Bristol Hills Farm & Stables

08/18/2024

Just another day at Bristol Hills Farm & Stables!

06/21/2024

Finally!

06/13/2024

The Rental House (2 bed / 2 bath) at Bristol Hills Farm is available for lease starting in July. Lease @ $2500 / month. House is 2196 sq ft sits on private 3 acres with a pond in the back. 2 decks; Finished Basement w laundry ; Bonus Room on first floor can be used as an office. PM for more info.

06/12/2024

Starting July 1st we will have 2 stalls with grass turn out available. Full care only. Visit our website for more information.

05/23/2024

Ashley and KJ on our nightly check in on the horses- a beautiful night!

05/04/2024

Happy Birthday Talisker Skye! My not so little lion ♥️

01/30/2024

Winter Wonderland

12/19/2023

Linda Aarismaa threw her annual holiday party for her clients here at Bristol Hills Farm 🎄 Our Captain of Fun, we are so lucky to have her here!!

11/17/2023

Took advantage of 60 degrees in November .. cantered more today than in my entire life hahaha. Thank you Linda!

11/01/2023

First snow dusting … and so it begins!

10/03/2023

We have 2 stalls with turnout available starting Nov 1st. Sorry, geldings only. For more info visit Bristolhillsfarm.com

09/25/2023

2023 version of Bristol Hills Farm

08/16/2023

Sad day today… lost my second barn cat in 2023. First was Chin, who was attacked by some animal out in the woods, and now Zoro. They are buried with my love and gratitude for being such good hunters and caretakers of the farm.

08/09/2023

I posted earlier today from a barn owner’s perspective… now about our Trainer’s…

Appreciate your trainer ❤️

They spend way more hours at work than you could even imagine. They are here six if not seven days a week every week. They work holidays. They work weekends. And just because their office is outside and they get to be surrounded by beautiful animals the whole time does not mean they aren’t working. The barn to you is your sanctuary. It’s your escape. It’s your place to vent. Your place to relax. Your place to unwind. That is not what the barn is to them. While they have moments of serenity when everything is quiet, this is still their job. they are still on the clock. They still need to be on their game. Always.

Their job is not just riding. They deal with all of you every day. Long before and long after they have come and gone from the barn. During dinners. During drinks with friends. During family time. On days off. They are here for you.

They care. They care more than you could ever know. Each and every horse is a part of their soul. They know their mannerisms. They meticulously watch their weight, their movement, monitor what they eat and how much of it, how much they work, whether they are happy doing their job, and how to make them go in a way that pleases you without jeopardizing them. They stay up late with them if they are sick. They write down every time they batted an eyelash wrong. And they remember what they need when.

They take pride in them going well for you. They listen to every flaw you find with them, even if it is in fact your flaw, and try to help them do their job better. When you are unhappy with how they go, they strive to never let it happen again, even if your expectations are unreasonable. They bend over backwards to make your horse perfect, even if what you’re asking for is a horse without spirit, or personality. They stand up for them when they can, trying their best not to make you upset in the process. They are their life’s work, and they know them inside and out.

They listen to you. Whether you are rational or not. They remain calm when you bring the stress of your day job to the barn and take it all out on your horse and on us. They pick up the pieces when you’ve been unforgiving with your horse, who was simply surprised by your lack of patience after a long day. They are your rock, your shoulder to cry on, and your horses.

When they go home, they still reply to your texts and your emails and your calls. They are never off the clock. They take in stride as best we can your rants of frustration when your horse or your riding isn’t exactly where you want it to be exactly when you want it. They take the blame. For you. For your horse. For everything.

And yet here they are. Still showing up. Still being here for you. For your horse. No matter how you treat them. Regardless of whether you deserve them. They are here."

08/09/2023

As a barn owner, the hardest line you'll ever draw is the boundary of who you allow in and who you allow to stay.

A friendly reminder to my fellow trainers (and any horse person in general)-

-Nobody is worth your peace of mind..if they cost you your peace, kick them out!

- No one can buy your trust, when you see their true actions...believe them.

- If they can't respect you or the facility, they need to leave.

- No amount of money is worth harboring negative energy in your work and play atmosphere.

I am done trying to hatch bad eggs. I am no longer willing to try to fix, help, slave or suffer for those not willing to give the same effort or at the least carry themselves with class and integrity.

Say it with me friends:

Your barn, your rules. And your happy place. If they don't like it, they can leave.

Customer service should not feel like slavery. You shouldn't feel uncomfortable when people pull into your barn driveway. Stick to your guts. And your boundaries. 💕

- Ian Baese O’Connor

📸 Kaly Madison Photography

08/03/2023

06/12/2023

So proud of you Lillian Perry Hicks for having a goal, working really hard to achieve it, and then having the guts to chase it! We are all so lucky to have Linda Aarismaa the best Trainer and coach here to help and support us on our journeys. Congratulations !

04/23/2023

Been busy loving on these two so didn’t have time to post but Tennyson and Talisker Skye are here! They arrived safely from NC and are healthy, happy, and enjoying their new home. Thank you to Matt and Amy Haygreen for raising such good boys. It is a blessing to be able to dote on them every day. Tennyson is a full Friesian and Talisker is a Georgian Grande (American Saddlebred/ Friesian cross). They both become yearlings in May. More pics to come on their birthdays 🎉

01/15/2023

A beautiful day for a winter ride with Linda and Noella and my love Tade’us R.

12/30/2022

Bristol Hills Farm & Stables has a 2B/2BA House for Rent. Ideal for anyone looking to live on a farm where they board their horse. Stall avail with turnout. Geldings only. PM for more information.

11/04/2022

Making the most of gorgeous November weather with an early morning ride with Linda Aarismaa - Friesian Friday with both Tade’us R and Ulco van de Wolwarren❤️

10/14/2022

07/13/2022

Tennyson ❤️ I met my new two month old Friesian c**t this past weekend in NC. He is so precious! He will stay with his mom Polly and two buddies until he’s weaned in the Fall. He’s growing up in the most peaceful place with expert care - thank you Amy for letting me come and hang out with him!

06/12/2022

I am so proud of my boy Tade’us R -he was a rock star! The wedding was a beautiful celebration here at BHFS.