Horse Sense Fernwood Farms
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Another avenue we use our horses to make a profit is breeding. We currently have six broodmares with foundational bloodlines, including Cutter Bill, Hollywood Dun It, Smart Chic Olena and Blondys Dude. We do not breed that old-fashioned way, popping out foals like clockwork. Instead, we rotate carefully to ensure the health of our mares and the potential of our foals.
Most foals stay on the farm for two to three years until they complete a colt starting program. From there, they are sold as started prospects or, if they are a family favorite, kept to ride and show to increase value. This income stream is not instant, but it makes a difference when those 10,000-dollar sales come through.
The Work Behind the Scenes
At the end of the day, horses are my passion. And that means feeding and caring for our horses is top priority.
In cold weather, we break ice. In hot weather, we run fans and hose them down. They receive quality hay and feed twice daily, continuous water and minerals and regular wellness checks. Performance horses are warmed up and cooled down properly each ride. Broodmares receive vet checks and low-stress management.
All of these things require planning and money. From feed store runs to hay fields to farm calls, we balance time and finances to ensure we have healthy horses to teach on, rent out and breed.
Again, this farm and the horses that live here are a blessing. Farm life is a lifestyle choice. Horses can be a source of peace in this chaotic world. I will always do my part to keep Fernwood Farms available to anyone who wants to feel that peace— even for just an hour.
Running a small barn takes planning, sacrifice and steady commitment. But when I look across the same land my family dreamed of, I am reminded that this is more than a business. It is stewardship— of the horses, of the riders and of the legacy entrusted to us.
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