Old Coach Farm

11/08/2024

We had a fun day at Seacoast Show Series yesterday! Thank you for putting on a great show!

Marissa rocked the Novice Hunters with a Champion and got some great ribbons in the Novice Eq as well! Megan had her first show of the year and did a fabulous job with Harley in leadline!! So proud of them both!

28/07/2024

Yesterday was a great day at Seacoast Show Series! Beautiful weather, big classes and big smiles! So proud of how far these ladies have come!❤️

15/07/2024

A little more of Katie and Allie 😊

14/07/2024

4H State Show has been so much fun! Tonight Katie and Allie got to jump in the Deerfield ring! Something Katie has always wanted to do! So thrilled that Allie was game to give it a go! She truly is the best little horse!! So very proud of these two!!

12/07/2024

State show with friends!! One of my favorite shows of the year! ❤️

29/06/2024

Great day at the Belknap County 4H Qualifier. I love spending the day with these ladies (and many others!), watching them help each other and enjoy their horses.

On to NH State Show!

27/04/2024

These two were awesome today at Seacoast Show Series!! So proud of how far they have come!!

27/04/2024

Saturdays at Tack Shack with this crew!! Looking forward to a great season!!

25/04/2024

I think she still has it! Go Allie and Katie!! 🔥🔥🔥

25/04/2024

Who will we see in less then two weeks at the Seacoast Show Series first show of the season!?? I can't wait to see you all and be back doing what we love !

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!!

24/09/2023

So proud of these ladies and their horses! We had a great weekend at the Big E showing and hanging with friends!

09/09/2023

Today was the last show of the season for the Seacoast Show Series. We had a wonderful day! So many successes and goals met!!

Megan and Toby were Champion in Leadline and finished the season in 4th!

Olivia and Bob were Reserve Champion in the Open Walk Trot in her first Hunter/Jumper show!

Marissa rode her new horse in her first classes and won her ground pole class! Then she rode Toby to a Champion in the Beginner Equitation for the day and a Champion for year end! They also finished 6th in the Beginner Hunter division for year ends!

Emily and Peanut were Champion in the Modified Equitation and third for the Modified Hunters for year ends!

Katie was able to secure a Champion with E in the Open Equitation for year ends even though I was unable to truck him today due to hitch issues.

Everyone rode so well this season! You all work really hard and it shows. I am so proud of each of you and can not wait to see what next season will bring.

Thank you Seacoast Show Series for putting on a wonderful series! We appreciate all you do!

12/08/2023

Great day at Seacoast! So proud of Megan and Marissa! They both achieved personal goals today! Keep up the great work ladies!

03/08/2023

Having a blast with this group! Two days of camp pictures. I am late posting. Lots of riding, learning about horses and their care and a grain bag fashion show to close our today!

31/07/2023

So much fun at Seacoast yesterday! Katie and E rocked it and were Champion of the Open Equitation division! So proud of them and all of my student who were also on fire yesterday!! Great day!

27/07/2023

Fun camp week so far! Everyone is working hard, learning alot and having fun!

04/07/2023

04/07/2023

Squeezing in training rides between the rain drops.... Happy 4th! Please send the sun!

04/06/2023

Katie is looking for sponsors for the 4H State Horse Show. Her and Magic qualified to represent Belknap County at yesterdays show. Here is the information on sponsorships. Please let me know if you are interested and I can email you the paperwork.

04/06/2023

This group makes me so incredibly proud! We had a great day at the Belknap County 4H Qualifier, Horse Judging and Hippology! I love watching everyone work together, help each other and cheer each other on! Today there were a lot of first experiences that were met with open minds and determination. From finding out there was an equitation pattern 2 seconds before having to enter the ring, to trying horse judging and hippology for the first time these girls gave it there all! We had rain, clouds and a bit of cold (and some spicy horses because of it!) but we had fun with our horses and our friends anyway! Oh there may have been so silly rolling down the hill for fun too!!

My heart is full and I am so proud of each and everyone of you!!

20/05/2023

Wonderful day full of smiles at Seacoast! So proud of these girls! New divisions, new goals, working hard and it shows!

02/05/2023

Make that phone call.
Send that text.
Forgive that person.
Tell them you love them.
Or that you have missed them.
Let go of that grudge.
Show more kindness.
Don’t take any of it for granted.
Because tomorrow isn’t promised…
And make sure to hug your horses and your loved ones, because there is a family who is missing their daughter, a trainer who is missing a part of her soul and horses who are missing their person.

02/05/2023

Saturday we had a wonderful first show at Seacoast Show Series for some of my students and friends! So proud of them all! Also so thankful to have a daughter who loves this crazy sport as much as I do! ❤️

23/04/2023

Toni spent so much time here with our horses and my kids when they were young. She was a wonderful woman who will be missed by so many! We love you Toni.

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01/04/2023

01/04/2023

I have updated our horse show page on the website! If you are interested in joining us for any of the shows listed, please reach out! We are excited to continue to grow our show team and cannot wait to get back out there this year!

Fingers crossed that spring shows up soon so we can get to work preparing!
https://oldcoachfarm.wixsite.com/oldocoachfarm/2016-horse-show-dates

28/03/2023

The GMHA Education Committee is excited to announce our GMHA SPRING WEBINAR SERIES beginning this Thursday, March 30th at 7pm (ZOOM link below). Our guest speaker this week is Dr. Michael Myhre discussing COLIC and COLIC SURGERY.

Bio - Dr. Michael Myhre practices at the Myhre Equine Clinic in Rochester, NH with his father, Dr. Grant Myhre. Michael earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Ithaca College and then his DVM from Cornell. He interned at Peter & Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala and then onto a 3-year surgical residency at Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Wellington, FL before returning to New England.

Mark your calendars and join us via Zoom at...

Topic: GMHA Spring Webinar Series
Time: Mar 30, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83930616476?pwd=Skk3SlF2K3BjVitDWUxrZHMyd1BpQT09

Meeting ID: 839 3061 6476
Passcode: 392310

Please call the GMHA with any questions (802) 457-1509

20/03/2023

Thank your lesson horse

In this industry, we all too often see the average lesson horse viewed as lesser than or below other horses. Yet, they have the hardest job of any horse.

They do not complain when an unbalanced first time rider mounts for their lesson. They are a calming force for the most timid of riders, promising safety and security. They are patient and kind, allowing riders to grow and evolve in a safe space without fear of making mistakes.

They take the brunt of your “bad day” emotions, without complaint, even though the negative emotions should not be taken out on them in the first place. They would have every right to not perform or act out, yet they are gracious enough to be a shoulder to cry on.

They have the remarkable ability to sense your insecurities and needs, and provide you with the exact ride you need for the day. To teach the lessons you need in that moment, lessons you didn’t even know you needed to learn.

Even on the frustrating days, “when the lesson horse isn’t listening,” they don’t take your accusations to heart. They continue on with their masterful plans to instill humility, critical thinking, and grace in their partner - and you will finally understand that they’re always listening, and they’re always right.

And when you finally graduate to your own fancier horse, take a moment to think of all the lesson horses who brought you to this milestone. They gave you the knowledge, ability, and skill to be where you are right now. And they gave you their heart and soul in the process.

So next time you see a lesson horse, thank them. Give them a pat and a peppermint, a warm hug, and a promise to treat them with respect - for they are the backbone of this industry, and the foundation for all future equestrians.

19/02/2023

Looking for a fun week for your child with riding experience? This may be the camp for you. Only a couple of spots left! Email or FB for more information.