Have you ever needed a second chance? At the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Second Chances program, both retired racehorses and incarcerated men and women are given a new lease on life and a chance to change the course of their lives.
With horses being a large part of her life since the age of five, Ali Kinson has long been a part of the equestrian community in the Monadnock region. As the head instructor of the Ashuelot River Pony Club, she works closely with youth riders to encourage a love of horses while promoting safe horsemanship skills on and off the horses. She is also a familiar face and frequent customer at our flagship store in Swanzey, NH.
When you drive into the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) facilities at Nevins Farm in Methuen, MA, you will be welcomed by rolling pastures and fields of happy and healthy horses and farm animals. Amidst the pastoral setting, it is easy to forget the incredible hard work that is being accomplished at this working farm. The Equine/Farm Animal Program at the MSPCA – Nevins Farm serves as a safe landing place for animals who have been rescued by the Humane Law Enforcement program as well as farm animals who need a home in event of an owner surrender.
Since 2013, The Equus Effect in Sharon, CT, has been providing Experiential Learning with Horses (ELH) programs to veterans and others in life transitions with the tools they need to build healthy relationships at home and in their communities through purposeful engagement with horses. Participants are able to enhance their self-awareness, resilience, and effective communication skills.
When it comes to your horse’s soundness and overall well-being, it is essential that your horse’s hooves are healthy and functioning properly. We sat down with Erin Wessells, a practicing farrier from Enfield, NH, to discuss the subject of horses’ hooves and to answer questions that we and our customers frequently have on our minds.
Learn from Judge Kelli Marie Wainscott On the quest for the blue ribbon, equestrians spend countless hours in the barn and in the saddle preparing for the next big horse show. Attending clinics, taking lessons, and practicing until everything is perfect, we want to be as prepared as possible. In order to make your competitions …
Meet Phyllis Elliott of Hidden Pond Equine Rescue Compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated, as soon as Phyllis Elliott starts speaking you can hear her warmth and passion for her horses. As the founder of Hidden Pond Farm Equine Rescue in Brentwood, NH, her commitment for saving the lives of horses, in particular pregnant mares, that are …
Now through December 25, The Cheshire Horse is donating 10% of all online purchases to Draft Gratitude Meet Kass, a 20 year old Percheron mare who came to Draft Gratitude in the fall of 2017. She first arrived with Chronic Progressive Lymphedema in her right hind leg, as well as Cushings disease. With medication, love, and …
Angel Meadow Farm Fell Ponies is a family-run breeding and boarding facility located in Ballston Spa, NY. They do all of their shopping at The Cheshire Horse, and we are proud to support their farm. Anita Castricone of Angel Meadow Farm says, “The Cheshire Horse has quality merchandise and the most knowledgeable and friendly staff …
Trade Winds Farm is a world class equestrian facility located on 80 lush acres in Rexford, NY. Their services include breeding, early training for young horses, importing, sales, care, and training for competition horses (both flat track Thoroughbreds and show jumpers), as well as rehabilitation for injured horses. They believe in putting the horse …