Fine Idea Farm

11/02/2024

It's that time of year again! We are taking orders for live holiday wreaths handmade by local Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club kids. Wreaths feature a lucky horseshoe from local race horses, greenery, pine cones, a bow, and a Happy Holidays tag. Wreaths are available for local pickup on November 30 betw...

10/23/2024

Our amazing new ride whiteboard!! 😍🤩

Super proud of this barn whiteboard 😍

09/17/2024

Some nice pictures of the dinner and indoor from County Executive Dr. Ball

09/13/2024

Was our pleasure to host and showcase some of the wonderful work the Howard Soil Conservation District does for equestrian operations and farmers in the area! Conservation for the win!!

09/05/2024

If you’re in need of an awesome PT, highly recommend Jason at Structural Elements. He understands the strains of horse life and works with many area trainers! Great time to try him out as horse folks get a discount this month.

08/29/2024

Looking forward to hosting the Howard SCD Cooperator’s Dinner at the farm!

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08/26/2024

Sign up and support one of our favorite shows, still in need of entries!

The show has been accidentally closed on Fox Village. We are working to reopen it and will likely extend entries into tomorrow as a result of this inconvenience. We will make a Facebook post when it is reopened.

Last Chance , By Chance on Wednesday 9/4 is open for entries through August 28! This show is one of your final chances to qualify for regional championships.

Enter Online at: https://entry.foxMichele Wellmanhow information at: https://www.bychancefarm.com/dressage-last-chance/

We still need a couple volunteers! Equipment check and parking. The parking volunteer can earn double vouchers. Please let Michele Wellman know if you can help!

08/23/2024

Looking for a Sunday staffer to join our team in Mount Airy, MD!

Full day position includes feeding, turnout, barn reset and some general farm chores, always working with another staffer in an established program. Active eventing and dressage barn operated by FEI rider/USEF “r” judge, easy workflow, wonderful staff and boarders. Opportunities for additional days. Text Abby to apply today: 301-814-5887

07/24/2024

Very proud of Chelsea putting in the elbow grease to make her pony shine!! 💙💙

This is Chelsea Addison and the very handsome Mr. Wiggles! They were the Best Turned Out for the Games division at the USPC festival!

Shapley’s co-sponsored this award with Alyssa Sands, who works in the USPC office. The award is the The Scandalously Dan Dee Best Presented Pair, named after Alyssa's horse!

07/18/2024

Thanks to Kahler Fencing for putting the finishing touch on our newest amenity! Bring on the groundwork 🙌🏻

07/01/2024

Patrick (JC: Private Party) is a 10 year old, 16.1h chestnut TB gelding. Recently High Score training level (71.5%) at his first recognized dressage show, and completed first intro level event at Loch Moy. Patrick has a fun, goofy personality, a forelock to die for, and is a gentleman off-property, standing quietly on the trailer by himself while his barnmates are off competing. Offers an easy change over fences, with a lovely canter. Plenty of quality to continue in dressage or eventing (or your discipline of choice). While still green, would suit an amateur or confident junior in a program. This guy is a good egg. Lots of pics/video available. Reasonably offered at 12🥕 and ready to continue competing this summer. Come check him out in Mt. Airy, MD!

05/15/2024

We need volunteers! Our horse trials will take place on June 15-16 at Bittersweet Field. Schooling passes, T-shirts, lunch and snacks for volunteers. Come out and join our team.https://mailchi.mp/01edc30e33c8/horse-trials-volunteers-needed

05/13/2024

We are hiring!

Looking for a Sunday-Monday staffer to join our awesome team in Mount Airy, MD. Great summer job, or longer term.

Responsibilities include feeding, turnout, barn reset, grooming and tacking, always working with another staffer in an established program. Wonderful staff and boarders, active dressage and eventing competition barn.

Text Abby to apply today: 301-814-5887

03/31/2024

It was a wonderful day for at the FADS Dressage Schooling Show @ By Chance! 🤍⭐️

We had 3 horse & rider pairs trot down centerline together in the show ring for the first time, and we are excited to see everyone continue to learn & grow as the season continues!

Congrats to Lauren & Tango, Maddy & Dollar, and Abby & Patrick on their successful rides! 🎉

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02/01/2024

✨Upcoming Clinic!✨

Larisa Quirk will be hosting another cavaletti clinic on Saturday, February 17th! Riders of all levels & experience are welcome! Check out the Strider link below or visit our website to register. Registration closes on February 13th, so claim your spot soon!

https://www.striderpro.com/a/IZgkvlMqjE-psYUgGBq8tg

01/28/2024

We had a blast XC schooling at Loch Moy yesterday! The weather was perfect and everyone looked great! Swipe to see some of our awesome riders & ponies 🦄💕

01/14/2024

Amazing clinic with Moonsong Touch back in December — hope we are lucky enough to host more clinics with Leigh Bender this year!

12/23/2023

We are excited to continue our clinic series with Larisa Quirk of Rumored Eventing and Dressage on Saturday, December 30th. ✨

This clinic will be focused on cavaletti work, and is open to horses & riders of all levels. Registration & more information is available on the Strider page linked below. Hope to see you there!

https://www.striderpro.com/a/pUdoxiK97Ea_TtI78tDYwg

📸: Abby Forsberg Photography