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Troika Drafts & Harness Shop Maine's premier working draft horse facility
Owned and Operated by Vicki Schmidt

Troika Drafts is a 150 acre working draft horse farm located in the foothills of Western Maine. Our specialty is the training, use, and sale of the all-around family "chore horse". We adhere to sustainable practices and enjoy the forest, fields, and gardens that grow and produce exceptionally well. The last few years have seen a transition to more vegetable and flower gardens for local and CSA sal

es. Our expanding gardens are known for their "excess production" which are enjoyed by our chickens and small livestock. Current plans are for the establishment of an additional greenhouse, a move to solar, and building a shared-commercial kitchen for regional value-added processing. And as always, the horses here, their care, and our tack shop will always be our anchor. . .

HUGE CONGRATS to Jane Gray and Trippcrest Farm! From right here in Harrison Maine! And a sponsor and supporter of our r...
23/11/2025

HUGE CONGRATS to Jane Gray and Trippcrest Farm! From right here in Harrison Maine! And a sponsor and supporter of our regional Large Animal Emergency Rescue training programs :)

A big shoutout and congratulations to the CHAMPION CLASSIC CART of the 2025 TCDC; Trippcrest Farms LLC. Driven by Chad Cole and Exhibited by Jane Gray of Harrison, ME. Thank you very much for bringing this outstanding horse to our show.

Barn fires can happen anytime of year, but winter fires are more common and offer other challenges for FD's such as froz...
23/11/2025

Barn fires can happen anytime of year, but winter fires are more common and offer other challenges for FD's such as frozen water supplies and limited access due to snow banks and ice. Along with planning to prevent fires, remember your aged and mobility limited horses and that, "A day early is better than an hour too late". Giving them well deserved peace, even if it is emotionally devastating to us, is the most humane gift you can offer.

Prevention is key, but have a plan. Because barn fires are devastating and they happen fast. Key insights courtesy of Dr. Kyle Jonson of Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences When winter rolls in, we all start migrating into the barn like horses to a feed bucket....

❤If anyone is looking for a Bomber baby this one is a super cutie! :)❤ (though I think I say that about all of them)
17/11/2025

❤If anyone is looking for a Bomber baby this one is a super cutie! :)❤
(though I think I say that about all of them)

Single draft bob-sled. Very good condition. Misc parts included $750
12/11/2025

Single draft bob-sled. Very good condition.
Misc parts included $750

❤To all Veterans Everywhere . . Thank You❤
10/11/2025

❤To all Veterans Everywhere . . Thank You❤

Never trust a pool cover! Love the "pool noodle" hay feeder hack :)
04/11/2025

Never trust a pool cover!
Love the "pool noodle" hay feeder hack :)

01/11/2025

And Animal Incident is a Human Incident :(

When a neighbor takes time from his early morning commute and inadvertently reminds me of the beauty I am gifted to call...
24/10/2025

When a neighbor takes time from his early morning commute and inadvertently reminds me of the beauty I am gifted to call home. . .
Thank you Donald!

This is why in my LAER classes I preach LISTEN TO YOUR FARM! "I came inside the barn and was talking to the ladies doing...
23/10/2025

This is why in my LAER classes I preach LISTEN TO YOUR FARM!
"I came inside the barn and was talking to the ladies doing morning chores and heard a horse calling out - odd but it sometimes happens. However, this call repeated itself, and I just knew something was up...... "

Good work by all, and another reason to FENCE OFF THOSE PONDS AND WATERWAYS! Because a horse has never ventured there, doesn't mean they won't.

Our precious Rocky, showcasing fall on the farm. . .Thank you Ann for your visits and photography :)
19/10/2025

Our precious Rocky, showcasing fall on the farm. . .
Thank you Ann for your visits and photography :)

HAPPY FIRE PREVENTION WEEK! And, regarding #1, if you host a cookout, provide lunch or snacks as part of your FD's visi...
10/10/2025

HAPPY FIRE PREVENTION WEEK!
And, regarding #1, if you host a cookout, provide lunch or snacks as part of your FD's visit it's often an invite they can't resist :)

Hope to see you there!
07/10/2025

Hope to see you there!

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