Cool Meadows Farm

08/15/2024

Pony Camp 2024
Making lasting memories, new friends & pony adventures!
Coppermine in Bel Air

08/08/2024

Buddy came to say hi today when I was checking round bales.

08/04/2024

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07/09/2024

Gilbert is enjoying his personal swimming pool.

06/19/2024

Day 2 of pony camp. Wish we had more photos but we have been so busy learning and playing that it's been hard to focus on capturing the moment.

Hopefully day three is as much fun to day 2. ❤️🐎

05/20/2024

Cool Meadows is looking for someone, or several someone's, who would like to handle a few evening/weekend feed shifts. Available to a working student looking to learn about horse care and interested in riding please contact us.

We have riding availability for all levels.

The noodleheads are looking for love 😘💕

05/12/2024

I cannot begin to say how insane that storm was that just rolled through here.

This is the ice that's left in the back of the truck. And it's stormed over an hour ago.

I hope everybody's animals are safe.

05/11/2024

Not totally unhappy that the birds woke me this morning. Especially when the sky looks like this 💕

04/11/2024

One way to keep our senior horses from losing weight without feeding a bunch of grain is to soak alfalfa cubes. We have an old pony who is missing a few teeth and a few other horses north of 20. Way north of 20 lol. They all enjoy their alfalfa soup at night 💕

Here is, soon to be 29, Goin' Grand Cowboy aka Spike showing off his alfalfa mustache.

04/09/2024

Happy Unicorn Day 💕🦄 from Fancy, Luke and all the Cool Meadows Crew.

04/08/2024

I didn't realize Ichthammol could be used to treat such a variety of issues!

We always have it around but I will be trying a few of these other recommendations for sure.

04/07/2024

Our unicorn 🦄 has come to play.

04/01/2024

So we all have different ways to tell when spring is here. Daffodils popping up, birds singing. For us here at Cool Meadows, it's when Mr. Lukie Pookie Bear leaves presents for the birds.

03/29/2024

Cool meadows is excited to announce they will be doing another pony ride day for kids on April 7th from 10:30-1. Each child will get 15min of ride time for $10 per child . If you are interested in attending please reach out to the farm page and let us know you will be attending and around what time so we can accommodate fairly

03/17/2024

Luke is ready for St Patrick’s day festivities !!!

03/11/2024

Looking for something to do with the kids on the weekend ??
Cool Meadows Farm is excited to be offering pony rides on Sunday March 17th from 10am-1pm for only $10 per child for a 15min ride . We have ponies of all sizes . If you are interested please send the farm a message to secure your time spot as we have limited availability!

02/26/2024

We have partnered with Abby Baker as our 3rd instructor at Cool Meadows. This give us plenty of flexibility for daytime lessons starting in a few weeks. Abby joins our stable of instructors to cover lessons days into evenings and weekends.

We have added several new horses and ponies to the program to allow for the increase in riders.

We can accommodate riders from beginners to advanced - Adults and Children. We do offer a shortened lesson option for the very young to ensure that they enjoy the lesson without being over stimulated.

Send me a message and we can set up the introductory lesson.

02/24/2024

So pleased to say that we are partnered with Coppermine to host a few summer camps this year. Click on the link below to register. I know there are several weeks that are already sold out.

Hope to see you around the farm.

Utilizing the beautiful facilities at Cool Meadows Farm, campers will explore the world of horsemanship, hone their riding skills, make new friends and have fun! Campers will learn and improve new skills throughout the week. We pride ourselves in providing a fun, safe and well-rounded pony camp expe...

02/21/2024

Luke Haystalker aka "Lukie Pookie Bear" is patiently waiting for his dinner. Not that he needs any.

02/15/2024

Baby, the resident barn cat, taking a break from her heated bed in the barn to soak up some late winter rays.

02/14/2024

Interesting article on ba****ck riding.

https://practicalhorsemanmag.com/health/the-biomechanics-of-riding-ba****ck-11762/?fbclid=IwAR0a4p_GklbTSLvH77KIg128Cxsp17rY6uxNlbAnmmmEp-dzRgizrfQc8r0

A veterinarian discusses how weight distribution while riding ba****ck differs from that when using a saddle.

01/23/2024

Thank you for all the responses. I will have to put any new requests on hold. If we need more volunteers I will reach out to those who sent messages.

Have a great day!

We are looking for a few people who would be interested in doing some grooming and horse care in exchange for ride time.

Our lesson horses and ponies have been sitting quite a bit this winter and will need some refreshers on ground work and light exercise, not to mention that they have already started shedding. 🙄

We have everything from a small pony up to full size horses for beginners through advanced riders that will need a tune-up before lesson season gets into full swing.

All ability levels are welcome. So if you're interested in volunteering to do a little grooming and chores in exchange for riding, send me a message.

Spring will be here before you know it 🌸

01/19/2024

Mr Milo doesn't mind a little snow as long as he has his big pile of fluffy hay 💕

12/28/2023

Yip, About right 😄

True.

12/28/2023

Someone couldn't wait for the towel to dry his face today and decided that his haynet was sufficient 😄

12/06/2023

We teach all our students this!

As blanket season is in full force upon us, here is a very important reminder courtesy of the horse doctors at Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services:

"When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture."

12/04/2023

Hopefully we don't have too much snow this year but if we do there's a good article on keeping our horses safe when it's snowy.

https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/prevent-ice-balls/?tum_source=EQUUSFB&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR12iUFmKMurREWlwWSu6oMBfIjvEj3TnkXyYOvlk8aZHeC-8w_0kfBaEMA

The rock-hard accumulations of ice and snow that can get packed into a horse’s feet can cause lameness and injury. Here’s how to keep ice balls from forming.

12/02/2023

Cool Meadows is looking for a few lesson horses on a care lease.

We have quite a few adult beginners and some of our kids have outgrown the ponies :-(

Walk trot would be fine, walk trot canter would be best.

Send me a note if you think you have a horse that would suit. They will get great care here and be ridden lightly.

11/23/2023

Today and Everyday I am Thankful for:

Their soft noses that smell like warm grass.

Their liquid eyes with mystical mountains inside.

The head bumps begging for treats.

The quivery lip you get, when you know that you’ve hit just the right spot.

The joy and excitement in a child’s eye the first time they ride.

I am grateful for the sense of purpose and fulfillment caring for them brings. The smell of a freshly cleaned stall on a warm summer day. The early morning sunrise, or late evening last light, when you are listening to the contented munching and feel like the only person in the world.

Mostly I am thankful for the community that we have. This, sometimes crazy, always independent, strong and loving community. Where people will run down a busy road in dress clothes to catch a loose horse, post and repost pictures of missing friends until they are found and above all always make you feel welcome and accepted.

I am thankful for it all.

Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful holiday to all 💕

11/18/2023

I'm glad I looked before I tossed a bale of hay up there.

🙄 I'm sure there are better places but they like this one 😁