Legacy Farm

12/09/2024

So excited to welcome Osilvana, aka Champagne to the family! Santa came early for Marnie 💙 Very happy gave us the opportunity to own such a fabulous animal. We are all looking forward to her future with us! Thank you Julie Winkel for letting us love her forever. Having another Osilvus baby in the barn is awesome! We miss Oliver, so having his siblings in the barn is such a blessing.

12/07/2024

Oh Conor. Ugh. No words……. 🥴🤦🏻‍♀️. Send help!

11/30/2024

It’s Clinic Time!!! will be joining us Dec 14-15 for a weekend clinic her .farm.horses We are all super excited! The weather is looking good 🤞🏼. I do still have some openings available if anyone is interested in joining us for a fun weekend of learning. I am offering 5 groups: poles, Xrails, 2’, 2’6, 3’ plus. Overnight stalls available. Please DM for more info! This is great opportunity to expand your knowledge with an amazing trainer, R-judge, rider. Auditing available as well. Lunch provided for all participants and auditors. Sign up today before all slots are filled!!

11/20/2024

When Myra Utterback purchased off-the-track Thoroughbred Deceiving in November 2022, she wasn’t imagining she’d be competing in this year’s Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship. But less than two years after the horse came off the track, the pair put in a solid round at the Na...

10/14/2024

What a great last show of 2024! Fall Finale was a success for the whole team! Too many ribbons to count, but lots of fun, smiles and learning! Congratulations to everyone and can’t wait for next year!

10/04/2024

When you just need an emotional support hug 😍 Norman you’re the sweetest!!!

10/01/2024

We had an escapee last night!!! Someone decided that he wanted an adventure and snacks and ultimately a sleepover with his new BFFs…… the chickens.

The look on his face is priceless. Caught red handed in the chicken coup!!! He said “oh hey whats up?” “Everything’s fine, nothing to see here” “look I just needed a friend” “totally didn’t destroy the fence”

Reason #17536808 why I can’t get a day off. There’s always something! Horses being horses! 😵‍💫😵‍💫🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

09/25/2024

Can’t wait!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Brookside Fall Finale and USHJA Outreach Festival ... just 2 weeks away!
3 Golf Carts to be given away .... have you qualified?
47th Almaden Farms Medal Final, Cloverleaf Jumper Final and
the Madden Xrail Medal Final
Super Outreach prizes and ribbons will be given away
Do you have your FREE Outreach membership and qualified by showing at
an approved Outreach show?

09/17/2024

Ok H/J industry …we need to pay attention… the NFL is calling for artificial turf to be removed in all stadiums …WHY? Because injuries on AT are 65% higher and more catastrophic than seen on GRASS!

We put these artificial surfaces in because we are not willing to do the work to keep grass or in our case - drag daily or even more often - our natural sand rings. Vets, farriers and the equine insurance industry have all stated that these artificial footings are causing a rise in micro tears within the hoof capsule, side bone injuries, suspensory issues and shoulder/back and stifle injuries.

A horse’s hoof is meant to SCOOP dirt and fling it so it gives ….these new ring additives do not allow this to happen so the force of landing and cantering across these footings is then moved into the horse - ever notice there are NO divots? Or not as much dirt to clean off your horses belly?

Also … because we think these footings are superior we do not drag as often nor water enough - so the footing gets thick, gummy and gooey - you can feel the sludgy texture when you walk across the schooling area …

We have seen racetracks starting to study the increase in fractures and career ending catastrophic injuries in race horses on these same artificial products

We have seen increases in cases of bacterial infections such as scratches - does this fabric additive hold bacteria??

Did you know that if you sell your equine property your new fangled ring footing is considered hazardous waste? It cannot be disposed or removed without special handling as other equine properties disappear into development some have been sued by the new owner when it costs thousands to clear this material away

We have seen more tragic injuries from even simple falls because of horses tripping in the sludge or the impact of a fall not being as absorbed by a naturally giving material

Something we need to pay attention to - yet - we keep seeing more and more of it even though a lot of horseman and well qualified people are seeing huge issues …WHY?

