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Iron Ledge Farm offers training and lessons ranging from Intro to horses and riding to training for endurance for both horse and rider using a relationship oriented, consent-based approach to horsemanship

10/29/2026

06/11/2026

Interested in getting out on the trails in Maine this summer? Wanna dip your toe into endurance riding? Wanna explore the best parts of Maine the best way - from horseback! I have a few spots left in my three day endurance riding retreats this summer. These retreats are designed for intermediate and advanced riders, and I’m also booking private retreats for beginner riders. Message me for more info!

05/18/2026

Just got back from an amazing weekend in Vermont at the Barebones Endurance ride. I am so proud of Paige .the.pines for completing her fist two endurance rides, the Brown Bag CTR on Saturday and a 25 mile Limited Distance ride on Sunday and if that wasn’t cool enough she also got best condition on Maggie. I couldn’t be happier!!! I will write more about the weekend soon but I’m exhausted! I just had to share this with everyone!!!!

04/12/2026

Looks like a lot of rain this week, who wants to join me at the indoor for a lesson or training session? you can bring your horse or ride one of mine. You can book online or message me directly if you don’t see a time you like or to find out more. https://www.ironledgefarm.com/book

04/07/2026

It balled my eyes out to my client’s horse today. I hadn’t seen this client’s horses since December, partly because the weather this winter was absolutely terrible, but also because the prices of everything have gone up and I don’t blame people for cutting their horse training budget when everything is costing so much these days. But I was so excited to be back with these two fjords. I’ve been working with them since the fall of 2024 and I’ve seen them grow so much. whenever I haven’t seen a horse for a while I always choose to observe and ask for less on my first day back as I’m always looking for subtle signs of energy looking for how they’re feeling and trying to get the feedback of how they feel about the work that we do together and what we should do next and this time I could see her eyes peering at me through the stall door, and as I haltered her up and brought her out. I could tell she was excited to be with me. I groomed her. She was very itchy from shedding, and as I started to lead her out to walk her around the farm, I could tell that she was excited to be with me as we walked in the woods. She was calm and the fear that I can usually see in her eyes wasn’t there today and as we were walking, I realized that I was getting a feeling like she was communicating to me that she missed me and she was glad I was back and I felt the same way and as we were walking up the hill to this beautiful little forest cove where there are downed logs that we do our pole work with I started bawling. I stood in the middle of the circle with the downed trees and rocky ledge covered in lichen and moss and I just ugly cried to this beautiful horse and we just stood there peacefully together like it was the most normal thing like two friends sharing a moment and after a few minutes, I pulled myself together and continued on with the training session, but it’s sticking with me the fact that I completely emotionally unloaded on this horse, and the horse was super into it and I had this feeling that perhaps some of those tears were actually hers as well and that we were crying because we were happy to be together again

03/26/2026

Now that Spring is finally here, I wanted to take an opportunity to talk a little bit about what we do at Iron Ledge Farm My name is Jessie Dowling and I run Iron Ledge Farm in Whitefield Maine. After nearly two decades as a cheesemaker and sheep and goat farmer I took a huge leap into my true passion, which is working and connecting with horses. After training for and completing longest horse race in the world, the Mongol Derby, in 2023, I decided to sell my cheese business and start a small training program in midcoast Maine. I offer lessons and training focused on connection and relationship building with horses though breathwork and groundwork. My focus is on getting horses comfortable on trail and conditioning for endurance riding for both the human and the horse. I offer three day retreats in beautiful locations all over the state of Maine including Acadia, Aroostook County and Downeast that are perfect for folks wanting to dip their toe into endurance but don’t know where to start. I also offer training for folks that are embarking on bigger rides, want to ride on rides in other countries and get ready or want to train for something big like the Mongol Derby. I also have a limited number of spots for training board horses and can help with starting, getting your horse comfortable on the trail and getting your horse fit for endurance, I’m also good at helping horses with problems like mounting and trailer loading. I rent space in an indoor arena in West Gardner for the times when the trails are too icy and muddy. I would love to pick up a few new clients. So please get in touch if you are interested in learning more.

03/23/2026

I am so excited to be offering another clinic with Solange Ellis from Stable Riding on May 18 at White Rock Farm in West Gardner Maine. We have group and private sessions available and we are also accepting auditors. Please message me for more information or you can book online at: https://www.ironledgefarm.com/book

Address

21 Iron Ledge Lane
Whitefield, ME
04353

Website

http://www.ironledgefarm.com/

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