Our Philosophy

• Our barn and farm are “small” and we want to keep it that way.  This will permit keeping the focus things like - friendly; enjoying the time at the farm.
• Infrastructure elements have a great impact on "enjoying your time at the farm".  Here are a few of our pet topics:
  • Water management!!!!
    Who likes muddy walk ways; muddy paddocks; muddy entrances
  • Sustainable farm - here are a few:
    Stall management; automatic waterers; arena dust control; manure management; good lighting; paddock paradise; paddock rotation; dry paddocks with "hoof massage" surface (aka pea stone)
  • Farm "Usability"
    Entrances and exits; lighting; access to indoor and outdoor arenas; farm "ride-ability"
    
• Horses are meant to be enjoyed by young and old; men and women. We support and foster involvement by everyone.
  • The adult rider who wants to enjoy independent riding or a low pressure riding program.  They will meet other people who share their love for horses. We have relaxed barn hours accommodate riders who have busy schedules.
  • Youth riders - We have a variety of offerings for young riders
• Horses are meant to be horses
  • We believe that horses should be treated and allowed to be horses.
  • They are herd animals, designed to be outside and love to be outside.  These thoughts are based on our own experiences as well thoughts from top CHA instructors and equestrian “sages” that we have worked for or known.
  • Quote from top hollistic horse magazine
    "If horses could talk we would hear"
    • “Please listen to my neighs, I need to be out in the pasture with my herd for my mental and physical health”
    • “I don’t need any fancy clothes—I grow my own winter wardrobe”
    • “Please don’t clip my whiskers, they help me where my vision lacks.”
  • What makes a good horse - Clinton Anderson
    
    • "Horses need three things – Long rides, wet saddle blankets, and concentrated training – in even doses."
      
  • "Leave the horse in the horse" – Ken McNabb
    
  • We have many more great and helpful quotes in our section on working with horses