Vixen Hollow

11/05/2024

Time to vote, ladies. Our reproductive health depends upon it.

11/04/2024

We are thankful for those moments when we can laugh at ourselves -- a safe space where we can learn and grow but never take life too seriously. I mean... who hasn't had a rough day where you ended up splitting your pants or found yourself covered head to toe in mud/manure?

11/01/2024

For the month of November we will be thinking about things for which we are thankful and posting periodically about it. Join us as we give thanks.

We are thankful for the amazing community of riding students and boarders as well as their supportive family. Over the last five years our friends have joined us over our shared love of horses and riding.

We enjoy the activity together but even more, we love that everyone is positive. We learn together, we laugh at our mistakes together, we encourage each other after a fall. Every day we wake up knowing that our friends will be there at the farm ready to learn, grow, and support each other.

Thank you for joining us and bringing your kindest self to our farm.

10/31/2024

We have a lovely trail horse at our farm looking for a new home.

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10/25/2024

📢 URGENT: Help Save Our Farm from Industrial Rezoning! 🐎

Friends of Fox Sport Horses / V***n Hollow - we need your support! The City of Northfield is considering rezoning several agricultural properties near our farm to industrial zoning, which could pave the way for factories and data centers. This could dramatically impact our peaceful farm environment, our horses' wellbeing, and the rural character that makes this area special.

🗣️ HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. MOST IMPORTANT: Attend the Public Hearing
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Northfield City Hall (801 Washington St.)
- Wear your Fox Sport Horses/V***n Hollow gear
- Be prepared to speak about why preserving this agricultural area matters

2. Submit Comments Before the Meeting:
- Use eComment system (deadline 12:00 PM on Oct 30): https://northfield.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
- Email: [email protected] (include "public hearing comment" in subject line)
- Call: 507-645-3001
- Mail: City Clerk Lynette Peterson, City of Northfield, 801 Washington St., Northfield, MN 55057

Remember Northfield's cherished motto: "Cows, Colleges, and Contentment." Let's keep the "cows" (and horses!) part of our community's character! This rezoning would forever change the peaceful, rural nature of this area that so many of us treasure.

Please share this post and encourage others who value our equestrian community to speak up. Every voice matters! 🐎

10/14/2024

Friends. ❤️ Thanks to Long Lake Hounds for hosting us on the poker run.

10/14/2024

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

10/14/2024

Cobs are great until they aren't. Duke was a naughty boy today. (Neither horse nor rider was permanently injured in this video).

Do not try this at home kids.

10/06/2024

One of our favorite school horses, Duke, a drum horse (which is considered a heavy draft breed), can do it all, from jumping cross country to dressage. We love good boys like Duke!

09/11/2024

Did you know that V***n Hollow offers full and half leases for students in our lesson program? Thinking about buying a horse? Want to learn more about horse ownership and maintenance? Leasing is a great way to build a bond with a horse and experience what it's like to own a horse without the commitment and cost.

09/10/2024

It's not that I hate people. It's just that I have a horse and I have Internet. So I'm good. Thanks for asking.

08/04/2024

Anything you can do to help friends ❤️

Sara Lofgren and Melissa Fox here - we run V***n Hollow, an inclusive riding fa… Sara Lofgren needs your support for Help Maddie Save Her Beloved Horse Jelly

07/06/2024

Tractor Supply Co. we want to thank you for continuing to sponsor our events despite us being an inclusive facility that supports riders and horse lovers from all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, gender identities and body types. We know that a few loud people were making threats of bodily harm to your employees over your DEI politics and while you weren't brave enough to stand up to them - we know your workers still can be the identity that suits them best without fear of retribution at your business. We also want to thank Nutrena Feed, Purina for sponsoring our events at our farm.

The reality is our town, our local government, our neighbors, and all the conservative farmers we do business with share the same common value to live and let live. The haters will never win and we stand proudly with businesses that support inclusive environments including our own.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day to our American friends! Enjoy this AI-generated horse running from fireworks so your horse doesn't have to do the same.

06/30/2024

Today we brought animals out to support Friends of Veda Kanitz at for Elko New Market Fire Days.

Why is our farm involved in politics? We believe in giving back to our community.

Veda is a teacher, champion for women's rights, and huge advocate for the environment. This aligns with our values.

