Five Fires Dressage Centre

02/18/2022

The queen, EM Diotima, surveying her kingdom on a frosty morning 🧡

02/02/2022

Good morning, Doug and I are looking for a person or small business who can help us with property maintenance. We're located in Green Creek, Nova Scotia, just outside Brookfield (five minutes from highway 102 between Truro and Halifax). Duties would include such things as small carpentry repairs, building maintenance, snow shoveling, etc. We can provide part time employment or contract with a small business on an as required basis.
Please call or text Carol at (902)956-2013 or email [email protected].
Please make RECOMMENDATIONS and SHARE! Thank you 😊

02/02/2022

Good morning, Doug and I are looking for a person or small business who can help us with property maintenance. We're located in Green Creek, Nova Scotia, just outside Brookfield (five minutes from highway 102 between Truro and Halifax). Duties would include such things as small carpentry repairs, building maintenance, snow shoveling, etc. We can provide part time employment or contract with a small business on an as required basis.
Please call or text Carol at (902)956-2013 or email [email protected].
Please share! Thank you 😊

01/28/2022

We have a part time position available here in Brookfield, Nova Scotia - please share the post and let anyone know who might be interested. Pay is competitive, there's a heated lounge area for breaks and we have a great team 😊 Thank you!

01/18/2022

Cutest horse and family photo I've seen in awhile. Maria, Lix, Isaac and baby Olly were here for a visit today 😍

12/21/2021

Doug and I hope all of you are enjoying a peaceful and relaxed lead up to Christmas. Wishing you all the best🎄❤️💚❤️💚🎄

12/11/2021

A few recent shots 😊

11/15/2021

A fun Saturday morning 😍. Doug took advantage of meeting Rachel's boyfriend Ben to ask him lots of nosey questions 😄

11/07/2021

The light was beautiful on our walk today 😍.

10/24/2021

Such a peaceful scene 😍.
We have full boarding spots available and may also consider self care board if the situation is right. Please let me know if you have any questions.

10/21/2021

Yesterday morning the entire sky turned pink. This photo is actually looking west off of our deck just after sunrise. The weather, leaves, lessons and awesome horses have made this a fall to fantisize about all winter 🍁🧡🍁

10/18/2021

We had absolutely amazing lessons this weekend with Canadian Olympian Megan Lane 👏❤️👏.
The first photo is Kim Penny on the right with her beauty queen mare Svenya (sp?) going into their lesson and me (Carol) on the left with my mare Surprise just after our lesson. I'm blaming fatigue for forgetting to get Megan in the photo 😩. These two mares tied for reserve champion at their Hannoverian foal inspection and here they are reunited in a clinic seven years later 😍 As Megan watched Kim riding Svenya she said that she's a "top, top quality mare". Pretty cool coming from an Olympian! Both Kim and I were very happy with the great lessons and progress we made at the clinic.
The next photo is Sophia Shanks riding her sweet four year old mare, with Megan instructing. This mare has the brain we all dream of - nothing bothers her! These two started their flying changes at the clinic and achieved impressive results.
We were treated to so much great learning - Megan is incredibly knowledgeable and along with that has a wonderful gift for teaching. She puts everything she has into teaching, going well beyond our allotted time and helping each rider progress. We look forward to more great clinics with Megan in the future!

10/13/2021

Doug and I (Carol) want to let you know about the changes and requirements for stage 5 reopening when attending events here at our facility. As per Nova Scotia's stage 5 covid 19 reopening plan, the following protocols are in place:
- everyone attending events here must provide proof of vaccination and identification in approved formats upon their arrival (info attached),
- everyone must wear masks during events when not riding.
You can access Nova Scotia's stage 5 information here: https://novascotia.ca/reopening-plan/phase-five/.

10/11/2021

We welcome Canadian dressage Olympian Megan Lane back on October 16 & 17, organized by Jo Duston. This clinic is full but there will be more in the future. Megan is quite simply outstanding in her knowledge and ability to assist all horses and riders ❤️
Below are a few photos from her August clinic.

10/10/2021

We have a great employment opportunity for anyone who has experience working with horses. Please see the attached job description (photo two). Depending on interest we can provide opportunities for English rider level testing and trained horses to ride. Don't hesitate to ask questions if you're qualified and interested 😊. The number of days per week and hours of work are negotiable.
We're accepting applications until Friday, October 17. Ideally the position starts November 1. Please share this post! Thank you!

10/10/2021

Results for the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation Scotia Series competitions are posted. To our dressage competitors - please check your results before October 13 when results will be finalized. It was so good to be having competitions again 👏❤️

Scotia Series results are available on the NSEF website (www.horsenovascotia.ca/Results) for review throughout the season and now that all results are available, we ask competitors to give them one last check for any entry errors.

REVIEW PERIOD CLOSES WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13th! Adjustments to results will take place after this date and Award Winners will be sent invitations after results are finalized (tentatively the week of October 25th)

When checking results, please take note of the following:
-The points in the District Standings only include those results which are eligible for year end awards calculations. For example, meeting minimum qualification standards, maximum number of classes per class type eligible for award calculations, and it is based on points not the placings. (Competitors can use the "Search in Results" box to see the other results)
-The points may be adjusted as updates are made (i.e. if a class size is incorrect). Standings may also change. These may change after the review closes as it will take time to verify and correct any concerns.
-If a competitor is listed with two horses who are the same horse, it could affect whether or not they qualify or their point totals, so please contact the NSEF Office if this is the case.
-If a horse name is spelt incorrectly contact the NSEF Office!

