Serenity Farm

10/21/2026

JUMPING & RIDING CLINIC
with Kacey McCann
Date: Saturday, November 14
Cost: $85 per rider
About Kacey McCann
Kacey grew up on her mother's boarding and lesson barn in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, and from a young age was devoted to learning every aspect of the horsewoman's lifestyle.
At just twelve years old, she left home to become a working student for Jennifer Alfano and Susie Schoellkopf at SBS Farms, Inc. in Buffalo, New York. As a junior rider, Kacey earned numerous accomplishments, including:
2nd Place – ASPCA Maclay Finals
9th Place – Pessoa Medal Finals
Multiple wins and championships in the equitation and junior hunter/jumper rings at top-level East Coast competitions.
Kacey became especially known for her ability as a "catch rider," successfully stepping in for numerous top trainers and riders in last-minute show ring opportunities.
Following her junior career, she returned to Central Pennsylvania to ride and teach professionally at several show barns, including her home base, Nobodaddy Farm.
Today, as a journeyman trainer, Kacey specializes in helping horses and riders of all ages and skill levels improve through developing feel, accuracy, and effective communication.
What You'll Learn
Improving rider feel and timing
Developing accuracy and communication
Building confidence for both horse and rider
Exercises for all levels of riders and horses
Reserve your spot today!
Limited spaces available.
Text us to reserve your spot 717-572-1478

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

🐴 Love horses? Join the Serenity Farm team! Gain hands-on horse care experience, build your skills, and enjoy being part of our barn community. Riding opportunities available!

📩 Contact Erika for details!

10/18/2026

Big Day for IHSA

10/18/2026

Im so proud of my IEA riders last weekend. Saturday we went to Robinson equestrian with 2 riders and Sunday we hosted our first show at Linden Hall! Great job everyone!

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

Can't wait for our first IEA Show tomorrow at Linden Hall!! Good luck Serenity/Linden Hall

10/10/2026

We are so excited for Hailey Ungemach and her new partner, Greyson. The future looks bright for these two. A big thank you to Erika Nesler for helping us fine the perfect boy❤️

10/09/2026

JUMPING & RIDING CLINIC
with Kacey McCann
Date: Saturday, October 17
Cost: $85 per rider
About Kacey McCann
Kacey grew up on her mother's boarding and lesson barn in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, and from a young age was devoted to learning every aspect of the horsewoman's lifestyle.
At just twelve years old, she left home to become a working student for Jennifer Alfano and Susie Schoellkopf at SBS Farms, Inc. in Buffalo, New York. As a junior rider, Kacey earned numerous accomplishments, including:
2nd Place – ASPCA Maclay Finals
9th Place – Pessoa Medal Finals
Multiple wins and championships in the equitation and junior hunter/jumper rings at top-level East Coast competitions.
Kacey became especially known for her ability as a "catch rider," successfully stepping in for numerous top trainers and riders in last-minute show ring opportunities.
Following her junior career, she returned to Central Pennsylvania to ride and teach professionally at several show barns, including her home base, Nobodaddy Farm.
Today, as a journeyman trainer, Kacey specializes in helping horses and riders of all ages and skill levels improve through developing feel, accuracy, and effective communication.
What You'll Learn
Improving rider feel and timing
Developing accuracy and communication
Building confidence for both horse and rider
Exercises for all levels of riders and horses
Reserve your spot today!
Limited spaces available.
Text Erika at 717-572-1478

10/09/2026

Some food for thought for my students. I know you are all grateful for the unicorns and I've worked hard in my career to collect ones for every level and every season but at the end of the day A HORSE IS A HORSE IS A HORSE. There is no magical carpet in this sport. Unless you put the work in and you love the horse and the journey you will never understand why you "aren't getting it" and everyone's IT is different. It absolutely takes a lifetime to master the trust of a thousand pound animal to a jump, around a course, into an unknown show ring, out in the woods, through a creek, into a trailer....
Horses need horsemen. It's that simple. I get asked the same questions over and over again and nobody gets it. What level rider is this horse suitable for? I'll tell you, the best one she can get, the best horseman that's willing to buy her. The horse will only ever be as good as the rider. It doesn't matter if it's trained to jump hoops of fire, you're gonna bring it down to your level in no time. Your kid doesn't need a $15,000 horse if they haven't already had $15,000 worth of lessons. You can't buy a violin that will gift you the skill of playing. It's the same for horses. There is no magic horse, only a love for the animal, and a commitment to learning.
Most of you are so unfair and demanding of the horse you miss the forest for the trees. "I want a horse that rides out alone!!" well guess what, you better be ready to spend a year developing that relationship, that bond, that trust, she's not a bike, you can't buy trust.
"I want a horse that can sit and be the same after time off" well friend, this is a commitment to a relationship, not a classic car you take out of the garage twice a year. You can't buy what your looking for.
"I want a horse my kids can ride" you better be ready to teach your kids how to be horseman, because if the horse has to do it, you'll likely see the inside of an ambulance, or a morgue.
You can't buy trust, you cannot buy what comes with building a relationship with an animal over years of dedication.
(Shared from Brittnee Woodward-Whitehead)