Donations
If you would like to make a donation, a PayPal account has been set up in the name of Eleanor Lorden (dreamscapeacres@yahoo.ca). If you'd rather mail a cheque, please email me for the address.
Thank you!
A very big thank you to Celine at Forest Lane Horse Stables, Jen at Aspen Creek Stables, and Christine at Forever Green Stables, Trevor in Crysler, and Kirk and Lorraine in Casselman. All have taken one, two or three horses or cows to live at their farms until we can rebuild.
Thank you very much, too, to those strangers, friends and family members who made financial contributions. Every penny will go towards the new barn and continuing our horse rescue efforts.
Thank you, too, to the Ottawa Sun for featuring us in an article in Thursday's paper, Ottawa Citizen (online news), the Jewel 107.7's Drive Home commentary, and to CTV's Karen Solomon (and the nice camera man, John) for filming a story on us for today's 6 pm news on CJOH.
A special thank you goes out to Horse World for their generous offer to replace the essentials and to set up a donation box for other items.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
After the fire
From the back porch, this morning - about 5 am. The fire fighters brought seven fire trucks and did their best to save what they could.
The fire fighters saved the tack room and the hitching post.
The backhoe came from Casselman Cement. It was used to dig through the wreckage so the fire fighters could thoroughly soak any hot spots.
The hay is ruined. It didn't all burn, but it's soaked and smoky. Some of it is still smouldering.
Serge's hitching post survived - the fire fighters tried to pull it out by hand and then with the backhoe, but it's still here.
The pile of ruined hay. We had 800 bales of good horse hay in the loft at the end of September. Some of it had been fed, but there were still 650-700 bales up there.
The tack room, hitching post and the dog run that we used for the chickens all survived. The shingles on the tack room are scorched and melted, as is the solar panel on the side of the tack room (Christmas lights inside the tack room).
As it grew dark again this evening, the lights in the tack room came on. Despite the heat and damage, the solar panel is still powering the lights.
The fire fighters saved the tack room and the hitching post.
The backhoe came from Casselman Cement. It was used to dig through the wreckage so the fire fighters could thoroughly soak any hot spots.
The hay is ruined. It didn't all burn, but it's soaked and smoky. Some of it is still smouldering.
Serge's hitching post survived - the fire fighters tried to pull it out by hand and then with the backhoe, but it's still here.
The pile of ruined hay. We had 800 bales of good horse hay in the loft at the end of September. Some of it had been fed, but there were still 650-700 bales up there.
The tack room, hitching post and the dog run that we used for the chickens all survived. The shingles on the tack room are scorched and melted, as is the solar panel on the side of the tack room (Christmas lights inside the tack room).
You can see the melted and scorched shingles - but the roof is intact and we saved all the stuff that was inside the tack room.
As it grew dark again this evening, the lights in the tack room came on. Despite the heat and damage, the solar panel is still powering the lights.
Thank you
Thank you to all the generous friends, neighbours and strangers who have offered places for the horses and ponies to stay while we clean up, and to those who have donated cash, blankets, halters and lead ropes, and to all those who have offered labour when we can rebuild. You've all made this bleak day much brighter!
Serenity, Firecracker and Breezy are now at Forest Lane in North Gower with Celine, Soul will be going to Jen Pretty's place, and Classy will go to Forever Green this week. Lori has the healthy surviving chickens in her coop. I still have three chickens here in intensive care.
Thank you, too, to Serge at the Embrun Rona - Co-op for finding a couple of fence chargers for me at a very reasonable price - and for the "fire sale" discount on the rest of my purchases today. We're trying to stretch every penny right now and put aside what we can to put towards the rebuilding fund.
Devastation
Our barn burned to the ground this morning. I called mom to let her know it was burning at 5 am. A man driving by the farm banged on our door to let us know - and I called 911.
As I write this, the firefighters are working hard to save the tack and feed room.
That means that we lost most of our blankets, all our carefully stored small square bales of hay, a few saddles, grooming gear, and all but one of our fence chargers.
Since most of our fences are electric, that means we're scrambling this morning to find alternate places for the geldings and the cows (their fields used the barn as part of the fencing), and to replace the fence chargers. If you have a spare solar fence charger, we'd love to have it until we can get a few more. If you have fence boards and fence posts, we'll take those, too.
The only good thing about this is that there were NO horses in the barn last night. It was mild, so they are all outside.
