BR Sporthorses

10/29/2024

Boarding available for a retiree or riding horse in a training program at a beautiful facility in Ancramdale ny. Amenities include large indoor and outdoor arenas, miles of trails, hot/cold water, laundry, climate controlled tack room, large stalls, happy horses and friendly humans.
Just 1, maybe 2 spaces available.

10/27/2024

Everyone at the farm is extra excited about these boxes. Each box will hold about 200 lbs of hay. Easy to load, each has a net.

Free choice hay just got a lot easier.

10/21/2024

10/02/2024

Another day, another fantastic hack.

10/02/2024

We made it out for another quick field trip today to Wethersfield! Beautiful trails… perfect weather.

Thanks Laurie for the photos!

09/23/2024

Sometimes they’re not Sporthorses…

Welcome Mortimer and Maxwell!!

09/20/2024

Last weekend was the last WE weekend clinic! Next, schooling show.
If you have any awesome pictures of this years WE Weekends, please share!

09/14/2024

Another field trip for the crew this week!!

09/12/2024

Yesterday we won because we got the kids on the trailer and out for a field trip. if anyone is ever looking for a nice place to take a young horse for a schooling show, get Blue Wood Farm on your radar. Always a well run, inviting, quiet horse show.

Room for improvement, of course, but honestly, A+ for the day.

Thanks to Susan, Bevan, and Rowan for coming to support!

Well done to Liz, Ani, and Sam.

09/04/2024

We did it! We successfully completed our first outing this morning it’s millbrook hunt. What a beautiful way to start the day.

Finished it off with a couple great rides, a couple purposeful lessons, and even got some horses on the trailer successfully.

Onward and upward!

08/29/2024

Welcome to the crew Valeria! Congratulations Liz on your purchase! Many adventures, triumphs, and learning curves to come. 😊.

08/11/2024

Cross training.

I mean, working equitation.

I’m awful at taking pictures. I’ve taught SO many horses and riders with this course in the last 3 days. This is all I’ve got.

At least we know I’m paying attention to my riders when I’m teaching!

08/02/2024

Love this.

Dear horse industry,

there is a lot we can be learning from Simone Biles.

As most of the world knows, at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Simone Biles decided to pull herself from the competition and received backlash of all sorts from all kinds of kinds for being a "quitter," "letting her country down," and so much hate from people who really didn't give a rats a** about women's gymnastics before she stepped down.

Simone Biles has come back 4 years later and has absolutely dominated. Simone (and her team) secured an Olympic gold medal this week in Paris, France.

What can we as equestrians learn from a small woman who flips in the air with such tremendous power?

1. Put yourself first

Simone pulled herself from competition because of a condition called "the twisties" which causes a gymnast to lose track of where they are in the air while performing maneuvers. It was a huge safety risk to compete with this. She had to prioritize her health before any other goals for herself or her team.

As horsemen, we need to acknowledge when we are not at our best and know when to step away from the barn, the ride, or even a competition.

2. People talk

Simone is one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time. She has a laundry list of world championships, skills named after her, national titles, and now two Olympic all-around titles.

You can be the kindest, most talented, most beautiful, most helpful individual and you will still have folks talking about all of your shortcomings. People will create reasons to not like you, and as an athlete you need to acknowledge that and not dwell on it.

There are so many strangers on the internet that will spit on Simone's name at any given opportunity and their only achievements in life are an average office job and professional couch jockeying.

The horse community is known for this kind of behavior and it can wear a person down fast.

3. Perfect hair doesn't equal a perfect score

So many trainers/coaches/parents get so wrapped up in having the perfect hair/bun/shirt etc. Simone had several flyaways while competing this week and still came out with stellar scores. The judges are not judging your hairstyle folks, just make sure it's not in the way of your back number and we really will not be looking twice.

4. Slowing down doesn't mean quitting

I am certain there was a lot of work put in to get Simone past "the twisties" and back to performing her stunning skills. When I have a horse struggling with a maneuver we go back to the basics to fix the issue before we ask the horse to perform at their full potential again.

This can be frustrating when your trainer tells you "I had to back off of your horse some" or "Hey, we're going to work on boring beginner exercise #3 today." All of this is part of the process and it doesn't mean you or your horse will be stuck their forever. Set backs are a normal part of an athlete's journey.

5. Build others up

Simone has encouraged many women gymnasts such as Jordan Chiles who competed alongside her at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Jordan was invited by Simone to join her at her gym.

The equine industry is terrible about putting others down and being downright rude. Every single youth, amateur, and trainer is human. No one knows everything, everyone can teach you something.

The more we collectively work to create a community of competition AND encouragement, the better the horse industry will be for everyone.

07/31/2024

Horse boarding and training opportunity

BR Sporthorses has just a couple spaces available to welcome new boarders at the beautiful Broad Hollow Farm in Ancramdale. Our amenities include:

- 70x160 indoor arena
- 80x170 outdoor arena
- Miles of trails
- Heated and air conditioned tack room
- Laundry
- Wash stall with heaters
- Grooming area with heat and vacuum
- Large pastures
- Small group turnout

Riding instruction and training from USDF silver medalist and “L” grad with an extensive background in show jumping. We have happy horses and happy clients who enjoy dressage, working equitation, hunter pacing, foxhunting, and everything in between.

Please message with questions or to set up a tour!

07/28/2024

Thank you Stephen Hayes for a super afternoon of lessons! I think everyone walked away with a tidbit and homework.
Til next time!

07/26/2024

Looking for something to do this Sunday?
We have Stephen Hayes coming for an afternoon (1-5pm) full of lessons! Riding spaces are full but auditors are welcome. Bring a chair. $20.
Please inquire with questions!

07/04/2024

I have space for 1, possibly 2 horses if they are good buddies, for retirement/semi retirement board. Horses have spacious sheds, get separated for feed time, and have access to plenty of grass and hay.
Feed, blanketing, occasional grooming, all included.

06/16/2024

Spring and summer are some of the best times to ride! We have limited riding spots available for public lessons. Adults and children ages 6+. Please inquire.

06/15/2024

What a fabulous couple of days at the farm. These days are what it’s all about!!

06/05/2024

Welcome Hado! He takes my last retiree stall. When filling out my intake form, there is a question about vices or really just… is there anything we need to know about this horse?
Owner wrote down “he is a GOOD BOY.”
Indeed he is.

06/02/2024

I have space for a couple horses! I have 2 very different setups. 2 farms.

1. Board available at Broad Hollow Farm in Ancramdale. Group or buddy turnout in pasture, comfy stalls, large indoor, outdoor, trails, jump field. Training and lessons available. Trainer has extensive experience in dressage, jumpers, and working equitation. Also willing to take on a sale horse, young horse, full training, etc. at this location.

2. Field board at Inferno farm in Ancram. Large shed, quiet family backyard environment. 60x120 indoor on property, trails available down the road a bit. Horses here are basically our pets.