Twitchell Hill Farm

08/18/2026

We had another great weekend at GMHA to wrap up summer shows! So proud of all of our horses and riders for their hard work and strong performances.

Highlights include:

💗Atlas
Reserve Champion in the Modified Adult Equitation and top ribbons in the competitive Special Working Hunters with Lena. 2nd in the NEHC Medal with Katy.

💗Ginger
Reserve Champion Hopeful Hunters, winner of the Hunter Pleasure, 6th in the Puddle Jumper Final, and 8th in the 2’ derby with Hazel. Great trips in the 2’6 hunters, 3rd in the 2’6 Hunter derby, and winner of Hunter Hack with Sarah.

💗Larry
6th in the 3’ Equitation derby and Reserve Champion in the Children’s Hunter Horse with Colette.

💗Martin
Champion (winning all over fences classes) his first time at a H/J show with Sophia.

💗Picabo
Great ribbons in the Puddle Jumpers with Vivi, including 8th in the final. Winner of the Pre-Adult Hunter U/S and 2nd in the Model and Pleasure with Grace.

💗Quelso
Second in the competitive 2’ derby, great ribbons in the Puddle Jumpers, and 4th in the Final with Ella. Second in the Hunter Hack with Sophia.

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

August 15th — 2025 vs 2026 ! We’ve come a long way!

08/11/2026

Finally 🙏😔

08/09/2026

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I’ve always known my wife was strong, but I didn’t fully appreciate how strong until I saw her build her horse training, boarding, and lesson program from the ground up, Robert Carter writes. From the outside, our barn looks like a warm, welcoming place where riders of all ages come to learn and grow. What most don’t see is the sheer amount of work it takes to keep it running—the long hours, physical strain, and emotional load she carries every day.

As her husband, I see the reality behind the scenes. I see her in the bitter cold, breaking ice from buckets before dawn. I see her in the July heat, dragging the arena for the third time. I watch her load hay, clean stalls, treat injuries, and manage it all with unwavering dedication.

Most of the world sees the smiling instructor, the tidy barn, the organized events. They don’t see her skipping lunch for a colicking horse or staying up late balancing books and answering messages. They don’t see the toll it takes.

I do. And that’s why I know how important my role is, not just as her husband, but as her partner in this dream.

Running a barn like hers is not a lucrative business. Many months, we’re lucky if she breaks even. There are always expenses; hay, grain, shavings, veterinary bills, farrier costs, repairs to fences and equipment, insurance, utilities, and on and on. At times, the financial side of the operation can feel daunting. But I’ve never once regretted supporting her dream financially, even when it’s been tight.

Because I’ve seen firsthand what this barn means, not just to her, but to the community it serves. My wife isn’t in this for the money. She’s in it because she believes in the power of horses to change lives. She believes in giving kids a place where they can grow in confidence and responsibility. She believes in teaching young riders not just how to ride, but how to care for another living being, how to work hard, and how to persevere when things get tough.

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/08/06/a-husbands-perspective-on-the-sacrifice-behind-the-barns-success/
📸 Photo courtesy of Robert Carter

08/08/2026

https://horsesareeverything.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUATkVEdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMGdxlo1_ZhAbU9eDLsK7kZyn7Xd1GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7HnTq244IASsI5BWcAdoYKYS0AjilgDUB4sJK2IYEbMcWv3reyDBxrCg4Jnw_aem_0IlEi_phvIYZHAiUhGkSsw

Celebrate the powerful bond between people and horses through inspiring stories from riders, owners, volunteers, fans, and horse lovers.

08/02/2026

https://www.racingpost.com/news/international/horse-whisperer-monty-roberts-who-unearthed-an-arc-winner-and-befriended-queen-elizabeth-dies-aged-91-aZa4O4K3cWBH/

'He was a cowboy, a regular, down-to-earth, straight-shooting kind of guy. It was all about the horse for him'

07/31/2026

July pony camp!!