JFP Equine Inc.

06/25/2024

A winning team of Clydesdales?

06/24/2024

Don't worry, they're buds!

06/21/2024

It's his "I would like a treat please" face.

06/10/2024

INTRODUCING THE CLYDESDALE ACADEMY AT JFP EQUINE

We introduced our ‘Backstage’ Meet N’ Greet for meetin’, greetin’, pettin’ and picture takin’.

We introduced our CHORE TIME for those wanting an up-close-and-personal, hands-on Clydesdale EXPERIENCE.

And now we are introducing our Clydesdale Academy on a very limited basis for those wanting even more!

IT’S ABOUT AS HANDS ON AND EDUCATIONAL AS A CLYDESDALE PROGRAM CAN GET

Think about this ... you, under the guidance of JFP Equine managers Jim & Barclay Poole, learning what it takes to be a Clydesdale handler - with as much hands-on, interactive experience along the way as you can handle!

Grooming ... decorating (braiding, etc) ... harnessing ... feeding ... and more … learning from decades and decades of experience along the way.

The goal? Some Clydesdale-sized FUN and interaction of course.

And enough learning/experience to consider yourself an introductory CLYDESDALE HANDLER by month's end.

JUST HOW MUCH CLYDESDALE TIME WILL YOU GET?

For one month, you will meet at JFP Equine once per week, two hours each session (4 sessions, 8 hours total), for the ultimate in hands-on Clydesdale time and learning.

And it's totally flexible. Lock in the day/time each week that works best for you at the beginning of the month and let’s go! Weekday, weekday evenings or weekends are available.

There is no commitment after your first month. Continue for another month if you like or call it a day!

HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION

No more than one to two participants per session to maximize your personal Clydesdale time!

IS IT JUST A KIDS PROGRAM?

Heck no.

Adults who LOVE Clydesdales and who have always wanted to be around them are a perfect fit.

But is there a minimum age?

That’s a tough one. We roughly use age 15 as a minimum guideline, however we leave it up to the parents to truly decide if their minor child might be an appropriate fit.

HOW MUCH DOES THE CLYDESDALE ACADEMY COST?

$499 per month. That’s four, 2-hour, weekly sessions (8 hours total) of highly individualized and very hands-on time and training with JFP Equine and our Clydesdales.

INTERESTED? MORE QUESTIONS?

Direct message us with feedback and questions and we will get back to you asap!

We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks ... and thanks for lovin' Clydesdales!

06/06/2024

Corporate group Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet at JFP Equine Inc. Tough to tell which one isn't an actual employee as ACE just seems to fit right in!

JFP Equine specializes in bringing the majestic Clydesdale breed to life for a variety of audiences.

05/31/2024

We're opening our barn doors to the public on a few different dates in June for a Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet:

6/4, 10:00am-10:45am
6/21, 6:15pm-7:00pm
6/22, 11:30am-12:15pm
6/25, 10:30am-11:15am

Meetin', greetin', pettin', picture takin' (and maybe even a little Clydesdale smoochin' and snugglin').

Max of 10 participants per group to keep it as up close and personal as possible! Get all the details and registration info at:

www.jfpequine.com/meetngreet

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

05/27/2024

A special thank you from JFP Equine to all those who served and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.

05/21/2024

Goodbye STU & STAN!

They are officially headed to their new owner in western Canada. We've had a great time with these half brothers since they came aboard at JFP Equine late last year. Many CHORE TIME & Meet N' Greet participants also got quite a kick out of this playful, dynamic duo while visiting.

Luckily, they are going to a wonderful home where they are going to go on and do great things.

Best of luck to the new owner - and to STU & STAN!

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

05/15/2024

❓"DON'T YOU GET ATTACHED TO THEM ... ISN'T IT TOUGH TO SEE THEM GO WHEN YOU SELL ONE?"❓

It's one of the most asked questions we get from participants during a CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience.

The answer ...

Well, how could we say no?

These big guys are pure awesomeness (most of them anyway Emoji), and they certainly grow on you ... especially when you spend morning, noon and night around them.

Of course, some of them grow on you just a little more than others. It's no different than people. You just naturally have a better connection with some than others.

Take ACE for example.

He's massive. Nearly 19 hands and approx. 2,300 lbs.

