiler from the area of Michigan Ave/Hanover Street in Manchester NH since 11/30/24. Have you seen this dog? Call 1-855-639-5678 with any information 24/7.

12/02/2024

Lost Dog - Manchester, NH- Asher went missing 11/30/24 from Michigan Ave in Manchester, NH. Asher is a male, 1 year old, 100 pound, friendly, back and tan Rottweiler. Asher looks on the thin side. Please call right away if you see this big boy. 855-639-5678

12/02/2024

Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider

12/02/2024

Urgent - Missing SENIOR dog, Sanbornton, NH. Bella went missing 11/28/24 when she let herself out of her house on Cram Road in Sanbornton, NH. Bella is a female, 14 years old, 40 pound, Wired Hair Pointer. She is very sweet and looks skinny. She is brown but is looking a little lighter these days than this picture. Bella is also microchipped. Please check your yards, sheds, under decks or anywhere this lady may be taking shelter from the cold. Please call right away if seen. 855-639-5678

12/02/2024

Urgent Missing 18 Years old Border Collie from the area of Jordan Way in Tuftonboro NH since 11/26/24. Brittany's leash broke and is hanging from her collar. Please check your cameras if you live in the area and check your yards. 1-855-639-5678

12/02/2024

Missing 1 Year old chihuahua that weighs approx 8 pounds. and is missing from Scobie Pond road in Derry NH. This little one was last seen in the area of English Range Road. Paislee is new to the area. 1-855-639-5678 with any sightings.