Annie's Place

01/07/2025

01/07/2025

Hey everyone! Postponing opening for the season for two weeks. All my lessons will hopefully resume 1/21 when the weather returns to the 40’s!
Check in with Meaghann if you ride with her, things have been crazy today and I’ve not had a chance to circle up about her classes on Saturday!

01/03/2025

Doodle is gaining a few more tools for his tool bag. He needed a bit more time to grow up and mature before starting this venture. He has (had) so much fear and is learning to trust. Those of you who have met him at the farm know he wants to be loved in but his mistrust keeps getting in the way. He’s been in training a few weeks now and is starting to look forward to neck scratches and noggin rubs.

What does his future hold? Who knows but whatever it becomes I hope he can start to trust and relax and lean into his puppy dog personality that keeps wanting to take over.

12/30/2024

Schedules are in and I’ve got room for two students in the Academy this year! English or Western. Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday 4:00-6:00. Student must be available four hours a week and be able to walk and trot independently. $200 month base fee (excludes shows, clinics, field trips, etc).

12/27/2024

Getting better with one hand. Aerated the bushes with the backhoe and then Levi and Sprout met Taryn Smedley for some much appreciated (and needed) bodywork.

12/27/2024

Reminder grooming day is Monday at 4! Drop me a message if you are planning to attend so that have enough from boxes. 4-H and Lesson students all invited. Getting these goobers back clean before we re-open on 1/6!!

12/09/2024

The tack cleaning for 12/10 and 12/12 have been cancelled this week. I’ve mangled my finger and won’t be able to demonstrate how to clean! The next week is TBD depending on what doctor says later this week.

11/25/2024

First weekend of our break and James has made great progress on one of the many projects around the farm. 2nd creek crossing in place and stabilized!

11/06/2024

Annie’s Place has several horses available for lease starting in December. We have rotated some of our school horses, giving them a break and creating some space on the lease calendar.

Each person who leases must be independent enough to catch, tack up and ride without supervision. Tack is provided. All rides are on-property in our grass arena. Rates range from $80-$225 per month.

15.3 TB mare. WTC for very advanced beginner or intermediate rider. Has a great work ethic and is your typical TB mare, a bit of a princess. 1-3 days per week.

15.1 draft cross mare. Retired lesson horse. WT only. 1-3 days per week.

15.3 draft cross mare. School horse extraordinaire. WTC for advanced beginner, due mostly to size. 1 day a week only.

15 hand QH gelding. WT, can canter when in shape, which he is not. 1-3 days a week.

Shoot us a message to schedule a time for you to come visit the farm, evaluate your riding and match you with a horse that best fits your ability, size and schedule!

Located in Jonathan Creek (Waynesville)

11/04/2024

4H students and parents
Leasors
Students and Families

All invited to the EOY celebration!

The kids will be demonstrating some of their skills. Games will be available for all. Pony rides and groom stations. Lots of fun opportunities!

We will provide snacks, feel bring to bring something to share if you have a favorite!

We will also have a merch table with items salvaged from the shop up for sale.

Festivities start at noon and the planned activities will wrap about 2. Feel free to stay a little longer and enjoy the afternoon!

Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite Christmas blanket to decorate their favorite horse. Also encouraged to wear boots with their favorite Christmas PJ’s!

10/29/2024

First trail ride in the books for Jo. Domino was a saint leading her and the kids around the hay field!

10/29/2024

A little behind but the last two weeks have been productive!

10/20/2024

4H this week had some interesting and creative pony tails 😂😂

10/20/2024

Lucy is working on healing from her post-Helene injuries. Hopefully in another week the laceration will be fully closed (fingers crossed)!! All other injuries are mostly healed.

10/20/2024

A little late but welcome home Jo! Looking forward to seeing what we learn together!

10/16/2024

Em looks all grown up! Week 1 of formal training has commenced!

10/10/2024

Field Trip Update:
Davis Ranch horse show Oct 19 is being rescheduled for a later date! Once we know the new date we will pass it along! Weather permitting we will have 4H instead regular time at the farm.

10/10/2024

Ever wondered how our anatomy compares to a horse’s? 🧐 Check out this colorful schematic of a human foot and a horse’s hind limb! Did you know that our heel is actually the equivalent of the point of the hock in a horse? 🦶➡️🐴