Elk Ravine Farm

06/15/2026

Just a quick overview of how Prince is fitting in on the farm.

It takes time for you to really get to know how a new acquaintance really thinks and reacts to new situations that are normal for you, but new to them.

And with each one being so unique, it all comes down to compromise and acceptance, and learning how to work together and have cohesion!

At first I wasn't a fan of his anxiety and banging around in the stall when we were working with other horses. And he definitely has a lot of sensory issues, such as putting on hind shoes and using a blower to clean him off!

BUT, when we harnessed him and drove him with Luke, he really shined, and those issues are easier to work with when you have the time and experience to see who they really are.

When I bring in a new animal, it's not a here and now kind of thing. It's for the remainder of that animals life, IF IT'S THE RIGHT FIT, not unlike personal acquaintances that we all make. You shouldn't subject yourself to the wrong people, and definitely not one that doesn't fit into your life. That's not fair to either one involved!

Harmony and Cohesion is an Awesome thing when you have 4 big horses galloping in front of you!!

Jim

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

This is where our peahen laid her eggs, so as to not risk loosing all of them to being chilled, because there are more than she can physically sit on. I am removing them to place in our new incubator.

Our India Blue peahen laid 5 eggs that she didn't sit on, so I will be putting them in the nest for this hen to sit on in exchange for hers.

But Always Remember, just because you do all the preparation and planning, and take all the precautions to hopefully have a successful outcome, there are no guarantees in life!

Do your best, do the work, make the effort and hope for the Best! But, if it doesn't go as planned, learn from it, change course and don't regret it. Don't dwell on it!

Think of the possibilities, and set your sights on the goal, and think positively as you go forward!

Live life to the fullest!

Jim

06/11/2026

He is truly a beautiful bird!

There's not a lot of birds that can rival a Peacock in Beauty!

And when the sunlight catches them just right, they are stunning!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but perfection is universal!

Go outside and look and experience the beauty of Nature!

It's real, it's raw, and it's Amazing!

Jim

06/08/2026

DRIVING THE 4-UP IS SO MUCH FUN!

AND THERE'S NO PLACE AS BEAUTIFUL AS TO DO IT!

GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY YOUR DAY EVERYONE!

BETTER YET, BE KIND TO ANIMALS, PLANT A GARDEN OR FLOWERS AND ENJOY NATURE, GO FOR A WALK!

AND IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO EXPERIENCE!

LIFE'S SHORT, GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY IT!

JIM

06/08/2026

Coming in after driving the 4 Belgians, and some time in the barn

06/07/2026

WATER BUFFALO UPDATE

Things can get a little hectic when you have Wayare in the mix!

Even still, they all come running when I show up and give them some grain.

It's extremely important that they come when they are called, and are willing to follow me around.

It's best to be prepared for a potential problem (that hopefully doesn't happen), than to wish you had been after it happens!

And even after all the best made plans and preparations, the unthinkable can happen. Then it's time to pivot! Think it through and don't get excited because animals feed off of our energy and emotions!

I Wish I had realized this when I was younger! Lol
The amount of stress and anxiety that I could have prevented for myself would have been amazing!
And stressing about something only hurts you, nobody or nothing else!

Enjoy your day, think positively and be ready to Pivot!

Jim

06/06/2026

These are some of the Sweetest Sheep that I have ever interacted with!

And they definitely Love Attention.

Our Animals Enhance Our Quality Of Life, so that's why it's so critical to Enhance Their Quality of Life As Well!

It's the least that we can do for someone that enables us to enjoy the Profoundness of our Lives!

Try to make your Animals' Life reflective of what you would want for your best friend!

Have a Wonderful Weekend 😊

Jim

06/04/2026

JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL SCENIC CARRIAGE RIDE THROUGH ESTATE IN AMENIA, NY!

THERE ARE FEW PLACES THAT ARE AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE WETHERSFIELD ESTATE IN AMENIA, NY.

I RECOMMEND IT 100% - THE BEAUTY, SERENITY AND VAST EXPANSES OF NATURE, ALONG WITH BREATHTAKING VISTAS!

I LOVE TO DRIVE AND EXERCISE THE HORSES ON THESE CARRIAGE TRAILS THAT THE CREATOR AND OWNER OF WETHERSFIELD, MR. CHAUNCEY STILLMAN, DEVELOPED SO MANY YEARS AGO!

PLEASE LOOK THEM UP ON INSTAGRAM

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF!

JIM