Dark Horse Farm

07/02/2025

What do great riders have in common that makes them appealing to watch, steadily develop their riding skills and become role models for others to aspire to emulate?

07/02/2025

These two handsome boys, Rio left, Akbar right, left our training facility on Sunday afternoon. Rio went home to his owner (.horse.farm ) and Akbar will be back in Sept for more training. It was such a pleasure training these boys.

07/02/2025

Well it is sure nice to have Rio 🖤 home! I took him for a ride today in the arena and he was the best
boy. Slow and steady wins the race! Happy Canada 🇨🇦 Day to all.

06/30/2025

Rio is home after spring boot camp Friesian Sales Canada and horse training. Thank you Frederique! I know you have done a great job.
Special mention to Silver Stone Equestrian Troy for always hauling him safely.
Onward and upwards Rio let’s go!

06/30/2025

06/27/2025

I just want to acknowledge the professionalism of Eden & Plaxton Equine Veterinary Services Inc.
I appreciated their work and empathetic way they put Zen to sleep. It is never easy and it is ALWAYS the decision of the owner. Thank you for this understanding.
I also want to acknowledge and Brittany Pears-Westra for their prompt attention. Having you here made things much more comfortable. I appreciate all of these women.
Special mention to my daughters Olivia and Talia and
my husband who are always there for
me. 🖤🖤🖤

06/27/2025

We had to say goodbye to Zen 🖤He was my appendix horse I brought with me from Ontario. I purchased him with my mother. She loved him. We did lots of things together until his stifles no longer stayed sound. He was the best companion to all. He enjoyed his last days with us here at Dark Horse Farm. He was 17 yrs old. Hard to say goodbye to a very good friend. He was the original Dark Horse I fell in love with. Enjoy your rides Ma he had a cadillac canter. 🖤

06/26/2025

A horse that is truly balanced can stop, turn, backup, move sideways and forwards with ease. 📚 Visit our bookshop: www.elaineheneybooks.com 🐴 Documentary: www.listeningtothehorse.com

06/26/2025

It’s back!! This July we are running our Dressage For Every Body campaign on , and we’re teaming up with our friends at SmartPak again to offer some incredible prizes for our readers and writers!

Each year that we’ve run this campaign, we’ve used it to highlight size inclusivity in dressage, and to give a voice to those who have felt like they don’t fit the stereotypical image of a rider. We’ve featured stories of resilience, courage, kindness, and confidence, and we want to continue to encourage and inspire riders of all sizes, because

We want to hear from riders who consider themselves plus-size or were plus-size at one time! Drop a photo of yourself and your equine partner for a chance to be featured in our Dressage For Every Body galleries or to share your story, and win some awesome prizes!

Pictured: USDF Senior Graphics and Multimedia Coordinator Katie Lewis aboard her own Oldenburg x Selle Francais gelding, Caravaggio.

Photo by Three Redheads and a Moose