Cornerstone Farm South

11/23/2025

Woo hoo

11/23/2025

He was nervous…and you can see he is VERY aware of the screen on the northern end of the ring …but he listened and did his best …we will
Get there …one day at a time

Just happy to see him back as he loves to strut - waiting for the sassy silly boy to be back …soon

11/23/2025

We got it done - ptsd is real - but patience and determination will help him get back to where he was!

11/22/2025

Today …was just special …some of you may know that in April 2024 we had a tragic day at WEF …day one …our first year green hunter who we have carefully brought up from a 3 year old made his debut in the International ring and won great ribbons …day two…

Well … the huge screen was not on the first day - and as Emily casually strolled down the lane to the International ring feeling confident and happy

Tragedy struck

JUST as our horse turned the corner to enter the ingate area the huge screen turned on and a lifesize horse looked like it was galloping straight at him at his level

He panicked…tried to bolt for the barn - Emily dodged traffic in the narrow lane and a kind rider tried to help get him to pony up with her seasoned horse - just then the screen turned bright pink with a flashing logo and he was TERRIFIED

He ran backwards FULL TILT into the huge concrete light pole

CRACK
Horse was in shock
Emily was unhurt but devastated as her horse sat there trembling in fear and pain

We transported him to the large animal hospital in the WEF horse ambulance

That was 1.5 years ago..

Today after six months of stall rest…six months of hand walking and slow PT, body work and Chiro and then another six months of slow work on the flat

He returned to the scene of the accident

He was clearly nervous - we had two PTSD incidents at smaller shows just seeing a small screen made him panic …but with the confidence of Emily’s calm demeanor, and a TON of German horse cookies with his sidekick McKenzie …he slowly went from trembling and scared to TRUSTING the people who had helped him when he was in pain

He did it! We were not sure how this would go - but we ended up WTC and jumping in the schooling area

I am thankful to his owner who trusts us completely and supports all the things we have done to not rush this process of both physical and mental healing. I am proud of my daughter who did all the hard work to bring him back, I greatly appreciate Mck for always being there to help us with ANY horse that needs an extra hand …we are blessed with students who have been with us since early elementary school into adulthood - how many farms have that!

What I loved even more was that the horse was HAPPY to be back in the limelight …and Willow watched all of this process and she was clapping and cheering

THIS is what we DO
THIS is horsemanship
THIS is why we will NOT compromise our process for “quick” results that do not last!

THIS is WINNING more than any blue ribbon

Will this be the end of the story …no …there will be a lot more work

But BOY …today made it all worth it

Gallop 🏇🏾 on!

11/18/2025

Whether preparing for 2026 show season or just starting out and want to learn more!

ALL levels of riders and horses invited to attend the third clinic in our series this fall!

Heather Dayner from Baxter Lane Farm will be here Dec 19-20th for a fun filled yet challenging clinic

Email [email protected] or text 239-595-7618 for registration info or stall reservations

Come play and learn!

11/18/2025

Looks like a CSF field trip!
Love our good luck gnomies!

This tiny park is a gnome wonderland, it's magical!

11/17/2025

It’s a start…I reclaimed our dining room table…which served as my desk for five long years of this buildout

It’s over 100 years old …Amish made

Glad to see it back to its true purpose!

Ladybug chose to stay in the hut 🛖 tonight …old habits die hard

Plenty more to unpack but we have the essentials …

Champagne and chocolate!
Woohoo

11/16/2025

TODAY …We decided…
Is MOVING DAY…..🤪

It’s time …..

11/15/2025

Arturo is HOME!
Special thanks to Kelly Mohler Cutting Horses for helping us start this baby!

When life threw us lemons …we figured out how to make lemonade ….

Great c**t
Wonderful team to get him started

Now it’s time to let him develop slowly and carefully into whatever discipline he excels …Hunter??? Jumper??? Derbies???

He will tell us …and no rush

We want him to have a long career and a happy life

So great to finally have EVERYONE home on the farm …

11/08/2025

This is VERY true!

11/08/2025

So SAD
Tell me this is FAKE

IMPORTANT NEWS: Today we are making the announcement that the 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will be our last edition ever.

It is with deep appreciation and heartfelt emotions that we share some sad news with you today. The 2026 Farmers’ Almanac will be our last edition ever. We are so grateful to have been part of your life. We will miss sharing the unique blend of wit, weather, and wisdom that you’ve grown accustomed to.

Our wish for you is to keep tending what’s important. Keep watching the weather and awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets. Thank you for your support.

Our web site will slowly be shutting down as will our posts on Social Media. Stay tuned here for more updates. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/fond-farewell-from-farmers-almanac

11/01/2025

When people are “amazed” that a TB is successful (dressage hunter jumper etc..)

Well…they obviously don’t know their history

My all time favorite - Touch of Class
15.3 hand TB mare ….

FIERCE!