BeastWood Farm

BeastWood Farm We are a small farm in Northern Illinois,focused on maintaining heritage breeds,sustainable farming and pastured livestock.

Last one for today…still shot from the recent Cal Middleton clinic in Lone Jack, MO. First time actually practicing coil...
04/29/2026

Last one for today…still shot from the recent Cal Middleton clinic in Lone Jack, MO. First time actually practicing coiling/uncoiling while following the hotheels and first time doing anything roping related for Blackie, the horse. It was outrageously fun, even though my face probably looked grumpy most of the time due to concentration. Cal is an extremely talented teacher- teaching and being excellent at any skill are two completely different abilities that do not always go hand in hand. Cal has both - I appreciate that immensely and in a few short months the lessons I have taken with him have really VASTLY improved my riding skills. I am a fortunate human to be surrounded by absolutely wonderful mentors and friends❤️

The first photo is from the trim David Landreville helped me with at his recent clinic in Goreville, IL. The second phot...
04/29/2026

The first photo is from the trim David Landreville helped me with at his recent clinic in Goreville, IL. The second photo is from a few years ago. Blackie, the horse, used be shod on all four feet until we got him. His feet have had to deal with me learning how to trim, meaning, if I had his feet fresh out of shoes now, I would be able to get them growing out more balanced sooner. Even so, I am so happy with the development of his feet and in this entire process he has never been unsound. I learn so much at ‘s clinics each year I attend them- not only because I am growing as a trimmer but also because David keeps evolving his own depth of understanding. It is a real treat to learn from someone who is so committed to the horse, his own understanding and knowledge and his ability to teach it to others. As usual, the horses didn’t disappoint in their willingness and understanding to communicate their hoofcare needs to David and it is always inspiring to see how fully the participate in the trimming conversation ❤️

First stage of 2026 lambing is complete! You may wonder why lambing is in stages this year….well, we ended up having to ...
04/29/2026

First stage of 2026 lambing is complete! You may wonder why lambing is in stages this year….well, we ended up having to shift rams around and I anticipate a second “batch” of lambs in a month or two- not ideal, but one thing that is a MANDATORY lesson in livestock husbandry is to go with the flow and have an infinite capacity to change course on a dime! These girls all had huge singles and there are only two ewe lambs. As always, there is nothing cuter than lambs!!!

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