Gryphaea Farm

08/20/2024

Upcoming lessons and clinics:
Jamie Lawrence dressage lessons, 8/28.
Julie Norman, 2 day clinic, 9/7-8
Libby Head, 2 day clinic, 10/5-6
Clinics offer both flat work and jumping, all levels of horse and rider welcome! Contact us here for more information on any of these upcoming dates!

08/20/2024

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/.../offering-a-horse-water...

08/14/2024

Those Eventing Academy events look like a lot of fun. We need to get over to Stableview and do this some time!

08/09/2024

Well that was a quicker schedule confirmation than expected so Julie Norman will be here 9/7-8 instead of 8/24-25. Whew!!!

08/09/2024

Well Julie Norman just found out she has students competing at the AECs on 8/27-28 so we will have to reschedule the 8/24-25 clinic. She is checking dates so more soon! Sorry about that!

08/09/2024

Julie Norman will be back for another 2 day clinic 8/24-25, only 2 weeks from now! We had such a great time with her the end of July, I know we will have a good turn out again! If you’re interested in riding please contact us here. All levels of horse and riders welcome, private flat lessons or semi-private jump lessons available. Saturday jumping involves a technical exercise or grid work and Sunday we ride courses. Come get you and your horse ready for fall riding!

08/07/2024

Wonderful morning of dressage lessons with Jamie Lawrence Sloccum. Glad we could ride this morning before it got so very simmering hot out there! Thanks to Jamie and everyone who rode today!

08/05/2024

Another great weekend with Rebecca Hoos Mazzoni. Started out XC schooling at North Grove Equestrian Park Saturday morning (a huge thanks to David and his team as always for having us). Then back to our farm for the rest of the weekend. Thanks to Becca and all of our riders! The next clinic will be with Julie Norman 8/24-25 and we still need to work out our fall clinic schedule. More on that soon!

08/02/2024

Despite Houston’s sleepy-head mood this morning we are psyched for our upcoming weekend with Rebecca Hoos Mazzoni. We have riders from Starkville, Tupelo, Tuscaloosa and Oxford meeting up at North Grove to XC school tomorrow morning then back here for a few evening lessons then show jump courses Sunday morning. This is our 3rd weekend in a row hosting clinics and I am proud that we made it happen and thankful to all our participants. I know it has been hugely helpful to put in this consistent training - both my mares are improving and I hope I am too!!!

07/28/2024

Wrapped up the Julie Norman clinic this afternoon. Everyone got so much out of their lessons and we are already looking forward to her returning 8/24-25. So glad that we have great trainers willing to take the time to come instruct here regularly. We are continuing to improve thanks to their hard work.

07/28/2024

Day 1 with Julie Norman was great! The show jump course is set up and we are ready for day 2!!!

07/27/2024

So excited to have Julie Norman back for another fantastic weekend clinic. We are underway with day one!!!

07/25/2024

Congratulations to Lil Chumney for winning the Finish Line fitness award!!!

Big congratulations to Lilliana and Jane for winning the Finish Line Horse Products Fitness Award in my clinic at Gryphaea Farm last weekend 👏🏼🙌🏼 This award is presented to a hard-working rider who prioritizes fitness for both for both themselves and their horse. Well done Lilliana!

The prize for this fitness award is a tub of Finish Line’s Total Control. This is one of my all-time favorite supplements that targets six different body systems. It’s the perfect all-in-one option! Thank you to Finish Line for providing this generous prize!

07/24/2024

Just some scheduling notes for the upcoming clinics. We will be here all day Saturday and Sunday for the clinic with Julie Norman. Next weekend for the 2 day clinic with Rebecca Hoos Mazzoni we will be up at North Grove XC schooling from 8-11 am then resume down here at 1 pm on Saturday. Sunday we will be here all day. Looking forward to more great lessons! I already sent out ride times for this weekend and will send out times for next weekend early next week. Thanks everyone!

07/23/2024

Jamie Lawrence will be here Wednesday August 7th for an afternoon of dressage lessons.

07/22/2024

Another great weekend clinic with Libby Head. I know I got a lot out of my lessons and I am sure everyone else did too. As always we are looking forward to having Libby back again, but now it’s time to get ready for Julie Norman who will be here this Saturday and Sunday.

07/19/2024

Getting ready for the clinic with Libby Head this weekend. Goodies for our participants arrived yesterday! Thanks to Libby’s sponsors Seminole Feed and Finish Line Horse Products for all their support!

07/17/2024

Barkley wants everyone to know the arenas are dragged and we are ready for Jamie Lawrence lessons this afternoon. The covered arena will keep us out of the sun!!! They say a cool front is coming so the weekend the forecast after today looks a bit more comfy!!!

07/17/2024

07/17/2024

A gold medal-winning eventer carried the Olympic torch through the heart of Paris on Bastille Day

Read more via link below

07/16/2024

Great option in an area where there are few opportunities for boarding and instruction!

07/16/2024

Sephora is getting her beauty rest in before the clinic but right now her dance card is wide open. Where are all her fans and riders? There is room on the schedule if anyone wants to ride Sephora. Thanks Brooke for letting her participate even when you cannot ride!!!

07/16/2024

Hey riders we need more of you to come participate in our clinics! We have great trainers taking time out of their packed schedules to come help us improve our riding! You don’t have to be “ready” for anything but showing up and learning. These are lessons not competitions!!! Please come ride and support having great trainers come to our area. Libby Head is here this weekend, Julie Norman next weekend and Rebecca Hoos Mazzoni the following. As always all levels of horse and rider are welcome!!!

07/13/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

07/13/2024

May ➡️ July 🙃🤩 What a glow up for sales pony, Applejack!

With a combo of Dynasport and Ultrabloom from Seminole Feed, and Performance Builder from Finish Line Horse Products, Applejack’s body composition has completely transformed in less than two months! 🙌🏼