We bought a miniature horse this year and man did I not fully understand the amount of hair involved in owning a mini. He is solid fluffy hair his mane and tail are THICK and long and really unruly. Shortly after we bought him I ended up shaving him because he seemed to be so hot and uncomfortable and itchy. I bought him a new harness this spring and when I measured him apparently I did not account for the…
As I stand here skirting fleeces from our sheep I can’t helo but think about all the things I had intended to get finished and accomplished this year. Most of the things on my list I finished far and above some became irrelevant and some new ones came up. For countless people, December is a month for celebrating and focusing on family, friends and what’s truly important. It’s a month for great food and fun times …and giving gifts.But before…
I was ground driving our miniature horse this morning I took this opportunity to think about all the things I accomplished this year and what next year will look like for our farm. This time last year I was dreaming of my new horse Sass and planning my trip to Florida to pick her up! This was a new adventure for me as she is trained predominately as a driving horse and not a riding horse but I was super…
I had wanted to move the coop for some time so that it would be easier to access and since the girls are getting older they could help do the chicken chores without going into the barnyard with the horses. After laying stone where we wanted the coop to go and moving some fence it was time to get the coop rolling into its new home. As I starting digging out from underneath the coop to put the jack under…
Come for a gentle yoga class with our lambs and llama! Class will be about 1hour with feeding the lambs and llama afterward! Please show up ten minutes early to set up your space. We will have hand sanitizer as well as cleaner. You must bring your own yoga mat. We will be practicing social distancing as well please wear a mask until you are on your mat. Class will be at 90 Moul Rd in Hilton NY 14468 July…
Come for a gentle yoga class Sunday the 14th at 2pm with our lambs and llama! Class will be about 1hour with feeding the lambs and llama afterward! Please show up ten minutes early to set up your space. We will have hand sanitizer as well as cleaner. You must bring your own yoga mat. We will be practicing social distancing as well. YOU MUST RSVP TO kimberlycacia@gmail.com as their are only 10 spaces available. Cost of class is 25$…
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” ― Dolly Parton Deep down inside I have always known that I am a farm girl at heart. I have always gravitated to animals since I was young so it is no surprise that as an adult I bought a farm. Recently I have acquired a new pony that has a few behavioral as well physical problems. Sassafras or Sass for short is a half Arab half Pinto pony that…
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Every one can I’m sure imagine that annoying child who asks 300 times if they have arrived at the destination… it’s me I’m that kid. We have reached mid January also known as half way to cabin fever crazy can’t wait until spring time. As I aimlessly scroll through Facebook and see all my fellow sheep farmers have started lambing my farming soul gets itchy. Much to my ewes dismay I start staring at them. The staring is usually followed…