Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Rolling Acres would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We also would like to thank all of our clients for their continued support in the past year. We can't wait for 2014!

Below is a fantastic video made by one of our students, that is a great re-cap of the 2013 year.
Check it out!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-TJvX0tkrk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUVfzLunzDGdl3SoalPhuo7w

Until next year....!

Rolling Acres

Florida can't come soon enough!!!

Hi everyone!

Winter is in full-swing at the farm and the Rolling Acres crew couldn't be more ready to leave for Florida in a few weeks. After all the snow and ice we had, and the temperatures warming up, it has been 24-7 "spook training" around the barns/indoor. As the ice and snow have been melting and falling, we have been experiencing loud, scary noises to all of the poor horses who have no idea what's going on. Even Mary had a close call the other day while tightening her girth! Whew! Thankfully, the majority of it is melted and we should get a break from all the scary noises.

(image copyright & thanks to: Martin Crownover)

PS-The crew will be leaving for Florida the first week of January and heading to Pensacola first. After that, they will be travelling to Ocala and then finishing in Atlanta, GA.

Snow Day...Round 2!

Good Morning Everyone,

Here at Rolling Acres Farm, we are experiencing another snow day! We got a few inches of snow on Sunday and right now, we are experiencing round two and are forecasted to get another 3-5 inches today. Don't worry, the horses are tucked in safe and sound! 

Here are two photos of the farm in the snow:

(Photos thanks to Patty's Facebook)

Also, we know it's not Thursday yet, but we wanted to go ahead and share a Throwback Thursday photo with you! This is a photo of Ashley that our wonderful photographer, Sheryl Sutherby found the other day. How cute is her brightly-colored outfit and water spout hair?

 

Thanksgiving Reunions & Rose of Sharon Equestrian School Visit!!

It’s been a great Thanksgiving weekend here at Rolling Acres Farm.  Many of our students came home for college and came to the barn.  It was so nice to see them all again!

This is Patty with Allyson Quirk.  It was really cold in the barn!  And this is Patty’s famous full-length ski coat that she starts wearing about September.

Also, Robin Feldman and I went to visit Rose of Sharon Equestrian School.  This is the place where donations in memory of Malibu Classic, or” Clown,” as we all knew him, were given.  The Executive Director and Founder, Joan Twining, gave us a tour of the facility.  This facility serves students with learning disabilities and uses horses to help students learn just how strong and capable they really are.  They have no funding source and currently work from donations, grants and the kind hearts of volunteers.

The indoor ring is incredible!  It is set with lighting that keeps shadows from occurring in the ring.  Plus, it is wired for sound so that teachers don’t need to raise their voice when children are riding.  There is a special ramp that helps children in wheelchairs be able to mount easier.  Joan told us that the donations received will be recognized with a memorial stirrup on the wall to remember Clown. 

It was a wonderful visit and taught us that horses are capable of some pretty amazing things and are truly a gift to us all.  Our thanks to Joan for showing us around her facility. 

If you would like to send a contribution, I am sure they would be happy to receive it!

Rose of Sharon Equestrian School, Inc.

PO Box 156

Glen Arm, MD 21057

www.roseofsharonschool.org

Goshen Hunt at Rolling Acres!!

A few days ago, the Goshen Hunt/Hounds had a meet here at our farm! It was so neat to see them enjoying our beautiful property and we loved hosting them. Also, one of our own boarders, Robin Feldman, even got dressed up and went hunting! Looking sharp Robin!

Here is a photo of Robin:

And check out this great photo that Sheryl Sutherby took of the hunt heading out:

Mid-Atlantic Young Rider Equitation Festival Results!

This past weekend, some of the Rolling Acres riders competed in the Mid-Atlantic Young Rider Equitation Festival and did very well!

Hannah Showell & Axtrex – Reserve Champion in the Mid-Atlantic Young Rider Equitation Finals

Hannah & Adam Showell with Axtrex at the Mid Atlantic Equitation Festival

Ashley Foster, Hannah Showell, Brianna Sims winning the Team Award at MAEF  (Picture by Patty Foster)

Bernadette Coyle and her new partner Lorca – Reserve Champion at their first show!  

(picture by proud Mama!)

Sending a special congrats Katie Kranking Pre-adult Equitation Champion and Bernadette who finished in 2nd! Ashley Foster was the 15-17 Champion overall flat winner! Brianna Sims placed  2nd, 2nd, and 2nd in the Medal and ASPCA divisions. Hannah Showell was 2nd and winner of the Medal and ASPCA classes. Congratulations to Erika who had ribbons in the Adult Equitation class and Alyson who had ribbons in the 15-17 division. Also, great job Ashley B. and Alexis for solid rides !! Way to go Rolling Acres riders on superb riding! We are so proud of ALL of you!

Oh, and we can't forget... Rolling Acres won High Score Barn, High Score Team, and
High Score Trainer.  Guess they cleaned up just a "little" bit :)

 Photo by Cheryl Gannon.

Also, sharing a poster for an upcoming event, that features one of our boarder’s (Robin Feldman) daughter – Allie Feldman (Class of 2015).  She is at Washington University and is in their  cappella group and this is their latest concert.  Pretty cool!

Sidesaddle Superstar & "Fun" Horse Show photos!

Rolling Acres would like to wish a special congratulations to Lou Steinfort  and “Honneur,” aka Oscar, owned by Nancy Guzzo, who had a wonderful year in the sidesaddle division. The pair was 1st with the Maryland Horse Show Association, and 3rd in Zone 3, and overall 4th Nationally with USEF.  Way to go Lou and Oscar!!

We had our Rolling Acres Costume Show on Sunday.  It was a “fun” show for our Rolling Acres Team (everyone that rides here).  Ashley was the Mastermind behind the project and did a great job getting everything in place.

The first class was the “Costume Class” and people were fantastic in their costumes! Check out all the creativity:

Annie is ready for the holidays

Charlotte went out all in Western style

Annie winning the egg & spoon class

Connie on her appropriately-named, Jester!

Kiana & Ringo-who wasn't too sure about some of the other costumes

Loafy is one cool pony!

Peyton & her rider, "Pick Pocket"

Stevie was singing for us all!

Sandy & Gypsy

Meredith & Teddy looking fabulous!

Everyone lined up with the results...great job!!

Laurie didn't win, but gave it a great effort!! 

Bella having fun with our version of  'polo races'

Bernadette winning the "Cake Walk" class

Kirsten having fun in the bareback class

Thanks Ashley for putting it all together!! "