If you can help with a donation of equipment or cash, it will be gratefully appreciated.
As I write this, the firefighters are working hard to save the tack and feed room.
That means that we lost most of our blankets, all our carefully stored small square bales of hay, a few saddles, grooming gear, and all but one of our fence chargers.
Since most of our fences are electric, that means we're scrambling this morning to find alternate places for the geldings and the cows (their fields used the barn as part of the fencing), and to replace the fence chargers. If you have a spare solar fence charger, we'd love to have it until we can get a few more. If you have fence boards and fence posts, we'll take those, too.
The only good thing about this is that there were NO horses in the barn last night. It was mild, so they are all outside.
If you can help with a donation of equipment or cash, it will be gratefully appreciated.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Today on the farm
Toro, the bull, has gone home. He loaded into the trailer pretty easily once we got the round pen panels set up as a chute and let him out of the field. Mom and Kathrine helped us with Aggie (she had to go in the barn as she thought the trailer was a new game) and by holding parts of the fence to guide him on his way. Serge drove Toro home once he was loaded.
Aggie misses her playmate and was mooing by the gate after he left. Cooba and Chuck don't seem to miss him as much.
Trevor was happy to see Toro in such good condition after spending time here - the last time Toro was out on a breeding mission, he lost a lot of weight. Toro gained enough weight (over 400 lbs) while he was here that he will have to go on a diet.
Sue B. adopted Otis. He now has a blue rainsheet (kinda muddy right now) and a brand new halter! Since Sue has Tabby and Rosie here, Otis will be staying, too.
Donna Delicious is Reba's (My Jet Star) granddaughter. You can see how much Donna resembles Reba in the two photos above. Serge owns both Donna and Reba, but Sue B. will own Donna's foal in the spring. Since we now know Reba's registered name, we confirmed her age. She's 37 years old! The vet thinks she looks pretty darn good for that age.
Miella received her Pony Club badges at our meeting in November. She was very pleased and excited that she had accomplished so much. Congratulations, Miella! Miella is still riding Sneakers every week and improving every day. Today she rode him all the way around the track while we stood by the driveway and watched.
Mork arrived at the farm in October. He belongs to Kim K. of Friendly Giants Dog Rescue. He's a Canadian, about 16 hh, broke to walk, trot and canter. Kim would like to sell him if she can get the right price as she doesn't have time to ride or work with him now.
The stallions are all out together in the front paddock and seem quite happy there. Mom took the pictures that I need of Spook for his ISHR registration today (front and back shots) and got some funny pictures at the same time. Apparently it's hard to take pictures of one of the boys without the others.
Classy and Spot.
Spot and Spook - and Classy's tail.
"Take my picture!" says Spot. You can see Classy in the background.
Spook giving the puddle the evil eye.
The stallion paddock.
Aggie misses her playmate and was mooing by the gate after he left. Cooba and Chuck don't seem to miss him as much.
Trevor was happy to see Toro in such good condition after spending time here - the last time Toro was out on a breeding mission, he lost a lot of weight. Toro gained enough weight (over 400 lbs) while he was here that he will have to go on a diet.
Sue B. adopted Otis. He now has a blue rainsheet (kinda muddy right now) and a brand new halter! Since Sue has Tabby and Rosie here, Otis will be staying, too.
Donna Delicious is Reba's (My Jet Star) granddaughter. You can see how much Donna resembles Reba in the two photos above. Serge owns both Donna and Reba, but Sue B. will own Donna's foal in the spring. Since we now know Reba's registered name, we confirmed her age. She's 37 years old! The vet thinks she looks pretty darn good for that age.
Miella received her Pony Club badges at our meeting in November. She was very pleased and excited that she had accomplished so much. Congratulations, Miella! Miella is still riding Sneakers every week and improving every day. Today she rode him all the way around the track while we stood by the driveway and watched.
Mork arrived at the farm in October. He belongs to Kim K. of Friendly Giants Dog Rescue. He's a Canadian, about 16 hh, broke to walk, trot and canter. Kim would like to sell him if she can get the right price as she doesn't have time to ride or work with him now.
The stallions are all out together in the front paddock and seem quite happy there. Mom took the pictures that I need of Spook for his ISHR registration today (front and back shots) and got some funny pictures at the same time. Apparently it's hard to take pictures of one of the boys without the others.
