Painted Maple Farm

06/22/2026

We are back after participating in the 2026 Pony Express ReRide! It was an incredible experience with some amazing people, and I will very likely be running it again next year.

This ride was a great reminder that good horsemanship and a strong foundation can take you anywhere. A solid partnership between you and your horse is something unexplainable and beautiful.

Lessons and training spots are currently available—send a message to get started!

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

A little update from us, tomorrow morning around 6am is the big day! We’ll be part of the crew riding from Fort Kearney to Overton so for all those tracking the mochilla keep an eye out!

Our connection here isn’t the greatest so fingers crossed we can update everyone in time for our rides! Wish us luck! 🍀

06/16/2026

06/14/2026

The black Pony Rider icons are positioned 5 minutes apart. Located in the lower right corner, click the (+) button to zoom IN to any location area. Click the (-) button to zoom OUT. Other icons allow you to access the legend, measure distance, choose layers (including current weather), change the ba...

06/12/2026

Atlas and his mom at WEC for their first riding show!

It's been so rewarding watching this team grow together. From starting Atlas under saddle and building his foundation, to seeing him confidently take on new environments and experiences with his owner, this has been such a fun journey to be part of.

This boy has done amazing with everything he's encountered, and his owner has put in the work to continue developing the confidence, trust, and skills we've built along the way. The sky is truly the limit for this team, and I'm grateful to be a part of their journey.

06/11/2026

Atlas leaves tomorrow to go home and impress his barn mates with everything he's learned and the foundation we've built.
This handsome boy has been an absolute joy to have in the barn and work with but I'm excited to see what him and his mom accomplish together!🤗💙

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

First hay wagon of the year delivered yesterday! We have been counting down waiting and finally got some!

06/03/2026

Have we ever stopped to appreciate how incredible it is to have a horse that travels well? It's such an important skill, yet it's often overlooked.
Some horses become so attached to their herd mates or home environment that leaving can be stressful, making travel difficult or even impossible.

One of my goals with every horse is to help them become confident—or at the very least trusting—when faced with new places, situations, and expectations. I want them to be able to rely on their training and their person, no matter where they are.
Valor can be trail ridden alone just about anywhere, and Atlas is learning those same skills. In fact, Atlas already travels well by himself and spends most of his rides working independently with me on-site.

These may seem like small things, but having a horse that can confidently leave home, work alone, and handle new environments opens the door to so many opportunities.