Harris Family Farm LLC

11/06/2024

I am going to start working on scheduling out classes for 2025. Would you like to be a host site?? Take a look at the classes Equi-First Aid-USA offers and see if there is a class you’d like to take. I will host these at our farm in Fort Valley, GA as well. Contact me for more information.

11/05/2024

Literally my favorite horse here. Ryker you are a beautiful mustang!

11/01/2024

We are doing a fundraiser for Hailey and Trevor Harris to help them raise some funds for their 2025 competition season. If you know my kids, you know they work their butts off in order to help pay their way. So not only is this some of the best popcorn I’ve ever eaten the kids get 50% of what you spend. If interested in supporting follow the link below. Ps, I recommend the white cheddar and fruity popcorn.

Our group is having a fundraiser and you can help!

10/29/2024

Always fun sending the students out to catch their mount. If not done properly they may spend the entire lesson trying to catch them. 🤣🤣

10/21/2024

I want to say how very proud I am of Charlie Mae and Maggie. They both stayed very composed despite their obvious nerves. She was dressed, warmed-up, and ready for every stage, 8 in total over 2 days. The shows are exhausting but the memories are priceless. She completed every single stage at the speed I requested and showed complete control. Every single time these two enter the pen we are working on confidence. Once that has been gained, watch out. Maggie and Charlie seem to really enjoy the freedom from the judged show events. I personally do too. 😉 it’s too subjective for me.

10/15/2024

This past weekend was Charlie Mae’s first mounted shooting competition. At practice they were both performing beautifully so it was time. I told her and her family to have 0 expectations. She would fail at first. Some may think this is negative or discouraging but it is not. Mounted Shooting is hard. There is so much going on for both horse and rider. Setting the expectation is crucial for future success. There would be stages she would not complete, there would possibly be tears but this weekend was all about building the foundation. You can practice until you are blue in the face but nothing can prepare you or the horse for the nerves of actually competing. Charlie was a nervous wreck on day 1. I was ready for it. Tried to coach and encourage her through it. Despite it all it honestly was a good first showing. Both horse and rider gave their best despite being super nervous. Day 2 Charlie was more relaxed therefore Maggie was too. Charlie went in and completed all 3 stages and even picked up the speed on the run down. I even had to tell Charlie a tad slower please. 🤣 I’m so proud of them. This team is going to be fun to watch grow! I told her to get comfortable being uncomfortable because that’s where the growth happens!! Great job cowgirl!

09/18/2024

So I just need to brag on this young lady tonight. She came to me because she wants to try mounted shooting. We've has a few lessons together getting her and the horse more resp0nsive to one another. and 2 shooting.pattern practices. At the shooting practices, she struggled to multitask the many facets of what mounted shooting entails. We sent her home with a set of holsters and cap guns to practice so she could make it more muscle memory. In less than two weeks she has made a 100% improvement. I knew she was practicing but I was totally blown away by how well she did tonight. I am so proud of her determination.

09/15/2024

Saddle up this October for an exciting horse safety and first aid adventure just for kids. For more info or to register go to
https://www.harrisfamilyfarmllc.com/events/fort-valley-ga-i-can-help

09/01/2024

Adams, TN Equi-First Aid USA, Advanced First Aid Course.
Registration is now open. Please note: Students must have taken and completed the Equine Fundamentals course to attend.

Join us for a one day class 9am - 5pm learning what to do with the most serious and extreme situations while waiting for the vet.

09/01/2024

What is that buzzing in the background?

08/29/2024

Wouldn’t want to start my morning any other way!

08/28/2024

We are scheduling out for the rest of the year and into 2025 if you are interested in hosting or attending a class let us know.

08/28/2024

Remember the study I shared a while back. Here’s the results!

Final Report on "Algae Growth in Water Troughs Result Demonstration"

Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this study a success. We know and understand the importance in assuring your livestock are healthy and well taken care of, and we will continue to work to provide you the answers you need to decide what the best practices are for you are your operation.

The full report can be viewed here: bit.ly/AlgaeGrowthinWaterTroughsResultDemo

08/27/2024

It’s been awhile but here’s sweet Izzy, enjoying some down time from training. Cindy & Sergio have really put some muscle on her!

08/24/2024

Tractor Supply in Byron sponsored our prizes today. Thank you for coming out to play with us today!

08/23/2024

This gal did pretty good with her tie time today. I was actually impressed with how well she handled it.

08/21/2024

We had a great Equi-First Aid class in Rome this past weekend. These ladies were a real joy!