Old Capitol Farm

08/30/2026

Suffolk mares with their colts by Euston Dazzling King Charles.

08/30/2026

Even when the hay gets rained on, it's still valuable as a training opportunity. These young Suffolk colts gained some valuable experience today.

08/30/2026

Suffolk mares with their young ones raking a little hay.

08/26/2026

That time Dolly and Molly shared a stage... Dolly Parton came to a small auditorium in Frankfort a few years ago. Dolly could have had her choice of more glorious venues. The tech crew had trouble with the lights and the sound. Why had she come to this humble stage? Dolly was there that night along with Governor Andy to promote the Imagination Library. This is one of Dolly's philanthropic organizations. It puts books in the hands of young children to encourage literacy. If Dolly was frustrated with the tech malfunctions you couldn't tell it. She remained joyous and confident. She just went with it, and did what she came to do, which was to use her larger than life persona to promote something good. Molly was there as an ASL interpreter.

08/26/2026

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Rest in peace Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of goodness and generosity. She was mu...

08/19/2026

Containers precariously perched nearby, dishwasher open, and processing beans like a beautiful freaking BOSS! Yep. That's my wife, and I love her!!!

08/15/2026

Euston Dazzling King Charles (3 year old imported stud) and House of Burgess Lynnwood (6 year old gelding) plow the garden for fall vegetables and cover crops. You can see the humidity in that air! As far as I know this is Lynnwood's first time plowing. I like the two way plow for several reasons. One reason is each horse gets time in the furrow. These boys are doing great. We're trying out some different fly spray. August is brutal, and this one is particularly humid, which seems to bring more horse flies. Any suggestions? What works for others in the muggy Midwest/Southeast?

08/04/2026

Today this is what community looks like for me. The new horse barn is going up. It is made from timber harvested locally with real horsepower courtesy of our resident Suffolk horses. The horses, and the work we do keeps me closely connected to a community of people who value the ancient art of horsemanship. My friend Brian came out yesterday and spent the whole day working with me. I am grateful for his skilled help cutting bird mouth rafters, but I'm especially thankful for his friendship. We were fueled by apples from the nearby orchard, and a delicious pasta dish prepared by a sweet young lady at church. She loved on our family by sending us a meal when Molly's dad died this weekend. I've enlisted the help of two fine young men I'm glad to have in my life; my nephew, Worth, and Deacon. I'm so impressed by their work ethics. There have been some hot days. Neither one complained. Mom helped steady posts at the start of this project, and Molly is always either helping or cheering. I've still got a few offers of help I'm keeping in my back pocket. Many thanks. You'll be hearing from me! The horses have been watching over the fence. I think they wish they could be more involved, and I won't deny there have been fewer days for them in harness while the barn is being built. Hang in there team. This new barn will be worth the wait for you.

07/24/2026

Our friends in Salem, Indiana are having a farm open house. Amelia’s baked goods are delicious! Do you need market produce? John has you covered. They have also raised meat chickens and rabbits, but I’m not sure of the current availability. John likes to talk and tell a good joke. Come prepared. If you go please send our greetings. Tell them Cameron Howard sent you.