Ardani Farm

08/05/2026

We are so excited to have Biologist Clara back teaching our next online class!

06/29/2026

We are so proud to bring this to our community!

Ardani Farm is hosting a very special online webinar featuring Emily Kieson, PhD, whose years of field research on wild horse behavior is reshaping how we think about domestic horse care.

What Wild Horses Can Teach Us

Wednesday, July 9th | 6:30 PM ET

💻 Online — join from anywhere

💛 Donation-based | 100% of proceeds go directly to Equine International Research Institute

Emily's session will center on track systems — a management and design philosophy inspired by the natural ranging patterns of wild horses — and discussing if the research backs them up.

Emily holds a PhD in Comparative Psychology along with advanced degrees in Psychology and Equine Science, multiple certifications in equine-assisted activities, and has served on the Equine Welfare Committee with PATH International. Her current research explores equine social bonding, positive welfare indicators, and the human equine relationship.

We are proud to partner with Equine International to bring world-class expertise directly to our equine community.

👉 Register now:

Join us out on the farm for wellness and social events among the horses.

04/08/2026

Track systems are one of the most talked-about approaches in natural horse care — but are you setting yours up based on science or guesswork?

Join us for a special webinar with Dr. Emily Kieson of Equine International, where she shares years of wild horse research and how you can apply it to your track system setup at home.

🌿 Donation-based | 100% goes to EI's research mission
📅 July 9 6:30-7:30 PM ET

https://www.ardanifarm.com/event-details/what-wild-horses-can-teach-us-designing-track-systems-that-put-horse-health-first

What if the key to your horses' health, happiness, and longevity was already written in the lives of wild horses — you just needed someone to decode it?

04/03/2026

Hi Friends, we are back in action with our webinar series kicking off this spring. I want to give you a sneak peek into our new model, which is bringing in experts across many fields (plants, herbal medicine, equine anatomy, and more) to keep you learning and growing!

We have some great speakers lined up (and always looking for more).

One class I'm really looking forward to will be lead by local Native Plant Nursery, Southern Branch Nursery's owner Trista! She will bring her native plant and landscape design expertise to those of us with enough land to really make an impact- Horse folk!

Trista Imrich
Owner & Landscape Designer, Wild Works of Whimsy / Southern Branch Nursery

Trista Imrich is the owner of Wild Works of Whimsy and Southern Branch Nursery, where she focuses on designing and growing native plant landscapes for real-world conditions across coastal Virginia.

A former Navy Surface Warfare Officer with a Master’s in Environmental Policy and Management, Trista brings a practical, systems-based approach to her work—helping landowners balance ecological goals with how they actually use their property.

She has extensive experience with conservation-focused projects including living shorelines, rain gardens, and native planting design, and is actively involved with Lynnhaven River NOW, where she worked for six years. Trista is a Virginia Certified Horticulturist (VCH), VSLD-certified designer, and a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP-ID).

Through her nursery and design work, Trista works closely with homeowners, landowners, and increasingly horse property owners to establish native plantings that are functional, resilient, and manageable over time. She is also a contributor to the Native Plants for Southeast Virginia guide and a frequent speaker for local groups and organizations.

12/14/2025

So much of what we know about horses comes from performance-driven or industry-funded research. What’s harder to find and deeply needed is independent research that looks at horses as companions, partners, and sentient beings with complex social, emotional, and physical needs.

That’s why I so deeply appreciate the work of Equine International. Their research helps expand our understanding of equines beyond use-based models and into what it really means to support their welfare, wellbeing, and quality of life especially for horses living as companions.

If their work resonates with you, I encourage you to learn more and, if you’re able, consider making a donation.

Independent research relies on community support, and even small contributions help keep this work accessible and unbiased.

https://equineintl.org/donate

12/12/2025

We asked Aoife and Finn how they felt about the recent weather… yeah, we agree.