If you consider that we cannot save all horses from slaughter, and what difference does saving just one make, you ought to know the joy of the one you saved. It is a eulogy to their being. Do not let their deaths be in vain. According to USDA statistics, in 2015, 176, 000 American horses were shipped to Canada and Mexico to be slaughtered for human consumption. This is the highest number in 20 years. Records are not kept for American horses that are shipped to other countries for slaughter.
The Attributes of a Good Polo Pony
Speed, intelligence and agility by themselves, do not make a good polo pony. He must be clever. He must be able to dodge and swerve while going full speed, and to wheel and turn on the proverbial dime. Besides this, he must be able to follow the ball, and instinctively put his rider in a good position to hit it. He must be completely steady and unaffected by the waving mallets and yelling crowds. In addition, and no less important, he must have much courage, and not flinch from contact, sometimes violent, with another mount.
Speed, intelligence and agility by themselves, do not make a good polo pony. He must be clever. He must be able to dodge and swerve while going full speed, and to wheel and turn on the proverbial dime. Besides this, he must be able to follow the ball, and instinctively put his rider in a good position to hit it. He must be completely steady and unaffected by the waving mallets and yelling crowds. In addition, and no less important, he must have much courage, and not flinch from contact, sometimes violent, with another mount.
Our Horses
Cassie 2010
32 inches
Chestnut miniature horse mare
Driving and sometimes will let you give her a hug if she is not being sassy.
Char-Lee-2004
33.5 inches tall
Red roan miniature horse gelding
Driving, for fun; and huggable
Eva !!-1992
36 inch tall bay miniature mare
Pet
Scooter-2000
33 inches tall
Black and white paint Miniature Horse gelding
Driving, showing, fun, and huggable
32 inches
Chestnut miniature horse mare
Driving and sometimes will let you give her a hug if she is not being sassy.
Char-Lee-2004
33.5 inches tall
Red roan miniature horse gelding
Driving, for fun; and huggable
Eva !!-1992
36 inch tall bay miniature mare
Pet
Scooter-2000
33 inches tall
Black and white paint Miniature Horse gelding
Driving, showing, fun, and huggable
About Our Farm
Located on 7 acres in beautiful Oakham, MA. , we have a 5-stall barn, 1 run-in shelter, 3 acres of paddocks, and a lighted riding ring/mini-polo arena. Miles of riding trails are located within 1/2 mile of our farm. We offer financial assistance for the humane, veterinary-assisted euthanasia of your equine friend, and are "Angels" for an organization called "Fleet of Angels". Read January 24, 2012 blog for more information.
Rest in Peace our dear sweet Summit
April 4, 1968-April 19, 2005
No Voice of Their Own
We are proud members of Americans Against Horse Slaughter, MA 4 Horses, and the Equine Welfare Alliance. For more information on how you can help "those with no voice", visit http://www.vickitobin.com/ and http://www.equinewelfarealliance.org/
About Me
- polomom55
- I have loved and owned horses my entire life. Took a few lessons, and participated in a few shows, mostly as an adult. I'm the first to admit, its the horse I love, not the riding, though I do enjoy trail riding, and driving my minis. In addition to 5 horses, I own 2 dogs, and 3 cats. My youngest son plays polo,teaches polo, umpires polo, talks polo, breathes polo,loves polo; and is the owner, instructor and trainer for BostonPolo. org which is located north of Boston, MA
Favorite Websites
Science may have found a cure for most evils: but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all-the apathy of human beings.
Residents who have crossed the Stony Bridge
King Summit
April 4, 1968-April 19, 2005
Benjamin
June 18, 1991-May 8, 2007
Alcott
Feb. 8, 1982-Oct. 13, 2010
A true gentleman
Sage
A very long time ago-Oct. 13, 2010
You were a "One in a million" little pony
Twilight Trick
March 23, 1995-October 20, 2011
Big goofy boy
Tickle My Fancy
April 24, 1982-December 28, 2011
Our gentle, sweet mare.
Port Spy (C'est Bonne)
January 2, 1987-April 20, 2015
Daddy's girl
Zanita
May 5, 2000-August 15, 2015
A life well lived.
Laura's Summer (Eva)
June 2, 1992-July 31, 2015
The inspiration for Stony Bridge Farm-
read "The $500 Polo Pony"
Nuces (Stitch)
Feb. 17, 1995-Sept 14, 2015
Mini Macs Little Miss of Time (Delilah)
August 4, 1997-Feb.14, 2017
Tom's trusty steed
They will be in our hearts forever
April 4, 1968-April 19, 2005
Benjamin
June 18, 1991-May 8, 2007
Alcott
Feb. 8, 1982-Oct. 13, 2010
A true gentleman
Sage
A very long time ago-Oct. 13, 2010
You were a "One in a million" little pony
Twilight Trick
March 23, 1995-October 20, 2011
Big goofy boy
Tickle My Fancy
April 24, 1982-December 28, 2011
Our gentle, sweet mare.
Port Spy (C'est Bonne)
January 2, 1987-April 20, 2015
Daddy's girl
Zanita
May 5, 2000-August 15, 2015
A life well lived.
Laura's Summer (Eva)
June 2, 1992-July 31, 2015
The inspiration for Stony Bridge Farm-
read "The $500 Polo Pony"
Nuces (Stitch)
Feb. 17, 1995-Sept 14, 2015
Mini Macs Little Miss of Time (Delilah)
August 4, 1997-Feb.14, 2017
Tom's trusty steed
They will be in our hearts forever
Polo combines skill, speed, teamwork and horses. The thrill of racing flat-out on your favorite horse, bumping an opponent, and striking the ball just right, keeps the adrenaline pumping wildly through your veins.
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