Elysian Fields Equestrian Center

10/28/2023

The 4th Annual Haunted Barn of Tallman Hollow got a little busy tonight. It was an awesome time! Make sure and come on out tomorrow; this is a blast!

10/27/2023

This is unfortunate result of owning a small business. Elysian Fields Equestrian Center is currently valued at about $750,000: The boarding rate at $600 a month is fair and true. You get what you pay for, and at Elysian Fields you get above and beyond!

The unfortunate truth of owning and running a business.

Running a business is really hard.

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends and family will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message or call someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages, emails and phone calls.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner... All while being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend... it’s one of the hardest things you will try and balance. If you give your time, you will sacrifice financial benefit. If you strive for financial benefit, you will have to sacrifice your time. It’s just the way it goes when your business is relying on you to survive and you’re relying on your business to provide!

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient, support small businesses... and hopefully more of us will stick around!

10/27/2023

It’s not stupid if it works!

A can of orange spray paint, some markers and some child creativity and they might be on to something!

10/26/2023

Congratulations to all of the winners over the past week or so who have won a Free Carload pass to the 4th Annual Haunted Barn of Tallman Hollow!

We kick off again this evening at 5pm and look forward to seeing you out here. Thank you again to WILQ-FM, WZXR FM, 93.3 WBZD - Classic Hits and Backyard Broadcasting for your support again this year!

10/22/2023

Fall colors are absolutely Gorgeous from the farm right now!

10/22/2023

It’s COP night at the 4th Annual Haunted Barn of Tallman Hollow, free admission for Police, first responders, any law enforcement including prison guards, and military (even coast guard and Space Force), just show up with a valid ID or proof of service and your carload gets in FREE!

If your vehicle is out of current inspection or registration, or if you have a current outstanding warrant, we would not recommend coming tonight! 🤣

10/22/2023

10/22/2023

The hayride was looking pretty awesome tonight!

Thankyou again to C.H. Waltz Sons, Inc. for providing the tractor.

Yes, there might have been an 8-year old controlling the steering under adult supervision. 🤠