Butternut Stables

09/11/2024

I’m looking to see if there is any interest in the area for an introductory course on equine taping. This will be a 2 day course located in Hampton. It’s geared for owners, trainers and riders. It is a prerequisite for a more advanced course that will hopefully be offered in the spring. We need a minimum of 10 participants. Once we know we have the numbers we will finalize a date. PM me if you are interested.

09/10/2024

INTRODUCING OUR NEW “INTRO TO HORSES” Program to be held at Butternut Stables in Hampton, NB with Tamara Marr.

This will be a 4 week program ran on Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm for ages 8+. No experience necessary. $249.99 + tax per person. Max 6 kids per program.
Program will include Basic Horsemanship Skills, Grooming, Tacking up & a Short Private Lesson Each Week!

The 1st Program will Start Saturday October 5th, 2024. ($100 non-refundable deposit to hold a spot). Please message for details & to enroll in the program!

04/03/2024

Update:
All spots have been filled. Thanks to everyone that inquired!

Has your child ever wanted to learn how to ride but kept putting it off? Well, now is the perfect time to learn!
Starting 13 April Katelyn will have two time slots available for beginner lessons at Butternut Stables. Lessons will run consecutively for 6 weeks on Saturdays. Either at 10:30 or 11:30.
Must be 8 years old or older.
No experience needed.
For bookings, inquiries, or additional information, please email Katelyn directly at [email protected].

03/21/2024

Great opportunity!!

02/14/2024

02/05/2024

Only 5 more sleeps until Laura Burtt .a.bequestrian comes to Marr Saddlery & Butternut Stables for an Educational Talk on Bit & Bridle Fitting! Everyone is Welcome!!! Saturday February 10th starting at 1pm! Hope to see you there!!!

01/13/2024

01/06/2024

Thank-you to all the people who have offered support for these mares! One kind person dropped by with a personal donation(💜) others have been dropping by to meet them or groom them. We thank everyone for helping us give these mares the care they deserve. Next up is their dental visit and vaccines, so Marr Saddlery is holding another raffle. Stop by the store or message them to get your tickets! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!!

12/18/2023

Welcome to our unexpected new arrivals! These 4 mares are all off the track Standardbreds who had racing careers, then raised foals. One mare's foal was so recently weaned, she is still dripping milk.

The mares unfortunately found themselves at a livestock auction in Truro. Although some auction horses find caring homes, many are sent on to a very uncertain future (slaughter is one possible outcome). These four were intercepted, and we were able to offer them a soft landing due to the help of some generous donations, and a raffle held by Marr Saddlery . For all those who donated or purchased tickets to help these mares, THANK YOU!! If you would like to meet them, stop by and talk to Tamara at the tack shop and she will introduce you!!

Some are skinnier than others, they are all in need of some groceries and some tlc, but they are settling in. Don't they look fabulous, in their new halters, donated by Marr Saddlery?

Thanks to their freeze brands (and some help from a knowledgeable friend), we were able to identify the mares:

Pink: Fritzel Hanover, 16 years old (Hannah)
Turquoise: Katenamy, 15 years old (Kate)
Blue: Elm Grove Future, 16 years old (Marly)
Purple: All Chocolate, 15 years old (Cocoa)