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By on April 10, 2017 in Summer Horse Camp, Summer Horseback Riding Camp, Summer Horsemanship Camp

It’s official – the annual letter has been sent out! Finally, one big step closer to summer camp! Tom worked hard to get the letter done and we are anticipating getting applications in the mail soon. 🙂 A main portion of the letter was dedicated to asking our camp families for help in getting the word out about Road’s End Farm Horsemanship Camp. We are not sure why the number of inquiries are smaller than previous years, but we are hoping to share our camp program with a few more new campers this year than we did last year. If you know if anyone who may be interested in an all girls summer horse camp, please let them know about us and we will be happy to chat on the phone or give a tour to an interested family.

 

By on April 4, 2017 in Horse Camp Off-Season, Summer Horse Camp, Summer Horseback Riding Camp

We are getting ready to transition into the new stable and yesterday was spent moving all of the saddles. So far, each of the saddles has been moved and Katie is now unscrewing and removing the saddle racks so we can refinish them and put them up in the new stable. Lesley has spent a good amount of time going through and making sure each saddle and bridle have tags and each item of tack is suitable for camp. With how many saddles and bridles we have, this task is quite the undertaking. We will post pictures of the tack rooms as soon as they are set up – stay tuned!

 

By on April 3, 2017 in Horse Camp Off-Season, Summer Horse Camp, Summer Horseback Riding Camp

Despite getting a foot of snow a few days ago, it finally feels like spring in Chesterfield! We are walking through the melting slushy snow with light sweatshirts on and have shed our double layers for a single layer. With how warm it feels, we cannot help but eagerly anticipate the beginning of summer camp! With the horses shedding their winter coats, they are ready to be brushed and loved by all the wonderful girls that come and spend their summers at Road’s End Farm. As we begin to hire international counselors and receive camper applications, suddenly the summer feels even close with the warm weather.

 

By on March 28, 2017 in Horse Camp Off-Season, Summer Horse Camp, Summer Horseback Riding Camp

On a foggy day, the horses are munching their hay while we work on various projects here at the Farm. Tom is in his favorite chair working on the annual camp letter, Katie is down at the Wheelock house building closets, Abby is searching for international counselors, Daisy is snoozing by the fire, Alicia is visiting her mom in Iowa, and Lesley is down insulating the frames of the windows at the Wheelock house. All of us are on a team that work together to continue improving the bigger projects on the Farm while making sure we are getting ready for our summer camp season. When one member of our team is pulled away to other projects, the rest of us need to pick up a little extra work to make sure the big projects are completed and we are ready for summer camp. Only a few more months until summer camp!

 

By on March 24, 2017 in Horse Camp Off-Season, Summer Horse Camp, Summer Horseback Riding Camp

Happ the HorseThe hooves of each mare and gelding have been trimmed! Done with the farrier for another 6-8 weeks. Denise, our farrier, works well with our horses and is able to advise us on how to care for the more difficult feet. With her experience and advice, we are able to take care of our horses feet that need some extra attention. Our horses are happy to have freshly trimmed hooves and with the ground being frozen, they are also happy that there is no mud. Happy R.E.F. ponies means happy R.E.F. people. 🙂

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