Finnegan Farms Inc.
57012 Range Road 212, Sturgeon County T0A2W0 Redwater, AB, Canada

Laredo and Empress are inseparable! They share food and go for long romantic walks together. She even keeps him company on lesson nights #lessonhorse #donkeylove #romancecomesinmanyforms #bestfriends #borderlinecradlerobbing #hes19andshes1

An article on our riding instructor!

People who own more than one horse!!! This is fun! Finnegan Farms Lesson Horse Edition: Alice, Bonnie, Calypso, Danny, Gus, Laredo, Max, Nova, Rosie... Which one do you or your kids ride?! Worst troublemaker? - Gus Sweetest angel? - Calypso Shortest? - Gus Oldest? - Laredo Youngest? - Rosie Most Beautiful? - Most people would vote Bonnie Most affectionate? - Bonnie and Alice Colours? - Bay(Alice/Bonnie), Grey(Calypso/Gus/Laredo/Nova), Chestnut(Danny/Max) Most annoying? - Oh, they ALL have their quirks One that drives you nuts? - They all have their moments!! Most athletic? - Nova Shyest? - Alice, until she gets to know you. . . Most attitude? - Calypso Most intelligent? - Not Rosie. . . Sleeps the most? - Danny Pickiest eater? - Alice Grumpiest? - Max Laziest? - OOF, take your pick . . Calypso, Max and Laredo are pretty brutal some days!! Fastest? - Most likely Alice No lesson horses feelings were hurt in the making of this post but Coach Karley may have had a bit too much fun assigning the horses to categories!

Hey, who likes CHOCOLATE Sturgeon Valley Pony Club is fundraising with Purdys Chocolatier, just in time for Easter! If you’d like to support Jayde’s club through purchasing some very sweet Easter gifts for friends, family and yourself, please click the link below:... https://fundraising.purdys.com/1334615-84140 After you’ve signed in you can buy our amazing chocolates or invite others to join and support our Fundraising Campaign. OR You can read through the catalogue and send me what you’d like followed by an etransfer. Order deadline is March 20th All orders will be delivered on or around March 28!

Our resident coach and trainer is preparing for a once in a lifetime journey this summer! Take a look!

In just 5 months our coach will be taking off for the journey of a lifetime to raise awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis!

With the year that we are having, I know some people might be looking for outdoor activities to do with the family! We are offering horse-drawn wagon rides this year, all proceeds going to the feed and upkeep of our petting zoo animals and of course our wonderful Belgian Draft Horse team. Limited spots available, so please call to book yours now! And feel free to share our flyer!

#barnbaulkwithBrittany I want to share something with y’all, I’ll try to keep it short. A parent asked me the other day about how much it cost to have a hors...e to ride or race I replied don’t do it, unless she is serious He said hell I figured you’d try and convince me to get her one now Here is the thing. I absolutely love horses but so much of my time, my life and my money (oh my lawdddd the money) goes into this and I wouldn’t change a thing but here is what people need to understand. This applies for people with horses currently as well. See this poop fork. It’s made up of several tines to create a working rake. If one tine breaks or is out of place the unit will not correctly work as it should. It may still be usable but it won’t be pretty, it may still kinda work but it won’t work correctly. Imagine each tine is a something to do with a horse. One tine is nutrition- proper feed, hay, water One tine is farrier - good feet are a must One tine is vet- maintenance is a MUST One tine is you- horsemanship riding ability One tine is the horse- how’s he feeling? Did you handle the first three, vet, farrier, nutrition One tine is TACK- bits, bridles, proper saddle, proper pad, sport boots etc. (all these are needed and cost thousands) One tine is - extras and misc - trust me these things will pop up just when you think you’ve got it all figured out. One tine is a trainer for both you and the horse (you can never know too much) The point I’m trying to make is it takes a lot of individual pieces to make a great horse and rider! You may find a unicorn that stays sound and doesn’t require anything but that is why they are called unicorns. They are very rarely seen. Most all horses require maintenance. Say you’ve never done anything strenuous in your life, I bet money you’ve taken medicine, been to the doctor, etc. EVERYONE AND EVERY HORSE NEEDS MAINTENANCE! I feel like this needed to be said. I see nice horses all the time being jerked on, whipped, or sold because they didn’t win lil Suzie a buckle. But you didn’t do your job and listen when your horse was trying to tell you something. Okay I’m done now. Thanks for reading this far if you made it. I could go on and on and on. A horse will change your life but it ain’t for the faint of heart and if you treat em right and keep them happy, they’ll give you their life every day!!!! Enjoy this photo of my poop scoop Edit: I’m literally overwhelmed at the response me and my barn talk received. I can’t tell you how much the shares and kind words mean to me. Horses are so humbling and rewarding. But they are not just a hobby. You 100 percent have to be all in.