We do other work in the community including scholarships for disadvantaged youth, donating to the summer reading program at our library and various environmental projects.

06/24/2024

Our little girl, Tsillah ❤️

Check out V***n Hollow Minnesota’s video.

06/21/2024

Love horses? Want to learn to ride?

V***n Hollow partners with Fox Sport Horses and the talented Melissa Fox to teach riders of all ages and experience levels.

Now offering private, semi-private, and group lessons as well as summer camps for kids conveniently located in Northfield. Package deals available.

For camp registration: http://vixenhollow.org/summer-camp/

Send us a note to inquire about lessons.

Show a screenshot of this ad and receive 10 dollars off your first riding lesson.

06/17/2024

On June 30, come watch or compete in our Summer Derby. Watch

Watch as riders navigate a fun and challenging course of jumps and terrain. Or come try it yourself!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/25WHHzCc4fLKPVRg/
Website: http://vixenhollow.org/2024-derby/

06/16/2024

South Metro and Twin Cities families, we still have space in our summer horseback riding camps!

Located in Northfield (north of the city) - only 40 min from St. Paul.

Visit here for more details:

http://vixenhollow.org/summer-camp/

06/15/2024

Like or comment if you have more horses than people in your photos.

06/09/2024

Another amazing clinic with Elisa Wallace Eventing in the books at V***n Hollow.

Share your photos and videos here if you want friends.

06/08/2024

Elisa Wallace Clinic Update:

Due to the weather forecast, we will be starting an hour later. Please review the schedule and check your ride times.

We also want to call attention to the fact that your group number may change between days so please find your name on the list and ensure that you're aware of which time you're riding each day.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mQBgP8V0Fny2I9yxkSGmkgTMQxuM42RjTCyon9b2S54/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks!

Sheet1 Saturday - Stadium Jumping,Sunday Cross Country Rider,Horse,Group,Level,Ride Time,Rider,Horse,Group,Level,Ride Time Bella,Nori,1,N,7:00 - 8:30,Maddie,Jelly,1,N,7:00 - 8:45 Melissa ,Maki,N,Greta,Fox,BN Lorna,Bobby,N+,Ally,Kingston,BN Kym,Sturgis,N+,Renee,Minnie,BN Anna,Ronnie,2,S,8:40 - 10:10

06/07/2024

We are excited about our Elisa Wallace clinic tomorrow. The schedule is here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mQBgP8V0Fny2I9yxkSGmkgTMQxuM42RjTCyon9b2S54/edit?usp=sharing

Trailers please use the eastern driveway (east of the farmhouse). If you haven't sent coggins, please do so now.

Please register for auditing if you haven't and would like to attend to watch:

https://clinic.vixenhollow.org/auditor-registration

A couple things to note:

Please be ready to ride (tacked and at the arena/cross country field) at the scheduled start time.

We are starting early to allow for issues with weather (decent chance of rain) Saturday. We will ride as long as conditions are safe to do so but may have to delay due to overhead lightning, high winds, or hail. We have an indoor riding area if footing truly gets unsafe tomorrow but it looks like it will just be some train. I will do my best to update the linked schedule as soon as I know we are behind schedule.

Auditors/grooms, you may come and go as you please throughout the day but please remember some ground rules:

1. Don't be critical of riders. We are here to learn, grow, and enjoy ourself. As the coordinator for the clinic, I trust Elisa to correct riders for anything abusive, dangerous, or inappropriate from riders.

2. Don't backseat drive. Elisa is the instructor here, if you have opinions about how she is instructing or what she should be doing differently, we would appreciate that you keep it to yourself.

3. Feel free to clap or cheer but don't be overly loud or distracting to riders.

4. Positivity is the rule of the day. We praise for success and we encourage for failure.

For all attendees:

1. Please pick up your trash

2. Wear appropriate gear if riding

3. No dogs please

Sheet1 Saturday - Stadium Jumping,Sunday Cross Country Rider,Horse,Group,Level,Ride Time,Rider,Horse,Group,Level,Ride Time Bella,Nori,1,N,7:00 - 8:30,Maddie,Jelly,1,N,7:00 - 8:45 Melissa ,Maki,N,Greta,Fox,BN Lorna,Bobby,N+,Ally,Kingston,BN Kym,Sturgis,N+,Renee,Minnie,BN Anna,Ronnie,2,S,8:40 - 10:10