Spring Meadows Farm

01/13/2025

A wonderful snowy sunset ride on Frodo today. He's making progress and he's been so much fun to work with. He wants to please so badly.

It's always an adventure when you bring a new horse to the farm. It gets complicated when you don't know much about the horses background. I've learned that he's hesitant about being caught. He's been taught to just GO as soon as he's on the lunge line, or when someone gets on him. He hasn't been taught about bending around a leg. He isn't sure about a leg squeeze sometimes, but others he doesn't mind. It's like he has all these contrasting buttons that I'm trying to figure out. He's a puzzle. I'm hoping that soon he'll be slowly introduced to the lesson program. Once I've fully earned his trust he's going to be even more amazing.

01/05/2025

The snow and ice have hit the farm!

****ALL LESSONS ARE CANCELED THIS WEEK, Jan 6th - Jan 10th.****

I don't want anyone trying to get around on this ice, and the temps are going to plummet as the week goes on.

3 of the 5 horses are nestled in the barn, while the other 2 are hanging in their cozy shelters with all the hay they could want.

Jade, Eclipse, and Alken say hi!

01/03/2025

This is what is heading our way starting early Sunday morning. I'll be preparing the farm as best I can all day tomorrow. Send all the good vibes our way that it's only snow and not ice 🥶

12/25/2024

Also meet Frodo the newest addition to the farm 🐎 After some settling and training he will enter our lesson program. He's 16 hands, between 16-18 years old and I'm guessing an appendix (quarter X thoroughbred). He's a sensitive soul ❤️

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Penelope 🐐🌲🎁

12/21/2024

Happy Winter Solstice 🌞 My favorite day of the year is upon us. Finally the days will start to be longer ❤️

12/14/2024

So much closer!!!! Fencing and gravel left 😍

12/12/2024

Big things happening on the farm! I'm so thankful for a handy husband and father-in-law who continue to build me whatever I think I need ❤️

We are adding on 2 stalls with an attached dry lot and then shelter for the horses when they're out in that pasture. It's going to be amazing.

12/03/2024

🥶🥶🥶 Brrrr. Winter has finally slapped us in the face! Here is some winter information:

Remember, we are an outdoor facility. We will NORMALLY ride in the cold. Come dressed warm! But remember, you need to be able to move as well.

If schools are closed for weather, we will close for weather. We follow Hardin County Schools decisions.

If the wind chill is below 20° we will lesson inside the barn. There is PLENTY to be learned!

Here are a bunch of Amazon links for cold weather riding. You do not have to specifically purchase anything extra at all if you already have items! These are just some things I have found in different price ranges. If you have any questions about any particular product please ask ☺️

Sukeen Kids Winter Gloves, Soft Warm Gloves Anti-Slip Touchscreen Gloves for Kids, Windproof Thermal Kids Gloves Winter for Boys Girls, Winter Gloves for Kids Sports Running Cycling School https://a.co/d/iXsmkf6

Kids Winter Warm Sports Gloves - Cold Weather Water-Resistant Children Mittens Age 4 12 Years Boys Girls Black https://a.co/d/hOiejvd

myMareCo Equestrian Headbands Designed to Wick Moisture and Protect Hair Under Helmets, for Horseback Riding, Biking, and Securing Ear Buds https://a.co/d/2Kb2y0H

FitsT4 Sports Kid's Fleece Lined Riding Breeches Girls Winter Equestrian Pants Knee Patch Schooling Tights Cell Pocket https://a.co/d/44aLHDb

BALEAF Girls Riding Pants, Fleece Winter Breeches Full Seat Silicone Kids Horseback Equestrian Zipper Pocket Tight https://a.co/d/6I8CmHi

BELE ROY Kids Horse Riding Pants Winter Fleece Lined Girls Equestrian Breeches Knee-Patch Horseback Tights with Pockets https://a.co/d/4q5CTlE

BALEAF Girls Riding Pants Kids Equestrian Breeches Knee-Patch Zip Pocket Horseback Tights https://a.co/d/fjA9oao

HORZE Polar Kids Thermo Boots https://a.co/d/2qZidaz

11/05/2024

With winter getting closer here are some links to kids winter riding gloves:

https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/kerrits-kids-thermo-tech-printed-gloves-25835

https://justforponies.com/belle-bow-stretch-winter-show-gloves-little-kids-sizes-xs-l/

https://justforponies.com/kerrits-kids-thermo-tech-riding-gloves-ink-snaffle-harmony-iris-starlight/

https://justforponies.com/kerrits-kids-thermo-tech-riding-gloves-atlantic-mod-mares-black-solid/

Cool weather rides are more fun with stretchy, grippy gloves in playful pony prints and pretty colors. Brushed interior and elastic wrist lightly insulates, and silicone adds grip ...

10/12/2024

Eclipse enjoying his beauty school 💄 He's so tolerant 😆

09/19/2024

Michelle is on her way to the Iron Horse Endurance Ride at Elkins Creek Horse Camp in Pedro, Ohio. Alken will be doing a 25 mile ride on Friday, and Eclipse will be doing a 25-mile ride on Saturday. Make sure to wish them luck!

09/17/2024

09/01/2024

Big things happening on the farm this weekend!

*A new retaining wall in the pasture so we can build a lean-to next to the barn for shelter, a mini stall, and a goat stall

*Water line to the top pasture AND water IN the barn. Finally!!!!

08/22/2024

Emersyn on our lesson horse Eclipse. They are working on walking with a purpose and using our bodies as cues, not always our hands. He's the best pony!

There is only 1 private lesson and 2 tiny tots lesson spots available! Message for details ☺️

08/10/2024

Who said you couldn't be girly and ride at the same time?! Leotard, tutu, and Frozen saddle pad. Everything of a little girl's dream 🤩

07/30/2024

The boys coming down from the top pasture yesterday. Eclipse was happy to follow Alken until he realized I wasn't at the gate 😀 A quick turn and he found his way to me.

07/24/2024

Lessons starting back up August 20th! Please see the limited lesson and fee schedule attached. Priority to past riders. Please send me a private message to discuss what times will work best for you and any questions you may have. Lessons are available in western or hunter. We have wonderful lesson horses available.