Troika Drafts & Harness Shop

25/03/2025

For those who attended my "What's on Board" presentation at the Northeastern Fire Summit here's an example of what could be on board that we didn't mention! New England is not a fire regime where fuel reduction is a high concern, but we still have a few, though much smaller, goat for hire programs here in the north east. Keep safe out there! 🙂

17/03/2025

Rainy Day & Window Shopping :)

National Clydesdale Sale

28/02/2025

The Opportunity of a Lifetime!

Don't miss this opportunity!

27/02/2025

Hey folks. .here's a bit of what I feel is a credible update. Our NP's are still under siege and this is only short-term info. I don't want to be a "slippery slope" fear monger here, but loosing our lands, both public and private to $$$powerful billionaire oligarchy types is very real. Trump is outwardly recruiting them for America and its happened in many places many times before. Its a short step to them playing a "Trump card" and eminent domain. Sadly, we do not have inalienable rights to our land 🙁

The U.S. Department of the Interior said no parks are expected to close in the summer, but park rangers warned of reduced hours and services.

27/02/2025

The time is NOW to work to eradicate these from your property. Not friendly to grazing and pastured horses in the least :(

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Browntail Moth Spotlight Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 02/27/2025 08:30 AM EST View as a webpage / Share NISAW: Browntail Moth Spotlight Browntail Moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea L.) decreased in some areas in....

26/02/2025

The ripple effect 🙁
Along with 10 more years of tax cuts to the MEGA$$RICH and an 11 TRILLION increase to the National Debt. For those of us not blinded and brainwashed by the extremes on both sides!
STAY ACTIVATED!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/911269491079780

25/02/2025

Another site with info and actionable items for our horse community and friends!
"WE RIDE (and DRIVE) AT DAWN" :)

Wherever you stand politically, one thing everyone can agree on is that there is a lot of uncertainty is in the air. Where is the USA headed as a country? How will recent executive orders, tariffs, and DOGE activities affect horse business owners both here in the USA and around the globe? First, a q...

25/02/2025

For all my friends who ride and drive at Acadia National Park, or on any nationally owned lands, you'd best get ACTIVATED!

The National Park budget is $3.6 billion but it creates $55 BILLION economic output. That would be over $50 Billion a year for a
wealth fund if WE THE PEOPLE, and Congress, and a real POTUS decided we need one! This is just an slimy way to r**e our natural resources for mega$$$ corporate profits and give his buddies our land for more Trophy Homes and private playgrounds :(

President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund requires that the United States come up with heaps of cash quickly, which may make selling out and selling off public lands irresistible.

20/02/2025

Thank to all motorized riders who respect the multi-use needs and horses on the trails! YOU ROCK!

20/02/2025

Tune In Tuesday!
Tuesday, Feb 25th, 2025 at 7pm EST
Join the Michigan Horse Trails Assoc and Vicki Schmidt for the MHTA's first virtual training :)
"Reading and Utilizing the Equine Senses"
PreRegistration is required, and a $5 donation is suggested
Thank you!
Register at: https://forms.gle/65NVuroCrM3Kvz4b6

19/02/2025

Doing homework for my next LAER road trip. .
Looks like there are plenty of working horses 🙂

This Saturday, February 15th, from 10 AM - 4 PM, come enjoy sleigh ride through the stunning Conover Park!

Whether you're looking for family fun, winter adventure, or simply some outdoor beauty, this event has something for everyone!

Don't miss out on the frosty fun – bundle up and bring the whole crew!

See you Saturday!

16/02/2025

Well that was fun! We recorded the training and if anyone wants the link to view it send me a PM. Happy to share the info 🙂

Well. .we'll see how this goes!
Feb 23, 2025 7pm EST
This will be a group "chat" intro info session. As things develop we hope to provide more demos and information. Hope to see you logged on :) FMI email:
[email protected] with the subject line “February DAPChat”
Please register by Feb 20th! Thank you!

13/02/2025

So good to see continuing education happening for our draft horse hitch farriers. Yes, as with any shoeing, Scotch Bottoms can be done totally wrong and with horrible disrespect to the hoof and leg. . but when they are done right they are a perfect compliment. Lets hope this class teaches what's best for our hitch horses, their continued soundness, balanced way of going, and the future of the discipline. . .

Send a message to learn more

12/02/2025

Our former Jr Stallion, New England Bomber. . .
The sweetest, most ethical, kindest, and noble stallion. . .
So honored to have known him and to have shared some great years with him❤

Sometimes the Shires steal the show with their sweetness and affection.
❤️ We’ve never had a couple complain… just look at our Senior Stallion, New England Bomber loving the attention! ❤️

https://www.theestate.events/about

11/02/2025

Latest update from Maine . . .

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza SITUATIONAL REPORT – February 11, 2025 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 02/11/2025 03:07 PM EST View as a webpage / Share Animal Health Program SITUATIONAL REPORT: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Date: Tuesday, Feb...

07/02/2025

What's on Board?
To any horse haulers of any size, and all my long distance hauler horse/cattle friends, and those who participate in the Classic Series, etc please consider helping me with a “What's On Board” class I am instructing at The Northeastern Fire Summit.

One primary goal of the program is to inform first responders on what might be in the trailer in the event of an incident. If anyone has videos of loading drafts into 18-wheeler rigs that would be ideal. Photos of your horses loaded, loading, unloading, etc. Photos of your rigs equipment that we might encounter along with horses, livestock, etc. Ask yourself “In the event of an accident where the drivers, copilots, etc, are incapacitated and can not help secure the animals, what would you want first responders to do? If you've been involved in an incident what went right and what went wrong? Those who haul to and through New England and to northern Maine on a regular basis are of particular value. . .

Any info is much appreciated and credit will be attributed if desired. Feel free to PM FMI or send information direct to troika(@)megalink.net
Thank you very much. . .
Vicki
Photo courtesy of J.R. Hudson Horse Transportation, Inc.