Hope Acres LLC

05/29/2026

2 videos, 10 days apart. Same horse, two different demeanors in the crossties. First video we were wiggly, pawing, looky. Second video, we know our job is to stand. This horse had never stood quietly in the crossties in its life. This is something we have to teach them.
I love when the little things show big progress. 😊

05/24/2026

💛📸 Bethany always does a great job!

Photo collection by Bethany Longfellow Design & Photography

05/20/2026

I am endlessly proud of our riders and so grateful to play a small part in their stories. Head over to the link below to read about some of the amazing journeys happening right here at the barn! 👇

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My daughter has been riding with Amanda at Hope Acres for 6 years, and that journey has been nothing short of incredible. Since she began riding, I’ve watched her confidence grow in ways I couldn’t have imagined. What started as an interest in horses and a new activity to try became something th...

05/19/2026

Let’s jump outside the arena! Good to work on balance and rhythm on different terrain! Good job C!

05/17/2026

Jumper day was fun! These three all competed in the 18” and .60 m and put in some lovely rides! Great job!

05/17/2026

Such a great day for Hope Acres! Lots of smiles, lots of great rides!
Everyone is being thoughtful, brave riders, including moving up in heights or being disciplined to make changes to help them improve. Brought home many ribbons, several blues and red (💙🙌❤️), but I’m mostly proud of how they rode and their positivity all the way through!

05/13/2026

Nailing the bending lines! Go Avery and Ellie!

05/13/2026

Everyone is learning to post the trot! Great job girls!

04/27/2026

We had the BEST time this weekend! Riders grew in their knowledge, skills, and confidence--we might be tired, but BIG SMILES all around!

Thank you to all the participants and families that attended and made it possible to have an excellent equestrian mentor to SW Mo to share her gifts with us!