Author Archives: Kirsten

Ollie’s First Trail Class

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Kirsten

We entered Ollie into the Trail Class on a whim.  We haven’t had the chance to school him through obstacles at home.  We saw the class as a great opportunity to work Ollie through new challenges, and to gauge his … Continue reading →

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Cricket: Appendix Registered Quarter Horse Mare For Lease

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Kirsten

Congratulations to the Knock Family of Kearneysville, WV! We’re so thrilled that this special mare is staying “in the family,” and that you love her as much as we do!

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Michael: Athletic, Unraced Thoroughbred Gelding For Sale

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Kirsten

Congratulations, Mikey, and good luck in your show career!  

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Foal Announcement

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Kirsten

Happy April Foals Day!  Luna the mystery mare gave birth to a strapping colt in the wee hours of the morning. Mama and baby are hale and hearty. The colt is a Gypsy Sport Horse by Jack Flash, a registered … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Kirsten

A warm welcome to our new boarders!  Kelly and Claudio, her two-year old Dutch warmblood/ Oldenburg gelding, and Mercedes and Bing, her 3-year old QH/ Dutch warmblood gelding, have joined our farm family.  It’s great to have you with us!

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SCA Medieval Equestrian Authorizations

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Kirsten

We like to train not only across disciplines, but across centuries!  The medieval games we play we our valiant steeds honor the very roots of horsemanship in diverse cultures.  Every great riding tradition arose out of preparation for warfare.  With … Continue reading →

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Horsetrek across Scotland

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Kirsten

It is on my list to go to Scotland, buy or rent a horse, and disappear into the highlands of my forebears.  I just found a kindred spirit in this endurance rider: Run for the Roses

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Bold Step: 1995 16 hand bay registered TB gelding.

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Kirsten

“Bold Step” 15 year old, 16 hand bay registered TB gelding. Thoughtful, athletic, sound and smart. Vetted clean including x-rays in 2004. He’s a lover in the barn, and quiet in the ring. He has the moves and the mind … Continue reading →

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From Jessie Doernberger, Globetrotter

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Kirsten

In 2007, I left the country for half a year, forcing me to find a barn for my four-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Volly. As I’d owned this horse since he was a fetus, I was outstandingly picky: he needed tons of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Family

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Kirsten

We have a  new member of the family!  “Diego,” as we are calling him until he tells us his permanent name, is a 16-month old Friesian Percheron Paint cross.  After I greeted him, I looked down in the grass: We … Continue reading →

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