Serenity Acres

05/08/2024

Happy Birthday to Shiloh today! The one who makes us all laugh - who grounds us all - and who makes us occasionally shake our heads 🤣 we love you like our own 😘

04/08/2024

Show # 2 of the season!

It started off a bit rocky yesterday morning when we found out Bounty got the brunt of a kick or bite right where the saddle/pad would likely sit. That meant no last minute practicing and instead lots of love, ointment, Reiki and prayers that he would be okay for the next day- show day. Harper went in to it knowing she might not be able to ride, but we all agreed to get him ready and at least do her two in hand classes since she has been looking forward to this show since her last one.

This morning we woke up to rain 😅 but thankfully his “boo boo” swelling was gone and wasn’t painful to the touch anymore.

When we arrived at the show, the staff was so thoughtful and asked if we were okay with her riding with the English beginners as she was the only one entered for her division. We figured it would be more fun for her to ride with others so agreed - we were also given the option of her being judged separately or with the other division. We had them judge together to give her some competition and ultimately let us know what we have to work more on for the next show.

When I saw she was up against 6-7 other older riders, I wasn’t sure if I had just signed her up for failure (we do stress that it’s not about winning or the ribbons, instead it’s about having fun with her horse - but let’s be real, she’s 6 and the ribbons really do mean a lot 😁) but this team held their own and placed in every single class, even earning a BLUE!

We did scratch a couple, between highs in the 90s and his cut but all and all it was a great day! Thank you so much for everyone who melted with us and supported our girl. A huge thank you to those who put on the show & the judge for being so positive and supportive. The count down is already on for the next show 😂

Orleans County Fairgrounds Horse Barn Rebuild
Vermont's Orleans County Fair

03/08/2024

Here we go 😬

02/08/2024

Hot day bathing giggles 😊

02/08/2024

The day before a show and my horses decide to be a-holes 😫

26/07/2024

👧🏼“Bounty, you were a good boy for your shots today!”

🐴: 😁

🤣😂

26/07/2024

Twins 🖤🐾

24/07/2024

24/07/2024

They listen better than the dog 🤣🍉🐐🐐

23/07/2024

Cheese!! 😁😆😁

22/07/2024

My little dragonfly rescuer 🧚🏻

This one she found stuck upside down on the shoreline getting pummled by waves. We carefully helped it onto her finger and let it rest and dry its wings for awhile.

Right after the sunset picture was taken it took flight!!

Love successful missions 🥰

20/07/2024

41 bales off our own field 🙌🏻

20/07/2024

Mom gets the tractor today 🌾🚜

19/07/2024

Bounty always chooses Harper. 🥰

He runs away from me when I go out to grab him even if it’s for his dinner, he really makes me work for it. Dan, forget it 🤣 I warn Harper every time she goes out not to get upset if he does the same to her.. but there’s no need, he drops his head right in to his halter for her, ears perked and always seems happy to do what his girl wants.

Their “join ups” always give me goosebumps.

He is hers and she is his ♥️

Forever grateful for all who made this reality 🥰

19/07/2024

My hay day partner 🥰 sure do miss having my Max in the back seat, but this little monkey is pretty great company! We get to drive the hay trailer while Daddy gets the tractor 🌾🚜 Just wish people would be more patient on the road 🙄

19/07/2024

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19/07/2024

My girls ♥️

12/07/2024

I’ve been missing my Ollie something fierce lately. Today these beautiful keepsakes from Equine Keepsakes Horse Hair Jewelry arrived 🥺🥹

09/07/2024

♥️

07/07/2024

Two peas 🫛

28/06/2024

My beautiful girl ♥️

24/06/2024

23/06/2024

Calm before the storm. Everyone’s tucked in - hopefully safe from what’s coming 🙏🏻

21/06/2024

😂😂😂 oh the accuracy 🐈‍⬛🐕🐴♥️

17/06/2024

Yesterday, Harper begged me to go riding with her. These are times when missing Ollie hits extra hard. With the rest of my group companions only or retired, it makes it tough. Thankfully, Taylor offers Shiloh whenever I want, but… it’s not the same.

I did eventually cave and pulled Shi out of the pasture when she grabbed Bounty, cross tied him and got him all brushed. The entire time Dixie was in the stall right next to us acting miffed that I didn’t choose her. So, I put Shiloh in his stall for an afternoon snack and grabbed Dix out. I couldn’t tell you when the last time I saddled her up was, but she acted like it was just yesterday ♥️

Pretty grateful for my girls ♥️

15/06/2024

Just chillin’ 🤣🐾

12/06/2024

After Max passed, I took this blanket off the couch to wash it and Timber threw a fit! I called Dan in to watch because I knew he wouldn’t believe me otherwise.

He hopped around, would literally grab it from me, drag it away & lay on it. We thought maybe it was because it still smelled like Max and he wanted to keep it, so we put it on the dog bed. He seemed satisfied and let it be. Ever since though, he refuses to use the dog bed for himself. 🥺 Even if I move the blanket over or off from the bed, he’ll get close and just walk away or lie right next to it instead.

It’ll forever be Max’s spot ❤️‍🩹 We sure miss that boy.

12/06/2024

‘Tis the season!

Last year I panic bought an extra 100 square bales because of the awful haying season we had. Well, between the mild winter and losing Ollie, we have at least that left over 🤪

Every year, I completely sweep out the loft and move the previous years’ hay to the far side. That proved to be quite a chore this year lol.

Already have a load of first cut waiting for us! This year looks to be a much better haying season 🌾

11/06/2024

The boys 🖤🐈‍⬛

10/06/2024

We were blessed with some beauty after the storm yesterday ♥️