Chrysalis Acres

11/05/2024

Luscious colors to add that final touch to your turnout!
These designs and more are all in stock.

11/04/2024

🔥 FACEBOOK FLASH SALE - Instock Harness Pad Sets! Discounted promotion price and ready to ship 🤩 only available through facebook! Comment or pm to claim yours 🐎

11/04/2024

🌟Its a chilly morning here in Freeport, ME! Check out this SALE we have on the perfect jacket for these chilly days 🩵

11/01/2024

Our wonderful employee , Abby took a break to give the chickens some treats! These hens keep us laughing everyday with their antics

10/28/2024

🌟These are a customer favorite and BACK IN STOCK 🔥

10/26/2024

These shackles are wonderful for holdback straps.
Will take up to a 1” wide strap.
Stainless steel.

10/25/2024

🌟We have 2 mini harnesses on consignment 🐎One leather and one synthetic. Both in close to new condition 🤩✨reach out for more info!

10/20/2024

Understanding our sport is key

Over the years, our relationship with horses has transformed from needing them as workhorses to appreciating them as competition partners.
Throughout this evolution, animal welfare has been regularly evaluated and consistently enhanced.
British Carriagedriving is dedicated to fostering ongoing improvements in welfare and promoting a positive image of our sport by educating drivers, officials, and the wider public.

10/16/2024

Here's a special: I have 1 of these. Not on website.
Mini or small pony Padded girth: black biothane with solid stainless hardware
14" (buckle to buckle.)
Takes up to a 3/4" saddle billet and a 5/8" strap from bottom of shaft loops for the buckle down overgirth.
$50 + shipping. There's just one, so I'll mark it sold here, when it's gone. CC or Paypal accepted.

10/11/2024

Congratulations to all!
https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/new-national-champions-crowned-for-at-2024-garden?fbclid=IwY2xjawF2cXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQexiKvmJZe_e1s50vbpXZy7AEiyeRfTiC6-_V9PcWHMTk0AqG6kI0y9lA_aem_e8tDQmrmw-fh9sE8jQad6Q

Eight new national champions were crowned at the conclusion of combined driving competition hosted at the New Jersey Horse Park in Allentown, N.J., this past weekend.

10/10/2024

10/07/2024

The CAA joins the carriage driving world in mourning the loss of Bill Long, who passed away early this morning. Our condolences to Linda and family and Bill's many friends worldwide. (Photo is from one of Bill's many accomplishments. Seen here winning the FEI event at the 1985 Royal Windsor Horse Show with the trophy presented by The Queen)

10/07/2024

The Bit Belts are back in stock! So elegant!
Color combinations available are up to date on website.
https://chrysalisacres.com/shop/Elastic-Bit-Belt-p680307004

10/04/2024

Here is your reminder to check your alfalfa for the presence of blister beetles prior to feeding it to your horses—especially if you feed alfalfa hay from a new or unknown harvesting source.

"The blister beetle (Epicauta) is highly toxic to sheep and cattle, but primarily to horses," says AAEP member Dr. Benjamin Espy. "As little as four (4) to six (6) grams of blister beetles can be deadly to a 1100-pound horse. Blister beetles swarm in alfalfa fields and are drawn into bales by accident. Even small parts of these beetles are toxic to a horse, and whole insects need not be present to be dangerous. Although cantharidin can exist in the alfalfa used to make pellets and cubes, cantharidin toxicity is very rare by this route. Some people believe that it has to do with the processing, others believe that it’s because the feed companies are using alfalfa from reputable sources that have good insect control."

If you suspect your horse is showing signs of toxicity, call your veterinarian immediately. While there is no antidote for the toxin found in blister beetles, your veterinarian may still be able to save your horse by providing supportive care to combat dehydration, help evacuate toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and delay potential absorption. Since there are many representatives of the species Epicauta, contact your local agricultural agent so they can help you identify any beetle that looks suspicious.

10/03/2024

‼️Heads Up Alert‼
Amish wedding season is starting and goes through early Dec.
Expect longer wait times (⏳please allow 3 to 4 wks Or more depending on the item⏳) for any biothane or leather Amish made harness part, or other Amish made items that are not already in stock.
📌This includes all styles of harness pads!!! If you have a deadline, please let me know! There's a field on the website checkout page for that info.
And you can always check w/us to see if the items you need are in stock. We do have a lot of stock in hand, but best to check. Quickest way to check if a part you need is in stock is to send a FB message, or send an email with the all the selection details : [email protected]
NOTE*** selecting an expedited shipping method will not influence manufacturing times: that only comes into play once the item is at Chrysalis Acres.

09/23/2024

If you need a pick me up for your harness bridle, we’ve got Fancy, Embellished Browbands avail in both leather and biothane. Brass (not pictured) is available in leather in some of the patterns.

09/15/2024

https://horsesdaily.com/article/fei-driving-world-championship-for-singles-2024-haras-national-du-pin-fra/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0sjiO6bM4stw5Xck6hLADiFiG4ESk4tBfAPwq0_RPxpxt6rVYlLi7QBZ8_aem_pzVOt_tdrxyOe989Io9W_A

The FEI Driving World Championship for Singles will return to the famous French National Stud in Normandy after the success of the 2022 event. It’s the 14th Singles Championship since the biennial series began in 1998 in Ebbs (AUS) and the fourth time France has hosted it, more than any other nati...

09/06/2024

‼️‼️Chester Weber sitting well into FIRST PLACE with a brilliant test, currently a NEW World Championship record score of 31.06 with the current test!
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09/03/2024

This is a really special location and annual event made possible by the generosity of Spurwink Farm and the Sprague family.

The Spurwink Farm Ride/Drive and Conesapalooza is this weekend on September 7th. If you are signed up, you should have received an email with more info. If you did not get that email, please reach out.

For those who still want to join in the fun, we are still accepting entries. If there is too much forecasted rain, the event will be moved to September 14th, so keep an eye on your email.

08/28/2024

Here's a nice little harness in on consignment. It's Mini A size and is USA leather and stainless hardware. Soft and clean. No odors from storage. was bought new in 2023. Nice quality. Was tried on but never driven in, so is in new condition. Additional sizing details are in the listing on the website.

08/22/2024

What do these classic equine art images have in common?
They’re all available from Chrysalis Acres as throw pillows ($40) or just the pillow cover (you supply the insert) ($30)!

08/22/2024

Iykyk!
If you can make it, you won’t be disappointed 😉