We are fooling ourselves into thinking any footing can be low maintenance - footing is crucial and whether it’s protecting and seeding your grass field and rolling out divots or dragging your 131 screenings while keeping it watered properly … even the new footings require manure to be removed and must be watered and dragged properly to be cared for

This is just my opinion and I am sure many will disagree with me …but…. I think we should all pay attention

09/10/2024

Brookside Back to School Success!!! Great venue! Great People! Fabulous horses! Another FUN show in the books! Lots and lots of ribbons. Loads of learning. Some highlights:
Special Fight & Stacie 5th in the Open Derby, Reserve Champion 2’6, Reserve Champion Pleasure
Otherwise & 9th in the 2’ Derby. Reserve Champion Long Stirrup
LF Most Wanted & 4th in the 2’ Derby. Champion Long Stirrup.
Quentin & Champion Maiden Hunters
Atticus Finch & Stacie Champion 2’ Hunters
LF Most Wanted & Evie won great ribbons in the Mini Stirrup at their second show!
Atticus Finch & .3 won top places in the Mini Stirrup
Atticus & had a great first show together
Slainte & had an outstanding first show together.
Oogie Boogie Bash & Heather & Nicole got great ribbons including wins in the under saddle
Last but not least Marnie & LF Most Wanted Qualified for the Madden Medal Finals!!

Everyone had an awesome time! Great courses designed by the amazing Our phenomenal grooms and Chulo (who refused the pic). Thank you for all your help.

09/08/2024

Starting off Sunday with a BANG! 🤩 All 3 riders in the Derby placing in the top 10!

🌟Ryker & Heather 4th
🌟Atticus & Nicole 6th
🌟Ozzy & Heather F 9th

What a great class this morning! Congratulations ladies!!

09/03/2024

So often, I hear my students say things like “I can’t.” Or “I’m not capable.” Or “That’s for someone more talented, rich, younger, etc.”

Chin up, Buttercup!

Time to believe in yourself!

The first step to positive thinking is believing in yourself. You have to believe that you can achieve your goals, no matter how difficult they may seem. You are the only way you can even come close. No one is going to come along and do the hard work for you.

First, focus on the good. When you focus on the good things in your life, it will help you to see the world in a more positive light. Make a habit of noticing the good things that happen to you each day, no matter how small they may seem.

Think positively. When you think positively, it will help you to attract positive experiences into your life. Choose to think about the things that you want, not the things that you don't want.

Use mindful meditation to visualize your goals. Take some time each day to visualize your goals. See yourself achieving them in vivid detail. This will help you to stay motivated and focused. You can do this when you first wake up in the morning or right before you go to bed.

Positive thinking is not enough. Start moving. You need to take action towards your goals. Don't wait for things to happen. Make them happen. One step at a time. Chip away at it.

Crap will happen. Don't give up. There will be setbacks along the way. But don't give up on your dreams. Keep believing in yourself and keep taking action.

Practice gratitude and live in the present moment. Don't dwell on the past or worry about the future. Focus on the present moment and enjoy the here and now. You will have more to be grateful for.

I believe in you!

🌻 Cara

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08/26/2024

Brookside Back to School show Sep. 6 - Sept. 8

Welcome to Back to School time of year and .... Horseshow! The show is active on RingRadar.com for entries!

All rings open for Schooling
Thursday, Sep. 5 - 9am - 5pm

Medal Qualifying classes for the Almaden Medal, Madden Medal and Cloverleaf Jumper
** The finals are held at Brookside Finale, Oct. 10 - 13 where the winners of these medal classes will win a GOLF CART!

Brookside Fall Finale October 10-13 is an Outreach Festival Show.
Make your stall reservations now!

Cheers!

08/02/2024

Amazing jumps!!!!

07/24/2024

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day's riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor's highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself "what can this horse teach me today?" All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it's more likely that you don't ride the horse as well as you think! It's not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that "it's not my kind of horse" is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it's only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it's back.

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