Circle M Acres, Ellsworth

11/03/2026

Some of my favorite barn moments happen when nobody is winning anything. 💚🐴

A kid figuring out a buckle they needed help with last week.
Someone stopping to help a younger rider.
A good scratch in a horse’s favorite spot.
An “I did it!” after something that took a lot of tries.

Riding matters here. So does learning to take care of the horse, your equipment, and each other.

That’s the kind of barn I want Circle M Acres to be—a place where you can ask questions, make mistakes, work at something, and have people notice how far you’ve come.

To the families who help make that happen: thank you. The little things you do matter more than you probably realize. 💜

11/02/2026

🐴🍂 Three days of barn fun at Circle M Acres—November 13–15!

📚 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 — Pony Tale Pals
4–5:30 p.m. • Ages 3-6
Stories, a farm tour, grooming, and pony rides for our little horse lovers!
$25 per session.
Register: https://forms.gle/gPYX53Q7JQCmFKZ17

🍎 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 — Saddle & C***r 9:30-11:30 a.m.
A morning at the barn for the adults! Come enjoy horse time, good company, and a little fall fun. No experience necessary.
$40 for current farm families • $55 for guests.

🤠 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 — Buckaroo Camp
10-2 p.m. - Ages 5 and up
A little chorin’, a little roping, and plenty of horse fun! We’ll mix riding and hands-on barn activities with stick-horse speed patterns for a day of cowboy and cowgirl learning.

📍 Circle M Acres • Ellsworth, Michigan

Pre-registration and prepayment are required. Message me to sign up for Saddle & C***r or Buckaroo Camp, or to ask which program would be a good fit.

Who’s coming to the barn with you? 💜

Please use this form to RSVP and pre-register for the Pony Tale Pals programs at Circle M Acres. This program is designed for ages 3-8. Contact the farm to see if we may accommodate exceptions.

10/30/2026

This face needs a Halloween costume. 😂🎃

What are we dressing this horse as?

Wrong answers welcome. Bonus points if I can pull it together with things already in the barn. 🐴

10/29/2026

❄️ What would get YOU out to the barn this winter? 🐴

I’m working on winter plans for Circle M Acres, and I want to hear what you’d actually come to! Things for little ones, older kids, adults, or the whole family—all ideas are welcome.

A few possibilities:

🌟 Glow rides with music and glow sticks
🐴 Stick horse games for the little ones
🎨 Horse-themed crafts and homemade horse treats
📚 Stories and horse time for young readers
🏆 Small schooling shows or riding challenges
💪 Clinics to work on specific riding and horse-care skills
👯 Adult barn time—horses, friends, and a break from the usual routine
🎶 A barn dance or line-dancing afternoon

Would you rather have a short activity, a half-day camp, or something you could come back to each month?

👇 Tell me your top TWO ideas and who would be coming—your kiddo and their age, yourself, or the whole crew! Have an idea I didn’t list? I’d love to hear it.

You don’t have to already ride here to weigh in. Help me plan a winter you’ll want to be part of! 💚

10/28/2026

🐴 Those poles on the ground? There’s more going on than you might think!

Riders practice steering a straight path, keeping a steady rhythm, looking ahead, and staying balanced while their horse steps over the poles. Simple setup, plenty to learn!

This Sunday’s Ground Pole Camp is focused on English riding and the foundations we build before jumping. We’ll take time to practice those skills, try different exercises, and have some fun along the way.

🍂 Sunday, November 1
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
💜 $70 per rider
📍 Circle M Acres • Ellsworth

Message me to register or talk about whether this would be a good fit for your rider. Pre-registration and prepayment are required!

10/27/2026

🐴 Five reasons your kid should spend some time at the horse barn:

1️⃣ Someone is counting on them.
Horses need care whether we feel like doing chores or not. Filling a water bucket or brushing a muddy pony gives kids a real job that matters.

2️⃣ They get to practice being a beginner.
Steering is harder than it looks. So is putting on a halter. The barn offers plenty of chances to ask for help, try again, and discover, “Hey, I can do this!”

3️⃣ Listening involves more than ears.
A horse can’t tell you how it feels with words. Kids learn to notice body language, respect space, and think about how their own actions affect another living thing.

4️⃣ Progress takes practice.
You can’t download a good sitting trot. 😂 Riding gives kids something to work toward, with little victories worth celebrating along the way.

5️⃣ There’s a place to belong.
Shared chores, cheering for a friend, and having a favorite horse give kids ways to connect—even when they aren’t in the saddle.

The barn doesn’t magically teach all of this. It takes guidance, practice, and adults who make room for kids to learn.

But those are the opportunities we work to give them at Circle M Acres. 💚

What’s something a horse taught you—or your kiddo?

10/26/2026

🎃🐴 Curious about 4-H? Come hang out with us this Saturday!

Our Halloween Barn Party is October 31 at Circle M Acres, and we’d love to welcome some new faces! Current Leaders & Lopers families and anyone interested in joining our club are invited.

You don’t have to own a horse or already know your way around a barn. Bring your questions, meet our families, and find out what we’re all about!

4-H gives kids opportunities to learn, make friends, take on responsibilities, and discover what they can do—with people cheering them on along the way. 💚

Come enjoy some fall fun and get help with 4-H registration for the new year!

📍 Circle M Acres • Ellsworth
🎃 Party details are on the invitation.

Thinking about coming? Send me a message so we can welcome you!

10/25/2026

🐴 One week until Ground Pole Camp!

Have a rider interested in English riding and working toward jumping? Join us next Sunday for a day focused on building those foundations—with the poles on the ground!

We’ll work on balance, position, steering, and rhythm through ground pole exercises. It’s a chance to practice, build confidence, and have some fun learning with horses!

🍂 Sunday, November 1
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Circle M Acres • Ellsworth
💜 $70 per rider

Message me to get signed up or ask whether this camp would be a good fit for your rider!

10/22/2026

Fall at the barn: pretty colors, fuzzy horses, and trying to decide how many layers to wear! 🍂 🐴

I love this time of year - even if the daylight quits before I’m done!

What’s your favorite part of fall? And “the bugs finally leaving” absolutely counts! 😂

10/20/2026

📚🐴 Pony Tale Pals starts THIS SUNDAY!

Have a little one who loves horses? Come spend an afternoon at Circle M Acres! We’ll tour the farm, read a book, groom a horse, and ride. It’s hands-on learning and barn fun for ages 2–6!

🍂 Our first session is October 25, 2–3:30 p.m.

Can’t make Sunday? Pick from these upcoming dates:
🎃 October 31 — 9–10:30 a.m.
🍁 November 13 & 27 — 4–5:30 p.m.
❄️ December 13 & 27 — 2–3:30 p.m.

💜 $25 per session or choose any FOUR for $90, paid together upfront.

Pre-registration and prepayment are required, so be sure to get your kiddo signed up! Each session needs at least three participants to run.

📍 Circle M Acres • Ellsworth, Michigan

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/gPYX53Q7JQCmFKZ17

Know a family with a little horse lover? Send this their way! 🐴

Please use this form to RSVP and pre-register for the Pony Tale Pals programs at Circle M Acres. This program is designed for ages 3-8. Contact the farm to see if we may accommodate exceptions.