The saddest thing I’ve ever seen Is a woman on a horse that does not believe she is good enough to be there. Do not compare yourself. There is only this mome...nt, this horse. Your hands, seat, voice and leg, define the parameters of the entire world for this horse. What anyone else is doing, or has ever done, does NOT matter. Whomever it is that you look up to or feel less than Is in turn, looking up to another rider, wishing to aspire to that level. So be content where you are You are blessed! YOU are your only competition Just be better today than you were yesterday. Try hard for this horse you ride and try hard for yourself. Most of all, enjoy this time; Every moment. Every stride. Every cue that is answered with a response. Cherish this partnership Know, that you are exactly where you are supposed to be --Amye Photo credit Lee Willis

If anyone is looking for something to do with the family before school starts, Finnegan Farms Inc. is hosting two Petting Farm Days in September. These are MASKED events that are booked in time blocks for families or cohort groups, and hand washing will be required before and after petting the animals. We will also have pony rides available for all ages (adults too)! Please call to book your time in advance!

I will be putting a bunch of short videos in the comments of this post. This video shows them changing direction on the diagonal.

Finnegan Farms inc teaches riders aged 8-99! We focus primarily on starting and developing riders through flat and dressage, to give them a good foundation for jumping. New riders can expect to learn how to groom and saddle their lesson horses, handle them in the barn and in the arena, learn the basics of riding and eventually work their way up to jumping in the hunter ring, jumper ring and cross country field. Our coach will teach lessons year round at the farm or can trave...l to you and teach out of your arena or paddock. 10 group lessons in a 3 month semester are $367.50 10 private lessons in a 3 month semester are $472.50 Lessons are $40 each. *Travel fees may apply Fall Semester dates: September 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-2 October 5-9, 19-23 November 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 Please email [email protected] or phone or text Shaylin @ (780) 690-5513 to register On-site lessons take place Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Lesson horses are included in pricing for onsite lessons.

We had a great photographer come out to watch part of our horse show. Check out the great photos that he took !

The first of many schooling shows. What a fabulous day! Thank you for video Christel Chattargoon!

I promised the last group of camp kids that I would post some videos of their rides, so here’s a group puddle video and I’ll post the rest of the videos in the comments this evening ! (Sorry I didn’t get them up sooner)

The highlight of this weeks summer camp has been riding horses through Lake Finnegan (aka the driveway) ***Edit...I put a few more videos in the comments !

How much weight can a horse carry. in my experience, a horse can carry an infinite amount. They can carry the weight of broken hearts, broken homes, and brok...en bodies. Countless tears sometimes comb their tangled manes. Moments when parents and friends cannot be there to help and hold a person, horses embrace and empower. They carry physical, mental, and emotional handicaps. They carry hopes and dreams; and they will carry the stress from your day when you can't carry it anymore. They carry graduations, they carry new careers, they carry moves away from everything familiar, they carry marriages, they carry divorces, they carry funerals, they carry babys before they are born, and sometimes they carry the mothers who cannot carry their own baby. They carry mistakes, they carry joy, they carry the good and they carry the bad. They carry drugs and addictions, but they also carry the celebrations. They will carry you to success when all you have felt is failure. They will carry you, never knowing the weight of your burdens and triumphs. If you let them, they will carry you through life, and life is hard, life is heavy. But a horse will make you feel weightless under it all.

If anyone is able to donate even a little bit toward the cost of Bear's amputation it would be amazing! With literally 100% income loss for the petting zoo this season, we could really use the help to cover this unexpected cost! As soon as Covid allows us to have an open house and free petting zoo, we look forward to being able to thank everyone in person! https://www.gofundme.com/f/bear039s-amputation

This is William Fox Pitt. One of the legends of British Eventing. Up there with the best. Now look closely at the photo. ... At the horses neck. Do you see it?? A neck strap. What is a 5 eventer doing wearing a neck strap? Google defines a neck strap as "A neck strap is a simple piece of leather that goes around a horse's neck. The rider can hold onto it to increase stability without pulling on the horse's mouth. Neck straps are often seen in show jumping and eventing disciplines, but any rider can use this handy tool" Well a neck strap is not something that we have because we are scared. NO! It is a handy tool to have. A neck strap is helpful, for all aspects of riding! Be it schooling, hacking, jumping or hunting! Me personally over the years have come to love them. Not only on a young horse but my 12yr old mare as well. It changed the way i rode a dressage test! Made me still in the hand and ride from my leg. Also in my lessons it has become a handy tool to use. One that changed the way i worked my horse. There not something that should be feared or you be ashamed of!! Don't get me wrong there great to hold onto when your seeing Sky Floor Sky Floor.... But in a training aspect they are a game changer to some. So... If in a training session you are asked to hold it or put one on. Its not because your rubbish and scared. Its because like so many items in our tack rooms they are simple and EFFECTIVE. So before the long face comes out. Try it. Listen and feel. Your horse may thank you for it! And if top eventers use them to help save their horses mouths why can't you give it a go?

