Rolling Brook Equine

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to everyone who follows our page.
You know your family understands you when they gift you this shirt for Christmas 🎄

12/02/2023

The days are getting cooler, the footing wetter, time for us to be bright while riding in the forest.

08/18/2023

They are growing up so quickly

05/28/2023

Warm sunny lazy days, sleeping babies everywhere

05/15/2023

And another filly!!
Meet “Amber”
Way to go momma Kinder
Congratulations to her owners, she’s perfect ❤️

05/11/2023

Two black dots today ❤️

05/10/2023

Snoozing in the sunshine

05/08/2023

Our boy gang enjoying the grass on a beautiful afternoon

05/05/2023

Baby # 2 -filly- also arrived yesterday (May 3rd)
Introducing “Roxie”
Congratulations to her connections

05/05/2023

Baby #1 -filly- arrived yesterday (May3rd)
Welcome to the world “Maybelline”
Congratulations to her connections

05/04/2023

It’s been a busy day here, apparently it’s foaling day!!
Not one but 2 in the same day.
Stay tuned for pictures, when we have all rested

04/15/2023

We’ve been busy around here with breeding season, and are still waiting on foals to make their arrivals. The weather has been spectacular and all the horses have been enjoying sunbathing.
Nike pictured (Valentino x S.P. Captivation) is a coming 2yr old this summer.

12/23/2022

It’s a cold blustery night, stay safe everyone

12/07/2022

A throw back to June 2020
Fiona with Tinkerbell

05/03/2022

A little late
But here is “Happy” who join our herd the other week.
He made his appearance during our snow storm in April. Nothing like slugging out to a foaling in the snow.
Congratulations to his connections

01/24/2022

3 yearlings out in the fresh falling snow this afternoon
Nike. Dean and April

10/10/2021

10/10/2021

S.P. Captivation (aka Calypso) with her CWHBA 2021 filly Nike at side

10/05/2021

I often get asked why my horses don’t wear rain coats. The simple explanation is that a horse has a natural rain coat with their hair. Their coat has natural oils which aid in repelling water. In this video you can see how the rain beads and runs off of Fiona’s coat. She is cozy and dry underneath.

08/11/2021

This is for every horse who has ever been owned by us or in our care.

Letter from a Groom

Yesterday was a hard day. I loaded a horse onto a trailer. I kissed that horse's neck, just like the last million times, and told him to behave himself. Not that he was going someplace bad. I actually didn't know where he'd end up. I told him to behave because any decent horseman or woman will respect that quality and treat that horse well. I don't know if he will get that respect. But I know he will behave.

Yesterday, I touched a horse for the last time. He had only lived 28 days. I stayed with him during his very first 24 hours. I lifted him to his feet so that he could nurse. Every 20 minutes. His color changed from dark wet sleek to fluffy baby brown. And many days later, when he was much stronger on his spindly legs, in a big green field, another mare kicked him. So I kissed his neck and told him to go run and play.

Yesterday, I held a horse in the Winner's Circle. I smiled as we became part of history. The world could see what that horse had done. And I had helped him. It was just one day, a few minutes really, but one of our best and I was proud. So I patted his neck and said "good boy".

Yesterday, I walked into the barn. I'm always the first person there. It's early but I don't mind because twenty pairs of eyes look at me eagerly and nicker to me with breathy voices. I kiss a few muzzles but not everyone tolerates the nonsense of a late breakfast so I quickly get the grain. Their voices are music to my ears.

Yesterday I waited, my whole heart hurting as you stood in the field with a broken leg. When the vet finally showed, he drove straight down to where you stood shaking and immediately started grabbing needles and pulling blue liquid. I was his only helper and he instructed me through the din of my uncontrollable sobs. I held your artery and told you that soon you wouldn't hurt anymore. I let go and then fell to my knees to lay across your neck.

There are pieces of my heart out there. And I don't know which goodbye is worse. When it's cold, I pray that you have enough hay to eat. I hope that someone cares enough to give you water and exercise and a pat on the neck. Are your feet trimmed? Did you get your spring shots? Does your leg bother you still? Do they rub liniment on it or ice it or is it completely healed? I still see you in the barn. I can still see you in a picture, but every day when I walk past your stall, there is another horse there.

I will give my best to him too.

There are pieces of my heart out there. And the best goodbyes come with the knowledge that my horse still has a job and a home with horsemen and women who respect him.

07/21/2021

A short while ago we adopted some feral cats whom had to be removed from their previous home. We brought in 5 to date, here are 3 of them napping in the hay barn this evening.
Pictured are Pepper, Piper and Elsa
Missing pictures of Pixie and Tuxedo
Being feral we don’t always see them around, but once in a while we will catch a glimpse of them.
They keep the rodent population under control around here.

07/19/2021

These two are the best of friends ❤️

Athena (Beau Balou x S.P. Captivation) and Thinkerbell (Shell-Crest Dusty Gold x Fiona RB)

07/03/2021

It’s always fun when you switch up their routines. They never disappoint in giving us a fun show.

07/01/2021

We got to play with our home bred girl Artemis today(Boulders Bam Bam x S.P. Captivation (x Elute). With only 30 days of formal under saddle training she’s coming together.
We started her ground work here from the moment she was born. So when we sent her out to start her riding career she had impeccable ground manners. Shout out to EK Equestrian for the great job getting her going under saddle. Looking forward to what you do over the next month together.

06/09/2021

2021 baby # 5

Our last foal of the year, and we save our own for last.
June 8th at 10:50pm this beautiful filly joined our family. This filly is by the stallion Valentino x S.P. Captivation x Elute
Super excited over this one

06/01/2021

2021 Foal # 4
💙💙It’s a c**t!💙💙
This little boy arrive at the respectable time of 9:25pm last night. Although giving us a tough night both he and mom are doing well.
Congratulations to his connections

05/22/2021

Here is a throwback to 3 years ago today!
Happy Birthday to Artemis ❤️

05/10/2021

“Shadow”

04/28/2021

It’s been a busy morning around here
Introducing 2021 baby # 3
This is a big beautiful c**t out of “Furst Fury” by Gatsby
A big congratulations to his connections

04/24/2021

Some more fun “Dean” pictures. Having lots of fun watching him figure out his long legs.