Daydream Equestrian Services

06/05/2026

Someone is excited for CVHS this weekend. He took a nap this am and self loaded when it was time. Hopefully this means a great show!

06/05/2026

The Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo was last weekend. Great energy, great people, and I came home with so much inspiration and a lot to think about. I have some people to thank.

To the expo organizers Beth and Chelsea, thank you for a well run event and for having me. I really enjoyed being part of it. To Katherine, Desteny and Lexi, thank you for bringing your horses and showing up ready to work. It was a good clinic despite the mud and the wind, and I really hope you took something home. I sure did.

To my bestie Danielle and my husband Jason, thanks for coming along and keeping me sane and focused. To my parents, thanks for making the trip to watch and support me, and for taking care of things at home while we were gone.

It was a great weekend. Now off to a horse show!

06/04/2026

I still need to post about the big expo weekend, I'm still processing it all, but I also have a show this weekend to get ready for. There's always something, right? Tonight Twist and I headed out for a little adventure up the neighbor's driveway and he loved it! He reluctantly walked across the pasture, but the moment we got through that gate he was all forward energy and fun. We walked, circled back, went a little farther, got a couple of trot transitions in, and he was in his element. Happy, forward, and not too interested in heading home. When I went to grab my phone, he decided standing still wasn't an option and tried to take us up another driveway instead. Not toward the pasture. Up a hill and away to somewhere new and unknown. When we finally made it back into the pasture and the gate closed behind us, he made his feelings pretty clear. The trail ride was over, and he was not happy about it. I think he wants to be a trail horse. Maybe an eventer? Would someone please tell him that if he can prove he can walk, trot, turn and stop, the adventures are endless.

06/03/2026

I got another ride in on Twist this evening. He is very good at standing still. We worked hard on halt/walk transitions, and a little backing up. Once the sun started to go down and temps started dripping, he listened much better. We did get a little trot, first time in a couple years, so that was good. Hopefully it will be a cool overcast weekend for the show because my guy doesn't seem to work if it's above 70⁰! 🙄

06/01/2026

What a weekend! The Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo did not disappoint and I have a lot to share, but tonight my brain needs a rest. More to come soon, and a whole lot of people to thank.

PC Danielle Layn

05/31/2026

Day one was so much fun! Come out and check out sat 2!

05/30/2026

It's here! I am all set up at the NEK Equine Expo! My clinic is at 9:00, I hope to see some of you there! It's going to be a great weekend of horses and learning!

05/25/2026

Saturday is coming up really fast and I'm so looking forward to it!
I'll be at the Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton VT this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday. If you're anywhere near the area it's worth the trip. There are some wonderful clinicians and vendors coming together and it's going to be a great day for anyone who loves horses.
Come say hi if you're there.

WHAT: Northeast Kingdom Equine Expo
WHERE: Vermont's Orleans County Fairgrounds, Barton, VT
WHEN: May 30-31, 2026 9am-5pm each day - rain or shine!
WHO: Open for all ages - horse owners and horse lovers alike - you do not need to own a horse to gain some valuable knowledge or shop our wonderful vendors at this event!

$10 admission - food vendors on site.

Clinics/Demos/Workshops all day - check out our website for our schedule www.nekequineexpo.com

Kid's Corner with crafts and demos by local youth leaders geared specifically to the horse-loving kiddos!
Free Horsemanship 101 clinic by Bethany (Moss) White Riding, Training, and Judging a fun, hands-on introduction to horsemanship.

In this interactive clinic, kids will learn:
✨ How to understand horse facial expressions
✨ Proper grooming techniques
✨ Safe and confident leading skills

Whether your child is just getting started or wants to build confidence around horses, this is the perfect place to begin.

NEQuinox Showcase - Musical Celebration of the Horse-Human Partnership Saturday evening at 4:30 - a MUST SEE!

NEK Equine Expo Ranch Trail Challenge all day Sunday!

05/18/2026

It was a beautiful day today, sunny and mid 70's, and I actually got a lot done. Some of it was even horse related.
Twist and I did a little ground driving. He hasn't had much experience with it, and my coordination isn't always the greatest, but we got through some figure 8's and called it a win. I also need to start reintroducing the bit. The last few times I've ridden him we've been working bitless, so we have a little reminding to do there before the show.
And then there's the tail. He's perlino, so that light tail shows every stain. Tail wash and a clean tail bag today.
The first show is in just under three weeks. Eek.
Are you showing this season? Drop a comment, I'd love to hear what you're working toward. 👇

05/15/2026

The NEK Equine Expo is just around the corner and I am really looking forward to this one.
I'll be teaching Saturday morning at 9am at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Barton, VT. My clinic is called Reading Your Horse Clearly: Recognizing Early Stress and Supporting Calm Connection. I already have participants lined up, but if you want to come watch, gates open at 8:30 and admission is $10 for the whole day.
The expo runs May 30 and 31 and there is a lot happening both days. Clinicians, vendors, a hat burning workshop, a kids corner, and a musical showcase Saturday evening celebrating the horse and human partnership. Sunday is a Ranch Challenge with riders competing from all over New England.
If you're in the area, come say hi. I'd love to see some familiar faces.
More info at nekequineexpo.com.