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BCF is headed by Andria Pooley and offers training, coaching, clinics, horse shows, and more! "Horses want to be good.

They want to jump clean, they want to be soft and supple in dressage, they want to give you a nice ride. However, we as riders make this difficult for them sometimes. We must first educate the horse to think for him or herself, and then the rider. The best riders in the world use the most difficult riding technique in the world: do as little as absolutely possible.”

--Andria Pooley

10/17/2026

Novice! Your color is blue! 💙 the table at 10 is optional (jump the picket next to it). Have soooo much fun!!! 🤩

10/17/2026

Beginner novice! Your color is yellow 💛 the table at 11 is optional (jump the coop next to it). Have so much fun!

10/17/2026

Starter! Your color is green 💚 The water is optional (you can take the log on the left side instead). Also, the larger red coop is optional (just jump the smaller one again). If you or your horse is worried about the gravel after jump 13, you can make that your last jump as well. Have fun!!!

10/17/2026

Fantasy! Your color is pink 💕 We do have start going through the pink flags and up to the stone wall for everyone since jump 1 is still wet. If the gravel after jump 10 makes you or your horse too nervous, you can end your course at jump 10 😊

10/16/2026

Hi everyone!

Our final ride times are ready! Please take a look and let me know if anything looks amiss.

A few important reminders and updates as we get ready for the weekend:

Cross-Country Update

We may not be able to use our typical Jump 1. We’ve had so much rain this year, and with all the rain in recent weeks, that area is extremely soft and just isn’t a good option for the first jump right now. I’m working on a solution! 😊 Thank you for your patience as we work to make sure everything is safe for horses and riders.

It’s Going to Be Brisk!

Bundle up! With the colder temperatures, we may have some spicy ponies on our hands! Please plan accordingly and give your horses a little extra time to settle in.

A very important safety reminder: Absolutely NO lunging in the indoor. It is too crowded, and lunging in that space creates an unsafe situation for everyone. You are welcome to find a spot to lunge out on cross-country instead. Please look for a reasonably flat area to help keep both you and your horse safe.

Food & Concessions

We will have concessions available for lunch, including:

Chili
Mac and cheese
Hot dogs
All proceeds benefit S2S Equine Rescue, so come hungry and help support a great cause!

Tack Sale

Be sure to stop by our tack sale while you’re here! All proceeds from the sale will also benefit S2S Equine Rescue. It’s a great opportunity to find some goodies while supporting a wonderful organization!

Parade of Costumes

Our parade of costumes will take place around noon! Come on down to the outdoor arena to watch. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes!

Saturday Schooling

If you are planning to school with me on Saturday, please reply to this email with your availability so we can coordinate!

Need to Make a Change? No Problem!

If you need to drop down a level, transfer to a combined test (CT), or switch to dressage only, that is absolutely no problem! Please text me at 319-430-3800, and we will be happy to make the adjustment. Our priority is making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable this weekend.

Thank you all so much for supporting our little show! We truly appreciate each and every one of you, and we’re looking forward to a fun weekend with everyone. Safe travels, stay warm, and we’ll see you soon!

Happy riding!

10/15/2026

Tentative ride times! We can't wait to see everyone!

10/11/2026

Hello everyone!
We are SO excited to welcome you all to the Bent Creek Farm October Show! 🎃🐴 We have a wonderful group of riders joining us, and we can't wait for a full day of horses, fun, costumes, and great company!

I've attached the entry list for everyone to review. Please take a look and let me know if you notice any errors or anything that needs to be adjusted. I will send out tentative ride times tomorrow (Monday), so keep an eye on your inbox!

A few important reminders and fun things to look forward to!

📝 Waivers: All riders MUST have a signed waiver on file before mounting their horses. No exceptions! Please make sure this is taken care of before you ride. Sign Here: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/vdbaqftkwxh5zrndqvyjcu/web/

🚛 Trailer Parking: We will need to park a few smaller trailers in the south jump field to accommodate everyone. I know this is a little inconvenient, and I really appreciate everyone's flexibility! We want to make sure we can fit everyone in comfortably for a full day of fun. We'll help direct parking when you arrive.

🎃 Costumes & Halloween Parade: Costumes are absolutely welcome and encouraged! We will have a costume parade around lunchtime, so get creative and have some fun! We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. As always, please make sure costumes are safe for both horses and riders.

🌶️ Chili Lunch Fundraiser: Come hungry! We will have a delicious chili lunch available, with proceeds benefiting S2S Equine Rescue! It's a great opportunity to enjoy a warm meal while supporting horses in need.

🐴 Tack Sale: We will also have a tack sale benefiting S2S Equine Rescue! Be sure to stop by, browse, and maybe find a few treasures. Every purchase helps support the rescue's mission of giving horses a second chance.

🏕️ Campers: We are so excited to have you staying with us! Please feel free to make use of the fire pits and picnic tables around the property. And if you enjoy fishing, the pond has some excellent fishing opportunities! We hope you make yourselves at home and enjoy your time at the farm.

We can't wait to see everyone!

09/20/2026

Limited Entries! Our Fall Halloween Show is one of our favorite Bent Creek Farm traditions! 🍂🎃 Join us for a fun, festive day of riding, costumes, community, and plenty of Halloween spirit. With a welcoming atmosphere for riders of all ages and experience levels, it’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, enjoy your horse, cheer on friends, and celebrate fall with our Bent Creek Farm community. Costumes are highly encouraged—the more creative, the better!

Enter Here: https://www.andriapooley.com/home-1

08/02/2026

Hey everyone!

It's a beautiful day for a horse show!!!

A couple of awesome things we have going on:

Check in at the office when you arrive for your numbers. Also please check your final ride time and make sure we have you signed up for photos if you paid for them.

Concessions! Donuts and coffee will be available this morning and lunch will be provided (pulled pork, hot dogs, pasta salad, beans, corn, etc). All concession sales help save horses with S2S Equine Rescue!

Side note: Go say hi to our baby, Phoenix! There is a sign on the gate of the paddock he is in. He had surgery at Iowa State last week and we are really hopeful that it is a positive outcome! He's a goofy guy and would love to say hi!

Tack sale! Come ready to shop! We have a lot of awesome items available! Who doesn't love a good thrift find?!

Silent auction! Thank you SO much to all of our donors who helped make this silent auction possible! We've got some awesome stuff, so check it out! Check out the Silent Auction Online: https://slaughter2success.betterworld.org/auctions/s2s-summer-slient-aution?fbclid=IwY2xjawTcA0xwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGEwMFN3U1NEd01pc3Y0ZDZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeW4V8SnYNGwFhksVhUHV6Mepb8EhrMgiuo9_NRcsj545J5j5aJbD2gPjWPhM_aem_vWTsPAq4HTB3MHMphhRRXw

And one more note: Are you bored? Did you get drug to your horse show by your significant other? Hey, we get it! If you like to fish, please feel free to fish the pond (we've got gear, track down Andy). Andy can also show you all the sweet spots! We got some huge bass in there. We can't offer a ton more entertainment than that, but hey, it's something :) Thanks for supporting your loved one!

As always, we are looking forward to a fun, positive and safe day! Please feel free to track me down with any questions and or concerns.

Ride on!
Andria

Address

2330 Turner Avenue NE
Solon, IA
52333

Telephone

+13194303800

Website

http://www.bentcreekfarm.com/

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