Classy and Spot.
Spot and Spook - and Classy's tail.
"Take my picture!" says Spot. You can see Classy in the background.
Spook giving the puddle the evil eye.
The stallion paddock.
The chickens are laying like crazy - I get 6-10 eggs a day! Anyone want eggs? Let me know - and bring your own egg carton.
Pony for sale - Pudding
Allow me to introduce Pudding.
He is 12.2hh and 4 years old. He is broke, but needs miles. Pudding has good ground manners, stands for vet, farrier, grooming and tacking up.
He leads well and isn't pushy.
Pudding is UTD on his shots, and farrier and is only looking for a new home because no one if paying much attention to him.
His owner is open to offers, and just wants him to got to a home where is is going to be looked after.
I rode him, and it is clear he is green and out of practice. He did not buck or rear, but was obviously confused as to why he had to work. Pudding will come with his western saddle and bridle.
Pudding will be an excellent pony if someone is willing to give him the mileage he needs.
Definitely a confident rider is required.
Please pass the word, let's find Pudding a good home!
He is 12.2hh and 4 years old. He is broke, but needs miles. Pudding has good ground manners, stands for vet, farrier, grooming and tacking up.
He leads well and isn't pushy.
Pudding is UTD on his shots, and farrier and is only looking for a new home because no one if paying much attention to him.
His owner is open to offers, and just wants him to got to a home where is is going to be looked after.
I rode him, and it is clear he is green and out of practice. He did not buck or rear, but was obviously confused as to why he had to work. Pudding will come with his western saddle and bridle.
Pudding will be an excellent pony if someone is willing to give him the mileage he needs.
Definitely a confident rider is required.
Please pass the word, let's find Pudding a good home!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Catching up, again. :)
The Spook-Tacular Fun Show was a success!
Christine Allard of Forever Green Stables graciously volunteered to be our judge. Thank you, Christine! You were a wonderful judge!
Jen dressed Leo as a spider, and came as Miss Muffett eating her curds and whey. Earl posed with her for this picture.
Jen G. was a princess with Ash as a unicorn.
Emilie took home the trophy and prize basket for High Point Gremlin, and Jen S. won the High Point Old Nag plate and prize basket.
We had prizes and ribbons, with championship ribbons made by Mom. Mom also donated a lot of the prize items. Thanks, Mom!
Mom made a delicious cake and decorated it for the fun show.
Despite a miserable Friday and Saturday of rain, Sunday dawned chilly, but clear. The riding ring was too wet to be safe (or fun), so we made a new ring out in the big paddock in the race track. A haywagon provided a seat for spectators and the judge.
Hot food and coffee were in good supply to keep everyone warm and well-fed.
The Walk Division had the largest number of competitors: Jen G. and Ash, Sue and Spook, Kathrine and Breezy (Mom didn't get a picture of them), Earl on Leo with Jen S. leading, Serge riding Reba, Emilie with Sweetapple Scrunchions and Jake with Mr. Maple with Celine helping.
Miella and Sneakers and Serge and Reba competed in the Walk/Trot division and Celine rode Mr. Maple.
Jen S. was our lone competitor in the Walk/Trot/Canter division, as Abby's horse wasn't feeling well and she had to scratch. Abby did come to watch part of the show, though, and make a donation. (Thanks, Abby!)
Mom was supposed to ride Otis in the Walk division, but ended up too busy in the house to get ready and ride. The chili sure was good, but Granny and Grandpa were disappointed that they didn't get to see Mom ride.
Jen and Ash competed in the Walk division.
Sue took Spook in the Walk division, too.
Serge rode Reba and Miella rode Sneakers.
Emilie showed Sweetapple Scrunchions. Sweetapple Scrunchions and Mr. Maple are Newfoundland ponies that live at Forest Lane Horse Farm in North Gower. Sweetapple Scrunchions is for sale - if you're interested, please contact Celine at Forest Lane Horse Farm.
Jake showed Mr. Maple. Since Mr. Maple is a stallion, Celine stayed close to make sure that everything was under control.
Serge rode Reba and Miella rode Sneakers.
Emilie showed Sweetapple Scrunchions. Sweetapple Scrunchions and Mr. Maple are Newfoundland ponies that live at Forest Lane Horse Farm in North Gower. Sweetapple Scrunchions is for sale - if you're interested, please contact Celine at Forest Lane Horse Farm.
