Bald Cypress Equestrian

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Happylife and the Bald Cypress family!

Don’t forget we are open 11-3 today for Peppermints with Ponies and be sure to check out Hope’s House

12/12/2024

We love when our day starts with a delivery of sawdust from A. H. Hatcher!

10/27/2024

KMG Therapies Trunk or Treat was spooktacular!Everyone had an amazing time with fantastic costumes, horses included! A huge thank you to all of those who sponsored this event to allow KMG Therapies the opportunity to provide therapy to those who otherwise couldn’t access such wonderful services.

10/25/2024

Only one day left until KMG Therapies trunk or treat at Bald Cypress Equestrian. Come out to enjoy a sensory friendly trunk or treat and help pay for therapeutic services that are widely denied by insurance. Sponsorships are still available, visit www.baldcypressequestrian.com and follow the pop up or scan the QR code below. We look forward to seeing you all there!

10/11/2024

Join KMG Therapies at Bald Cypress Equestrian on October 26th for a sensory friendly trunk or treat!

Come out to support a young, local, new business providing an amazing therapy service while utilizing equine friends.

Local business owners, check out the sponsorship page! Help fund invaluable therapy sessions for a child which are largely denied by insurance and receive advertisement on our social media and in our indoor arena.

10/11/2024

Wondrwherecraigis? In the winners’ circle for us!

Craig tried his heart out to put all the pieces together today. The big open ring had him a little insecure starting his flat pattern but took the guidance and held it together! We had an unfortunate rail coming out of the grid and 2 more in the first round over fences. He just needed some time to wake up because his second round (the handy) Craig really showed off what a handy round should look like and was clear with some impressive turns! It wasn’t quite a finale qualifier but the jumpers have concluded and Craig finished 17th overall out of a huge field of over 50 competitors with the 4th fastest time of the day, without trying to go fast!

While 3 rails may not sound like an impressive round, a little back story on Craig’s post track journey might explain why our hearts are so full today. Craig came to us in March pretty sore from transitioning out of glue ons while he was turned out for a bit. Our first month together we did some ground work and very basic walking under saddle while he got comfortable. Then Easter came around with a major set back for me after I was double barrel kicked in the gut resulting in a grade 3 laceration to my liver which put me out for all of April. Coming back in May, weak with limited lung function, and a very short 5 months to teach a graded stakes winner the ins and outs of show jumping we were racing against the clock. Craig jumped his first fence partway into June and marched around his first horse show at 18” at the end of June. We trudged along, had our final outing at the Real Rider Cup in September where Craig jumped his first clear. I wish the chaos ended there, but wait…there’s more. Right after the Real Rider Cup, Craig kicked through a fence resulting in 2 weeks of rest leaving us with one week left to prepare for RRP. In true Craig fashion, it didn’t slow him down one bit and he proved it today. All of the pats, carrots and kisses for this special boy. And the biggest thank you’s to Sheldon and Brittany Russell for allowing us the opportunity to work with such an incredible horse.

*we’ll post his videos in the comments!

10/10/2024

T’was the night before show jumping…and Craig is keeping everyone up with his loud alfalfa slurping, sorry neighbors😅

Wish our “favorite” for tomorrow in the Show Jumping division at the Retired Racehorse Project the best of luck as he gets in his final late night snack before the big day. Regardless of the ribbons, we are so proud of Craig for continuously overcoming any hurdles he’s come across post track. Thank you BTR Racing for the trust and opportunity to work with this amazing guy!

10/09/2024

enjoying the Kentucky grass of his youth before showtime at 9:40 tomorrow morning!

09/11/2024

Help us get Craig to his Donation goal and support thoroughbred aftercare so cool guys like him get the best chance possible to shine in their second career!

09/11/2024

Wondrwherecraigis? Getting pampered by his personal groom in prep for Real Rider Cup this Friday at Fair Hill International in his .Come out and support the thoroughbred aftercare programs and see grade stakes winners take on the jumpers- and in Craig’s case baby sitter too!

08/30/2024

If pumpkin spice can make a comeback in August - we can plan for Halloween! Join KMG Therapies and Bald Cypress Equestrian for our sensory friendly trunk or treat! This event is being hosted with our sensory sensitive community in mind all with the purpose of sponsoring kids in need of therapy. Check out the sponsorship opportunities and what KMG Therapies is all about!

08/29/2024

Therapy horses need therapy too! Don’t let Gunner’s face fool you, he’s just waiting for the cucumbers on his eyes🥒

Check out kmg_therapies to learn more about what therapeutic options are available in your community! And catch a sneak peek of what’s to come in October

07/14/2024

Wishing a very happy birthday to Isabella! What better way to spend your sweet 16 than horse showing!

07/11/2024

07/09/2024

Wonderwherecraigis? He’s on the road to RRP!

Follow us on TikTok to follow Craig’s progress as he jumps into his new career as a jumper!