It’s a valid question…flowers are blooming, horses are shedding, and the south is getting major swings in weather.  Are you ready??

Goose is ready for spring weather, how about you?

We are!  Pony Tail Acres is ramping up the start of the 2013 show season by attending the HJ Fox show this weekend at the GIHP in Conyers.  Come out and watch us show.  Miss Victoria Renee Staples, the barn baby, will be making her star debut in the leadline class.  Pictures will be posted!

Also this spring….

Have you been looking at boarding with us?  We have an open boarding spot!  We would love to show you around and let you see our barn full of happy and healthy horses.  We have just introducted Cavalor feed products into our feed line up and we are already pleased with the results!

Riding lessons!  Is it time for another spring special?  How about refer a friend to Pony Tail Acres to sign up for regular lessons and you get three additional rides free (must have a parent with you to help)!  Time in the saddle makes practice perfect, so use your rides to work on heels down and thumbs up!

Don’t have time to ride your horse during the busy spring season but would like training?  Check out our two trainers and see if a training and boarding package works for you!

Horses for sale…we have plenty of GREAT horses right now! Whether you are looking at leasing of buying, we might have the horses for you.  Check out our sale page for more information!

The weather is finally turning cooler and the children are back in school.  Now what are they supposed to do in the afternoons after homework is done?  RIDE HORSES of course!

We are please to offer our Fall 2012 Lesson Package Special price.  Good from August 15th through October 15th.  Book now!  Contact Kelsey Whittle or Dawn Buis for lesson scheduling.  All barn rules and make up lessons apply.

FALL LESSON PACKAGE SPECIAL!!!!! Limit one per student please!

Group (Max of 4 students) $110/month ($140/month), 1 lesson per week

Private (1 student) $140/month ($170/month), 1 lesson per week

Private (1 student/ single lesson) $45

It’s that time of year again!

Our first mare to foal for 2012 is Beau’s Autumn Joy (aka Joy), who is due any day now. Her 340 day was February 22. Her 345 day is Feb 27. Her previous owner and breeder says that she usually goes 348 days or somewhere around that, which would make March 1st our target date.

Please, if you see the mare looking uncomfortable with sweating, extreme rolling, biting at sides, or see white sac or legs (!) then call Dawn at 404-317-1052. Then call Ashley at 770-235-9996. Please only call if you are seeing her in distress which would mean actual labor.

Stay tuned to the foal watch channel to watch the little one’s first steps and nursing once the foal hits the ground!

Everyone at Pony Tail Acres would like to congradulate Kristen on her purchase of Wildcat Will!  They make an awesome team together.  Look at the smiles…(is that a carrot in your mouth Willy?)  :)

Kristen with her new horse, Willy

While the winter cold and rains are upon us, we are busy at work planning the new year!

Check out and welcome our new trainer, Dawn Buis!  We are lucky to have her dedication out at PTA.

We have lesson spots available!  Contact Kelsey Whittle or Dawn Buis if you would like to discuss their lesson programs and for available time slots.

Have you seen our sale horses?  Check out the wonderful mounts we have for sale if you are looking for a new riding partner.

Thinking about summer camp for your children?  We will be posting information soon!

Website! We are in a constant state of updating the website….because I am never, ever satisified (not a joke….well, maybe not)

Stop by and visit, I’ll be mending blankets.

The weather outside is frightful (meaning we are going to float away) and the Holidays are upon us.  Are you ready?

How about a riding lesson package from Pony Tail Acres?  Can be used until April 1st.  Perfect last minute gift.  Rates are below.  Happy Holidays!

Pony Tail Acres Crew

Group (Max of 4 students) $140/month, 1 lesson per week
Semi Private (2 students) $155/month, 1 lesson per week
Private (1 student) $170/month, 1 lesson per week
Private (1 student/ single lesson) $45

Hello everyone!

It’s been way too long since an update, but when you have a newborn, that’s what happens!  So just to let you know we are updating our website with plenty of pictures and information and just in general making the site more user friendly.  Let us know if there is anything you would like to see added to the website while it is being revamped.  Cheers!

And just because I can’t resist…Here’s the picture of Zoomer and I doing our very first water feature while cross country schooling.  Look pretty good 3 months post baby eh?

Zoomer and Ashley Staples trotting through water feature at Big Bear Farms.

Fun in the sun....Horse Camp for Summer!

Is your son or daughter horse crazy?

Yes!  We will be offering limited summer camp once school lets out.  How about a week of intensive hands on horse and more horse for your child during the summer?  Check out our dates and rates below.  For any questions please call Ashley at 770-235-9996!

Dates:

Summer Camp 2- July 11th- 15th

Summer Camp 3- August 1st-5th

Costs per child: $275 per week

Have you driven by lately?  Does the property look slightly better than this time last year?

Great…because we certainly think it looks better, and we are doing the hard work to prove it!  Aside from continuously updating, repairing, and facelifting the horse facility, we are planting fruit bushes and trees.

Three new apple trees grace the gully that used to be full of small pine trees.

Pear tree is prepared for another bumper crop this year. We didn't plant this one, but we certainly will enjoy the big juicy pears!

Four blueberry bushes line the basement entrance. They already have giant green berries. I hope the birds don't find them!

And for a nice big accomplishment….the tack cabinets are done!  Thanks to my dad, Brad Landen for working so hard on the cabinets in his free time.  We appreciate the effort!

Tack cabinets to keep our valuables nice and secure.