Double "A" Farm

08/25/2024

August was a crazy fun, busy, horse filled month. We have been running flat out for weeks but loving every minute of it. August started out with a bang with a wonderful group of riders heading out the Teesdale equestrian centre for a fantastic show put on by the amazing crew at Pacific Equine Sport. We have new horses, new heights and so many new experiences and the ladies handled it like the Champs they are, congratulations one and all. From there we quickly repacked the trailer and headed to Thunderbird Show Park in Langley with fresh horses and fresh humans. Those 2 weeks flew by with equally great results. I'm so blessed to do what I do...looking forward to making many more memories with these wonderful folks

08/20/2024

That's a wrap on another wonderful 2 weeks. I'm feeling incredibly blessed to have spent this time making memories with these amazing women. So many fantastic rides, lots of learning, lots of laughs, incredible horses and a bunch ribbons. My heart is full.

08/17/2024

The ribbon wall is looking great heading into the last 2 days. So far we have enjoyed perfect weather

08/17/2024

The ribbon wall is looking great heading into the last 2 days, so far we have had a fabulous time. We have enjoyed perfect weather and made some wonderful memories but I think what I enjoy most is watching Jamie walk Cupcake and Raine 😆😆

08/13/2024

You can't really tell because Lucia's big head is in the way but in between the drinking and trail riding we did actually have some great successes in the ring with every horse/rider combo contributing to the ribbon wall. Well done, team!

08/13/2024

The first week of August T-bird is in the books and it was jam packed with good friends and good fun. We are all tucked in and ready to get some rest and do it all over again this week. Thanks to the home team for keeping everything going on the other side of the mountains

08/12/2024

How the week is starting...

07/30/2024

Countdown to Thunderbird

07/18/2024

In a wonderful full circle moment our homebred warmblood gelding Krescendo is back at Double "A" Farm. Krescendo Aka Kris was bred, raised and competed up to the 1.2m by Amanda until he was 8. He moved on to Vicky Vogel. Under the watchful eye of the Wachter Farm program Vicky and Kris have had huge success with too many wins to count. We are feeling blessed that we were able to purchase him back for a client, the very deserving and talented teen, Norah. Norah has big plans and dreams. We are excited to see how far this team will go. Thanks to the Verboom family for trusting us to help you find your perfect match.

07/18/2024

Today is the day!
Don't forget to submit your entries for the Teesdale Summer Tournament before Midnight to avoid late fees!
Forms may be submitted online via horseshowtime.com, in-person at Teesdale Equestrian Centre and Equi-Products or over email to [email protected].
Fillable/Printable PDF entry forms can be found on both Teesdale and PES websites.
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Link to online entry form:
https://horseshowtime.com/entryform.php?Show=10695
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Tournament Features Include:
- Thursday Schooling and Ticketed Rounds
- Friday Morning in the Attaché Stables Olympic Lounge!
- Pony Hunters and Jumpers
- Jumpers 0.70m to 1.10m
- Hunters Xrail to 3'3
- JA Young Horse Program presented by Equi-Products YYC
- $3,000 Hunter Derby and Napoletana Style Saturday Night with !

07/18/2024

07/12/2024

We are looking forward to a great day

Limited amount of limited edition derby shirts available again this year. Come check them out tomorrow at our tents 🎉

07/11/2024

Shout out our amazing farrier Chris Neil, we appreciate everything you do to keep our clients happy and our horses sound. Cheers to you 🍻

It's National Farriers Week! Let's celebrate the hard work that our farriers put in daily to partner with equine veterinarians and ensure the health and well-being of our horses. Proper hoof care is essential for a sound and happy horse, so it goes without saying that a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset.

Don't forget to give a shoutout to your farriers this week and show them your appreciation for their dedication to their craft!

07/09/2024

That is a wrap on another great show July . We had such a great time in the sunshine with great horses and wonderful company. Congratulations to you all...
- Allison and Chuck rocked the grass ring in their first ever show.
- Mila and Unexpected showed off their amazing bond with a win in the .8 Mini Prix and championship in their division
- Lacey and Stella stepped up to the .75 with some great rounds and a second place in the .75 mini prix
- Brielle and Raine continued their winning and learning with a win in the .75m
- Rachel and Luminescence blazed around the .9m with a win in the mini prix and the championship
- Amanda and Olive, after a year absence, played in the hunter ring returning as reserve champion and second in the Hunter Classic

06/27/2024

So proud of the crew, over the past couple weeks everyone has been working hard to achieve their goals. Whether it be canter for the first time, lessoning in the grass ring, overcoming fears or just completeing a hard exercise you all deserve a pat on the back. Remember you earn your ribbons at home, you just pick them up at shows. 👏👏👏

05/21/2024

Good times with great people and ponies.

