PiepDream Farm

03/11/2026

Funny how the rainbows here seem to end at the barn. A sign of good things to come.
Never give up hope and just keep believing. 🌈❤️

03/10/2026

Spring fever on high! 18” of snow pack has melted over the last 2-3 days leaving the ring a playground for ponies with LOTS of pent up energy. Chuck is such a PITA but Juni knows how to keep him in check! (Chuck is Thoroughbred and Juni
is a lil Paso Fino guy, hence the funky ‘trot’.)

03/09/2026

First Daylight Saving Day sunset of 2026 did not disappoint. When life turns pages you want to keep reading, you need to remind yourself the best parts of the book might still be ahead, so let the pages turn and keep believing good things are coming. ❤️

02/03/2026

This explains it. ❤️🐴

Being owned by a horse is not a hobby.
It’s a lifestyle.
A personality trait.
A mild financial collapse with emotional benefits.

At some point you thought you bought a horse.
You exchanged money.
You signed paperwork.
You told non-horsey people, “I own a horse now.”

Cute.
Delusional.

What actually happened is a 500kg prey animal quietly assumed ownership of you.

They decide:

what time you wake up

what clothes you ruin

where your money goes

how long you stand in the rain questioning your life choices

You rearrange your entire existence around:

feed times

rug changes

weather apps (that lie)

the vibe of the horse that day

You will:

skip meals but remember their supplements

forget your own coat but bring three spares for them

drive miles for “just one thing” you absolutely did not need

apologise to your horse for things that are not your fault

You will speak fluent horse:

“He only does that on a Tuesday when it’s windy.”

Your phone is no longer yours. It is:

87 blurry photos of nostrils

42 videos of nothing happening

one absolutely majestic photo you will show everyone, including strangers

Your bank account lives in fear. Every noise is:

vet

farrier

dentist

chiropractor

saddle fitter

just in case

You will say things like:

“It’s fine, I’ll eat later.”

“I’ll just pop up the yard.” (LIE)

“This rug was a bargain.”

“It’s cheaper than therapy.”

You will be covered in:

hay

mud

mysterious substances

emotional attachment

And yet…
One soft nicker.
One muddy nose in your chest.
One moment where they choose you…

And suddenly it all makes sense.

Because being owned by a horse means:

being needed

being trusted

being chosen, quietly, every day

You are broke.
You are tired.
You are late.

But you are theirs.

And it's the best feeling ever. 🥰🥰🥰

01/25/2026

How much snow so far? Horse knee high.

01/25/2026

Snowpocalypse 2026 is delivering! At least a foot so far with hours to go- just dumping snow. Had to melt ice blobs from Chuckie’s eyelashes! And had to share his many expressions. He does not hold his feeling back. 😂🥶

01/25/2026

The boys and I are ready for Snowpocalypse 2026! Let it snow! 🌨️❄️

01/25/2026

It’s not optional. They count on us.

Horse owners really are a different breed.

While the world is bundled up inside, sipping hot coffee, complaining about the cold…
we’re layering up, pulling on frozen boots, and heading out into the wind and snow.

Windchill of –20°.
Snow stinging your face.
Fingers numb before you even finish chores.

And yet… we still go.

Because somewhere out there is a horse waiting for us.
A soft nicker.
A warm breath in the cold air.
A pair of eyes that trust us completely.

We don’t check the weather and decide if it’s “worth it.”
We don’t cancel because it’s inconvenient.
We don’t get to stay inside when it’s uncomfortable.

We show up anyway.
Because they depend on us.
Because they are part of our hearts.

There is something sacred about standing in the quiet of a snowy barn.
About brushing ice from a mane.
About pulling a blanket tighter.
About whispering, “I’ve got you.”

It’s not just a hobby.
It’s not just an animal.
It’s a bond built in early mornings, frozen nights, tired muscles, and full hearts.

So if you’re out there this weekend — braving the cold, fighting the wind, checking waters, breaking ice, and loving your horse through it all…

I see you.
I honor you.
You are strong.
You are loyal.
You are a horse person.

And that… makes you a different breed. 🐴❄️💙

If this spoke to you, drop a 🐎 in the comments and tag someone who knows this life.

07/12/2024

"...we must never forget, every time we sit on a horse, what an extraordinary privilege it is: to be able to unite one's body with that of another sentient being, one that is stronger, faster and more agile by far than we are, and at the same time, brave, generous, and uncommonly forgiving." --William Steinkraus, Olympic Equestrian

10/12/2023

Do you ever feel like there isn’t a place for you? 🥺⁣
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It’s interesting that horses are these incredibly sensitive creatures (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually)…⁣
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And yet, the industry as a whole is brutal ⛓️⁣
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The culture of intensity that’s been developed around horses can make sensitive people feel as though there’s no room for them here.⁣
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Like they don’t belong.⁣
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The lore of “asserting dominance” and being a “strong leader” (by using excessive pressure and punishment) alienates the people who are 📢 perhaps the MOST equipped to connect with horses…📢⁣
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Because of their sensitivity, and willingness to attune to the horse’s voice and needs ♥️⁣
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It’s tragic to think how many people hide or walk away, because they can’t take it anymore.⁣
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The abuse. The overly-critical peers. The cult-like belief systems around being “dominant.”⁣
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But the movement is growing…⁣
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Ethical, science-based, compassionate training is spreading like wildfire, with this message:⁣
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You belong.⁣
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Your sensitivity, empathy, gentleness, and compassion are not only welcome—but necessary.⁣
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We need you.⁣
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Your soft, open heart is essential during these turbulent times.⁣
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Your work with your horse matters. Your inner work sends a ripple effect through the earth in ways you’ll probably never fully know 🦋⁣
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You belong. You matter. You are welcome here. ♥️⁣
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Keep shining bright so we can find each other, and keep changing horse industry—one horse, one person at a time ✨⁣
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— MM team 💫

📸: This Mustang Life