High Ridge Farm LLC

08/29/2024

Introducing Doc! Doc came to us through Maryland Equine Transition Services and DEFHR. He is delightful gelding! Very gentle, kind and always pleasant to be around. Doc is suitable for most intermediate/advanced beginners and beyond.

08/28/2024

When it’s a billion degrees out we clean trailers 😄

08/26/2024

Farm & Lesson Schedule 8/26-9/1
Mon: lessons starting at 2pm
Tues: lessons starting at 1pm
Wed: lessons starting at 3pm
Thurs: lessons starting at 1pm
Sat: HRF Fun Show @ 9am

Please RSVP for lessons. Must ride 1x during the week to be eligible to show on Saturday. Some horses may be unavailable at the beginning of the week--as we will be letting them rest from showing at State Fair.

08/26/2024

Chance is a familiar face that has returned to us for safekeeping. He is of an advanced age but is still willing and you may see him give the occasional beginner lesson. If you see Chance in the field be sure to offer him a gentle pat and a small treat.

08/25/2024

Just racking up High Ridge sightings at this year’s State Fair!

Lady T met some sweet 4-H Youth and their ponies preparing to compete in the Horse Shows this weekend at the Maryland State Fair. The Fair opens Thursdays at 5 PM and Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday at 10 AM. Learn something new during the next three long weekends at the Maryland State Fair. Dream Big! www.marylandstatefair.com

08/25/2024

You go High Ridge girls!

-TV 13 Janay Reece talks with MD State Fair Board President Fran Burns and 4-H Horse and Pony Exhibitors about all things horse available at the MD State Fair! The Fair opens Thursdays at 5 PM and Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday at 10 AM. Three long weekends. Dream Big! www.marylandstatefair.com

08/25/2024

Last day to catch us this weekend at Horseland at the Maryland State Fair!

08/25/2024

Did you know we offer birthday parties and other party festivities from petting zoos to pony rides? Learn more

https://high-ridgefarm.com/additional-services/⬇

08/24/2024

See you at Horseland this weekend (24 & 25) at the State Fair!

08/24/2024

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?
A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. EIA is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that is primarily transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies—which means that your animals are at risk even if they never travel or live in a closed herd.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine and no treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

08/23/2024

We'll be in Horseland all this weekend at the Maryland State Fair. See you August 23-25!

08/23/2024

Check out our full catalog of fall shows ⬇😜

Ride English or Western at our fun, gymkhana style show series held in the spring, summer & fall featuring timed events like barrels, pole bending, plug & more. Divisions available for all …

08/23/2024

What a great showing from the SRs yesterday! Best of luck to today’s JRs!

08/22/2024

This is today! Or more accurately tonight. 6pm - 8pm at the CC Ag Center.

Joint Commissioner and Carroll County Delegation – Listening Session Carroll County MD Government sent this bulletin at 08/12/2024 02:00 PM EDT --- PRESS RELEASE --- For Immediate Release Joint Commissioner and Carroll County Delegation – Listening SessionHave Your Voices Heard The Maryland Pied...

08/22/2024

Maryland State Fair 4H Horse Show Schedule--if anyone was interested in coming out and supporting the kids:
MD State Fair-SR Western: August 22
MD State Fair-JR & INT Western: August 23
MD State Fair-JR & INT English: August 24
MD State Fair-SR English: August 25

08/21/2024

Our Stop the Powerlines sign disappeared? If you took it please return it--no questions asked. (There is a possibility that the SHA removed it but we think it was far enough up the hill--so maybe not a crime and just circumstantial).

We are on the hunt for another if anyone has some to sell?

08/21/2024

Visiting the Maryland State Fair? You can catch us (and our ponies & volunteers) in the Horseland tent the first weekend: August 23rd - 25th!

08/21/2024

Meet Bo. Bo has been with us since early summer but required much TLC and many 'groceries' to get into healthy, riding shape. He is a very chill older man and despite his age is not lacking in energy.

08/20/2024

We've added several new faces to our lesson program this summer and have not made formal introductions yet. So let's start with Belle. Belle is a beginner friendly mare. She is gaited pony--probably some sort of Paso Fino or Paso mix. She is delightful and kind and has been a great addition to our lesson programs for littles and small beginners.

08/20/2024

There will be road work on Route 30 through Manchester starting on August 19 through the end of the week including a single lane/flaggers during the day. This may delay your commute to the farm. Just FYI and act accordingly.

08/20/2024

Things are going to get busy this week so taking this opportunity to wish all of our 4H exhibitors showing at the Maryland State Fair in the next few weeks the very best of luck, great rides and safe trips back and forth.

08/20/2024

If you live, farm, work, or play in Carroll County, MD we encourage you to attend this listening session regarding the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Program (MPRP--aka the power lines) on August 22 from 6pm-8pm.

If you are interested in making public comment (or would like to email your comments directly) check this out: https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/residents/maryland-piedmont-reliability-project/mprp-links/listening-session-guidelines/

08/19/2024

Farm & Lesson Schedule
(State Fair Shows begin this week--please confirm lessons)
Mon: lessons starting at 11am
Tues: lessons starting at 11am
Wed: lessons 10-12 and 4-6 (last rider on at 6)
Thurs: Lessons 4-6 (last rider on at 6)

Please confirm your lesson. State Fair shows begin this week which means availability of certain horses will be limited. Looking for volunteers for HorseLand at MD State Fair on Fri-Sun from 10am-6pm--let Candy know if you are available to help at any point.

08/18/2024

The Board of Commissioners (BoC) and the Carroll County Delegation will hold a joint listening session regarding the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Carroll County Agriculture Center - Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, MD 21157.

Joint Commissioner and Carroll County Delegation – Listening Session Carroll County MD Government sent this bulletin at 08/12/2024 02:00 PM EDT --- PRESS RELEASE --- For Immediate Release Joint Commissioner and Carroll County Delegation – Listening SessionHave Your Voices Heard The Maryland Pied...

08/17/2024

Lehigh show has been cancelled for Sunday due to weather. We'll see you all there in September!

After much discussion we have decided to cancelled the August 18th show due to the impending inclement weather.

Providing a safe environment for our horses and humans is our utmost priority. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you all in September.