Corinthian Farm - Paula Beck

07/23/2024

Who wants to do this with me??!

07/21/2024

Beauty in the manure pile

07/11/2024

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02/04/2024

Belle trying on her first harness!

01/12/2024

Oh you lucky farriers... here's to you Betsy Merritt and Tate Mason!

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas from Corinthian Farm to all our Friends!

09/30/2023

I love this! Good to know.

These 15 facts about horses brains are part of the reason that the work I do partnering with them as my co-coaches is so powerful.

🐴 Here are 15 interesting facts about a horse's brain:

1. A horse’s brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, and accounts for only about 0.1% of its total weight.

2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision-making and memory.

3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jump course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associate learning.

4. Like humans, horses have a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for the processing of logical and analytical information, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.

5. Horses have a great memory and can remember specific people, places and experiences for many years.

6. Horses can learn by observation, and often they can acquire new behaviors and skills simply by observing other horses or humans.

7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on their skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from your rider or guide.

8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential hazards and navigate their environment with ease.

9. Horses are social animals and rely on nonverbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse’s brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions and vocalizations.

10. Ultimately, like all animals, horses have a unique personality and individual traits that are shaped by their experiences, genetics and environment—all of which is reflected in their brain function and behavior.

11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their odor bulb, which processes smells, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.

12. The brain, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate through difficult terrain.

13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is believed to be related to how their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show obvious signs of pain, making it harder for their caregivers to detect and treat underlying health issues.

14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses.. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.

15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are believed to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

09/20/2023

Become our next Grand Champion! Enter all three divisions (Hunter Pace, Obstacles and Hunter Derby) - the best combined score wins. Coming soon, October 8, 2023

09/07/2023

I love this. And it applies so much to training our horses, too

08/17/2023

Dressage, Anyone? We've built a Dressage Arena and we're eager to share it! Some of our thoughts:

Add a Dressage competition to our Hunter Pace Add Ons
Offer Introductory Dressage Lessons
Invite our customers to use the arena for a small fee
Host a "Dressage Day"

This year, the arena is on grass, but Tom is building a permanent sand arena which will be ready next year!

What would you like to see?

Thanks!

08/17/2023

Hi friends! Our 2023 Hunter Pace Entry Form is now available for all interested participants. Whether you ride English or Western, hunters, jumpers or trail horses, this is a great opportunity to compete in a friendly and supportive environment. The event will be held on October 8, 2023. Please carefully read the instructions and guidelines before submitting your entry. We look forward to seeing you at the event and wish you the best of luck.

This year, we've made up a SHORT FORM for our return customers! As long as your address, email and phone number haven't changed, you can use this form.

Follow this link to our 2023 Hunter Pace Forms

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AvnMk4Y5dAarsifs_4ZXVzDdU_uU?e=kO2REh

For more information, call/text me at 413-454-5742 or email [email protected]!

Looking forward to seeing you!

06/27/2023

Welcome to our newest clients, Paige Paluch, Sam Backhaus, Donna Britton, Caroline Smith, Tina Roy, Hazel Holman, Jason Cormier and Mary Bank who visited our farm for the first time last Sunday at our Open Trail Day. So nice to meet such like-minded people! We had so much fun. Hope to see you again.

06/25/2023

Good Morning! The Open Trail is ON! Helmets and Coggins are required. Have Fun!!

06/23/2023

Corinthian Farm’s Open Trail day (Sunday the 25th) It is ON, rain or shine! We just can’t trust the weather reports this spring, so many have been wrong. If a thunderstorm threatens, we’ll stop all activity.

If any of you that has confirmed with me does not want to take the chance, no problem. Please PM me so we’re not waiting for you. We will probably schedule another Open Trail in July or August.

For the rest of you brave souls, we look forward to seeing you!! It will be fun.

Paula

06/22/2023

Breaking News! In addition to our trails, jumps and fields, we had added a mini obstacle course for Sunday’s Open Trail!

RAIN?? The weather is iffy. We will make a decision on Friday and let everyone know. If we have to cancel, we’ll reschedule for a couple weeks from now.

06/21/2023

Coming this Sunday! Final Call for the Corinthian Farm Open Trail Day, June 25, 2023 with special guests Nicole Birkholzer and Stephanie Ducharme! A great opportunity build your connection with your equine partners and to enjoy our trails and fields. No need to pre-register, but please PM me if you’re coming so I can save your spot.

06/19/2023

Then and now…. This pair comes to our pond every year in April, but for the last two years have not had babies for various reasons (stolen eggs, etc.). This year they came on April 1 and left on April 12… only to return on May 20 with their babies! Where had they hidden for over a month?? Bottom picture was yesterday… they are looking scruffy and losing their down, tail feathers are just starting.

06/18/2023

Getting ready for next Sunday’s Open Trail! The trails will be well marked!