Sure, big on the outside ... but nothing compared to the size of his heart and soul.

He would seemingly do anything for us that he could.

Even visitors to CHORE TIME who meet him for the first time sense it immediately.

There's just something about him.

Luckily for us, he's not for sale. He's one of our mainstays at the barn. Heck, he's more than that ... he's a buddy!

So we don't anticipate having to say goodbye to him to a new home anytime soon.

But interestingly enough, we did have to say goodbye to ACE once.

This is actually the second time we have owned him. The first time was over eight years ago before we sold him.

It was tough to see ACE go the first time.

But we knew he was moving on to do some pretty special things for some special owners ... parades, festivals and events of all kinds in front of thousands and thousands of people.

Pretty cool stuff, and it was the right thing to do to give ACE this type of opportunity.

But when the chance came to get him back eight years later, we jumped on it. We knew he would be a great fit for our barn and our CHORE TIME program. And he walked back into our barn like he had never left.

ACE is a special example though.

We have to remember to keep things in perspective at JFP Equine ... selling Clydesdales is a big part of our business. And when it's your business, you can't allow yourself to get overly attached.

For many of the people that we sell to, it's their first Clydesdale. And knowing the joy it will bring them can certainly make things easier.

We just try to enjoy each and every one of them as much as we can while we have them. And do our best to find the best new home we can for them.

Wanna check out just how awesome ACE and some of his Clydesdale buddies are for yourself?

Come spend a couple hours of hands-on Clydesdale awesomeness at JFP Equine to find out! CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience dates are being updated on our website as we speak.

Join us! 🐴

05/14/2024

Is it work or is it play?
Either way, it's loved.
Harness off after an awesome outing by ACE & DEX pulling a carriage.

05/10/2024

ACE & DEX just have a way of seamlessly sliding into a family photo like it's their own.

05/07/2024

Think there is a special bond going on here? We do.

That's what the CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience is all about. Join us for an upcoming session in May and create a bond of your own!

05/06/2024

Arriving for a private party, JFP style, with two very large guests of honor - ACE & DEX.

05/02/2024

Recently, someone left us the following comment about our CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience ...

"YOU WANT ME TO PAY YOU TO PET A HORSE, AND THEN DO YOUR CHORES?"

Ha, wouldn't that be a nice concept. It's not quite that simple though.

No, CHORE TIME is much more about the 'EXPERIENCE' than actual chores.

Getting up close and personal with world-class Clydesdales.

Learning about them, and spending time with them - in their world.

And weaving through it all the story of JFP Equine.

The result? Two hours of Clydesdale awesomeness.

Yes, there's petting. Lots of it.

Yes, there's feeding.

And yes, there's grooming.

But it's not so we can kick back in our rocker and watch all of our chores get done - ha!

It's all part of the 'EXPERIENCE' and getting hands on with these big guys.

We want participants to leave saying "I fed a Clydesdale' or 'I vacuumed a Clydesdale.'

You know, things that most people can't say they have had the opportunity to do.

Chores? Sure, technically I guess.

But I think most participants who have been through the program would consider them more like 'bragging rights.'

Funny story though, there was one time where the participants (they were younger) just loved to fork manure.

I could actually relate ... when I was a kid that's ALL i wanted to do!

So, we modified the program and let them voluntarily do a whole lot of forkin', ha! It was fun, and we all had a good time with it.

That's an extreme exception though ... not the CHORE TIME norm.

It turns out, Clydesdales are just pretty darn cool to hang out with.

That's what our CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience is all about.

And we are super appreciative and proud of all the participants who have joined us and all the smiles (and many tears of joy as well - ya really!) we've seen because of it.

If you are ready to EXPERIENCE Clydesdales, we invite you to experience CHORE TIME!

Thanks for your interest ... and thanks for lovin' Clydesdales!

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

05/01/2024

A competition of coolness going on here ...
who wins?

04/30/2024

He's such a show off ...
And we love it!


Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/27/2024

Congrats to Marcee, the happy new owner of “Bob” - a beautiful Clydesdale gelding we very much enjoyed having at JFP Equine. We are gonna miss him (a lot!), but it’s pretty cool to know he is going to a very loving home where he will be trained as an equine therapy horse and hopefully touch the lives of many!

04/22/2024

He's very suspicious about this motorized, red horse that has suddenly shown up to "gobble up" his grass ...

