Z Reason Farm

05/31/2026

Dexter and Caspian owned by Lindsay Porter.

05/10/2026

Stall Available – Peaceful Adult-Only Boarding in Windsor, PA 🌿

We currently have one stall available, preferably for a gelding, at our quiet, adult centered barn in Windsor, PA.

With only 12 stalls, our farm offers a calm, low-key atmosphere ideal for horses and owners who value attentive care, small turnout groups, and a relaxed environment. We welcome a variety of disciplines and horses in every stage of life — from yearlings and young horses to active riding partners and cherished retirees.

📍 Conveniently Located in York County, just over the river from Lancaster County: • 35 minutes from Lancaster City • 25 minutes from York City • 45 minutes from Harrisburg

🐴 Boarding Features• Spacious, clean stalls with attentive daily care• Maximum turnout whenever weather safely allows• Small herd turnout groups (maximum 5 (ideally 4) horses per large field)• Individual turnout available if space permits (additional fee)• Indoor arena (60’ x 115’)• Grass outdoor ring• Trails on and around the property• Trailer parking included (space permitting)• Outside trainers welcome with proof of insurance — no ring fee

🌾 Feeding & Turnout Philosophy• High-quality first-cutting hay provided in slow-feed nets indoors• Round bales in slow-feed nets under hay huts during winter turnout• Horses are never without forage for more than 4 hours

🌱 Turnout schedule prioritizes movement and safety:• 24/7 turnout potential whenever temperatures are below 80° and water sources are not freezing
☀️ Summer: horses come in during peak heat (only in 4-5 hrs per day)
🥶 Winter: typically go out around 5:30 AM and in after 9 PM
⭐️ Horses remain outside in most weather conditions, coming in only during icy conditions for safety

🛡️ Additional Amenities• Security cameras in every stall and throughout the barn• Blanket changes included• Holding/catching for routine vet and farrier visits included• Owner lives onsite with 40+ years of horse experience

👩‍⚕️ About the Owner:
Care is provided by an experienced horsewoman with a background including:• Many years as a veterinary technician• Former broodmare farm manager• Active involvement in local equestrian organizations• USEF/USDF member actively competing in schooling and recognized dressage shows

📸 Farm Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9q6zDtVEgAKBxqvKA

If you’re searching for a quiet, well-managed barn where your horse will be cared for like family, we’d love to hear from you. Many references available.

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05/08/2026

There was a time when I boarded my horse and got heated, Jamie Sindell writes. I’m talking full-blown righteous fury over what I saw as egregious examples of poor care. Mistakes that made me seethe with rage. But now? I own my own farm. I’ve spent almost three years caring for my own horses. And I can say, with absolute certainty, that most of the time when I threw an inner-temper tantrum, I needed to relax.

Caring for horses is hard work. Caring for horses is not a perfect science. If I could go back in time, I’d tell Past Me to chill. Because now I understand things like…

Horses drink water.
I would show up to the barn, see an empty bucket, and my inner alarm bell screamed: NEGLECT. What I know now is it’s not like horses say, “Hey, I’m extra thirsty today, lady. I’m going to drain my bucket the minute you turn your back.” Odds are your horse went on a little water bender, and the staff just hasn’t been back around to top it off. He’s not dying of dehydration. He just drank a lot.

Horses hurt themselves.
I used to find a scratch or bump and immediately stew over it: Why didn’t anyone tell me about this? Maybe it’s because no one saw it? Your horse could’ve done it in the privacy of his own stall, or while playing in turnout, when it didn’t look like much. Just because you see it now doesn’t mean it was obvious earlier. So maybe don’t go full psycho until you get the scoop.

Sometimes it’s best to skip turnout.
Back then, I was always complaining that my horse didn’t get enough turnout. If he was especially spicy, I’d blame it on that. Now? I’ve seen my ponies wipe out on the flattest, driest paddocks because they were acting like drunk frat boys. Add mud, ice, or sketchy weather, and the risk goes way up. Sometimes, a shorter turnout or zero turnout means your horse stays in one piece. So, ask yourself: do you want a fresh horse… or a broken one?

Horses don’t require a hay buffet.
If your horse maintains a healthy weight, most likely he’s getting enough food. I used to sneak my horse extra flakes to ensure he was “living his best life.” In hindsight, that was inconsiderate and unnecessary. Hay is expensive, and horses love to p*e all over the extra. Also, my horse didn’t need to be a porker to be happy–he needed not to founder.

Horses p**p. A lot.
I remember walking into a stall and thinking: Why is this so gross today? But some days, horses p**p more than others. And if they were kept in due to weather, it’s going to look (and smell) nastier. A bad stall day here or there doesn’t automatically equal poor care.

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/05/15/confessions-of-a-reformed-boarder-karen/
📸 Photo © Jamie Sindell

04/28/2026

Gelding group. Yesterday we introduced Cavan, a 27 yr old OTTB who moved here 2 weeks ago to the herd. He’s the one all the way to the right.

This field contains our youngest boarders, 2 of them that are 3 yr old WB geldings and our oldest board (Cavan). Indy the other OTTB is 23 yrs old this year.

I enjoy having the variety of ages to take care of.

04/27/2026

Finished the ceiling in the barn today. The rest of the stall fans will go up by the end of the week and then we will be ready for the hot summer days… or as ready as this winter lover can be. 🙃

04/13/2026

Yesterday the little herd of mares; Whiskey, Zeva and Promise got to spend a few hours on their summer field. As fun as it is to watch them run with joy, there’s a huge part of me that also stands like this…. 🫣 keeping 🤞 that everyone comes out of it unscathed.

Horses will horse and I’m a believer that even those fancy ones we spend a lot of money on should get to ‘horse’ during their time out.

Tonight’s time on the grass was much quieter…. Thank God.🤣

04/04/2026

The 4 geldings are the first group out to one of the big, winter rested fields for a few hours. Love watching the excitement.

03/11/2026

03/08/2026

We love this show and will continue to sponsor and support it any way we can.

Thank you to returning breed award sponsor Tyra Wiegers owner of Z Reason Farm. She is sponsoring the very popular Welsh Breed Award at this year's NDPC Pony and Small Horse Championships! We can't thank her enough for her continued support!❤️

03/01/2026

Project 9 of 20 🙃 for mud management completed. Path to the still muddy winter paddocks no longer muddy. Just in time for 4 out of the next 7 days to have some type of water falling from the sky.

The hope is to have all gates/ high traffic areas prepped like this for next winter. But those areas will have the top soil dug off, fabric put down then the appropriate layering of stones.