Jake showed Mr. Maple. Since Mr. Maple is a stallion, Celine stayed close to make sure that everything was under control.
Christine Allard of Forever Green Stables graciously volunteered to be our judge. Thank you, Christine! You were a wonderful judge!
Earl won the Walk division on Leo. Although Jen led Leo, she did it with such a long line, we knew she was just there to give her dad confidence.
Jen rode Leo in the Walk/Trot/Canter version of the obstacle course and won the divison.
Jake and Mr. Maple dressed as gangstas. Dan stood by for safety reasons. Note the fancy chain around Mr. Maple's neck and flashy "bling" stencilled on his shoulders and haunches! Good job, Jake!
Emilie and Sweetapple Scrunchions were fairies; both had beautiful wings!
Sneakers and Miella dressed as a cat (Sneakers) and a witch (Miella). Every witch needs a black(ish) cat!
Jen dressed Leo as a spider, and came as Miss Muffett eating her curds and whey. Earl posed with her for this picture.
Jen G. was a princess with Ash as a unicorn.
Emilie took home the trophy and prize basket for High Point Gremlin, and Jen S. won the High Point Old Nag plate and prize basket.
Everyone feasted on homemade chili, rolls, coffee, cake, handmade chocolates, rice crispy squares and Granny's chocolate cupcakes. Generous donations accumulated in the jar for the horse rescue, and everyone seemed to really enjoy the day.
We're already planning for a bigger and better show next year!
Adoptions and new horses on the farm
We have two new horses on the farm: Donna and Rosie. They both came from the Thanksgiving auction at Galetta. Sue bought them, but has since sold Donna to us.
Donna is pregnant, and Sue will keep the foal. Donna is Reba's great granddaughter, according to her papers, and looks a lot like her. Serge is absolutely in love.
Rosie is an older mare that's been there and done that. At the auction, they referred to her as the school bus, and put three kids on her back. She is slowly gaining weight and loves all the attention that she gets from Sue.
Sue has also adopted Otis.
Rudy, the Treeing Walker Coon Hound that we were fostering for Friendly Giants Dog Rescue was adopted by a lady in Limoges.
Jen G. moved Ash to Stubbe Horse Farm in North Gower so that she could go out and see him more often. Since she lives in Kanata, that makes a lot of sense. We wish them well and hope to hear good news about Ash's progress regularly.
EastWind Pony Club news
EastWind PC needs new members! Are you interested in horses? Want to be part of a club that offers education and fun with horses? Thinking about owning a horse sometime, or want to compete?
Pony Club is the right place for you!
You don't need to own a horse to participate, but if you do, that's great too. If you're between 6 and 21 and live somewhere around the Casselman/Embrun area, we'd love to hear from you.
More Dreamscape Acres news!
Spook, also known as Cool Blue Dream, won the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Club (EOPHC) High Point Halter Stallion trophy at the banquet on October 23, 2009.
We were thrilled!
Cool Blue Dream will stand at stud in 2010, AI only, for a limited number of mares.
I was elected to be the Public Relations chair for the EOPHC, so watch for more information here on what's coming up next year.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Get your entries in now!
Our Spook-tacular Fun Show is coming up on October 25th - just over two weeks away!
Entries close on October 18th, so get them in now. You can pay with a post-dated cheque or cash when you submit your entries.
If you need an entry form or class list, please email me at dreamscapeacres@yahoo.ca. There will be ribbons and prizes from 1st to 5th in all classes.
We will have chili and buns, coffee, tea and hot chocolate available to purchase, as well as some sweet treats.
All proceeds go to support our horse rescue efforts.
Christine Allard, of Forever Green Stables, has graciously agreed to be our judge for the day. Thank you, Christine!
Entries close on October 18th, so get them in now. You can pay with a post-dated cheque or cash when you submit your entries.
The show goes on, RAIN or SHINE!
(but we're definitely hoping for sunshine)
If you need an entry form or class list, please email me at dreamscapeacres@yahoo.ca. There will be ribbons and prizes from 1st to 5th in all classes.
We will have chili and buns, coffee, tea and hot chocolate available to purchase, as well as some sweet treats.
All proceeds go to support our horse rescue efforts.
Christine Allard, of Forever Green Stables, has graciously agreed to be our judge for the day. Thank you, Christine!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
End of September already!