Concerns, please email Sheila at [email protected] or 902-425-5450 ext 337

09/27/2021

A few more photos from the show last weekend. So many great horses and riders! And btw check out the matching rose gold stirrups and helmet trim in photo two taking matching to a whole new level 😍
I have lots more show photos to post so will start sprinkling them in for the next couple of weeks. Now we're getting ready for the October 16 & 17 Megan Lane clinic 👏👏

09/26/2021

Congratulations to Scotia Series English and Western dressage September 18 & 19 high point Grand Champion and Select Champion Kirsteen Thomson! Kirsteen is shown here with her talented mount RoundHouse's Darn Tootin and our wonderful judge Marissa McIsaac.
Thank you to all of the riders - you were awesome. Marissa was very complimentary about the quality of the training and riding. Thank you for sponsoring, Greenhawk Truro. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting.

09/21/2021

I want to thank the wonderful team we had for delivering a great show weekend ❤️. Audrey Nelson is an amazing scribe and didn't miss a beat all weekend. Nancy Hynes did scoring on Sunday. Thank you sooo much for volunteering Audrey and Nancy!
Marissa McIsaac received many accolades for her fair and consistent judging, and Maria Porter pitched in as caller when needed. Maria also brought the best baby who we all took turns holding 😍 Doug and Rachel shared gate and steward duties and kept everything running smoothly and on time 👏👏 Carole made sure our horses were well looked after and not causing trouble while the show went on 😅
My next post will be all about the kind, supportive, and hard working riders. Here are a few photos, some with little stories.

09/18/2021

Thank you Greenhawk Truro for generously sponsoring our dressage show! We had a great first day - lots of entries, lots of fun, lots of impressive riding 👏👏👏
The first photo is Nancy who is competing in her first show at 70+ years of age and knocking it out of the park 😍

09/14/2021

Four more days until our first show in two years! We'd like to thank Greenhawk Truro (banner can be seen proudly displayed in the photo) for generously sponsoring the competition championships 👏👏😍.
Note - Only riders and one assistant on site during the show please, in keeping with covid protocols. Thank you.

09/07/2021

Entries for the Five Fires Dressage Centre Scotia Series English and Western dressage competitions Sept. 18 & 19 close tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Located in Brookfield, Nova Scotia, there are cash prizes and classes for junior, senior and select (over 50).
The prize list and online registration are linked on the attached web page - https://fivefires.ca/4378-2/.
We'd love to welcome you to our show!

09/02/2021

Babes and bridles 💜. Today was Rachel's last day of work for th he summer so we had a little party. Rachel is holding Isaac and Maria Porter's baby Oliver, who just might be the best baby ever.
Rachel makes a huge contribution here. She'll be back for our Scotia Series dressage competition on Sept. 18 & 19 so I managed to hold myself together 😄👏
pc Joanne Kane

09/01/2021

We had a fun morning at the farm. Rachel, Amanda and I had our last ride together of the summer, before Rachel goes back to university. Amanda, left, is riding Diotima, Rachel is on Rogo and I'm on Diotima's daughter Surprise. Both Rachel and Amanda are making great progress with their riding.
Then Doug headed out for a drive on his Harley and visiting in the city with family and friends.
Loving these late summer days 😍

08/30/2021

Congratulations to Margie Corkum Abando on her Equestrian Canada video series first place finish in para dressage, riding at Five Fires Dressage Centre on our horse Elixer (Lix). Margie won her division and was also the over all high point champion for leg four of the series.
Margie also won her division in leg one and two of the series riding our horse Rogo.
The competition is stiff, with many scores in the high sixties and seventies. Margie even scored higher than one of Canada's para Olympic riders 👏👏.
Please see the comments for the Equestrian Canada Facebook post highlighting Margie and Rogo, with links to scores and more information about the series.
Well done Margie, Lix and Rogo! ❤️ And thank you so much for the kind words Margie.
Lix was trained to his current level by Maria Porter and Rogo was / is trained by Carol Macomber. Margie is able to ride these different horses and show them to their best ability, not an easy task! We're very happy to be able to support Margie in her para dressage accomplishments.

08/29/2021

September 18 & 19 Scotia Series Dressage!
Here's what's new:
1. A new age category for Five Fires ribbons and prizes - Select. Select is an optional choice for riders fifty years and older.
2. Prize money - ten percent of gross competition revenue is returned to riders as prize money.
Entries close September 8. We're over half full now so it's shaping up to be a fun weekend!
https://fivefires.ca/4378-2/

Five Fires Dressage Competitions One & Two September 18 & 19, 2021 What These are provincially sanctioned and pointed dressage competitions, designed to encourage dressage development. They’re perfect for getting more centre lines under horse and rider. Please review the prize list linked below fo...

08/29/2021

Congratulations to Canada's para dressage riders!

Tokyo, JPN, Aug. 27, 2021 – Para-dressage competition got underway for Team Canada with the Individual Test on Aug. 27, 2021, held at Baji Koen Equestrian Park at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Japan.

08/22/2021

I want to thank Jo Duston for organizing this awesome Megan Lane clinic, all of the riders for the positive, supportive, fun environment, the auditors who at Jo's request brought donations to the SPCA instead of an audit fee, and most of all Megan for motivating, inspiring and guiding us to better rides with tools to take home ❤️.
This is a short clip of Rogo and I in our lesson. (It's Rogo's first clinic in four or five years.)

08/22/2021

Great first day of the Megan Lane clinic ❤️ Megan gave each horse and rider combination excellent instruction and very effective exercises to address individual training goals. We're already looking forward to her return in October.

08/18/2021

Here's the updated prize list for the September 18 and 19 Scotia Series dressage competition. The changes include:
1. Information about championships and prize money.
2. The addition of a 'Select" age category (over fifty years old as of January 1, 2021). Those over fifty who have already registered will be offered the option of switching from Senior to Select.

Registration is going well! Thank you 😍