Gold Dust Farm Family & Friends

01/01/2021

The Gold Dust Farm Life

Hope y'all will stick around for the rest of the journey...... Give a like to the new page to keep yourself updated..... And Happy New Year everybody...... Hope this one is much better than the last.... ❤ https://www.facebook.com/The-Gold-Dust-Farm-Life-105306828167551

Originally Da-Nay LaCroix - Gold Dust Farm at 97 Reservoir Rd in Chepachet Rhode Island from 1997 - 2020 Now starting over from scratch in the beautiful mountains of Hardwick Vermont.

12/08/2020

Now that the dust seems to be settling for me its time to get back to work until its time to go. If anyone is looking to get lessons in before we go then now is the time. Be it round pen work for you or your horse, pole bending, barrel or gaming work, cattle work, basic riding, etc..... Send a message and we'll set up a time. All hour lessons & sessions are $45 per horse & rider.

12/07/2020

Final results for the Gambler's Choice this weekend. Great job everybody. :-)

11/07/2020

These are NOT the final results. Only Friday and Saturday's runs are posted. One more day of runs to go :-)

20/06/2020

Leader board was set with the one and only "Jill Matson's" run on the "Wild Child" with a 14.750 ....... The blonde man even got to take his run from the outside to do so

07/06/2020

Current standings from Friday & Saturday.... Sorry they are a bit late guys..... Not the final results.....

06/06/2020

Looks like we got a competitive weekend happening over here...... Had Jill Matson and the Wild Child set the pace with 14.996 last night and now Kailyn Braddock has reset that pace today with a 14.351 with the mean mamma "Jamma" :-D

31/05/2020

Gambler's Choice Barrels coming up this weekend... :-)

Spots remaining for each set as of 7:30am June 4th.

Friday the 5th is now added to the roster.....

6:30-7:30pm / FULL

Saturday the 6th

10-11:00 / 1 spot open
11:45 - 12:45 / 1 spot open
1:30 - 2:30 / 2 spots open
3:15 - 4:15 / 1 spot open
6:30 - 7:30 / FULL
8:15 - 9:15 / FULL

Sunday the 7th

10 - 11:00 / 4 spots open
11:45 - 12:45 / 1 spot open
1:30 - 2:30 / FULL
3:15 - 4:15 / FULL
6:30 - 7:30 / 6 spots open

25/05/2020

Final results for Gambler's Choice Barrels May 23rd / 24th :-)

24/05/2020

Re-post of yesterdays day end standings... I posted the interm results which seems to have confused a bunch of you. Interm shows current placing only. This shows the other names for you........ :-)

24/05/2020

The day end standings.... NOT the final results.....

22/05/2020

Heads up everybody....... I received a phone call from our State Equine Officials yesterday pertaining to our event this weekend. Our event seems to be drawing a bit of attention to itself and while we have the okay to proceed we are being professionally reminded to adhere to the recommended guidelines for social distancing as there may likely be a check up or two over the weekend...... So please make it a point to adhere to the following rules & guidelines.

The outside guidelines are for there to be no more than 5 people in a group with groups being at least 6 feet apart.

Bring your kerchiefs and / or masks for sign ups & such.

Sign-ups will be outside and everyone is to remain 6 feet from the person if front of them.

Open arena time in the indoor will have to be split to 5 riders at a time with 15 minutes each. The outdoor arena is open at all times.

We are recommended to have no more than 5 people in the building at a time which means only the rider that is up will be allowed in during run time. The rest need to remain outside of the building until their run(s) "The overhang will be cleared for the other riders in case of rain"

NO SPECTATORS are allowed into the building. There are big doors surrounding the arena that you can watch from. If it is a minor that is in the arena then their instructor will be allowed to be in the arena if need be for the minor's safety.

To cater to water for the horses we will have a stock tank out front kept full for you to draw from to avoid any communal touching of the hose.

Any out of state riders please insure that you have all of your horses paperwork in order.

And KEEP OUT of the building. Make sure anyone that travels with you knows this as well.

If there are any questions or concerns feel free to let me know. Otherwise lets enjoy the race.......