Last weekend we participated in two events - both fun, but completely different.
Serge, Miella, Jen S. and I rode in the Pink Ribbon Ride for Breast Cancer on Saturday - a 20 km ride through the Larose Forest put on by CEREC. Serge rode Reba, Miella rode Sneakers, Jen S. rode her horse, Leo, and I rode Otis.
On Sunday, I showed Spook (Cool Blue Dreams) in hand and drove Sneakers (Gone With the Wind) in classes at the Carp Fair. Spook and I placed fourth in Novice Showmanship, and Sneakers and I placed second in Utility Driving and Pleasure Driving, and first in Novice Driving.
Miella rode Sneakers in a couple of Western Games (poles and flag) and brought home a third place ribbon in Youth Flag.
All in all, despite the lousy weather, we came home quite satisfied with our placings, ribbons and prize money!
Paradox Flash, a pretty registered 4 year old Standardbred mare has been adopted! She arrived at the farm a couple of weeks ago as an owner surrender, and was delivered to her new home last Friday. Paradox is green broke to ride, seems very calm, and we hope she does really well for her new family. I rode her a couple of times before she left and she was very well behaved and responsive.
Natasha has chosen to go live with her father, stepmother and stepsisters, so Dash (her pony) and Panda (her calf) have gone to her grandfather's farm down the road. We wish Natasha and her animals well, and hope she continues to excel in school and in Pony Club.
That means that there was no one here to ride Fancy regularly, so we decided to loan her to Forever Green Stables for the winter. I get to check on her and hear regular progress reports when I go down for my lessons - and through Facebook and email. So far, she seems to be working out really well there. I'll bring her home in the spring so she can be bred to Classy and hopefully produce a beautiful, talented foal for us in 2011!
Our new chickens are laying lots of eggs. If you have any empty egg cartons, please bring them to the farm. If you'd like some farm fresh eggs to take home, just let me know!
We have a new foster dog, Rudy. He's a Treeing Walker Coon Hound and is about the same size and age as Jasper. He and Jasper get along wonderfully and love to play together. He is neutered and up to date on all his shots.
Rudy is just being allowed off his leash (an old lunge line) under supervision. If you are interested in adopting Rudy, check out the Friendly Giants Dog Rescue site and fill in an application form.
Friendly Giants Dog Rescue is still looking for more foster homes for their rescued dogs. If you can't make a commitment to adopt a dog right now, perhaps you can consider being a foster home. The application form for potential foster homes is on their website, too.
Classy has fully recovered from a busy season of breeding Canadian Sport Horse (CSH) mares and looks really great. We're looking forward to seeing photos of his babies starting in April, 2010. I'm thinking about starting Classy under saddle this winter or sending him to Christine at Forever Green Stables - he's such a wonderful horse that it would be a shame not to have him working and earning points in the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Association shows.
Cool Blue Dreams (aka Spook) is tied for first in the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Association High Point Halter Stallion standings! What a wonderful way to end his first year of showing.
Christine Allard of Forever Green Stables has agreed to be the judge at our Spook-tacular Show! Thank you, Christine!
EastWind Pony Club news
EastWind Pony Club registration is now open! Be sure to pick up your registration forms and get them back to us soon so that you don't miss anything. If you can't get to the farm to pick up your forms, you can find them on the Canadian Pony Club website under Downloads. Joining in September/October has benefits: for one fee, you are a member for the remainder of 2009 and for all of 2010!
All Pony Club members need to be members of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, too, and links to the forms for the extended membership are there as well.
Our next Pony Club meeting will be at the farm on Sunday, October 18th, from noon to 2 pm. This will be an open meeting, so bring your horse-loving friends along so they can find out all about Pony Club.
Serge, Miella, Jen S. and I rode in the Pink Ribbon Ride for Breast Cancer on Saturday - a 20 km ride through the Larose Forest put on by CEREC. Serge rode Reba, Miella rode Sneakers, Jen S. rode her horse, Leo, and I rode Otis.
On Sunday, I showed Spook (Cool Blue Dreams) in hand and drove Sneakers (Gone With the Wind) in classes at the Carp Fair. Spook and I placed fourth in Novice Showmanship, and Sneakers and I placed second in Utility Driving and Pleasure Driving, and first in Novice Driving.
Miella rode Sneakers in a couple of Western Games (poles and flag) and brought home a third place ribbon in Youth Flag.
