Officially Spring!

Okay folks, I believe it is officially spring here at the farm. Grass is getting green in the pastures which mean the horses ignore the hay we have painstakingly laid out in hopes of pulling up a few shoots of the new green stuff as it sprouts. They are all a bunch of hairballs, shedding out their winter coats. Jill, our stable help, and I are covered in hair after each grooming session. Sebastien and Sully are having a grand time chasing the bunnies and the old groundhog that lives under the corn crib. There isn't much chasing there. He is nearly as big as Sebastien, our westie, so when he turns and brandishes his teeth, both Sully and Bastien head in the other direction. Hence the reason he still lives as a permanent resident of the farm. Daffodils are just about ready to bloom and pansies are planted. The trees have buds on them. It really is a wonderful time of year here.

We are beginning to book pony birthday parties for the summer so if you know of a special little one who would like to celebrate their special day with Fudge and Sundae please give us a call.

Enjoy the warm up!

Kim

Remembering Sierra

According to the weatherman Spring is right around the corner. We have been busy preparing an additional room for the summer. Located on the second floor, "The Grey Mare's Quarters" features a queen size feather bed, huge windows overlooking the raised beds and walkways and pastures, a second bedroom with two twins that push into a king, a private bath featuring a clawfoot soaker tub, dvd/satellite tv in both rooms and perhaps most intriguingly, a pint size balcony that is perfect for a quiet cup of coffee overlooking the entire farm.

The room's name was derived from a beloved mare who resided with us for 14 years. My husband purchased Sierra, a lovely grey appaloosa for me as an engagement gift. For years she ran our herd of 8 with an iron set of heels. It was she who determined when the group ate, drank and went for a gallop. We tried a little bit of everything with her including dressage, which she loved, drill team( not so much), polo ( hated it!) and finally mostly trail riding as part of the rest of the group. This past January she passed away leaving a huge hole in our hearts and a big void in the herd. Our pony, Scout, has stepping in to become "Boss Mare." And so in remembering her, we named the new suite of rooms as a reminder of all the wonderful times we had with her and hope that our guests experience when they stay with us. Looking forward to all your thoughts about the new suite when you visit.