21/05/2020

Just two days away cowboys & cowgirls....... :-)

Some guidelines for this weekends show..... READ THEM ALL PLEASE

-Bring your masks and/or bandanas and wear them at the appropriate times (Bandanas go with any outfit so don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise)

- Bring CASH for entries (Cash goes into the bank and winning checks can go out the same day instead of rubber ones)

-Remain 6ft apart both on and off your horses while in / out of the arena (Moody mares & red ribbons have taught us all that at some point in life)

- Arrive well before your set time and park either out front in the parking lot or in the first paddock behind the barn ( Pretty sure parking horse trailers here and keeping space between them doesn't need to be explained to you guys & gals)

- There will be no waiting for late arrivals or sign ins ( If you didn't sign in and pay before the runs start then odds are you will not hear me call your name in the line up to run)

-There will be NO SPECTATORS allowed in the arena unless it is the Parent / Guardian of a minor rider that is in the arena (There will be NO SPECTATORS allowed in the arena unless it is the Parent / Guardian of a minor rider that is in the arena - Don't forget that we have a lot of big arena doors to see in from outside though)

- When signing in please keep the usual expected distance away from me and keep the same distance away from anyone else at the sign in area ( Sign in will be at the human entrance..... If no one is sitting there to sign you in then wait longer or check the time to see if you are early or to late)

- In case of seasonal weather bring an umbrella or canopy for yourself ( I can't let everyone in and if you own horses then you should be used to it by now)

- With this being a long drawn out way to try and do this show under the circumstances please bring your patience and a sense of humor so we can all enjoy this bit of freedom to come out and play

- The entries about to be set into the computer and printed out so good luck to all of us and have fun with it

- If I skipped or left out anything let me know :-)

21/05/2020

Set openings left for 5/23 as of Wednesday 8pm

Saturday for entries
10:00 - 1 spot opened
11:45 - 1 spot opened
1:30 - FULL
3:15 - FULL
6:30 - FULL

Sunday
10:00 - FULL
11:45 - FULL
1:30 - FULL
3:15 - FULL
6:30 - 6 spots left

26/12/2019

If anyone is looking for good quality first cut hay, I have a load coming in Saturday / Sunday at $7.50 a bale. Pick-up / cash only. There is about 100 or so to spare off of this load. Send a message if interested.

08/12/2019

Gold Dust Farm Family & Friends's cover photo

08/12/2019

Also.... If there are any trainers / clinicians that would like to secure the cattle for their own clientele purposes please feel free to contact me to secure yourself a date to utilize the cattle & arena. It'll be a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure yourself a date with reasonable arena & cattle fees applied per entry.

08/12/2019

Going to bring the cows up for the first time tomorrow night for 5 pm (Monday 12/9) If there is anyone looking to come and do some precision work with the cows at their freshest then we will allow up to 10 riders to come and participate. Cost will be $25 per horse/rider. Message us to reserve your spot.

30/11/2019

Special delivery......

29/11/2019

Good news boys & girls....... Looks like we will be having a herd of cows in for the winter to work with after all......!!!!!!! Woo Hoo :-D

05/11/2019

Looking for an affordable facility that can meet most of your rental needs for clinics & show dates? Whether it be single day or multiple day events we can accommodate a fairly large turnout with guest stalling, plenty of parking, the ability to hold livestock, 80x200 ft indoor & outdoor arenas with additional amenities. All disciplines are welcome in addition to K-9 groups and human events needing to be held indoors. Just keep us in mind and send us a message with any inquires that you may have. :-)

05/11/2019

Gillespie Ranch Sorting

Nov 2019 Gillespie Ranch Show Pictures

11/09/2019

We are offering some on farm partial leases for the fall and winter months. There are a few nice riding horses and some project horses available for intermediate to advanced riders. Leases will start at 225 a month and up depending on the horse and possible showing potential. We will also have a horse lovers lease available for 50 a month to those that just want to come and love and dote on numerous horses for either their own personal therapy or family therapy. Please send a message if interested or for further information.

23/04/2019

Gold Dust Farm is looking forward to hosting a great season with some great horsemen & horsewomen bringing their endless knowledge and skill sets to our little corner here in the Northeast. The season already kicked off successfully earlier this month with the first New England C**t Starting Challenge with great trainers - Jamie Gilt, Tim Palmer, Jeremy Reid, Cliff Schadt and Michael Simonetti as well as the legendary George Peters who judged the challenge and held his own clinic as well.

