Horse-ing around

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Hello,

Where the the summer go? This summer I have been busy with my new passion and have been remiss in my  fiber duties due to a slight diversion called a horse. His name is Buddy, the Elf which I adopted from Helping Hearts Equine Rescue last December.

I had been wanting to get back to riding again since I retired. I happened to find Helping Hearts Equine Rescue in Perrineville, NJ while causally searching on the internet for a horse. They just posted a video of a Buddy under saddle. I wanted something quiet and small for trail riding.

Buddy was a three-year old and very green but he was the right size and seemed like a good prospect. Helping Hearts was located about an hours drive away so I made an appointment to check him out.  After I rode Buddy, we asked a little about his history. We were told Buddy was seized as a two-year old stud colt in an animal cruelty case in 2009 from a farm in Warren County.  It turns out Buddy was born only a mile from my house.

The rest is history and it was the best decision to adopt him. Since he was very green under saddle I decided to invest in a good training foundation with Lara Delarenzo at 7 Springs Farm in Pittstown, NJ.  I was only going to stay at 7 Springs for a few months but it looks like Buddy and I have found a home where we both can grow.  Lara has done a fantastic job with his training and she is so patient with me in understanding how to get the best from Buddy.  The atmosphere at the barn fits with my philosophy and the other folks who board there are some of the greatest people you will find anywhere.

We have completed several of the horsemanship clinics held at the farm with some of the best in the country such as Greg Eliel, Joe Wolters and Buster McClury. I also switched to riding western and am hoping to learn to rope.

So you can see why I have not had much time to post because I rather be riding!

Happy trails, Joanie

 

 

 

 

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Alaska “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” John Muir

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

This gallery contains 8 photos.

We finally made the journey to the Southeast coast of Alaska in early June. It is an amazing place and made a huge impact on both Bob and me. It is an expansive area of forest, seas and mountains. The biggest epiphany for me … Continue reading →

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Behind Us Now – Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2011

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

It’s hard to believe the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is behind us now. We had a lot of folks stop by the Jacob Sheep Conservancy booth. However, it was not all work and I had some time to walk around the festival and visit some of my sheep and fiber buddies.

One of our members, Cindy Telisak from Jacob’s Reward Farm held spinning classes both days. Her goal is to teach 100 people to spin and I think she is very close to her goal. And once again, Kelly Prylzepa from Firefly Farm and Catherine, Amanda and Laurel Snook from Snook Farm did an awesome job managing the booth.  And a big thank you to Roy Deppa from Poplar Spring Farm who was there to help with the set up and take down.

Better get working on the NY State Sheep & Wool Festival held at Rhinebeck, NY in October. It will be here  before we know it! Check out it out and stop by to say hello.

Thanks to all who support the small farmer and to my friends who made the weekend a big success.

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Gallery

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

This gallery contains 14 photos.

Random pictures of animals and life on Jenny Jump Farm.

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Fiber Fans – Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is only days away!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Jacob roving ready to spin

Shearing by a Jacob sheep by hand – Kevin Ford at 2010 Maryland Sheep & Wool

Jenny Jump Farm is busy getting ready for Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival on May 7 & 8 in West Friendship, MD.  The weather has made it difficult to skirt fleeces outside. Rain is forecast for the next week on the East coast. Let’s hope for some sunshine soon. Meanwhile, I am weighing out the roving (washed and carded wool) in 8 oz bags and spinning my Jacob sheep wool into yarn.  Can’t wait to see all my sheep and fiber friends in Maryland. If you plan to attend please stop by the Jacob Sheep Conservancy booth in Barn 4 to say hello.

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Spring’s New Beginnings

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Spring Emerges

After a very long winter, spring is finally emerging at the farm. I had to stop for a moment to soak in the beauty that surrounds me as I make my way to the barn. I noticed the purple and white carpet of violets in the back yard that have expanded around my small herb garden. A soft nicker from Ginger breaks the spell, she is eagerly waiting for her morning meal.

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Welcome to Jenny Jump Farm’s Blog

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Hello,

Welcome to my blog about Jenny Jump Farm.  Stay tuned for posts and pictures about the animals, activities and other amusing stories that unfold around my farm.

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Cheers, Joanie

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Hello world!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

This is my new blog.  More about Jenny Jump Farm to come.

Thompson Pottery and Bob’s Blog is HERE.

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