Horses At Work

Horses At Work Show venue and Training facility owned and operated by Jill Barker In 2009, construction of two adjoining sand rings was completed. Fast forward to 2018!

Since the first viewing of the 22 acre field under snow in March of 2004, Jill Barker and a dedicated group of volunteers have been steadily developing a competition venue outside of Windsor, Nova Scotia. The first year of competition re-introduced grass show rings to competitors, for many, their first time competing on grass. The site in 2010 provided two large grass rings dedicated to hunter com

petition and two adjoining sand rings which host jumper competitions. A permanent gazebo was constructed in August of 2010 which has become a welcome base for the show office, as well as announcer and judge working areas. In the early part of 2011, the sand rings were refurbished and re-fenced for the coming competition season. In June of 2012, a number of new wings were built and our permanent bank built, packed and seeded! The property continues to evolve with landscaping of a beautiful perennial garden on the hill, tree plantings as well as several hacking trails that are in development. Sand rings were refurbished and are now able to be maintained on a regular basis with the addition of a customized ring drag and water wagon. A regulation portable dressage ring will enable us to offer dressage clinics and future competitions. We welcomed a pole wagon to ease setting up of the fences for competitions. Jump refurbishment over the summer and wings in the future for 2019. The grass field has matured nicely with the removal of the old ring fencing last year and provides a great area for natural fences and riding

2019 will be remembered for the generous contribution of ScrapCo Atlantic who assisted us in the building of a permanent sand dressage ring. Finished in August, it now provides a permanent home for the full size dressage arena.

2020/2021 will be of course always be remembered as the years of the pandemic but also to remember the wonderful co-operation of all involved who made it possible for Horses At Work to not only Return to Sport, but also to Return to Competition as we were able to hose Hunter. Jumper and Dressage competitions. We also thank A&A Aggregates for their donation of sand for the dressage ring. USC Horses At Work offers a number of competitions each year. The development series continues to be offered, designed to develop riders and horses at all ages, providing a safe, enjoyable environment to develop the skills and experience necessary to be successful at a higher level of competition. Competitions are kept as realistically affordable as possible for all contestants but the creation of a high quality level of show ring conditions is an important element at USC. Continual maintenance and introduction of jump equipment, the beauty of real flowers and trees decorating well designed courses, and a schedule of events that begin at 9 AM and are completed by suppertime lends a positive environment for all. The series provides a valuable training ground as well for aspiring judges wishing to gain experience before going for national certification.

September 30th Truth and Reconciliation Day Dressage Show- Open for entries September 11th at https://nsef.horsesport.pr...
09/02/2025

September 30th Truth and Reconciliation Day Dressage Show- Open for entries September 11th at https://nsef.horsesport.pro/ Hope to see you!

Sale pending..1998 Sundowner living quarters 3 horse for sale. Haven`t used it in a while and probably don`t need 3 trai...
08/27/2025

Sale pending..1998 Sundowner living quarters 3 horse for sale. Haven`t used it in a while and probably don`t need 3 trailers. Trailer is as is. I`m pretty confident the trailer is sound. Fridge was taken out, reupholstery done. Might need some living quarters updating. A very easy trailer to use, had a lot of fun with it. Asking 15 carrots, but make an offer.

Sold.8 year old TB gelding for sale. Well mannered has been in work all summer, just not suitable for current adult amat...
08/27/2025

Sold.8 year old TB gelding for sale. Well mannered has been in work all summer, just not suitable for current adult amateur rider. Fairly straight forward, tips his head and likes to stick his tongue out just so you know. Priced in low 4`s,

Once again we finished another great show at Horses At Work. The Line Of Credit Memorial Derby Final was sponsored by Ma...
08/12/2025

Once again we finished another great show at Horses At Work. The Line Of Credit Memorial Derby Final was sponsored by Madeline West and family. The class had three qualifiers and an overall top three standings for the year. It is unique as it is open carded at all heights from 2`3 to 3`3`This years derby had 14 elements. handy and high options designed by our own Marina Crowell. Mady Cox and Prismatic won the overall for the year. Mary Johns was second with Subtle Comment and tied for third were Reese Lindsay with Hand In My Pocket and Alice Yamada with Upping the Ante. The weather was hot but not dangerously so when horses were kept cool with shade, breaks, and cool sponges and of course drinking water. We were lucky enough to source water for dust control. Lucky we were! Great volunteers (or voluntolds). Greenhawk has been a major sponsor of prizes throughout our history. Debbie`s Tack Shack is so generous and Bits and Bridles supplied horse treats for all. There are anonymous donors in there too. But the competitors are what keep us going. They are so grateful and gracious throughout the season. The large entries tell me that the training platform we provide is a vital one. Thank you all!

Congratulations to Mady Cox and Prismatic for winning the Line of Credit Memorial Challenge 2025! We hope all the compe...
08/11/2025

Congratulations to Mady Cox and Prismatic for winning the Line of Credit Memorial Challenge 2025! We hope all the competitors enjoyed the courses! Thank you Maddie West for sponsoring! Here are the overall standings. A few of the fences captured early morning as well!

Beautiful day for jumpers today! Clover Canteen and Takeout on site! We should be finished before two today.
08/10/2025

Beautiful day for jumpers today! Clover Canteen and Takeout on site! We should be finished before two today.

08/09/2025

Clover Canteen is set up at Horses At Work. Our famous cinnamon buns are ready to go and we have a BBQ chicken w loaded baked potato lunch special today!

We are pleased to host the final in the Line Of Credit Memorial Hunter Challenge today! Course Designer Marina Crowell ...
08/09/2025

We are pleased to host the final in the Line Of Credit Memorial Hunter Challenge today! Course Designer Marina Crowell has designed a challenging course for the riders. The course is posted here for riders!

08/08/2025

So with this heat Jackets will be excused for this weekend. Having said that, riders should have long sleeved shirts, tucked in and a belt that is visible. Just because jackets are excused, which only makes sense, does not mean that turn out is optional. We take pride in our turn out but do not expect to kill ourselves in the heat. Just expect that jackets will be excused but your turn out still needs to be tidy.

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NOTE UPDATED SATURDAY POSTED FRIDAY 5:44. Here is the schedule for the weekend! Remember, it is approximate. Spectato...
08/08/2025

NOTE UPDATED SATURDAY POSTED FRIDAY 5:44. Here is the schedule for the weekend! Remember, it is approximate. Spectators welcome but dogs are not allowed as a safety courtesy to riders, horses and spectators. Clover Canteen will be with us again!

Reminder to entries this weekend! If you or parent have not acknowledged the email waiver, please do so. This will rel...
08/07/2025

Reminder to entries this weekend! If you or parent have not acknowledged the email waiver, please do so. This will relieve lineups at the show office and delays in registering.

Entries close tonight! Schedule will be posted Friday afternoon. See you soon!

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44 Old Cemetery Road
Windsor, NS
B0N2T0

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