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!

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.

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

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

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.

(Click the thumbnail below to view the full size version.)

Kelsey, our trainer, also had her baby boy, Edward this month.  You will have to come by the farm to see him though .  As for my baby, it’s a girl!  We have named her Victoria Renee and she is kicking her way into her 6 month in my belly.

Chase at 4 weeks old. He's certainly not shy! Look at the muscles on that baby He was doing flying lead changes at 4 days old.

Lisa May looking fit and trim a month after having Chase. Its hard to believe how thin and neglected she was and how great she looks now.

Coolio's second baby of the year, Fearless Faith and her mother High Hopes. Faith trying to figure out what the water is for when Mom's milk is so good!

Great shot of Mom and baby...they look so much alike! I wonder how much Coolio is in little Miss Faith . I'm sure we will find out soon!

Update:  Vet check was great!  Both Momma Lisa May and Baby Chase are in perfect health.  What a blessing!