North Country Horses

01/01/2025

24/12/2024

It’s the night before Christmas and I’m out in the barn
Blanketing my horses to keep them all warm.
They’re eating their dinners, tucked cozy in stalls,
Not aware that it’s Christmas, or any day special at all.
They dream of spring pastures from their pine-scented beds.
No visions of sugarplums dance in their heads.
But we people are thinking of merry parties and such
Quickly doing our tasks so we don’t miss too much.
This season is special, but the horses don’t know.
They munch on their hay safe out of the snow.
I finish my chores and head on inside
To get ready for dinner and my family’s yuletide.
It’s nearly midnight, the carols are sung.
I remember a story told when I was young
How at midnight on each Christmas Eve
The barnyard creatures can speak to us with ease.
I am called to the barn. I slosh through the snow.
I can’t really explain; I know I must go.
I slide open the door, and stand there and smile
Then slowly walk down the dimly lit aisle.
A nicker from Cyrus, a soft snort from Roya,
Sweet, gentle Annahi gives me a wink
Big Boss rustles his bedding, Batique comes into sight
Even Darcy gives a greeting as I walk through the night.
I thought about parties bright lit and warm,
The ones we don’t go to cause we have the barn
And vacations and holidays that we usually don’t get
Cause we have the animals and chores to be met.
Walking all the way to the end of the aisle
I stop to stroke Kayla and linger awhile
She snuffles my face, hot breath on my skin
And I look around at the others, my horses, my friends.
I could be at parties with laughter and mirth
But where I am right now is the best place on Earth.
~Written by Doris Elradi
📸 Skyler Hartnagle Photography
From Our Barn to Yours…….Merry Christmas….

13/12/2024

It’s National Horse Day drop a pic of your favorite NCH lesson horse!

28/11/2024

What are you thankful for? We’re thankful for all the horses and families that make NCH feel like home. Happy Thanksgiving!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween!
Kate Stephenson Photography

08/10/2024

📣 Last call for the Evening of Champions Awards Dinner this Friday and for NCHA Clinic Series: Equine Connection: Building Trust and Connections with Horses Saturday!

28/09/2024

Join us for the Evening of Champions October 11th! Tickets are now available! Use the link below to purchase!

21/09/2024

Were you at the NCH show in August or September? If so, check k out Photos by Teenie

14/09/2024

It’s the last NCH Series Horse Show of the season and the NCH STAFF is ready for the CHALLENGE!
Tomorrow the last class of the day will be… Dressage Seat Equitation!

14/09/2024

Divide and Conquer!
First IEA Hunt Seat Show of the season and last NCH Series Horse Show Prep!
Good Luck NCH IEA! 🖤💚🖤💚

07/09/2024

Come hang out with is today! Paint a pumpkin, ride a horse, have a drink, win a basket!

05/09/2024

Happy First Day of School NY
We know the buses are out and may be running late! Take your time, we know you may be late to your lesson. It’s ok! We are here and understand.

24/08/2024

Don’t forget our IEA 2nd Annual Boots, Baskets and BBQ- An NCH IEA Fundraising Event is coming up September 7th! Tickets are pre sale only for BBQ and are going fast!
🎟️ http://north-country-horses-iea-team-fundraiser-event.square.site/

18/08/2024

Surprise entry today! Dots the Clown joined us!

17/08/2024

The NCH Horse Show Staff Challenge just got a little interesting….
The NY New Vocations riders challenges the TRF Real Rider Cup Team to a little jumping competition! Fastest combined team time wins bragging rights! (Only for the day)

16/08/2024

Shouting Happy Birthday to Anne today! If you see her wish her a happy 29th!

04/08/2024

Join us on September 7th for a NCH IEA Fundraiser Event! 2nd Annual Boots, Baskets and BBQ- An NCH IEA Fundraising Event Can't make it? Support our teams by donating a gift certificate, raffle item or basket. You can also support them by sharing the event!