All in all, despite the lousy weather, we came home quite satisfied with our placings, ribbons and prize money!
Paradox Flash, a pretty registered 4 year old Standardbred mare has been adopted! She arrived at the farm a couple of weeks ago as an owner surrender, and was delivered to her new home last Friday. Paradox is green broke to ride, seems very calm, and we hope she does really well for her new family. I rode her a couple of times before she left and she was very well behaved and responsive.
Natasha has chosen to go live with her father, stepmother and stepsisters, so Dash (her pony) and Panda (her calf) have gone to her grandfather's farm down the road. We wish Natasha and her animals well, and hope she continues to excel in school and in Pony Club.
That means that there was no one here to ride Fancy regularly, so we decided to loan her to Forever Green Stables for the winter. I get to check on her and hear regular progress reports when I go down for my lessons - and through Facebook and email. So far, she seems to be working out really well there. I'll bring her home in the spring so she can be bred to Classy and hopefully produce a beautiful, talented foal for us in 2011!
Our new chickens are laying lots of eggs. If you have any empty egg cartons, please bring them to the farm. If you'd like some farm fresh eggs to take home, just let me know!
We have a new foster dog, Rudy. He's a Treeing Walker Coon Hound and is about the same size and age as Jasper. He and Jasper get along wonderfully and love to play together. He is neutered and up to date on all his shots.
Rudy is just being allowed off his leash (an old lunge line) under supervision. If you are interested in adopting Rudy, check out the Friendly Giants Dog Rescue site and fill in an application form.
Friendly Giants Dog Rescue is still looking for more foster homes for their rescued dogs. If you can't make a commitment to adopt a dog right now, perhaps you can consider being a foster home. The application form for potential foster homes is on their website, too.
Classy has fully recovered from a busy season of breeding Canadian Sport Horse (CSH) mares and looks really great. We're looking forward to seeing photos of his babies starting in April, 2010. I'm thinking about starting Classy under saddle this winter or sending him to Christine at Forever Green Stables - he's such a wonderful horse that it would be a shame not to have him working and earning points in the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Association shows.
Cool Blue Dreams (aka Spook) is tied for first in the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Association High Point Halter Stallion standings! What a wonderful way to end his first year of showing.
Christine Allard of Forever Green Stables has agreed to be the judge at our Spook-tacular Show! Thank you, Christine!
EastWind Pony Club news
EastWind Pony Club registration is now open! Be sure to pick up your registration forms and get them back to us soon so that you don't miss anything. If you can't get to the farm to pick up your forms, you can find them on the Canadian Pony Club website under Downloads. Joining in September/October has benefits: for one fee, you are a member for the remainder of 2009 and for all of 2010!
All Pony Club members need to be members of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, too, and links to the forms for the extended membership are there as well.
Our next Pony Club meeting will be at the farm on Sunday, October 18th, from noon to 2 pm. This will be an open meeting, so bring your horse-loving friends along so they can find out all about Pony Club.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Spook-tacular fun show!
October 25, 2009
starts at 11:00am
Come out and have fun, horsing around before Halloween!
$2.00 per class
$5.00 per division (3 classes per division)
Class list
*Please note: many classes may be completed in hand or mounted. Please indicate which on your entries.*
1) Walk on flat 10) Old nag costume (16 +)
2) Walk poles 11) Gremlin costume (under 16)
3) Walk obstacle course
4) W/T flat 12) W/T/C Flat
5) W/T poles 13) W/T/C max 2’6”
6) W/T obstacle 14) W/T/C obstacle
7) Eyeball and spoon 15) Devil’s Challenge Min 18” - max. 4’ (one jump)
8) Broomstick race 16) Trick or treat challenge 18”
9) Gourd and cone 17) Spooky Cross Fun-try (open field max 2’3)
Judge: Christine Allard of Forever Green Stables
The purpose of this show is to HAVE FUN!
Neat and proper attire is required but show clothes are not necessary.
Classes 1-11 may be completed in hand, but please indicate if you are showing in hand on your entry form.
- Horses shown in hand must have a properly fitting halter or bridle.
- Helmets must be worn at all times while mounted.
- Proof of liability insurance must be provided.
Descriptions:
Obstacle: This class may contain objects to go through on the ground, overhead or on either side of the course.
