When I was a kid, it was simple. My mom took care of the logistics, picking feeds, finding a farrier, etc. We baled our own hay. Our neighbors had horses, so we could swap out chores when someone was out of town. Between my mother (the vet), my trainer, and my farrier, we could handle anything. We also lived on the fringes of Kansas City which meant we had a huge pool of horse professionals to draw from.
Boy is it different now. I live in the middle of nowhere, in fact, I might as well live on an island. My farrier travels 140 miles one way. If I need more than a phone call for a veterinary issue, it's a two hour drive or the cow vet in town. Thankfully, my up bringing taught me the essentials of horse care. I learned enough to know I can't do it alone. That being said, thank you so much to the team that keeps the Fresh Perspective Horses sound and happy!
Hands-On Helpers
Veterinary - Dr. Lucy Hirsch (she helps in lots of other ways too!) and Dr. Heather Landrey
Chiropractor (for the horses) - Dr. Andria Cogswell of Equine Medical Services, Inc.
Dr. Wagner DVM of Equine Health Solutions
Farrier - Neal Poort
Emergency Back-up Farrier - Jackie Thomas
Barn Assistant/Stall Mucker/General Build It Fix It Man - My wonderful Husband
Hay Dealers - Doug McManus
Straw Dealer - Myers Farm
Wouldn't Be Here Without Them
Chief Construction Helper - H&E Construction
Chief Rock and Dirt Mover (and someday arena builder we hope) - Mel Sadler
At the Show
Groom - My darling Husband (again, but he really is good), others welcome!
Nutmeg Owners - Lost Springs Farm
Knight Ryder TCF Owner - Rhonda Robinson
Coach - Carlie Beisel (I may not get to many lessons anymore, but she still knows exactly how to help)
Cynthia Spalding - our Dressage is improving!
Chief Cheering Section - Rhonda and Gina!
If you want to be a part of the team for 2016, email freshperspectivefarm@gmail.com and I'll get you more information.