05/21/2024

A small but mighty crew came to play Rocky Mountain Show Jumping last week. Tracey and Theo took on some bigger tracks with lots of success, learning and top ribbons. Brielle joined us for her first ever big show and did amazing. Billie( missing from the pic) and Luna stepped up and are getting better and better every day. The boss took over the ride on Luna for the weekend with the baby killing it in the .75m with several lovely clear rounds. After greening up at the beginning of the week Olive (with Amanda) found her stride on the weekend finishing with some beautiful smooth clear rounds. Lisa, as usual, was fantastic on Raine for the reserve championship before lending her to Brielle for the weekend. Lisa and Art have really figured each other out resulting in the champion ribbon in the .9m. Minus the cold and snow it was such a fun week. Thanks team!

05/11/2024

Thank you Team Piet Raijmakers for all the wonderful gear that came with Kesha/Bubbles, a winter blanket, saddle pad, stable quilts and wraps plus a new halter and lead. She is all set for her new life in Canada

05/09/2024

The journey from Holland via Los Angeles was long and arduous but the destination of Double "A" Farm made it worth it. Thank you to Team Piet Raijmakers for this lovely Harvley VDL x Cavalier KPWN mare Kesha J. Kesha shall now be known as Prosecco AA or Bubbles to her friends 🙃 Special thanks to Holly Burns-Grayton Grayton Farms Ltd along with Gillian Bilbrough for making the connection and facilitating the sale. Also much appreciation to EHS / European Horse Services, Lupe Marquez of Apollo Transport, Farwood Farm and Equine Transport Inc for taking such good care of her along her journey. Welcome home Bubbles🫧

04/25/2024

A bit late posting...Congratulations to Alysha Mercer on her purchase of the lovely Lucressia (Alice) and to Lisa MacKay on her purchase of Artistic Edit (Art). Both teams will continue their journey with the Double A team, with both horses continuing to live and train with us. Excited to see their future successes!

04/14/2024

Thank you to the team at Advanced Connection Equestrian for hosting the Beginner Equestrian Schooling Tournaments BEST Spring show today. We appreciate your hospitality and the well run fun environment. Our team had lots of great rounds, some less great rounds 😉 and lots of learning. Great friends and amazing equines, everyone came away with wonderful memories and great ribbons. I am so proud of everyone's sportsmanship and how well you represented the team. Well done 👏 👏👏
But seriously why am I the same height as the 12 year olds 🤣🤣

04/10/2024

Spent a fantastic weekend in Ponoka at the Pacific Equine Sport Season Set Up show with the Double 'A' Farm team, where we applied our practice to new heights and a new horse/rider combo for an unforgettable experience. Amanda and O'Liv Me won both their 5 year old young horse classes. Lisa (Raine) and Billie Jo (Lennox Lil Luna) both won championships in their divisions. Tracey (By Design) and Stacy (Jumpin Jack Flash) had personal best shows with great rounds, stepped up to new heights and brought home top ribbons. Lisa with her new partner Artistic Edit had some lovely clear rounds also bring home some great prizes. Rachel and Luminescence were on fire as usual with clear, speedy rounds and top finishes. But the most fun was had when the Galloping Mermaids, Lisa and Tracey went head to head with Cows with Guns (google it 😉) team of Rachel and Amanda plus several other dynamic duos with the Cows bring home second. Special thanks to Aurora and Jamie for their support and grooming assistance all weekend. We have the best team 🥰

Pacific Equine Sport Double "A" Farm

04/06/2024

Starting the day off right with a win in the cross rails. Congrats Billie-Jo Wheeler Dekort and Luna

04/06/2024

What a way to start the PES Spring Welcome show in Ponoka. As always the team at Pacific Equine Sport is doing a great job ensuring a safe welcoming experience. We are only half way through and the Double A team have already had so many great rides and new goals achieved. O'Liv Me won both if her 5 year old classes with her usual flare, not touching a single rail. Rachel and Lucia have been on fire with great rounds and top placings. Raine and Lisa are loving semi-retirement in the .8's meanwhile she and her new equine partner, Art have found their grove and marched on up to the meters placing 5th! Tracey and Theo have also been killin' it with solid rounds in the .9s. They were not to be left on the sidelines, also stepping up to the meters with a lovely learning round. Stacy inspired by the team stepped up herself crushing her goal of not only getting around the .8, doing a lovely round placing 5th in a super competitive field. Luna, Billie's lovely baby large pony, with Amanda on board also wanted to play with the big kids, jumping in fantastic form, stepping up to the .7m with top 3 placing. Can't wait for the team relay and the rest of the weekend fun.

03/16/2024

Great info

UNDERSTANDING HOOF ABSCESSES
Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

03/02/2024

Jamie and O'liv enjoying a play date on a snowy day 🥰

02/06/2024

ISO
16-16.2hh jumper/hunter for a petite mature rider.
Prefer aged 6 -11 with wiggle room for otherwise perfect.
No preference to s*x, breed or colour.

Looking for schoolmaster type to build confidence over bigger tracks, bonus if they also like to go for the occasional stroll through the country.

Must have show experience preferably 1.m+ with scope to do the 1.25+ in time. *Budget can stretch for one already doing the bigger classes.

Must have upright build and ground covering canter.

Horse will be in full program and hours of grooming and fuss so prefer friendly easy going in your pocket type personality.

Budget low to mid 5 figures willing to travel for the right one.

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