Games: Based on time and accuracy. Games are re-named Pony Club races.
Devil’s Challenge: One jump, when you knock it down you are out.
Trick or treat challenge: Steady hand, scoop candy from the bucket and jump the jump, most candy wins!
Cross Fun-try: based on cross-country. One field, 6 jumps, optimum time, accuracy and safety.
Email dreamscapeacres@yahoo.ca today for a copy of the class list and an entry form.
Proceeds support Dreamscape Acres' horse rescue efforts.
A selection of snack foods as well as hot chocolate and coffee will be for sale.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Updated list of adoptable ponies
So far, since we moved here, we have adopted almost 30 animals to new homes! Let's keep up the good work!
Thank you to all of our volunteers and adopters!
Half sisters ready for their new home(s).
Dream's Firecracker, 2 yr old bay pony filly (June 2007). Should mature 12.2-13 hh. Excellent prospect for riding and driving. ties and cross ties, loves to be groomes. Fire has worn tack in the barn. Sire was 14.2hh and Dam is 11.2.
Call Me a Dreamer, weanling (Apr. 2009) pony filly. Reserve Champion Sport Pony at Summerfest Breeder's Show. Perfect hunter and driving prospect. Breezy clips, ties, and trailers. Sire was 15 hh and dam is 11.2 hh.
Both fillies are by Appaloosa stallions.
$500 each or $800 for both.
Pony for adoption:
Daisy, approx. 7 yrs old 11hh pinto pony. Daisy foundered in the past but can be managed by restricted diet and exercise. Daisy was exposed to a 39" ISHR pony stallion and she would be due June-July 2010 if she caught. The foal would be eligible for ISH Registration as Pintaloosa.
Daisy is green broke to ride and has been ground driven. She has not been hitched to a cart. She stands on cross ties, ties, enjoys grooming and is UTD on her shots and worming. $800 neg to perfect home.
We need to find great homes for these ponies, so we can take more rescues in.
Please email me if you're interested in adopting any of our ponies.
Thank you to all of our volunteers and adopters!
Half sisters ready for their new home(s).Dream's Firecracker, 2 yr old bay pony filly (June 2007). Should mature 12.2-13 hh. Excellent prospect for riding and driving. ties and cross ties, loves to be groomes. Fire has worn tack in the barn. Sire was 14.2hh and Dam is 11.2.
Call Me a Dreamer, weanling (Apr. 2009) pony filly. Reserve Champion Sport Pony at Summerfest Breeder's Show. Perfect hunter and driving prospect. Breezy clips, ties, and trailers. Sire was 15 hh and dam is 11.2 hh.
Both fillies are by Appaloosa stallions.
$500 each or $800 for both.
Pony for adoption:
Daisy, approx. 7 yrs old 11hh pinto pony. Daisy foundered in the past but can be managed by restricted diet and exercise. Daisy was exposed to a 39" ISHR pony stallion and she would be due June-July 2010 if she caught. The foal would be eligible for ISH Registration as Pintaloosa.
Daisy is green broke to ride and has been ground driven. She has not been hitched to a cart. She stands on cross ties, ties, enjoys grooming and is UTD on her shots and worming. $800 neg to perfect home.
We need to find great homes for these ponies, so we can take more rescues in.
Please email me if you're interested in adopting any of our ponies.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
EastWind Pony Club
It's time to register for Pony Club!
Are you between 6 and 25 years old? Love horses? Want to learn more and have a chance to compete with others at the same level? Interested in testing to find out if you "make the grade" with riding and knowledge?
Last year our small branch competed in Prince Philip Games and in Regional Show Jumping as well as D Rally at the Raceway and C Rally at Hawkridge. We're already looking forward to Quiz next April, too.
We are holding an open house for new members on September 13 from noon to 2 pm at Dreamscape Acres Stable. We will have registration forms, information about Pony Club, and will explain what you can choose to participate in, and introduce you to some of our current members.
This year's EastWind membership fee is $110. Part of that money stays with the Branch, but most of it goes to Regional and National to cover their administrative costs. You can find the Ontario membership form on the Canadian Pony Club webpage under Downloads. We will have copies at the open house, too.
All Pony Club members must also be members of the Ontario Equestrian Federation. The OEF offers an extended membership (Sept 2009 to December 2010) for new members of Pony Club, but they have not provided the new form yet. As soon as it's available, we'll post a link here. Last year's junior (under 18) membership fee was $42. We don't know what the fee is for 2010 yet.
