Red Sky Farm Hunter/Jumpers

07/13/2025

Elizabeth and Emma successfully performed what we consider "compulsories" before you ever jump. A simple line of poles at certain distances apart. Trickier than it sounds. Good work, ladies. And as always, huge thanks to new school horse Oakley and to veteran teacher Pippin.

07/11/2025

Today, safety reigns supreme. Forty years ago, however, it took a backseat to fashion, and more importantly, tradition. Obviously, I will never turn my nose up at doing the smart thing. Say no to drugs, don’t skip school, and always wear your helmet. Solid advice from anyone to anyone. Back in my ...

07/08/2025

Well Lauren's up to her usual shenanigans: the lesson today for Anna was ba****ck! Ba****ck can be fun, but more importantly, it's a great exercise for developing strength and balance in your seat and legs. Stronger, fitter riders fall off less! Anna handled it like a pro!

07/03/2025

T Rex has been asked to please excuse himself from the dinner table because he makes rather boorish noises and dribbles everything! But how cute is that? He's not the least bit embarrassed!

06/30/2025

Horse people are great! Savannah has made herself a Red Sky Farm favorite by just popping into the barn and offering to help with anything: riding, holding horses, cleaning up, feeding, etc. Thanks, Savannah!

06/30/2025

06/25/2025

Advice for early mornings from Indy. Every morning during breakfast, take a moment to look out your window. Breathe and find something interesting and possibly new about the world. Otherwise, you would not have seen how the white picket fence has suddenly changed and a ghost is behind that tree you have walked past every day.

06/24/2025

I showed Indy (Irish Sport Horse) a sign I just got that says "Thoroughbred." This is his response. I reminded him that his TB stablemates are paying his board right now by teaching lessons.

06/21/2025

Where's Simon? I promise you he's
in this picture. Can you find at least an ear? Before and after of the paddocks. Huge thanks to Isaac for lending us the mower and the man power!

06/21/2025

When it's hot and humid and you just want one day with normal girl hair and sensible make up. We don't do this sport because it's "pretty"...

I'm as fresh as a daisy (Credit to Life with a Morticians Wife)