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Old Mill Equine

Riding lessons and clinics offered. With a focus on working with retired racehorses

11/01/2024

💀because Christopher A. Francese thought I had photoshopped this hat onto Sissy.

He was like, “how did you get it at that jaunty angle?”

And I was like, “it’s on her ear. That’s how it’s standing up like that.”

And Chris was like, “you put a hat over that horse’s ear and she was just chill with that?”

Well actually she wore it around the yard for 20 minutes. Big woman likes to play dress up. Who can blame her? 😂

This mare is a gemstone! 💎

10/31/2024

Just two witches wishing you a Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 🧙

A huge shout out to Sissy for putting up with my shenanigans! She loved her velvety hat and was playing with my feathers and veil.

10/31/2024

Anybody have one of those little exercise trampolines that they want to part with?

Picture of Sissy for no particular reason…👀

10/30/2024

Sissy says it’s almost Halloween 🎃 👻

10/28/2024

I came back from teaching a class about frog myths to see these beautiful flowers from Christopher A. Francese to kick off our anniversary week. And that was after teaching Pliny’s ghost story in Latin 101. I’m a lucky lady.

10/28/2024

A few more photos from the weekend

10/27/2024

When the angry little bird on your husband’s shirt reminds you of someone…well, hello, Will! Someone get that bird some Fruit Loops! Christopher A. Francese

10/25/2024

I’m always really interested in Thoroughbred bloodlines. Here are some of my horses.

Anybody have any guesses on what their personalities are like based solely on bloodlines?

10/21/2024

Nardi Jim Jim and I rocking out to “Baby, Don’t Go” in honor of Cher’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

10/21/2024

This summer was one of the hardest periods in my life. Discovering that I have a migraine condition that can cause me to pass out and to lose control of the right side of my body (and masquerade as a stroke) was jarring.

But it explained some unexplained health issues I had had over the years, and I’m working with a great team to figure out my triggers and get my medication right. I’ve also learned what my tells are, so that I can get electrolytes and my medication into my system before things get really bad. It’s like with horse training, if your timing is right, you can do less.

I was a bit down in the dumps for a bit while we figured this out, because it’s got to be a long term plan. This is something I’m just always going to have to work with.

I just wanted to give a huge thank you to my friends, who have been checking in on me. And especially to my students, who were willing to reschedule on the days when things were really bad, and who didn’t mind my literally hanging from the rail to warm them up at shows. And who brought me dinners and offered to help on my harder days.

I’m finally feeling more like myself.

10/20/2024

Had a great time at The Sippel Farm riding with Jenny Veenstra.

Thank you so much to Leah B. Sippel for hosting and to Jodi Piccolo Van Sprang for the great videos!

It was the first time I’ve really ridden since my whole migraine disorder started. It feels nice to really be back doing what I love! ❤️

And any day I get to ride Nardi Jim Jim is a great day!

09/23/2024

This year’s National Standardbred Show recap is a little different than previous years, because I want to start by giving kudos to my students, who shared the ride on Mister Bling A. They absolutely crushed it!

Reserve Champion in introductory level dressage (junior) (2 seconds and 1 third)

Reserve Champion Novice Horse (and 3 seconds in the division)

2 eighths and 2 tenths in some late 13-18 equitation and 13-18 pleasure classes.

And then a 7th and a 6th in large horsemanship classes.

I was so proud of them for the professional manner in which these two juniors comported themselves. They both rode beautifully and took excellent care of Marco!

James and I also had a blast. Especially in the ranch work, which he has always loved. And he put down a smoking trail run right before we loaded up to head back home.

I was feeling pretty rough in general, but I felt I rode well and I was thrilled at how well James took care of me. James and I took Friday off entirely and didn’t show in western dressage at all, and we had an easier schedule than usual, which I think we both appreciated.

It was great to see friends, and even better to get to see Texican N, who was Reserve Champion in the adoptable horse division, and whom someone absolutely needs to snap up from Trot Trot Standardbreds Adoption & Retraining Program.

I have to give a huge shoutout to Julia Jesu for doing the most beautiful braids on my boys. And to Renée Casavant and Vicki Wright for always making me smile.

An added bonus was getting to see both Sabine Spring who handled Marco’s adoption and Sandy, his racing groom, who pulled him from the pen and donated to his care when he came home to me and was very thin. Nothing makes me happier than to round the corner to find her in his stall, checking out his legs and grinning ear to ear! And getting to hang out with Michelle Clarke, who was Khun Ratha A’s race trainer and to talk about how perfect he is! 🥰

09/23/2024

When you have to be at work early in the morning after a long weekend at a horse show. Thank you to the Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey for another great National Standardbred Show! Let’s carpe this diem!

09/18/2024

I have been feeling extra dizzy and out of it lately from migraines, but my students who are riding Mister Bling A at The National Standardbred Show have had good practices lately.

Now to see if Nardi Jim Jim and I can hold it together to show. If not I’ll be happy to attend as a coach.

09/15/2024

Taught a clinic yesterday, then had a killer migraine that laid me up for the rest of the day. Thank you to Christopher A. Francese for taking care of the horses for me last night. Had to scratch from the IEO show this morning because I had early ride times, and am still experiencing dizziness and vertigo. Hoping to make it out briefly later in the day to coach (driven by my wonderful husband). Can’t wait to start to get these migraines under control (hopefully).

It’s really really frustrating. But I’m lucky to have a great support system.

Picture of Mister Bling A being the best boy. Even if we can’t show today.

09/10/2024

I am not a fan at all, but Nardi Jim Jim (James) is a big fan of candy corn.

09/01/2024

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll officially be heading back to Kentucky in October to steward the dressage division at the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover.

I love the Makeover and have 3 Makeover grads in my barn: Chase Lane (2020), Change of Fortune (2022) and Harper Valley (2019).

I am thrilled to be able to work the gate and get to spend several days in my favorite place watching some fantastic dressage rides. ❤️

08/26/2024

Amy Parsley at Southern Horsemanship has the cutest Standardbred cross available through Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC.

Dorian goes w/t, does obstacles like a champ, loves trail rides, and seems to be just such a level headed dude.

He’s available for adoption and located in Kentucky.

Who needs this little cutie???

08/26/2024

I’ve been remiss in not properly introducing Charlie Two Socks (Charlie). This handsome and sweet big Thoroughbred came to me courtesy of Amy Lynn Paulus Changing Saddles - Off Track Thoroughbreds. He had an injury on the track and Amy Lynn did his rehab and thought he might be a good fit as a lesson horse in my program. So far everyone loves him! This big, sweet boy, who is absolutely turning into a tank, reminds me so much of Big Red. He’s got the same kind eyes.

Address

800 BURGNERS Road
Carlisle, PA
17015

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 8pm

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