Our branch is able to keep our fees low as we received a very generous donation from David Duncan of Deerpark Management Corporation. Thank you, Mr. Duncan! We really appreciate your support!
Mr. Duncan's donation will help pay for badges, pins and clinics - and whatever else we choose to do.
Come on out and find out more about Pony Club at our Open House! We're looking forward to meeting you.
Are you between 6 and 25 years old? Love horses? Want to learn more and have a chance to compete with others at the same level? Interested in testing to find out if you "make the grade" with riding and knowledge?
Last year our small branch competed in Prince Philip Games and in Regional Show Jumping as well as D Rally at the Raceway and C Rally at Hawkridge. We're already looking forward to Quiz next April, too.
We are holding an open house for new members on September 13 from noon to 2 pm at Dreamscape Acres Stable. We will have registration forms, information about Pony Club, and will explain what you can choose to participate in, and introduce you to some of our current members.
This year's EastWind membership fee is $110. Part of that money stays with the Branch, but most of it goes to Regional and National to cover their administrative costs. You can find the Ontario membership form on the Canadian Pony Club webpage under Downloads. We will have copies at the open house, too.
All Pony Club members must also be members of the Ontario Equestrian Federation. The OEF offers an extended membership (Sept 2009 to December 2010) for new members of Pony Club, but they have not provided the new form yet. As soon as it's available, we'll post a link here. Last year's junior (under 18) membership fee was $42. We don't know what the fee is for 2010 yet.
Our branch is able to keep our fees low as we received a very generous donation from David Duncan of Deerpark Management Corporation. Thank you, Mr. Duncan! We really appreciate your support!
Mr. Duncan's donation will help pay for badges, pins and clinics - and whatever else we choose to do.
Come on out and find out more about Pony Club at our Open House! We're looking forward to meeting you.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Regional Show Jumping results
Natasha did well at Regional Show Jumping at Steven's Creek Farm on Sunday. She and Sneakers brought home a second and two fourth place ribbons in the 2 foot division!
Not bad for a 26 year old pony on wet grass - and both Sneakers and Natasha were very proud of their success.
Not bad for a 26 year old pony on wet grass - and both Sneakers and Natasha were very proud of their success.
Monday, August 24, 2009
End of August 2009 - busy times
August 8, 2009 - Forever Green Stables Annual Horse Show
Natasha did very well on Christine Allard's horses.
She won the High Point Advanced trophy and Champion ribbon.
August 15, Van Kleek Hill Fair
Natasha did very well on Christine Allard's horses.
She won the High Point Advanced trophy and Champion ribbon.
August 15, Van Kleek Hill Fair
Sneakers and Natasha did well in the under saddle classes.
Spook and Spot did very well in the in hand classes - Spook (shown by Lori) placed first, and Spot (shown by Eleanor) second in the Stallions class, and Spook brought home a division champion ribbon!
Lady was a guest at our house for a couple of weeks - we fostered her for Friendly Giants Dog Rescue. Lady is a mixed breed, medium size dog, best suited to a single dog family with no children as she has a few issues with sharing.
Mom fostered Bubbles - she is a young puppy, part Corgi and part Jack Russell. Bubbles got along with everyone - cats, dogs, kids. She was adopted within two weeks and is very happy with her new family. Mom misses her - she was a total cutebug.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
For sale - a Canadian Sport Horse mare
Nikita (aka Nikki) is registered with Canadian Sport Horse Registry as a broodmare. Born in 1998, by the TB stallion Briar's Echo, out of a Percheron mare. She did event, is broke to ride, but would need to get legged up again, and was never a beginner rider's horse as she is strong.
She has had 2 foals, one by Aliano, and the filly in the pictures is by a palomino QH pony stud. Good mom, EASY keeper. Bred AI and Live cover.
She has had 2 foals, one by Aliano, and the filly in the pictures is by a palomino QH pony stud. Good mom, EASY keeper. Bred AI and Live cover.
Nikki is CSH, International Sport Horse Registry (ISR) and Oldenburg approved as a broodmare. That means that her foals, by approved stallions, can be branded ISR.
Nikki and her filly by a QH palomino stud.
Her owner is asking $1100 for her, but is open to reasonable offers.
Please contact us if you're interested in this lovely mare.
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