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Monday 8am - 7pm Tuesday 8am - 7pm Wednesday 8am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 6pm Sunday 8am - 6pm

Hearts & Horses, 63 Justin Merrill Road, Buxton, ME (2025)

01/10/2025

Superficial structures of the head, Pg 37 Anatomy of the Horse Sixth Edition By Klaus Budras, W.O Sack, Sabine Rock

01/09/2025

Who is a nicer red head ???👨🏼‍🦰🐱🐱🐱👨🏼‍🦰👨🏼‍🦰👨🏼‍🦰???

01/08/2025

June 23-26 1/2 pint
July14-17 horsemanship
Aug 4-7 horsemanship

Three weeks of camp for 2025.

I’m getting the brochure made it will be posted on our website as soon as possible!

01/04/2025

Ohh Carl at Sunset ! ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴

12/28/2024

➡️ Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, “Why do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? They’re just ‘money pits,’ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?”

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, you’re right—horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

⚡️ Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

• Nonverbal Communication: Learning to “speak” with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

• Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

• Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

• Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent efforts—a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

• Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. There’s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

🔥The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many don’t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills they’ll carry into every aspect of life.

👉 A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investment—not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show fees—but in my child’s future. I’d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, they’re challenging. But they’re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I don’t just see a rider—I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.

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12/15/2024

Batman Ready for Christmas !! ❤️🎉🎉

12/13/2024

This Sunday 4-6 pm
Barn Christmas Party Pot Luck & ornament swap!❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴

11/21/2024

If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll know that I asked Samantha and Kevin to come back on and talk about a conference they are hosting in San Diego in Jan…

11/02/2024

AM Sky ! ❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴

10/11/2024

Last night at the farm !❤️🐴❤️🐴

09/29/2024

Special Olympics 2024!❤️🐴❤️🐴
Congratulations to our entire team ! 🎉🎉🎉

09/21/2024

sadly ....we are going to have to cancel the CHA instructor certification course in Farmington Maine October 2024..If you have a deposit in & recieved books please dm me

watch for spring dates in Farmington or Buxton.

09/14/2024

Get ready for a rocking good time with Bands Behind the Barn - live music, cold drinks, and good vibes all night long!

09/10/2024

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bands-behind-the-barn-tickets-940893215937?aff=oddtdtcreator

There’s a look at a few raffles we have for a fundraiser this weekend !
We also have multiple concert tickets
But we can stay at Sebago lake
Beach ride for two !❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️🐴🎹🎻🎸

Get your tickets and come support our scholarship fund !

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Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm