Seacoast Farm

09/07/2024

We are organizing another day of lessons at Paula Leavitts. Possibly Sept 12th.

Lessons are available in riding, driving, longlining and ground work.

Please contact Paula or myself if you are interested.

08/26/2024

If anyone is interested in any of the items I have available for free or otherwise, please contact me via the email listed on this page, or FB Messenger on my personal page.

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08/26/2024

Please share the previous posts about cleaning out my closets.
It's time to downsize!

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08/26/2024

Cleaning out the closets...
Make me an offer
I have saddles (Fryso dressage saddles), harnesses(George Bowman pair harness and Smuckers Pair harness - both horse sized) and ALL kinds of other equipment.
I WILL NOT ship. 1st come 1st serve basis

08/26/2024

It's time to clean out the closets!

FREE for the taking. I WILL NOT SHIP! 1st come 1st serve.

Black felt top hat 7 3/8
British Footwear Patent leather boots size 9
White carriage hat large: Tags still on it
Cream carriage hat large
Black felt carriage hat large: Tags still on it

05/29/2024

The next clinic at Paula Leavitt's is June 21. Please contact her if you are interested in participating.
Longlining, driving and other lessons available.

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03/25/2024

Regardless of the snow and mud...
The season is gearing up!

Lessons and clinics are available in riding, driving, longlining, in hand and specialty work. 56 years experience in training and showing all breeds.

For those interested in monthly clinics in the Bangor region contact Paula Leavitt. She is organizing a regular schedule at her place and is located about 30 min outside of Bangor.

Contact me for more information on clinics/demos and lessons.
Ready or not... Spring will be here soon!!!!

10/25/2023

This little tike couldn't have cared less about the tarp. She was more interested in eating it than running from it.

10/17/2023

This little mare impresses me almost every time I work with her.
Today was her 1st time in the longlines out and about and she was an absolute rock star.
She's going to make a lovely driving horse.

07/13/2023

I still have TONS of equipment for sale.

Saddle pads... English - dressage and hunt seat, western.

Bridles - Various show and working bridles.

Bits - All shapes and sizes.

Saddles - I have Fryso dressage saddles.

Harnesses - I have an older George Bowmen biothane pair harness. I also have cob sized single harnesses, both carriage and fine harness.

Make me a reasonable offer. These need to GO...

07/13/2023

People always ask me, how it feels to be retired...
?????
Who the heck is retired???
Not me!

I love my job.

This yearling Gypsy Friesian X is such a nice guy.
He's extremely smart. Doesn't get rattled.
He's in quite a growth spurt right now as is evident by the height of his hindquarters.

It's fun to watch the little ones grow up and help them develop the tools they need throughout life.

06/16/2023

I am in search of a riding instructor who can teach via sign language.

05/14/2023

I have loaned out my dumb jockey surcingle and blue longlines (not pictured here) and can't for the life of me remember who has it. I am in hopes that whomever has it will PM me. I need it back asap.
Thanks!

03/24/2023

Puckerbrush Farm is seeking a reliable, passionate, dedicated, hardworking individual to join our team! Come work in a professional, fun, friendly atmosphere dedicated to providing excellent care, training and instruction to our clients. Duties would include daily handling of horses, stall cleaning and other small jobs essential to maintaining the happiness of our horses! Board, lessons and training from a USDF Gold Medalist are available as part of your compensation if desired!

01/30/2023

Hey folks
We are in need of volunteers for the Feb 11th skiijoring event at the Topsham Fairgrounds.
Please contact Janice Hill on FB if you are interested in helping out!

Here is a taste of what you might see:

There is no better representation of the historic crossroad of cowboys and skiers in Jackson Hole than the sport of Skijoring. The race consists of an adrena...

01/29/2023

CHALLENGE YOURSELVES

We all expect our horses to be balanced and supple on both sides.
Challenge yourselves
Mount and dismount from both sides.
Lead from both sides.
Become ambidextrous.
You'll be amazed what it will do for you in the saddle.

01/05/2023

We all know winter in Maine is a horrible time to try to find time (with shortened daylight) and footing (although this winter has been fairly good!) to work our 4 legged friends.
That said, there are wonderful exercises you can use suppling and brain work that can be done in the comfort of a stall or run in.

Suggestions:
*Try clicker training for something new. Start with the simplest of tasks and build to something more complex.

*Whether you chose to do carrot bends or utilize the clicker training consistent suppling will keep your ponies happier and more comfortable. And an added benefit is the brain work and bonding this exercise accomplish.

*If your horse struggles with understanding lateral work, take this time to do some ground work and break it down.

*If your horse is afraid of the whip, do some work to help them understand what the purpose of the whip is. That it's a communication tool not a beating tool.

*Try some simple trick training.

*Work on standing quietly. This is much more difficult than it sounds. And in my opinion it is the single most important exercise you can work on if you want to long line or drive. I'm also a stickler for it with my under saddle horses.

For more ideas, give me a shout and we can toss around some ideas. You can reach me by PM or email or phone.

01/05/2023

As we move into the new year, this is the time I like to remind people to take time to review USEF or other management organizations for rule changes. Every year horse show organizations implement rule changes. A cold snowy or rainy day is a great time to review the rules.
As always Good Luck in the 2023 show season!