04/18/2024

New Rule:
All photographer gear must be inspected by Stan (the Clydesdale) before using on site at JFP Equine Inc.

04/16/2024

Front row for the Clydesdale show!

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/11/2024

"EPIC PICTURES ... IT'S ONE OF OUR MAIN GOALS FOR VISITORS TO JFP EQUINE."

And this one is pretty tough to beat.

Seriously, Blaze (a 2-yr-old Clydesdale) decides to turn and give a big 'ol smile at the perfect time?

It couldn't have fallen into place any better.

These Clydesdales never cease to amaze us. And we are proud to offer both our CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience and Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet as unique opportunities to create Clydesdale-sized memories like this right here in the STL region.

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/10/2024

"WE'RE HERE TO BRING THE CLYDESDALE DREAM TO LIFE ... FOR EVERYONE."

Some want to, and are able to, own a Clydesdale of their own. We're proud to help clients coast to coast do just that.

Others love Clydesdales and wouldn't necessarily mind one in their backyard either ... but, for whatever reason, it's just not feasible.

For these individuals, we created the CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience and Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet programs.

Up close and personal opportunities with the world's most iconic breed ... that's what we aim to deliver.

For our CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience, it's two hours of hands-on, Clydesdale awesomeness.

For our Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet, it's Clydesdale-sized pettin', hangin' and picture takin'.

So, whatever your Clydesdale dream may be, we've got you covered and we invite you to visit JFP Equine. Registration is required and we are continuously making sessions available, including this weekend (4/12-4/14):

CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience Availability:
4/13: 10:00am-12:00pm
4/14: 9:00am - 11:00am
www.jfpequine.com/choretime

Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet:
4/13: 12:00pm-12:45pm
www.jfpequine.com/meetngreet

Thanks for your interest in JFP Equine ...
and for lovin' Clydesdales!

Photo Credit: Daniel Zoernig Photography

04/08/2024

Curious, alert and smart as a whip.
JFP Equine's Blaze.

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/06/2024

CHORE TIME this morning. Time for some epic pictures!

What an awesome group this was ... son/mother/grandma, gigantic smiles, and an honorary member of the family (Wyndham) doing what he can to snuggle in.

Ready for a CHORE TIME Clydesdale Experience of your own? We got ya!
Check out our upcoming schedule at www.jfpequine.com/choretime.

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/05/2024

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Love the little front foot tilt DEX often does to get just a little lower to the grass. When you are that big, you use every advantage you can!

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/03/2024

Part Clydesdale part ... kangaroo?
100% Clydesdale Strong, we know that much!
Nice hang time Stan!

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/02/2024

🐴 🐴 🐴 EPIC EXPERIENCE ALERT!

JFP Equine Inc. Upcoming Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet Schedule:

4/5 (this Friday), 6:00pm-6:45pm
4/12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
5/11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
5/11, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

The JFP Equine Inc. Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet is all about pettin', picture takin' and maybe even a little Clydesdale snugglin'.

Groups are specifically kept at 10 or under to make sure this event is as up close and personal as possible.

Of course, every Clydesdale in our barn has a story, and as we go along with the meet n' greet, you'll learn about each one (in between the pettin' and snugglin' of course!).

It's kinda interesting ... so many individuals we come into contact with think the only Clydesdales on earth pull beer wagons ... that there are no others. With all due respect to the ones that do, that's simply not the case. And we are eager to show you how we do things right here in Waterloo, IL.

Join us for an upcoming Clydesdale 'Backstage' Meet N' Greet at JFP Equine Inc. and meet some of the world-class Clydesdales in our barn (like STU & STAN, pictured) while picking up a few FUN FACTS about the world's most iconic breed along the way.

Register at www.jfpequine.com/meetngreet

Thanks for considering ... and thanks for lovin' Clydesdales!

JFP Equine Inc.

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

04/01/2024

It's Monday ...
Make sure you have the eye of the tiger.
(And by tiger we mean CLYDESDALE!)

Photo Credit: Daniel Zoernig Photography

03/28/2024

Safe or out?
(Either way, ACE is gonna need a bath!)
Happy OPENING DAY '24 everyone!

Photo Credit: Jim Descher Photography

03/27/2024

Tough choice?
Nah, not really.