Many of you knew and Loved are dear friend Chief. He walked around the farm day and night and never left the property.  He greeted us every morning for his meal and was always friendly to those he met. Chief was with us for close to 4 years. In that time he taught some children how to ride, and others how to smile.  We love and miss you Chief. See under meet the herd.

Horsemanship 101 is a class we are offering through the local community ed office. It's a way for young people and adults to find out what it takes to own a horse, horse safety, beginning riding skills, how to saddle and groom, etc. Handouts are given as to some general horse care tips. It's a 4 week class, one hour  to 1 1/2 hour every monday evening 7-8. Last year the class was lots of fun!

Horsemanship 102 will be offered in July and will extend your knowledge of owning and riding. This class will focus on a lot of riding skills and well answer questions for those individuals "thinking" about buying their first horse.

Register for these classes by calling 715-688-6200 or by email commed@bwsd.k12.wi.us

  (photo of Mike Sutton, Hannah, Marissa aka mookie, Rebecca Morton, and Elli Peterson)

SUNDAY May 4th- WHAT A FUN SHOW! We had Ellen, Kelsey, Alyssa, Elli, Hannah, Rebecca, and Marissa all show!  Two horses were  naughty in the ring- but the riders did FANTASTIC! You two get blue ribbons in my book! Other people took home ribbons and it was a ton of fun. One student said it was like being at a picnic with horses! I'll put some pictures on later- But first, some thank you's! Thank you to Mike Sutton for trailering the extra horses and being around to help! Thank you to Meredith and Tom for being helpers, thank you Ellen for the snacks!

Sunday May 11th- This was a fun way to celebrate Mother's day. I took Hannah Rebecca and Mookie-

Hannah was the ONLY ribbon winner! CONGRATS!

May 31st- OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW-    

St. Croix County is the fastest growing county in the state of Wisconsin. With that growth, comes the need to care for the overpopulation of homeless animals in our community.  Thank you to the volunteers at St Croix Animal Friends! Their dedication and commitment will make a difference in the lives of many animals!

  Call now to reserve your lesson time for Spring. IF one of these times does not work for you- just call me to make arrangements.

Mondays:9:30-11:30 North Hudson School 1-2pm ride Katia    4-5pm(4H )Ashley, Alyssa, 7-8pm COMMUNITY ED HORSEMANSHIP 101

Tuesday 1-4 Violin  5:30-7:30 Go to DRESSAGE Clinic

Wednesdays: 2-3pm Sam, Moriah,Brandee 4:00 payton 4-5pm Destiny,  Brenda 

 Thursdays: (2pm therapy) 3-3:30 Elijah with Hannah 4-5pmKelsey in Hudson 6-7  Steve

Fridays: (11am Therapy)4:30-5:30 kenzy and Sammy 5-6pm no evening lesson planned- Moving Meredith home! 7pm SUE WEST RECORDING LIVE CD in RIVER FALLS! SHOULD BE FUN!  

Saturdays: (9am therapy)Hunter/jumper clinic in Hugo- 11:00-12:00 Celia

Sunday: 1pm-2pm Jenna Ackley  4-5 Lanette w/ Granddaughter

4H CLINICS : call to arrange time or call to join one of the above classes

HANNAH's students that need to schedule- Kelly and Juneau, and Nicole. And Tammy's children.

Dr. Kari Miller assisting Zach as he rides Chaun.

Paint fencing out back- just a few boards need painting white

Pick up manure- this is an on going weekly job

Pretty soon- we'll be putting up a vegatative strip down by the lake- this will be t-posts and tape.

brush horses- tee would love to be brushed!

SCHOOLS COMING OUT:

May 12th  6 students, 9:30-11:30

Wednesday May 28th 2008 10:30-11:30 am  School group Beldenville

Monday June 2nd 10:00- 11:00 am North Hudson Elementary

July 22nd  10:00- 11:00 am Summer school- 6 students

UNION GOSPEL MISSION: volunteers needed to groom, saddle and walk horses. help with ponies and obstacle courses.

Thursday June 19th, 10-12pm

Thursday June 26th, 10-12pm

Thurs July 31st 10-12pm

Thurs August 7th 10-12pm

Horsemanship 101, 102 classes for Community Education:

Mondays 7-8pm--May 12th, May 19th, May 26, June 2nd, June 9th, June 30th, July 7th

Be a volunteer helping an individual saddle and groom their horse.

EMAIL me at tcmorton@baldwin-telecom.net  the dates you can volunteer and I will put you down. THANK YOU!

Xena has been lead around with a rider. She is doing wonderful with her training. SHe is approx. 14.2 hands, 3/4 Baskir Curly, 1/4 Arab. Does well for farrier, shots and deworming. She is missing her left eye. Xena came to our farm from Arkansas when her owner was diagnosed with Cancer and could no longer take care of her horses. ADOPTION FEE goes to Curly Horse rescue- $500.00 

PEANUT Show name Lucky Dreamer

Peanut came to our farm from the St. Croix County Fair where he was in a petting zoo at 2 months old. We brought him home in the minivan and put him back on a bottle. He will mature to just over 12 hands. He has personality beyond compare. Peanut still needs lots of training (he's had saddle on and bridle in) but he's one you'll fall in love with when you meet him. GELDING, takes shots well, farrier good.

UPDATE: Peanut is greenbroke, and takes up to 80lbs very nicely. He will recieve more training as summer continues. saddled english- walks and trots with leader. Rides out alone but needs encouraging.

ADOPTION FEE: $400.00

  Zach's favorite horse is Chaun!    Mick painted DJ after a morning

session of riding

  adult ride for therapy too!

 Abby is 2yrs old. She rode almost every week this winter. She loves Corrina, and would occassionally relax so much she would fall asleep during her session.

Training a horse for therapy riding. We work all winter at riding and serving the community.

 Pine Lake Pastures offers FREE therapy riding to children and adults with special needs. This summer we offered sessions 4 days a week, with about 4-5 families coming out each week. A session lasts about an hour, and siblings are welcome to come and visit the farm while their sister/brother ride in a session.

Riders will be lead around in our small arena by a volunteer. Parents are welcome to walk beside horse or watch outside of arena. WE have volunteers that ride behind young people that can not hold themselves up.

The cost is FREE- we want to be a blessing to the community!