Matilda Bay Farm

07/30/2025

07/19/2025

🚨ATTENTION JEFFERSON COUNTY CITIZENS🚨
🚨🚨NEW PROGRAM ALERT🚨🚨

Jefferson County Animal Control Presents... Protect the Livestock Program!🐖🐐🐑🐎🐓

Please help us to help you and your livestock!

Online Submission Form: https://forms.gle/4rw8QYhyAxKyKV9P9

If you prefer paper forms we have those as well!

Should you have any questions please reach out!

Shelter Phone: 304-728-3289

07/15/2025

"Aren’t you getting too old for this?" — some ask me. But how can you be too old for something that lives in your soul?..

My knees don’t bend as easily anymore.
The saddle feels heavier than it used to.
The barn gets colder with every passing winter.
And yet, every morning, despite the aches — I go.

When the quiet of dawn turns frost into gold,
I find my truth in a horse’s eyes.
He doesn’t care about years or pride.
He simply waits for a quiet step and a gentle heart.

Yes, my hands tremble. Yes, my back aches.
But still, I go.
Because in that gaze, there’s peace.
In that step — my purpose.
In every breath — freedom.

And though time rushes on and this body grows tired —
I am happy.
Because I have a horse.
Because I have this place
Where I can still be… me.

07/13/2025

07/09/2025

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

07/09/2025

We spend so much time trying to fix the horse, spurring them forward, fiddling with the bit, asking for softness, “more forward,” “more round”…
But what if the real fix starts with you?

Small rider imbalances like a heel lifting in the rise, or a pelvis that tips incorrectly in the canter send big signals to the horse. Signals that say:
⚠️ “Slow down.”
⚠️ “Brace.”
⚠️ “Something’s not right.”

It’s no wonder so many horses disconnect, resist, or struggle to “come onto the bit.”
They’re just trying to cope.

When we shift our focus inward on how we move, how we feel, and how we influence the transformation in our horses is undeniable.
💡 Riding becomes clearer.
💡 Communication becomes lighter.
💡 And the horse finally has space to move with freedom.

It’s not just better for their welfare it makes the whole process of riding so much more enjoyable.

07/06/2025

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July guys

07/03/2025

“Don’t rush me. I’m teaching you patience disguised as progress.”

Breathe. Settle. Listen.
Sometimes, the slow path leads to the deepest bond. 🐴💫