J & M Ranch LLC

09/07/2026

Beautiful day to hay! 🌞

08/31/2026

I think we got a few hooked on becoming future Pine State Pistoleros mounted shooters 💚

08/31/2026

Thank you to the Maine 4H Horse Camp for having us!

08/13/2026

Good momma... she even adopted a 2nd

06/23/2026

Thought I caught a deer & a goat socializing at the local lunch buffet...when I realized this doe has brought a black sheep of a fawn into this world.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

The alert is from a finding in Texas. However, farm owners should stay in the know for their location & personal circumstances (for all infectious diseases pertaining to their livestock). Here's a fantastic resource (EDCC newsletter/alerts) across the US.

https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/ALERT-Screwworm-Confirmed-in-the-United-State

To stay informed please subscribe to the following:
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming and US Equestrian (USEF) wants to make sure you know about the potential risks of this parasitic fly to horses.

05/31/2026

Safety should remain the prioritization of every parent enrolling their child into any sport. The Certified Horsemanship Association is a fantastic resource when seeking instructors who are committed to safety and continuing education.

Become an Accredited Site through Certified Horsemanship Association⁠
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About CHA Site Accreditation:⁠
• CHA has provided a reasonable and accepted ⁠Standards for Equestrian Programs Manual.⁠
• Site Accreditation is a process in which equine programs⁠ are evaluated on compliance with these CHA Standards.⁠
• Each Site is visited by two CHA approved Site Visitors who verify compliance with the CHA Standards.⁠
• Each Site is scored on their compliance with these CHA Standards. ⁠
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Eligibility:⁠
Accreditation is available to all types of equine programs.⁠
Accredited sites must be current CHA Program Members.⁠
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Learn more by visiting our website at https://cha.horse/cha-site-accreditation/

03/17/2026

Here in Maine it doesn't quite look it yet...but the beginning of Spring is upon us!

The Farmer's Almanac states:
The first day of spring 2026 is on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m. EDT. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this is marked by the arrival of the spring equinox (otherwise known as the “First Point of Aries”).

Traditionally, we celebrate the first day of spring on March 21, but astronomers and calendar manufacturers alike now say that the spring season starts on March 20 in all time zones in North America. Yet spring equinox marks the official start of the spring season.