Horses with Hope Blog

Many of us began our riding careers as horse-crazy kids.  At that young age things were pretty simple, we loved… Continue

As enthusiasts, riders and trainers, we are always looking for ways to increase our knowledge and understanding of horses. It… Continue

As we move forward with our program in 2015, we have been reflecting on the incredible importance of the physical rehabilitation process.  If… Continue

Our little paint pony Baxter has been making some nice progress recently in his training. This cute boy just arrived from New… Continue

Is it just us, or has 2014 really flown by? We’re not quite sure where the time has gone, but… Continue

Throughout our training process, we place huge emphasis on the basic manners of our horses. We feel strongly that by… Continue

Acadia and Baxter are now officially riding horses, as we sat on them both for the first time this past… Continue

This past week was an exciting one for us, as the 4-week quarantine for new guys Baxter, Acadia and Snickers… Continue

With the sudden arrival of winter up here in midcoast Maine, we have suddenly been spending a lot more time… Continue

During their quarantine period, our lucky new guys will receive several massages. Just as we have the vet to do an… Continue

            This week, our trusty farrier came out to trim the feet on our three… Continue

This past weekend, two of our trainers made the trek to the New Holland auction in Pennsylvania to acquire some… Continue

Raven has been a busy girl this summer, and she wrapped up a successful and educational show season with one… Continue

As riders in New England we use horses in many different ways, but typically ‘working cattle’ is not one of… Continue

Ozzy arrived last year from New Holland auction and has been a part of our training program since June 2013. He… Continue

Our sweet thoroughbred Harlow arrived with Teak in May 2014 from New Holland, but the differences between the two horses… Continue