Cedar Lodge Stables

07/27/2026

DO YOU WANT CHEAP PHOTOS?
Of course you do!
Photo Vouchers are now open for ALL SHOWS I am booked for, through the end of the Chilled Classic!
There is no per-show limit, but there is an overall limit of 30 vouchers. Money will be going to my dog's end-of-life care
If you want a voucher for your show I would jump on it NOW. Individual show vouchers may not be posted after this, it just depends how many of these sell for each show.
SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/Q5WbVU2LYCF8eqAt5
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Vouchers are available for:
- LEHS WATERLOO (7/25-26)
- Cedar Lodge Stables (8/22-23)
- Ogemaw Thursday Series (8/28-29)
- Aberdeen Farm (9/12)
- ABERDEEN (10/4)
- Top Shelf Breeders (10/22-25)
- HARVEST THE DOUGH (11/27-29)
- CHILLED CLASSIC #1 (1/3)
- CHILLED CLASSIC #2 (2/7)
- CHILLED CLASSIC #3 (3/14)
- CHILLED CLASSIC #4 (4/11)
- CHILLED CLASSIC (All show bundle)

Vouchers are $50 and include Photographer's Choice 10 edited photos from selected show in medium resolution digital download. I will pick what I believe are your absolute best shots across all of your runs.
Additional photo purchases will be at a 25% discount as a pass holder.
If you pay via Paypal, there is a $10 fee to help cover taxes and fees. This is ONLY if you pay Paypal.

ADD-ONS/ UPGRADES:
Upgrade costs are IN ADDITION to the $50 voucher fee
Supersize: 15 photos instead of 10! +$25
Print Add-On: Get prints of every photo. +$50 for 4x6 / +$60 for 5x7 / +$80 for 8x10. Shipping included.
High-res: Get all photos high res instead of web size, with no logo! +$60
Client's Choice: Choose your photos instead of me! NOTE: This will slow down getting your photos as I have to wait for you to pick. +$25
Ultra: Get ALL upgrades including 8x10 prints! +$140

07/27/2026

While camp has been running, our riders have been busy showing! 🥇

We had riders compete at both Twin Cities and MHJA @ Meadowview in the last couple weeks. Both shows went well with loads of ribbons, learning, and growth. We are proud of all our horses and riders and are now gearing towards our August LMHJA show.

07/20/2026

We are happy to host our next Beginning Riding session from July 28th-August 20th for ages 6 and up. Want more info? Follow the link below!

We are excited to start your beginning riding student! Below are time slots for the 4 week session. When: Lessons will be offered 2 times a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, arrival at 4:00 and finished by 5:30. Riders may committ to one day a week. 4 week Session (8 lesson options) 4:00 - 5:30pm Jul...

07/05/2026

06/07/2026

Cedar Lodge Stables, your photos are ready!
Pre-buy guys, you will get your edited downloads tonight!
I tried my best to get everyone, but it's hard solo so if I missed you I'm so sorry!
Trying a new purchasing method where you can get edited or unedited. lmk what you think!
https://cmcmanusphoto.pixieset.com/cedarlodgejune-1/

06/06/2026

A huge shout out to our incredible crew who put in hours bailing, pumping, and draining water out of the Hunter arena to get it rideable for today’s show. It takes a village, and we are grateful for all the incredible help! Not everyone is pictured, THANK YOU ALL! 🙌

05/18/2026

We hosted our first summer show of the season this weekend. It was nice to finally see all the new horse and rider pairs in the show ring after a slow spring. We can't wait to see all of the growth that this year will bring!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our biggest horse show yet! A HUGE thank you to all the staff who helped make this show possible. Time to work towards June!

05/11/2026

There was a time when I boarded my horse and got heated, Jamie Sindell writes. I’m talking full-blown righteous fury over what I saw as egregious examples of poor care. Mistakes that made me seethe with rage. But now? I own my own farm. I’ve spent almost three years caring for my own horses. And I can say, with absolute certainty, that most of the time when I threw an inner-temper tantrum, I needed to relax.

Caring for horses is hard work. Caring for horses is not a perfect science. If I could go back in time, I’d tell Past Me to chill. Because now I understand things like…

Horses drink water.
I would show up to the barn, see an empty bucket, and my inner alarm bell screamed: NEGLECT. What I know now is it’s not like horses say, “Hey, I’m extra thirsty today, lady. I’m going to drain my bucket the minute you turn your back.” Odds are your horse went on a little water bender, and the staff just hasn’t been back around to top it off. He’s not dying of dehydration. He just drank a lot.

Horses hurt themselves.
I used to find a scratch or bump and immediately stew over it: Why didn’t anyone tell me about this? Maybe it’s because no one saw it? Your horse could’ve done it in the privacy of his own stall, or while playing in turnout, when it didn’t look like much. Just because you see it now doesn’t mean it was obvious earlier. So maybe don’t go full psycho until you get the scoop.

Sometimes it’s best to skip turnout.
Back then, I was always complaining that my horse didn’t get enough turnout. If he was especially spicy, I’d blame it on that. Now? I’ve seen my ponies wipe out on the flattest, driest paddocks because they were acting like drunk frat boys. Add mud, ice, or sketchy weather, and the risk goes way up. Sometimes, a shorter turnout or zero turnout means your horse stays in one piece. So, ask yourself: do you want a fresh horse… or a broken one?

Horses don’t require a hay buffet.
If your horse maintains a healthy weight, most likely he’s getting enough food. I used to sneak my horse extra flakes to ensure he was “living his best life.” In hindsight, that was inconsiderate and unnecessary. Hay is expensive, and horses love to p*e all over the extra. Also, my horse didn’t need to be a porker to be happy–he needed not to founder.

Horses p**p. A lot.
I remember walking into a stall and thinking: Why is this so gross today? But some days, horses p**p more than others. And if they were kept in due to weather, it’s going to look (and smell) nastier. A bad stall day here or there doesn’t automatically equal poor care.

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/05/15/confessions-of-a-reformed-boarder-karen/
📸 Photo © Jamie Sindell

05/09/2026

We 🩵 spring Saturdays at the barn!!! We are getting ready to go into our first summer series show next weekend! Lots of new horse and rider pairs we are excited to watch grow!

04/25/2026

Congratulations to Izzy Anstatt on placing 6th in the Nation in Varsity Intermediate DSE!!!! We are incredibly proud of you! 🩵💚💙

IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association