The Content Equestrian

12/20/2023

Christmas came early for this Content Equestrian! It was such an incredible surprise to win the boot giveaway at this past weekend. I always try to shop at Cheshire Horse for everyday supplies because I want to support local business and when I need things quickly, they are always there for me and my horses -
Thank you so very much! And thanks to Stride boot wear and their awesome Rep for offering the giveaway! These boots are exquisite and so incredibly comfortable. If you hear that I cooked Christmas dinner in them, it’s for sure because I don’t want to take these beauties off 😁

12/14/2023

If you’re looking for a new horse this winter, be sure to reach out to me at my day job! [email protected]
We have a nice selection of project horses who would love to have their own person!
Shoot me an email and I’ll be happy to discuss our adoptable horses and talk you through the adoption process.

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our rehoming program! Although we are a sanctuary to our core, our main priority is always to give our horses the best life possible. While most members of our sanctuary herd love to work in our therapy programs, we occasionally find that some are wanting a more active life. These horses are riding sound and have much to offer their new owner. For this reason, we are pleased to announce our new rehoming program for the rideable horses here at the farm. To view our current rehoming herd, head to this link https://thsaratoga.org/adopt-a-horse/ and for more information contact Kate at [email protected].

10/26/2023

This one was special.
Many of us have a horse that made a big impact in our lives. King Tut made that difference to so many people in our community. He was kind, stoic, gentle and so incredibly lovable. Lucky us, to have been part of his world. I feel grateful to have gotten to know him. It is a hard thing to say goodbye, but we are all the better for having loved him.

07/09/2023

After trying several Digestive support supplements over the years, I’ve definitely seen the most positive results from Grand Meadows Post biotic. Let me know if you’d like more information or a discount code!

06/19/2023

We had just a wonderful day yesterday at . Huge thanks to them for putting on a really great schooling horse trials. It was such a valuable opportunity for us to get some positive miles under our belt.
Congratulations to both Megan and Katie! Megan placed first with Ellie, and Katie placed sixth with Lumos in Beginner Novice!
Tink and I had a terrific schooling experience and despite an elimination at the water, we still managed to get through it with the help of a friend (thanks for the lead Megan!).

05/31/2023

This may be one of my favorite pictures of us to date. Partly because we both look so happy, partly because it is a terrific memento from a fabulous day with instruction from , and largely because this picture represents a milestone in my journey with Tink. I love every minute I get to do this! Thanks for the great shot!

05/13/2023

Dusting off some cobwebs today at Graphite Hill Farm
plenty of work to do before the season gets really going but it's great to see where we're up to after a very casual winter. Thanks to graphite Hill Farm for welcoming us to their lovely facility and thanks Sascha LaRosa for being adventure buddy today!

04/23/2023

Today was a good day - not at all to plan but still a good day. We originally intended to go jump around an arena derby but the weather was too wet for the event to go ahead. So instead, we went to a local cdhjc show to jump around a 2 ft course. I don’t thrive in the hunter ring and by default, neither do my horses 😂 but we had prepped to go and jump today so it made sense to go ahead and gain some miles at a new venue to us and to get out for the first time this year. It was such a great experience for Tink. The videos show a very scattered, inverted round that I could easily feel self conscious about - but I won’t. This horse has had very little work this winter and has only been consistently in a program for a month or two. She has only worked in her field, that is not flat and has varied footing from ride to ride. Hunter tack requirements mean we didn’t use our usual equipment. Tink hasn’t been in an indoor arena in a year. She’s not been in a trailer on her own much either. But this lovely girl held it together, stood in the waiting area (with minimal fidgeting), she warmed up like a sensible citizen with many other horses and she didn’t blink at a single jump. At 9.30am I pulled her out of the field and by 10.15 we were tacked up and standing at a show.
So while my rounds weren’t pretty, we gained miles - positive miles. Each of us has a journey with our horses. The tiny positive steps count for so much and your achievements will be different than your competitors. Thanks to my friends and colleagues at Skidmore for creating a warm environment to take a new step in our journey. Thanks cdhjc for providing great local opportunities. And massive thanks to for always having my back !

03/10/2023

Megan has been keeping Ellie on a schedule of varied activity and exercise this winter, with a goal of keeping things lighthearted and fun. During this time they’ve been working on bridle-less work on the flat. Today, we really put their partnership through some paces and boy are they a terrific team!
Megan jumped Ellie around patterns of jumps and they were so in tune, it was delightful to watch. There was balance, adjustability, rhythm and easy transitions throughout.
What we really found interesting, is how Ellie used her whole body and neck over the jumps and how Megan stayed quietly centered. We will carefully watch these videos and create a strategy to try and afford ellie this range of motion and freedom, while maintaining contact, with a bridle too!
These amazing animals will keep teaching us how to be better, if we can only notice what they show us! Great job you two!

12/14/2022

It’s National day of the horse! Such gratitude for the lessons, the love and magical moments shared with these incredible creatures! For me, every day is the day of the horse and I would be lost without them 😍 here are just a few of the hundreds of memories captured.

11/07/2022

Our last hunter pace of the season was so much fun!!!
Tink behaved like the rockstar she is and showed major growth between this year’s pace and last year’s. It’s awesome to feel the confidence and enthusiasm she has for the jumps - we definitely stepped up the height this time too!
Thanks to Megan and Ellie for their fantastic company once again 🐎💥
Huge thanks to Carlette Farm for hosting this excellent event!
And equally huge thanks to connecticutphoto.com - connecticutphotodrone for capturing the fun of the day!