Experience the ENDURANCE of Foundation Breeding
WHO IS NEW PROMISE FARMS?
We are a family oriented boarding, breeding and training facility. Started as just me and my kids riding our horses in endurance and driving our Appaloosas and Walkers for pleasure.
That doesn't really tell you much, does it?
We wanted some "human" company and thought
to take in one or two extra horses and their
owners. We got a little carried away!
We started as a hobby in the early 80's and quickly grew into a training facility for driving horses. We train the driver and the driven in a team spirit of partnership. Never rushed, never pushed and never hurt.
Because there were no trainers around that
would train the horse and owner to drive safely
on the PA roads for pleasure purposes. The local
driving clubs found out about us and we have
been busy ever since.
We are a small breeding operation. Although Appaloosas are the passion of our existence, we have found a true joy for gaited horses of all breeds and have added Tennessee Walkers to our breeding list.
Standing any stallion would make the bravest head
spin - it is truly a challenge and a reward to have
TWO such fine horses in our barn. They are used
for riding, driving, and lessons - this is the only
temperament that should be allowed on a stallion!
We operate like you would. Quiet, safely, and naturally. Our stallions are turned out with their mares and foals. Our mares work with students and family members routinely. Foals are handled from birth until you take them home. If they grow up with us, they are ponied on trail rides, clipped, hooves trimmed, and turned out 24/7 for good bone and muscle development. Their minds are molded in a people oriented lifestyle and make the best kind of buddy to have.
We searched for young stock that were sensible
and sane and good boned for driving and
endurance work - they were hard to find so we
decided to grow our own! Come see our foals!
We have been at this a long time! Officially a business since 1988 - we've been educating people and horses since 1982. And Dodie has been doing it on her own, for herself, for longer than that! (Can't tell you how long, you'll guess her age!)
Sean, Dodie and Mocha - Blue Marsh 25 mile CTR 10/19/03
(Click here for more about Dodie's Endurance)
Dodie practicing Aikido with Blade 02/14/04
(Click here for more about Dodie's Dojo)
Alec practicing suicide, down hill at 62 mph, on a lawnmower deck - 08/28/04 back hill behind the barn
Sean and Shark enjoying a quiet ride in the barn 01/20/06.
(Notice Sean's new saddle!)
Alec showing off his bareback skills on Mama - March 2006
I was recently asked how I manage to continue to have a smile and good humor when everything around me is such a whirlwind of change. I live by six rules, nothing else matters:
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Serenity in the face of adversity
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Strength in the face of disaster
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Perseverance against hopelessness
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Humor in the face of insanity
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Honesty regardless of consequence
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Don't wear mascara, it runs when you cry
Designed by Dodie showing Sean all the cool tricks in PSP! (04/17/04)
THANK GOD! Equine liability law passes December 2005
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/ALL/2005/0/SB0618.HTM
Instructor/Manager: Dodie Sable
Located in New Smithville PA at Fenstermacher Road, 3 miles north of Kutztown University
Call us at 610.756.3836 or email us at dodie@newpromisefarms.com