Maple Ridge Farm

05/29/2026

Arnold says ear scratches are the best 🫏

05/29/2026

Happy Friday from Hammie 🐷💦

05/29/2026

Adeline is officially a water bug 💦 She loves soaking and swimming 🐾

05/28/2026

We finally got some rain 🌧️ …about 5 1/2” of rain over Memorial Day weekend 😮

05/26/2026

Agnes says hi 👋🏼

05/26/2026

New ewe and ram lamb born last weekend 🤍🐑

05/26/2026

Mini Aussies are the best barn helpers 🐾

05/26/2026

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The fastest horses usually need the MOST slow work.

A lot of naturally talented horses can get by on speed for a while, but if they never learn body control, confidence, and correct fundamentals, eventually the holes start showing up. Blown turns, inconsistency, anxiety, shoulder dropping, leaving barrels flat — most of the time those issues don’t get fixed by running harder.

Slow work matters because it teaches horses how to use themselves correctly before pressure and speed get added. The goal isn’t just to have a horse that can make one flashy run. The goal is to build one that stays confident, correct, and consistent long term.

Sometimes taking a step back and slowing down is actually what allows them to move forward.

What’s something you’ve had to slow down and fix with a horse that ended up helping them in the long run?

📸 Rustlin’ Rose Photography

05/25/2026

Strengthen your immune system with these delicious, local products 💜 You won’t be disappointed!

🍯 Raw honey
🍯 Raw elderberry infused honey
🍯 Elderberry syrup

05/25/2026