Dark Horse Stables

01/18/2025

Receipe Mix for a Grand Champion =

A whole lot of dedication

300 good helpings of patience

An extra large serving of hard work

1 girl

1 horse

Congratulations Lilly and Nitro - the 2’3 Jumpers Grand Champion today - you both deserve every minute of the glory - we are very proud of you and everything you have achieved ❤️

01/01/2025

Good Morning 2025 ! We hope you bring with you a year of health and prosperity!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas- we hope many ponies appear magically under your trees !!

12/24/2024

It's the night before Christmas and I'm out in the barn
Blanketing my horses to keep them all warm.
They're eating their dinners, tucked cozy in stalls,
Not aware that it's Christmas, or any day special at all.

They dream of spring pastures from their pine-scented beds.
No visions of sugarplums dance in their heads.
But we people are thinking of merry parties and such
Quickly doing our tasks so we don't miss too much.

This season is special, but the horses don't know.
They munch on their hay safe out of the cold.
I finish my chores and head on inside
To get ready for dinner and my family's yuletide.

It's nearly midnight, the carols are sung.
I remember a story told when I was young
How at midnight on each Christmas Eve
The barnyard creatures can speak to us with ease.

I am called to the barn. More hurry than whoa.
I can't really explain; I know I must go.
I slide open the door, and stand there and smile
Then slowly walk down the dimly lit aisle.

A nicker from Jet, a soft snort from Sasha,
Sweet, gentle Echo gives me a wink
Apollo rustles his bedding, Vegas comes into sight
Even Monkey gives a greeting as I walk through the night.

I think about parties bright lit and warm,
The ones we don't go to cause we have the barn
And vacations and holidays that we usually don't get
Cause we have the animals and chores to be met.

Walking all the way to the end of the aisle
I stop to stroke Angel and linger awhile
She snuffles my face, hot breath on my skin
And I look around at the others, my horses, my friends.

I could be at parties with laughter and mirth
But where I am right now is the best place on Earth.

12/07/2024

10/19/2024

Perfect visual explanation - no words needed !

10/10/2024

We weathered the storm ❤️ the horses are all fine - thank you everyone for your well wishes !

10/09/2024

10/07/2024

We dont know what we are about to face - the horses know something is coming they are unusually quiet and calm today - again they teach us a lesson ❤️

09/19/2024

This is a photo in a hotel in California! Apparently horses are made differently in California 😂😂

09/12/2024

Well aint that the truth 🤣

09/04/2024

Looking for a barn hand for feeding horses - general barn chores - cleaning stalls - moving horses - cleaning water troughs etc

Experience in handling horses and previous barn work essential

Wednesday 3pm to 7pm
Sunday 7am to 10am

Additional shifts can be picked up to cover vacation and busy times

08/14/2024

FULL CARE PASTURE BOARD - Groveland
We now have spots open on our 25 acre pasture for our full care pasture board
The pasture is always full of green grass and is surrounded by trees, with arbor tunnels and shady spots - trails are maintained through the 5 acres of trees to give natural protection from the rain - it is the most tranquil setting - our little piece of heaven on earth !
Each horse has its own individual paddock that they come into twice a day for feeding - allowing us to accommodate any special diet requirements. As each horses relaxes in their paddock they are given a wellness check to make sure there are no issues or anything that needs to be addressed.
We currently have 6 horses - a mixture of mares and geldings - living happily together - it is a beautiful sight to see the horses live so peacefully together in such natural surroundings
Included in our package of $600 per month :-
Morning and night feed - grain included
Blanketing in winter
Fly sprayed ( owner provides spray )
Administering of any supplements ( owner provides )
70 meter x 30 meter clay dressage arena
Jump field with 10 jump course
Round pen
Private trail to Lake Erie
Under cover wash racks with hot water
Under cover cross tie areas
Air Conditioned tack room and break area for personal tack storage
Restrooms
Kitchen / Utility Room - with microwave - fridge - tea and coffee - laundry facilities
Outdoor seating areas
Wifi
Secure and gated - away from roads
Security Cameras
Onsite Trainer
Owners on property 24/7

07/28/2024

We are looking for a barn hand to join the team - 3 evenings a week - Monday Tuesday and thursday from 3pm to 7pm

Regular barn chores - feeding - turning out horses - cleaning stalls - general barn chores

Please PM us for more information