Achorn Acres

02/20/2025

2025 Spring /Summer Scout dates are out Dates: We are currently registering troops for our Scout days. To register please fill out the google form, forms.gle/JwtxrWSkr45vBJbF7 you will be emailed back with a confirmed time. Additional dates may be available on request. More info can be found on our website as well https://sites.google.com/view/achornacres/home

Saturday May 10th

Saturday May 24th

Sunday May 25th

Sunday June 1st

Friday July 18th (full day program)

Program info

The cost for each program is $30/scout. Each program is an hour and a half. For "Pet Care" and "Three Cheers for Animals", we can take up to 15 scouts; for "Horseback Riding" and "Animal Helpers" we can take up to 10 scouts (some days may be 12). If your troop is large we can split into two groups; for example, the first group comes from 12-1:30, and the second group comes from 1:30-3.

What to Expect: For all of our programs, we begin by discussing animal safety. After our safety talk we typically split into two groups: one group will start with non-riding activities, while the other group rides horses. We will then switch halfway through so that everyone has a change to do each of the activities. The exception is the pet care in which large troops will be split into three groups and will rotate through the different activities.

02/19/2025

Scout days will be out by Sunday! If you are on our email list you will be emailed (link below if you want to be added to mailing list) Dates will also be posted here and on our new website!! So exciting!!! Think warm thoughts!

While you wait a little trivia. Does anyone know who these young folks are? And guess on how many years ago?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1orvElbWDkuSLxSVa3GhTf4xe8bKGyuwQnltVSBD-Vvw/viewform?edit_requested=true

02/11/2025

March 28th, 29th and 30th

01/27/2025

Our new website is up! And summer camp info is posted!

About our Programs: Our summer program runs Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm. Students will ride two times per day or approximately an hour and a half per day. The remainder of the time will be participating in other horse related activities: educational projects, horse care, horsemanship and crafts. Topics

01/23/2025

Summer camp and spring/summer scout program registration is coming soon! If you don't want to miss our post fill out the form below and we will put you on our email list to be the first to get information.

https://forms.gle/F957DBA5uSbqmpm38

12/06/2024

Tomorrow is the big day, come in down for an old fashioned Christmas fair. And if coarse Julie’s kids shopping event where kids can shop for their family and loved ones.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GGk182YuN/?mibextid=WC7FNe

11/27/2024

Looking for a fun holiday idea? How about tickets to the Christmas Carol? I head that our little friend may be in the play again this year.

https://tickets-center.com/search/p/A-Christmas-Carol/6/v/Stadium-Theatre/11951?venueId=11951&venueName=Stadium+Theatre&performerId=6&performerName=A+Christmas+Carol

11/24/2024

Craig has some time off this week and has some availablility for lessons. If you are interested in a lesson please text him to set up a time at (508)439-0375. 1 hour private lessons are $60.

11/06/2024

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend (Thursday-Sunday) come check out equine affaire at the big e in Springfield! Lots of fun activities and demos to see plus tons of shopping. Craig and Julie will be there working. We most probably won’t have time to talk but we can give a wave hello!

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Heyyyy! Our event guide for Equine Affaire in Massachusetts is up, complete with tips, tricks, and FAQs about all the activities and features waiting for you later this week at the Eastern States Exposition!

👉 If you want a handy trail guide to consult before and during your visit, here's the link: https://equineaffaire.com/24ma-event-guide/

10/26/2024

We have a private performance today but tonight Craig and sparks will be making an appearance around 7pm as the headless horseman in Upton. Hope to see you there!

Looking forwards to hosting scout troops on Sunday!

10/24/2024

We still have openings for this program for this time slot. We are now accepting individuals (scouts and non scouts) for this time slot.

10/23/2024

10/18/2024

We still have one spot open for a Scout troop badge program on November 11th from 12:30pm-2pm Our google form is currently closed but if you are interested in taking this spot please send us a message or email to [email protected]

10/15/2024

Ayla just needs to sell $90 more to meet her goal for girl scouts and to get another patch! If anyone wants to order nuts, candy, magazine or bark boxes you can use the link below to go to her sales website.

Money from sales goes to fun thinks like camping, activities such as ax throwing (seen in picture). They also do community service project such as project "dignity matters" which collect tampons, pads and sanitary product that are expensive and aren't provided by food pantries.

https://www.gsnutsandmags.com/landing/3/53f8301e-5638-4b61-b9f8-92cd4c460ed0/en-US/False

10/01/2024

Hi Everyone! McCoskery Ranch now has a page. Please like and share!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/XcBkhRSRncoAuTji/

10/01/2024

How cute are these bark boxes!!! you can order them through Dylan and Ayla's girl scout troop for your pups and we raise money for the troop! https://www.gsnutsandmags.com/landing/14/05f0589f-6de3-4eff-816f-e6b8e8cbb6df/en-US/False