Equestrian Center...date

We hope all of you are having a wonderful and fun summer. From the trail rides and horse camps, to the barn bingo's and lessons, this barn has not slowed down one bit this summer and my barn staff and I are loving every minute of it. This summer has been one of the busiest that I can remember and the barn hasn't seen this much horse activity in really long time. All of the Horse Camps have been successful and there have been great turnouts at every event. I want to thank each and every one of our members, their families and guests for supporting the equestrian center. I would also like to thank the country club and their staff for helping with the events at the barn. All of you do a great job.

All of the horses are doing well and have enjoyed all of the visits and treats they have received. Both of the pigs are also doing well. As the riding season comes to an end, the barn will still be open daily for ring rides, lessons and trail rides. Stall and pasture board is also available. If you would like any additional information about rides, boarding or the barn in general, please call or email me. The barn is open for those who would like to come visit and bring treats as well. Apples and carrots are a favorite for the horses and the pigs love popcorn.

Did You Know?

An average sized horses heart is the size of a basketball. Horses can sleep standing up or laying down. It takes 9 months for a horse to grow a brand new hoof.

HUMMER

Hummer is a 23 yr old Clydesdale cross who has been at the equestrian center for 5 years. He is one of the favorite horses at the barn. Over the last 6 months, he has started showing signs of lameness. We had him examined by two veterinarians and he was diagnosed with a stifle injury along with arthritis developing in both front knees.

It is with a sad heart that we have determined that it is best for Hummer to retire. He will be going to live with Sam at her house to live out the rest of his life.

Below are some of Hummers favorite things:

Loves apples and carrots

Loves to be out on the trail.

He was a schooling/lesson horse that taught kids English riding and jumping.

He has lived in Connecticut and then moved to Florida before coming to live with me at SML

He was used for lessons, ring rides and trail rides and horse camps at the barn.

He is the most humble horse and just an old soul. Please come by the barn on Friday, September 3rd between 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm to join in our retirement celebration. We will provide light refreshments.

Come take pictures with Hummer! Bring the kids and enjoy barn games and finger painting a horse. Friendly competition for adults: hay bale toss, cornhole and horse halter toss. Come watch the Horses bob for apples!