MD Performance Horses

08/16/2024

Dream BIG dreams and go for them ⭐️

08/15/2024

The weekend is almost here!!! What plans do you have with your horse? Share a pic of your recent ride/groom/hangout 🐴

08/11/2024

What’s the barn hack that has made your life easier that you wish you knew sooner?

08/09/2024

Share your most recent picture with your horse or the horse you love 💙💛

08/09/2024

Be prepared for possible weather today

07/31/2024

S I X YEARS 🤩 🎉🎉🎉
6 whole years have gone by since I signed on the line and got the keys to my future. So much has been accomplished I’ve honestly lost track of every project but it’s been endless and WORTH IT. We have a thriving lesson program, amazing show team and great group of 4H kids 🍀 We’ve had more amazing memories with the best people this past year and it gets better and better. Thankful for this journey and my family and friends. As always most thankful for my rock Scott Beers 💚 you make the seemingly impossible possible EVERY SINGLE DAY.

07/26/2024

Reminder that we are closed for all lessons and appointments until August 6th. All calls and inquiries will be returned when we return 🌊⛱️

07/23/2024

Looking forward to seeing everyone today for Tuesday Lessons, the weather is finally cooperating this week!

07/17/2024

Once again, mother nature is derailing our plans for the day we’re experiencing some pretty heavy rain and they’re calling for 60 mile an hour winds through 7 o’clock so we will be canceling again today, unfortunately 😞

We are monitoring the weather for today’s lessons. Aside from the excessive heat warning we are now under a severe thunderstorm watch looking to start around 3 PM. We will be making the call by 2 PM today if lessons need to be canceled. 

07/16/2024

It’s National Day of the Horse!!! Share a your favorite horse picture with us!
Our picture is by the amazing Ali Hubbell Photography of our very loved horses 💙

07/15/2024

No Lessons on Tuesday this week. We are monitoring the temps, Hopefully we can ride on Wednesday and Thursday.

07/09/2024

UPDATE⭐️
After consideration with the increasing heat and humidity we will not be running any lessons TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY for the comfort of our horses. Thank you all for understanding. 

We are under another wicked heat advisory today and tomorrow. We will be running in hand Lessons instead of riding for Horse and student safety. Please let us know ASAP if there are any cancellations that we need to be aware of. 

07/06/2024

We will not be running lessons today, have a great weekend!

07/02/2024

We will not be running lessons this Thursday in observance of the 4th 🎆🇺🇸🎇

06/18/2024

ALL LESSONS CANCELLED THIS WEEK

We’ve decided in the best interest of our horses that all riding lessons will be canceled this week as we are under a heat advisory through Saturday. Be sure to keep yourselves and your animals hydrated and we will see you all next week!

Also as a reminder to touch base with your instructor for lessons next week, if the heat continues. Marissa will be away, so there will be none of her lessons running next week. Contact us if you need to reschedule.

06/15/2024

Ummm….I knew us equestrians were above average 😎😂

06/14/2024

Thinking ahead for next week - we may be canceling lessons if the temps exceed our horses comfort levels for their safety.

06/14/2024

Tonight’s event is canceled. It will be running double pointed on the July date. 

In the best interest of our exhibitors safety, we are canceling this evenings Gymkhana. We will be running our June event with our July date making it double pointed. We will still be holding our Open Show on Sunday. Have a great weekend everyone! 

06/12/2024

Proud to join this elite group of professionals 🤩

05/27/2024

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05/24/2024

We’ll be placing a Summer apparel order next week. T shirts, V neck shirts, tanks etc. message me with your shirt preference and sizes. 

05/24/2024

Looking for am barn help in Bangor. Feed, turnout/in and clean max 7 stalls but usually 3. Prior horse experience required. PM to set up an interview.

04/03/2024

Lessons are canceled this evening due to the impending rain and flooding. We will see everyone tomorrow!

03/18/2024

We will be experiencing a drop in temperatures this week. Please be sure to come prepared for your riding lesson with a sweatshirt or a jacket even though we will be inside it will still be chilly coming from your car to the barn.

Also, a reminder that any student that comes to a lesson that is actively coughing, hacking, sneezing, or dealing with excessive snot will be asked to leave and reschedule. We cannot put everyone at risk with anyone that has an active cold. Zero exceptions.

03/14/2024

FINALLY! The answer for all of us directionally challenged riders 😂

06/28/2023

Canadian smoke is back in our area and levels are rising so all Wednesday and Thursday lessons are cancelled. Hopefully it will be out of here for Saturdays lessons 🤞🏼

06/25/2023

I see a lot of posts from trainers upset about students complaining about their lesson horses, refusing to ride certain lesson horses, or always wanting the same lesson horse every lesson. Here's how we handle it, and what we tell parents and students alike.

1. You don't get a perfect lesson horse. Ours are pretty special, but they all have SOMETHING that students have to deal with. One is weak on a right lead canter; one is heavy in the bridle; one is not always straight; one is best used to walk/trot. If you want a perfect horse, we encourage you to purchase one...for waaaay more than you want to pay.

2. You don't get to pick which horse you ride. I realize that everyone has favorites (heck, we have favorite students) but you take what you get, based on your day/time of lesson and what horses are available then. You have NO IDEA how hard we work on the lesson horse schedule, with 4 instructors tweaking, making deals, trading off, and compromising to get it done. That's why we only re-do our lesson horse schedule 3 times a year...fall semester, spring semester, and summer. Riding different horses is good for you.

3. You don't get to complain. We will let you know if the mistake you just made was your fault, or the horse's fault, or some combination of both. Then, you take that knowledge, fix the mistake, learn something, and next time your lesson horse might just be a teeny bit better when you ask him that question, because you helped him find the answer once.

4. Sometimes people fall off. We are pretty lucky (and conservative), so we rarely have falls...but we DO have them. Occasionally it's the horse's fault (inherently dangerous domestic animal activity and all that), but usually it's the rider's fault. We learn through failure as well as success. Our lesson horses are only allowed to jump 2', so your fall isn't going to be very dramatic (although your reaction might be)...but it's not the fall that's the problem, it's how you land. So, be prepared for occasional failure that's not your horses' fault.

5. Our lesson horses are the foundation of our teaching program and we will always put their welfare first. If, occasionally, your assigned horse is out of commission (for some soreness, or a rest, or recovery from a veterinary procedure undertaken for their comfort and well-being) you may find yourself taking an unmounted lesson. If you're smart, you'll be glad of the opportunity to learn something new and take advantage of the situation.

Written by - Daphne Thornton

06/20/2023

Rare availability for 3 self care stalls July 1st. Self care boarders are fully responsible for daily care and maintenance of their horses. Stall and pasture provided plus storage for hay and feed. Facility has indoor, outdoor, on site lessons, on site shows, trails and more. Located in Bangor.

Vet, farrier and prior facility references required. Stalls are $250 each.

Message us for additional information.

06/11/2023

Just a reminder for all of our campers tomorrow, you need a lunch packed from home, long pants for your riding portion of the day and shorts/shirt that you can get arts and crafts, paint etc. on. Drop off is at 9:50 we run from 10 until 3.