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Summer Working Student Position Looking for a responsible young adult that is interested in working with horses. I need an assistant for lessons and summer cam...ps, as well as a few training projects this summer. Must be confident around horses. I don’t have the means for payment in money, but you will have an opportunity to free lease a horse, ride multiple horses each day, have free lessons, learn to care for each animal as an individual, and absorb so much information under the careful watch of a Coach, Trainer, and Equine Sport Therapist. Must be responsible, reliable and have a strong work ethic. This is hard work and long days! Accommodations and food are provided. Outdoor pool onsite! If you’re interested drop off a resume ASAP!

Nurse Mare Available. Please contact West Wind Veterinary Hospital at 780-662-0112 for more information.Nurse Mare Available. Please contact West Wind Veterinary Hospital at 780-662-0112 for more information.

Do your kids dream of horses? Doodle and read horse books constantly? Always ask if they can have a pony or learn to ride? This is the perfect opportunity! ...5 days, 10 riding lessons, and all of the horsey knowledge and fun!! Give us a call @ 780 690-5513 to book your spot now!! #summercamp #yegkids #yegcamps #horsebackriding #learntoride #finneganfarmsinc #safelearning #yeg #yeghorses

Finnegan Farms is currently taking registrations for our 2020 summer riding camps. We have a maximum of 6 children per week, and are taking extra precautions to make sure that social distancing remains in effect, and all tack and riding equipment is cleaned and sprayed down between riders. Open to ages 7+, our 5-day summer riding camps are a great introduction to horses. Camps run Monday to Friday from 9am - 4pm, and each day is packed full of learning both in and out of the... saddle, including two riding lessons, a theory lesson, and lots of fun and learning in between. We change up the material and split kids into groups based on prior experience, so we have campers that return year after year, as well as participate in several camps in one summer! Most of our riding happens outdoors (weather permitting), and children will not be sharing equipment back and forth during their week with us. We have made sure that all of our theory and craft supplies can be assigned to a student for the week, and will not be shared between kids. Between weeks, everything will be thoroughly sanitized. We have also spaced out our work spaces to six feet so that each child can eat their lunches and do their table activities at their own small table, maintaining a safe distance while being close enough to still enjoy the social aspect of camp! Should the camps not be able to run due to government rules come July and August, any deposits and camp fees will be 100% refunded. We are also carefully monitering and following the guidelines set out by the Government for Day Camps. Camps are $400+GST per week, and the dates are July 6-10, July 13-17, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21, and August 24-28. Please check our our website for more camp info, tons of photos, and the registration forms, or send me a message and I will be happy to send the forms directly to you! http://www.finneganfarmsinc.com/

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Hello everyone, after much discussion, we have decided to start taking tentative registrations again for our 2020 summer camps. Please note that we have a maximum of 6 kids per week, and will take extra precautions to make sure all tack and equipment is cleaned and sprayed down between riders. Most of our riding happens outdoors (weather permitting). Should the camps not be able to run due to government rules come July and August, any deposits and camp fees will be 100% refun...ded. Open to ages 7+, our 5-day summer riding camps are a great introduction to horses. Camps run Monday to Friday from 9am - 4pm, and each day is packed full of learning both in and out of the saddle, including two riding lessons, a theory lesson, and lots of fun and learning in between. We change up the material and split kids into groups based on prior experience, so we have campers that return year after year, as well as participate in several camps in one summer! Camps are $400+GST per week, and the dates are July 6-10, July 13-17, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21, and August 24-28. Please check our our website for more camp info and the registration forms, or message me your email address and I can send the forms to you. http://www.finneganfarmsinc.com/

It’s World Veterinary Day! We are so proud to have such a spectacular vet team! @westwindveterinary takes great care of our horses and we appreciate the hard work and love they provide for our animals! Here are some recent photos of Flash, healing up nicely from his third hoof injury! ... #finneganfarmsinc #flashhasdoneitagain #lasttime #westwindveterinaryhospital #bestvets #haileyisagenius #worldveterinaryday #wecouldntsurvivewithoutyou

Sometimes getting up early enough for a flight before work is worth it!!

The answer is always more leg. . .

Danny would have heart failure His only fear in life is plastic bags!

Indoor Dressage!!

What’s yours?! I am Zorro the Carrot-Addicted Friesian!

Is anyone else going stir crazy yet?! The lesson horses sure are enjoying the break! Here’s a fun little game to keep our minds busy. ... How many Can you find? Put your answers in the comments!

Oh! Now I get it!!!

Jousting lessons coming to a farm near you!!