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Ridgeway Family Farm

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Ridgeway Family Farm

Gypsy Vanner Cob Breeder in Southern Illinois. We breed in small numbers so all of our foals are well rounded and handled.
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All of our stock of age have been under saddle so we know the temperment of each one we breed.

11/10/2026

11/08/2026

This is really just for me, to keep in my toolbox for later use if needed. Moe has struggled with that left lead, but I noticed he can pick it up over the jump! So, a small pole slightly raised has really helped. We did it on the lunge several days with praise when he got it. My job is now to make sure Im sitting, and asking the same exact way so he can make the connection a bit easier. We are in no hurry, as he is 4, and we take our time, but I love to see him succeed of course. Bend, flexion around my leg, we are all working on. Slow and steady for my buddy! Ps I really like my pivo pod.

11/04/2026

Couldn't have said this any better. For the winter, we have been trimming tails to right above the fetlock so they dont drag in the mud. We havent had any stomping or itching, but with the cold weather, mites will start looking for a warm place to live. Just what we have noticed is that straw likes to carry mites. So after foaling season, we also treat as well!

11/04/2026

Miss Whisper is such a powerhouse of a mare. Over 15 hands tall, she sure has a big presence, but her personality says different. She could stand to be brushed and loved on ALL day.

11/04/2026

How sweet are these 2?

10/29/2026

For winter care, I buy both of these on Amazon. I only use a capsule or 2 of the neem oil in a sprayer. Spray the skin beneath the feather. I also do mane and tail. Many use mineral oil, but I prefer this, myself. :)

10/29/2026

Here is Jellybean! I weighed her at 280+/-. She sure is something. 🥰💕

10/29/2026

45 minutes of washing 2 tails and 2 back legs. I put steady eddy Rosey by Baby "wiggle" Bean.
Lots going on here. Jellybean gets loose, doesnt go far.
Ryan comes by with the boat.
I cut out the part where I cut Rosey's ergots, but you can see later in the video the dog cleaning them up. Much improvement with Jellybean, she really hated her bum hosed, but has gotten over that.
I didnt do full baths because with all the winter coat hair, it wouldnt be dry by sunset. Will update what products and routines I like to do.

Address

2209 New Lake Road
Thompsonville, IL
62890

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