Apple Tree Farm

08/16/2024

Come inside this winter in Hollis, NH! We have a few spots open for the winter only season. Large indoor, all day turnout, fabulous care. No lesson requirement but trainers available and lots of fun winter clinics. PM for more info. https://appletreefarm.org/gallery

08/15/2024

Lovely, kind, 15 yo packer available. Located in Hollis, NH. PM for more details.

08/14/2024

Our friend Kim Bowers lost her/our amazing Bentley yesterday. He lived with all of us at Apple Tree Farm for many years. He begin his career with Linnea Ackerman competing successfully through the Prelim level. He then stepped down to take Kim training then he took multiple ATF riders to their first events. Bentley got to enjoy the last several months in retirement at Kim’s new farm in NC. We were so lucky to have had him in all of our lives.

08/04/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.

Hannah Campbell Zapletal

08/02/2024

Join us Sunday, Sept. 1 for the Scarlet Apple Horse Trials!

08/02/2024

The Apple Tree Farm Event team in Hollis, NH and Aiken, SC (winter) is looking for a full-time working student. Come join our fun team and receive lessons, board, housing, and coaching at events. Learn how to run a busy eventing program, organize schooling horse trials and clinics, and ride a lot! You may bring a horse or ride one of ours. Instructor is "r" eventing judge, ICP certified, Graduate "A" Pony clubber, Silver Medal dressage rider. Must be hard working, dedicated, and ready to learn! PM for more details.

07/29/2024

Last call for entries to our Thursday, Aug 1 2-phase and dressage show Apple Tree Farm@ Hazel Grove Agricultural Association 2-phase and dressage show on Thursday, Aug. 1. It will be running . Located in Groton, Mass with "r" judge, educational courses, relaxed atmosphere, and amazing prizes! Great prep for August and fall events. Entering is easy right from our website at https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

07/25/2024

If you are planning on entering the Apple Tree Farm Hazel Grove Agricultural Association 2-phase and dressage show on Thursday, Aug. 1 please do this by Friday. We do not have many entries and are contemplating canceling. If you want to ride enter today! . Located in Groton, Mass with "r" judge, educational courses, relaxed atmosphere, and amazing prizes! Great prep for August and fall events. Entering is easy right from our website at https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

07/23/2024

Time to enter the Apple Tree Farm @ Hazel Grove Agricultural Association 2-phase and dressage show on Thursday, Aug. 1. Located in Groton, Mass with "r" judge, educational courses, relaxed atmosphere, and amazing prizes! Great prep for August and fall events. Entering is easy right from our website at https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

07/13/2024

Time to enter the Apple Tree Farm Hazel Grove Agricultural Association 2-phase and dressage show on Thursday, Aug. 1. Located in Groton, Mass with "r" judge, educational courses, relaxed atmosphere, and amazing prizes! Great prep for August and fall events. Entering is easy right from our website at https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

07/13/2024

Lesson helper multitasking. Leading pony over jumps and staying cool! Devin Walega

07/10/2024

Apple Tree Farm would like to welcome Libbie Manning our new assistant barn manager! She has big shoes to fill after our amazing Carley Weber moved to Michigan. I know we are in great hands with Libbie Manning diverse background!! We are very lucky to have her join us!

07/01/2024

If you’re looking for something fun to do on Wed, July 3 come watch the Scarlet Apple Horse Trials! Watch the horses jump, have an amazing lunch, visit the tack shop, and get some yummy treats from the ice cream truck. Located nearby at 245 Lowell Road, Groton, Mass from 8:00-3:30.

06/26/2024

Last call for entries to The Scarlet Apple Horse Trials on Wed. July 3 in Groton, Mass! We have "R/r" judges, educational courses, amazing prizes, yummy food booth, tack shop and an ice cream truck! Enter now by clicking the blue button! Entering is easy right from our website https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

06/24/2024

Closing date is this Wed! Time to get your entries in to The Scarlet Apple Horse Trials, Wed. July 3, in Groton, Mass. Don't miss this ad great event with "r"/"R" judges, educational courses,amazing prizes, tack shop, food booth and ice cream truck! Entering is easy: https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

06/20/2024

Apple Tree Farm in Hollis, NH has a few slots left in its summer riding program July 8-12! Our week long program is for 6-16 year olds. Signing up is easy on our website at [https://appletreefarm.org/riding-programs](https://appletreefarm.org/riding-programs?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2N7mJ-zWZL2HJp77VJw9NKMQlmz5l0lvBFHh8LETOLSPHLNonhFrNwf5w_aem_AbAUJ3eNyLqZ2bEFZkc8U7qpS2iSdhibYSqedxaiQ_GKcV_aVm24CRK_P_e69Wv6lPiycsfOUig-KC_ogff5Utea)

06/19/2024

Closing date is fast approaching! Time to get your entries in to The Scarlet Apple Horse Trials, Wed. July 3. Don't miss this great event with "r"/"R" judges, educational courses and amazing prizes! Entering is easy: https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

06/14/2024

Time to get your entries in to The Scarlet Apple Horse Trials, Wed. July 3. Don't miss this great event with "r"/"R" judges, educational courses and amazing prizes! Entering is easy: https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

06/06/2024

06/03/2024

It's time to get your entries into The Scarlet Apple Horse Trials on Wednesday, July 3!! Located at Scarlet Hill in Groton, Mass we have 3-phase levels from M/T down to Adv. Elem and a Pre-Elem 2-phase. We are known for out great courses, "r" judges, fun environment (tack shops, food booths, and ice cream truck) and we have amazing prizes. Enter soon as we fill fast! Enter here https://appletreefarm.org/atf-horse-shows

05/26/2024

Check out our show program. Course Map and Times in the program. Make sure to double check times Sunday night in case there are last minute changes! See you Monday!

05/25/2024

ISO: Assistant barn manager for busy eventing barn. Duties to include Feeding, cleaning, managing staff, and monitoring horses well being. Weekends are necessary. Will train but wrapping, medicating and lunging skills eventually are needed. PM for more info.

05/23/2024

The Scarlet Apple Horse Trials is back!! Wed. July 3 - Levels from M/T-Adv. Elem 3-phase and a Pre-elem 2-phase. Great courses, "r" judges, amazing prizes, great food booth, and tack shops! Don't miss the fun!

05/20/2024

Last call for entries to our Clinic and show weekend! Sunday, May 26 - dressage, XC, and/or SJ clinic. 2-phase and dressage show - Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

05/16/2024

Time to get your entries in! Sunday, May 26 - dressage, XC, and/or SJ clinic. 2-phase and dressage show - Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

05/13/2024

Time to sign up for this fun weekend!

05/13/2024

We have a few slots left. Located in Hollis, NH.

05/08/2024

ISO for client: 15.2-16.2 ideally with some BN or other jumping experience. Ideally could someday go Training or above. Good moving, good record, fun to jump that is safe! No vices. Excellent care at a reputable eventing barn with trainer. Please PM details. Budget lower five figures