Longshot Stables LLC

10/28/2026

Good group!

We typically have small groups of 2-4 riders together, but with holidays and some odd schedule changes we’ve had a few larger group lessons on the calendar. It’s a whole different experience with 6+ ponies together! We didn’t quite coordinate everyone cantering at once, but it was close. The riders did fantastic and could probably navigate the traffic of a hunter ring now.

10/28/2026

Ponies are like Potato Chips…

Can’t have just one.

10/28/2026

Jenn Hoffman working Fig in the Long Lines

Long lining is a supplement to riding. It improves straightness and helps a horse find the best way to carry themselves without the rider. It highlights weaknesses or holes. It helps to improve balance and connection.

10/27/2026

Jumping isn’t what Mr. Knightly is naturally inclined to do, but he’s learning!

10/26/2026

Jump inspectors…

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

Lancaster County is officially out of being declared a drought area but the effects are still here… typically our swimming area was up to 3’ deep at the safety line and the floating dock actually floated.

10/25/2026

Obesity IS neglect.

If you’re keeping a horse that’s carrying 30-40% extra bodyweight, all the time, you’re killing it. You’re killing its joints. You’re setting it up for years of chronic conditions- some that aren’t curable and mean daily pain or death. Obesity needs to be treated as strongly as starvation. It’s less infuriating when it’s out of ignorance… but really still isn’t excusable. If you don’t have the time or resources to keep them healthy, don’t own them. Struggling with the extra 10% on an easy keeper… ok. But if it’s beyond that, then make big aggressive changes in the care.

Honey
2023 to 2026… 300lb to 430lb. Fortunately not foundered yet.

10/24/2026

A happy herd-

It’s always interesting to watch a herd as a unit. During grazing they are typically more spread out around the fields. Here during a rest time, they have grouped together. Many are napping while standing, several are laying, and sentries positioned in multiple directions. They don’t miss much and feel safe enough to sleep as a herd.

A KEY component to keeping a ‘larger’ herd together is to have enough space and resources that they are not competing with each other. We use field turnout for about 90% of the year, but do separate the micro herds more if they are contained to paddocks.

10/24/2026

Breakfast on the grass island 🏝️ in the Pony Playground