Stormy Acres Ranch

08/21/2024

Stormy acres is taking a break from running their own Boarding facility. We are excited to announce we are handing over the reins to Equestrian https://www.facebook.com/alpineequestria?mibextid=LQQJ4d. Please contact them for boarding options.

Boarding Facility, Gaited Horse specialist, Horse Trainer, and Riding Coach

08/14/2024

Horses…. They aren’t for the faint of heart. They aren’t for the 9-5 scheduled work hours. You never really check out when you walk out of the barn doors. They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you feel. They aren’t all cuddly and happy to see you. Sometimes they need you more than your energy feels like it can give, but there is no other option. Sometimes it is sleepless nights, 2 AM vet calls, stupid injuries or hard deliveries.

But for those of us who live Horses, there is no other way. Life wouldn’t be full or enough without the love and respect from that 1000 lb animal waiting for you.

“Some horses will test you, some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you.”

06/12/2024

Fun busy barn.

06/05/2024

Is it mad skills or is it because Friesians make great team players????

05/24/2024

Good reminder to make sure all your vaccines are current. It’s also bug season. Let’s worm too!

Two horses in Clallam County, Washington, were recently confirmed positive for equine influenza after being purchased from a livestock market.

05/20/2024

Great day for a hack…

05/15/2024

You have to love spring. ❤️

04/29/2024

Stormy Acres is looking for a Sunday barn staff. We can hire one or two people depending if they want the entire shift or split it up. Use our gator to do AM feed turn out ($30 a shift) clean stalls ($40 a shift ) PM feed bring in ($30 a shift) it’s a flat rate feeding shifts take 1-2 hours depending on your speed and efficiency. Cleaning takes 2-3 hours again depending on your speed. Must have some horse experience. Must be 16 or older (for driving the gator) must work all Sundays and be dependable unless taking vacation. Can pick up other shifts as other staff need shifts cover. Can also make other money helping with side projects.

03/16/2024

Just another Sheddy day at the barn… 🙂 got to love spring

03/13/2024

We are a boarding barn, because most marriages won’t survive this…. 💕

02/27/2024

Are you thinking about having your Friesian inspected?

Hill Family Friesians is proud to be hosting the Washington State Keuring this year and we'd love to see you there! We've been working hard and have secured a fantastic site (Bello Acres at Donida Farm) in Auburn, WA. We also will be fortunate enough to have fabulous lunchtime entertainment from Black Horse Farm's Friesian Liberty Team! In addition, we are thrilled to announce that we are being quite successful in our endeavors to keep the costs down for the participants!

If you have questions, ideas or concerns, please reach out, we'd love to hear from you!

02/06/2024

I know EXACTLY whose horse NEEDS to hear this!!! 😆

01/26/2024

Love your horse, not what they can do.

My horse had to retire this year.
It was unexpected and it changed everything.

But for him, nothing changed.

He still goes out in the field, still gets a nice big fluffy bed, cosy rugs and a carrot every night. He still gets remedial shoes, gets his teeth done and regularly sees a physio.

Nothing changed for him, because he’s not a machine and the level of care he gets is not dependant on what he can do. I loved riding him, but that’s was a privilege, not a right and certainly not a way for him to “earn” good care.

He’s not a car that can be scrapped or sold on because he can’t do what I want to do anymore.

When you take the reins of a horse, you make a commitment.

A commitment to ensure their happiness and welfare always come first; whether they are jumping big tracks, competing at Grand Prix level, hacking or grazing in a field. Level of competition or ability should not dictate the level of care.

Horses are fragile. They break. They get injured. Soemtimes they have to retire. It doesn’t mean they are any less worthy of your care, attention or money.

Stop giving away, “loaning” or selling your broken down horses because they can’t do what you want them to do and if that means you have to change your plans or put them on pause, then so be it.

Love your horse, not what they can do.

01/24/2024

A little calm between storms today. 🌈 🐎

01/16/2024

When you finally empty all the water trough’s…. We call these Farm style ice cubes. Baby it’s cold out