Pond View Stables

10/24/2024

08/28/2024

When you don’t have a buddy to scratch your back

08/01/2024

Farm fit

Time to tone those muscles and practice those bucket lifts, hay tosses, and wheelbarrow sprints, because the Great Equestrian Fitness Challenge is calling your name! This fun (and hardcore) equestrian fitness competition is coming back to Massachusetts this fall and we're looking for our next Great Equestrian Fitness Challenge Champion.

🏋️‍♀️ Think you've got what it takes to compete in the Barn Chores Marathon or the Bouncy Pony Race? Check out our website for more details and start that workout regimen... we'll be watching!

💪 The GEFC will take place on Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 pm in the GGT Arena in the Young Building. You'll be able to sign up for one of three events by visiting the announcer's table in the GGT Arena any time prior to the start of the competition.

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top ten participants in each event!

07/02/2024

Picture perfect riding weather today☀️☀️☀️

06/12/2024

Leon showing his big, little brother, Mac how to make waves.

05/21/2024

Congrats to Brynn for doing so well in only her second show. She even navigated the crazy schooling ring and piloted Russel around like a pro! Go Brynn!

03/17/2024

01/25/2024

Nothing like dancing in the mud.

12/27/2023

Russel is enjoying the unexpected benefit of scaring his pasture pals away from the hay pile with his new cheetah print blanket. 😂😂

11/06/2023

Slow and Steady wins the race …. Big Mac took his first experience into the woods like a star. 🥰

I’ve gone very slow with this one. As a 17h, big b***d, very underweight, two and half year old we spent the first several months just walking in the arena, having him adjust to the riders weight and learn voice, leg and hand aids, getting him supple through bending and keeping it simple.

Trotting started as he was approaching three and again, working on understanding the aids, balancing himself and rider and creating rhythm, straightness, developing muscle, fitness, all while riding a few days a week and keeping things slow, calm and simple.
Cantering started a few months ago, and he continues to learn balance, rythym, and is figuring out his leads.
By the time he turns 4 in February, he will be ready to start a few jumps.

Today we ventured out into the woods and while he was a bit nervous, (as one would expect and judging by the amount he pooped lol) it was so rewarding to have this horses trust and for him to retain and respond to the training he’s had in the arena.

We will need to work on the water crossings 😳 but short of that, he was perfect! Good job doodle boy!

11/01/2023

What a difference a year can make. Happy Anniversary Big Mac!

10/28/2023

Great way to end a beautiful day!

10/16/2023

Great fall day riding at Ride in the Big Woods with Old Dominion Hounds. 🍁🍂

08/16/2023

Big Mac tolerating his muzzle smooches. He’s such a ham ❤️

07/18/2023

The cutest team. 🦄