Fidelis Hills Stables

02/20/2024

Finally got a gate up this winter for added security in the event a horse would get loose. Next spring hopefully we finish the fencing so it’s totally enclosed. And enjoy a beautiful sunrise view this morning ❤️

12/27/2023

The old spike harrow we’ve been using as a drag really just hasn’t been cutting it. Half of the indoor has been hard packed since we moved in. Not the skid steer, nor the drag would break it up. The new ABI drag came this week and I am in love 😍 it has made a huge change and really dug in and softened up the footing to exactly the depth I want it. Someday, maybe I’ll redo the entire Indoor footing, but for now, this will definitely work! If anyone is looking for a really nice drag, I highly recommend the ABI. It’s even user friendly for me to figure it out 😂

12/27/2023

Been a minute since we got this project done, but we have replaced all the existing fence lines for the mares and Geldings winter pastures with upgraded polymer coated high tinsel wire, and added in a 12 foot buffer between the two. Hopefully everyone keeps their legs to themselves now, plus a much safer fence  material if they don’t. Hopefully I can get everything upgraded to this someday.

05/06/2023

I don’t think many arenas get more picturesque than this ❤️ so happy the trees are budding and we’re back to using the outdoor for the season

05/02/2022

Spring is upon us so back to projects! Definitely nice to have so many helping hands around here. Kick boards are finally up in the shelters build last fall and more shelters coming soon.

03/14/2022

02/02/2022

Mouse patrol was caught sleeping on the job, taking advantage of a freshly bedded stall 😆 I don’t think they know it wasn’t bedded for them

01/31/2022

Do you ever wonder why some people have truly happy horses ? Horses that never colic, bang on stall doors, misbehave while with you on the ground and under saddle ? It's not all due to training.
Its because some horses are allowed to be horses. The absolute very best thing you can do for every horse is let them live outside in a herd with constant forage. Let the horse decide with his group when to eat, when to nap under the shelter, when to drink and when to play. Let him learn his place in the herd. Horses do not need humans or our ideas. They need forage, water and oxygen .I hear almost daily from horse owners they they are scared to let their horses outside because they will hurt themselves. So you turn them out 1 hr a day and they go nuts. Meanwhile 23 hours a day their minds are going nuts as you lock them in a stall with "enrichments". Then they act like fools while you are trying to groom and ride. It's not the horse, it's the human routine
Stop feeding your horses at 8 am and 5 pm on the dot everyday. These types of routines create anxiety in horses that leads to stress colic, ulcers, bad behaviors and more. Feed one day at 8 and the next at 820. Mix it up a little and stop making them live on a humans routine that you think is best. Also quit feeding them sweet feeds. They don't need the sugar. Feed them quality alfalfa and a few minerals. That's all they need. Let your horse be a horse , living out not only is mentally healthy but also keeps them in great physical health as well. Humans are too quick to cage everything.. horses, dogs and children for lord's sake. Let these things roam free. For the love of horses, let them be horses. They will literally give you their whole hearts . 🐎

Cope and shared

01/06/2022

Is this how the heated pet bowl is supposed to work? Asking for a friend…

08/22/2021

We are now ready to start taking on boarded horses! We will be offering full care stall with daily turnout (weather permitting) or pasture board. All boarders will have access to locking tack room, wash rack, indoor and outdoor arenas and outdoor roundpen. Daily checks will be done to ensure horses health and well-being. Send us a message to get a tour of the facility today!

08/16/2021