D&D Farms LLC

12/19/2024

FROM A PARENT:
One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to ride horses?" Well I have a confession to make, I don't pay for my kids to ride horses. Personally, I couldn't care less about the horses.

So, if I am not paying for them to ride, what am I paying for?

- I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.

- I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go the barn but go anyway.

- I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined.

- I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body.

- I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates.

- I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that score they'd hoped for, but still have to work hard in the grading.

- I pay for my kids to learn to make and accomplish goals.

- I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a champion, and that success does not happen overnight.

- I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships.

- I pay so that my kids can be in the arena instead of in front of a screen...
..I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for horse riding, I pay for the opportunities that horse riding provides my kids with to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!

12/03/2024

Barn life lately 🐴❤️🥹😁👏

11/28/2024

So thankful for my family, friends, businesses, clients & for being given more time with my horse Sherry 🥹
Thank you Jesus for life’s many blessings! ❤️

11/27/2024

As we enter Thanksgiving week in the US, many of your vets will be out of town or spending much needed time with their families.

It’s times like these that horse owners need to practice preventative caregiving.

During this holiday time, as an emergency only vet, I recommend the following:

- Don’t deworm your horse right now.

- Don’t start a new feed right now.

- Don’t get a new round bale of coastal hay right now if you’ve let the last one go to dust (give small amounts at a time or mix with a stemmy hay until they’ve had their fill, then give the round bale).

- Don’t change schedules.

- Don’t vaccinate your horse right now, especially if you have a known reactor.

- Don’t be in a rush and fail to soak your feed for long enough (choke risk) - especially if you’re late to feed due to holiday errands/get togethers.

- If you have visitors, limit treats. Ensure gates are closed. Make sure feed doors and bins locked.

There is already a shortage of equine vets - and the few we do have will likely be out of town or trying to enjoy the holiday.

Let’s all have a very Happy Thanksgiving. And let’s let our vets stay home with family!

Remember: Proper Preparation Prevents Postponed Potlucks! 😂🥴

11/26/2024

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

11/24/2024

Cone stay at the farm 😁🐴❤️

Lazy Meadows Horse Ranch

11/19/2024

We have TWO stall board spots open for specific horses! I’ll be picky! I value the barn family and herd I have now so it must be someone that fits with us!

🔸 Boarder’s Horse must be able to be used in lessons 2x/wk OR get training 2x/wk OR take lessons 2x/wk or a combination of those things. (Basically anything 2x/wk)
🔸Boarder’s Horse must get along with with other horses and not have hind shoes
🔸Boarder AND their Horse must be friendly to other adults, kids and dogs and be respectful at all times!

🟩🟩🟩What we offer🟩🟩🟩
▪️Stall with window, bedding, water and hay feeder for feeding unlimited hay
▪️Daily turnout (length of time depends on weather conditions of course)
▪️Quality Unlimited Hay & Grain 2x/Day
▪️Large Turnout fields (transitioning to having hay feeders in most fields)
▪️Hot/Cold Wash bay
▪️Arena with DEP sand footing that drains
▪️Large Round Pen with footing
▪️Jumps, barrels & cones in arena
▪️Access to trails without trailering
▪️Space for storing tack & blankets
▪️We are a small barn (7 horses) and are low key and laid back but we do go to some local shows, host fun shows & trail ride! We plan to have several clinics on site in 2025!
▪️Buddy Delong is our farrier & Willowcreek equine is our vet. We also have several massage therapists and a chiropractor that comes out to our barn!

11/14/2024

Horse Size Shipping boots!
New, never used. $30

Pick up in Newmanstown or Bernville

11/14/2024

11/09/2024

ISO 🦄 for a timid client:

- SAFE, SLOW, SOUND QH
- Mare or gelding
- 15 hands and up
- solid trail mount
- wtc and jumps up to 2ft courses
- open to ages 5-15
- must have show miles (fun shows)
- MAX budget 20k
- As close to Reading, PA as possible! (Under 3 hours)

11/06/2024

Sooooo important!