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My Story -
I have Trained, showed and raised horses since 1979

Trained, showed and raised dogs since 1996



I grew up on a small farm in Marshfield, VT.
We raised pigs, chickens, turkeys, cows, and sheep. We kept a few horses for recreation.
I have 4 siblings who are now scattered from Michigan to Maine. My parents divorced when I was very young. The Family farm was sold off, and we built and moved into a energy efficient "solar" Home in one of the remaining farm fields. I spent most of my early life drinking in the art of life on those acres with my siblings and mom.



I joined 4-H and started Windy Hill Riders 4-H group with several
others, when I was 7. Our First show pony soon came into our lives when I was 8. At the ripe age of 12, I started showing the Hunter/Jumper circuit. Tragically when I was 14, I had a severe accident at a horse show when my horse reared up and
flipped over top of me. I had no heartbeat. A seizure started my heart. Due to the injuries incurred from the horse crushing my head, I now live with epilepsy.



I purchased my first Quarterhorse the year of the accident. He was a fantastic boy that brought my trust back and mypassion with horses continuid. I competed in the Hunter Jumper circuit until I went to college. I entered Colby Sawyer College in 1989. School was a huge challenge to me due to my Memory loss issues, a side effect of my epilepsy. I waffled and wobbled thru college, Trying to find myself. While I knew my talents resided with animals, I struggled to find my way to combine my passion with making a living.

After 3 years of still wobbling thru school with no set direction, I left college with my associates degree in liberal arts. I hoped to find what I wanted to do with my life.. Its clear that I had a affinity with animals and the arts. But where would that lead me? I dabbled in senior portraits and traveling to horse shows to photograph. I enjoyed capturing the serene beauty of the animals, all animals from at work to play.

In 1992, I purchased a 2 yr old gelding, to show western pleasure. This started my new endeavor into the American Quarterhorse world. I competed around the new England area and mid west. While my boyfriend of many years built a home, I decided I needed a small dog to bring with me on the road to the horse shows. I started my research for a small dog. I was looking for a small, athletic dog that could adapt to a variety of living conditions. Originally thinking I wanted a Jack Russell Terrier, started my research of the breed.
I "discovered" the rat terrier breed while at the American QuarterHorse Congress show in Ohio. I soon decided that this finally was the breed I was seeking for my best-friend and traveling companion! Their sense of humor, fun-loving antics, diverse temperament and easy maintenance made them the ideal breed for me.



A year later, I purchased Mylo from a
Good Ol' Farmer in Ohio at the Quarterhorse Congress. Mylo truly is the best ambassador of the breed. He is witty, smart, able to hunt at the drop of a hat but gentle enough for the loving hands of a child.



Soon After I purchased my first Rat Terrier, another pair soon followed, and another and another!

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Our Home in Vermont sits on 9 acres of field and wooded land. Gorgeous views, fresh mountain air, the sounds of the country. We have raised and trained Animals for over 25 years.

We welcome visitors to our farm.

 We do ask that you do not visit any other farms/kennels before coming to ours due to possible germs carried.

 

We board a few horses for friends and

do occasionally have a stall opening.
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