Coming up next month and returning monthly for his own Performance Fundamentals Series will be the C**t Starting Challenge winner and Master Horseman Cliff Schadt. Cliff's vast background and experience in the horse world is never ending and brings with him great opportunities to learn from one of the very best. His bio, clinic dates & details will all be added in here soon.

June will be bringing Mr Wrap Snap Barrel Horses Andy Cowan himself for a rare trip up North to bring us his own skill sets and endless knowledge in the barrel horse world. His clinic page is fully updated and listed under the events.

In addition to the clinics is also Rhode Islands NBHA runs throughout the season and more tentative clinicians / clinics and events to be added to the schedule. Stay tuned. :-)

09/04/2019

Da-Nay and Sandy Round Robin 03/16/19

Don't forget about this weekends Round Robin and Two Man Ranch Sorting......! These will be the last shows before the cows move back on to greener pastures.... Sadly I will have to sit this one out but I'll still be here cheering everyone on from the sidelines.... Hope to see you all here :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR5sRfwnsVg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1PNvoa8w6ZULa79DojBb86DBskyHPPIJX2S4-jxlPb-21tP0T8oQCORpo

Gold Dust Farm Cutting Horses

09/02/2019

Need Horse Hay? I am going to be putting in a call for a load of hay and need to make a full load (about 360 bales on the load) First cut, Timothy / Orchard grass mix, 50 - 55lbs each at $7.50 a bale. Pick - up only on farm in Chepachet. This will be our 4th load from the same great guy and the hay is always dust and mold free and well liked by all of our own stock. This will be a first come first served "with cash in hand basis"...... No I will not hold hay for anyone without cash in hand as we pay for the hay at the time of delivery..... I will be calling in the next few days which usually puts him here by the weeks end or the weekend..... Send me a message ASAP if you would like to reserve some for yourself....

09/02/2019

Da-Nay riding Kitty

Mondays Open Cattle practice. A bit of schooling on cousin Carin's horse "Kitty" with the fresh cattle. :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m8ZVXreLXU

12/01/2019

I am looking to see who may be interested in a versatility play day on this Friday night the 18th..... Looking for feedback :-)

05/01/2019

Looking to see who might be interested in doing a few more Gambler's Choice Jackpot Barrel runs and what dates may work better then others. Any of the following Saturdays would work 1/26, 2/2, 2/9...... Looking for feedback

31/10/2018

Gold Dust Farm Family & Friends

Gold Dust Farm is offering a few of our stalls for full retirement board for your aged and or retired equine companions. Full board starts at $500 a month with everything included for your equine's needs. 12x12, level, matted stalls that are kept well bedded with an open front. Feed and turnout tailored to each elder according to their ailments and the weather / seasons. 80 x 200 ft indoor for exercise during icy or risky weather. Caretaker is on site 24/7 with 25 years experience as a caretaker to show horses, rescues and all kinds of special needs elders. Please keep us in mind and message us with any questions you may have.

02/10/2018

Going to be setting up some natural horsemanship / round pen / ground work dates for outside horses to be brought in and worked with in the round pen. A night during the week and a weekend day. Does anyone that is interested have days that work better then others for weekdays and weekends? Looking for feedback please.......

01/10/2018

Gold Dust Farm is offering a few of our stalls for full retirement board for your aged and or retired equine companions. Full board starts at $500 a month with everything included for your equine's needs. 12x12, level, matted stalls that are kept well bedded with an open front. Feed and turnout tailored to each elder according to their ailments and the weather / seasons. 80 x 200 ft indoor for exercise during icy or risky weather. Caretaker is on site 24/7 with 25 years experience as a caretaker to show horses, rescues and all kinds of special needs elders. Please keep us in mind and message us with any questions you may have.

24/09/2018

I am looking to set some more dates for the Gambler's Choice barrel runs. Are there any dates that work better then others? Saturday nights preferred.... Looking for feedback on it.

16/09/2018

Results from last nights Gamblers Choice run. It was a great night for a barrel race and a lot of fun. :-)