Fast Lane Farm

12/14/2024

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12/11/2024

Where y'all from ?
How far does the Fast Lane Farm page reach?
We're in Lawrence Michigan USA
What about you?

12/01/2024

More on the German phrase that says “riding is only learned by sweeping.”

I remember an example of this one night, about 40 years ago, when I was spending a month at Walter Christensen’s dressage training stable, Stal Tasdorf, in Tasdorf, Germany. (photo of Walter teaching)

Walter’s main barn had a cobblestone type of floor, hard to keep clean because of all the indentations, and in various corners were funny little Hansel and Gretel type brooms, straight handles with what looked like a bunch of twigs wired to one end.

Everyone had left, all the working students, all the riders, and here was the master, then coach of the Swedish Olympic dressage team, vigorously giving the aisle one last cleanup before turning out the lights.

In the great scheme of things, why would it matter one iota whether the aisle was immaculate? Early next morning, when all the horses were being fed, hay and straw would get spilled all around, and who was going to see that floor in the middle of the night?

But that’s not the point, is it? And for those who do see the point, they probably would have been at one end of the broom. And for those who can’t grasp why it mattered to Walter, they’d have left it as it was.

To what extent can pride in a way of doing things be taught? Because that’s what’s at play here, I think.

And pride in one detail spills over into pride about other details, until it creates a mindset, a way of being. Or not---And in that way, sweeping teaches riding, tenuous as the connection might seem.

11/30/2024

Small business Saturday deal number one:
Pay today through FB pay, cash in hand or check to Fast Lane Farm
$100 will cover the year's worth of events put on by Wendy: horse shows, clinics, day camps, obstacle play days
You have to message Wendy Fisher directly and start the conversation to do FB pay

11/29/2024

Did you know Fast Lane Farm allows haul-ins year round?

Just $10/horse/day to use our 70x100 indoor arena, 100x140 outdoor ring, 50' round pen, trails, open fields, obstacle course and more!!! ($75 unlimited monthly)
$15/hour if you need to reserve the arena to yourself when we're not teaching or training. Timeslots must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance. ($125 unlimited monthly)

I need to meet with you the first time to discuss policy, sign liability form, collect coggins, and assist with parking.
Beyond that, you just need to let me know when you're coming 7am-9pm

Contact Wendy Fisher for more information

11/27/2024

I follow this philosophy around any holiday, or if I'm going to be extra busy with events or if we're expecting a major weather change too

As we enter Thanksgiving week in the US, many of your vets will be out of town or spending much needed time with their families.

It’s times like these that horse owners need to practice preventative caregiving.

During this holiday time, as an emergency only vet, I recommend the following:

- Don’t deworm your horse right now.

- Don’t start a new feed right now.

- Don’t get a new round bale of coastal hay right now if you’ve let the last one go to dust (give small amounts at a time or mix with a stemmy hay until they’ve had their fill, then give the round bale).

- Don’t change schedules.

- Don’t vaccinate your horse right now, especially if you have a known reactor.

- Don’t be in a rush and fail to soak your feed for long enough (choke risk) - especially if you’re late to feed due to holiday errands/get togethers.

- If you have visitors, limit treats. Ensure gates are closed. Make sure feed doors and bins locked.

There is already a shortage of equine vets - and the few we do have will likely be out of town or trying to enjoy the holiday.

Let’s all have a very Happy Thanksgiving. And let’s let our vets stay home with family!

Remember: Proper Preparation Prevents Postponed Potlucks! 😂🥴

11/25/2024

11/10/2024

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