I have a
big smile on my face as I write to you!
Camp is just around the corner and, WOW, I cannot wait to have all the
fun begin with YOU! I feel like a little kid waiting for a big birthday party.
Summer cannot get here soon enough for me!!!
Things are
really popping at the farm. Not only are the buds beautifully blooming but all
the horses and ponies are shedding like mad. It is so fun to watch the birds
swooping down to gather us the loose hair to build their nests. Nothing is
wasted on a farm! The grass is greening
nicely despite the dry conditions and the little peeper frogs are doing their
spring singing in the early morning and evening. It is simply great to be
alive!
We are so
thrilled that the new ring fences are just about to be started. The material is ordered and the work crews
lined up to have glorious new rings for your arrival. I am sure you will
immediately spot the difference. Not
only are they going to be straight and true, we will not have to take valuable
camp time to paint them ever again! The new sand footing for all the rings, as
well as the indoor arena, is being prepared to go in after the fences are
finished. What a delight for riders,
drivers and horses alike to have just the right, rock free footing. Just
yesterday, after weeks of research, we finalized all the paddock and field
fencing. This too is just about to be
delivered and ready to be put up. Imagine this farm with all solid board
fencing that matches. Miracles do indeed happen! We cannot wait for you to see
the changes when you roll in to begin your Pony Farm adventure.
All sorts
of new horses and ponies are arriving weekly so we can get our wonderful lesson
string of great mounts up to snuff for YOU.
We know that the equine partner is the most important ingredient of a
“happy camper”. With the right horse
under you, the sky is the limit! To
honor our commitment to having a “horse of your own” experience, we start
working weeks ahead of the start of camp to grow our herd of treasures from 20
to 60. It is no mean feat to get that
many great horses all under one roof but that is our goal that we will
accomplish for YOU! Over the years, we have built so many lasting friendships
with our colleagues in the horse industry that we are able to gather this many
suitable, safe ponies and horses for the summer months. We already have a number of great new
additions and we are traveling all over NE to get more. If you have someone you know who is going
away for the summer or needs to sell their beloved horse, do mention us. We can also take donation horses and give tax
deductions. Also, if you are looking to
either do a school year lease with us or to buy a new horse for yourself, let
us know. We love to play matchmaker for great kids and horses!!!
We hope
that you might like to join us for our upcoming SPRING FLING WEEKEND on Friday evening May 18th to Sunday after lunch on May 20th You
can come get a sneak preview of the new fences and rings, ride some of the new
horses, and enjoy the arrival of spring at Touchstone Farm. The Banty hens are laying their eggs for
chicks and the seedlings will be sprouting for your arrival. This is also a perfect way for a new camper
and her family to really get a feel for the spirit of the farm. We have found that coming to our spring
family weekend chases away all homesickness during the summertime! Families are welcome to bring little brothers
or sisters, too. Grandparents can come at a 50% reduction in the rate. We also welcome single moms and dads…in
short, we want YOU no matter what your family configuration is!!!
This Spring
Fling Weekend is going to be extra special because of two things. We are going to offer a hay ride, complete
with hay, with Chunk and Charlie. They
are our two Welsh Cobs who adore driving.
We will do a terrific hay ride down the road with anyone who wishes to
come along. It is a special way for all
ages to see the country side. I would
also love to offer a longer morning ride up the mountain on Sunday for those
who want to see the woods and countryside surrounding our farm. Folks must be able strong enough riders to be
able to do this as the ride will move along more than our usual trail
rides. The ride is well worth it because
of the spectacular woods and scenic views.
With my new found health, I have been out clearing trails so we can once
again offer our guests and campers fabulous trail riding through the woods and
down the country lanes. We think this is yet another feature that makes our
farm unique!!!
Finally, as we gather our final
staff team and make the final selection of brand new bunk beds, we want you to
know that this, our 41st summer, is shaping up to be terrific. We welcome any questions you have. Just call the farm and ask for Becky. If she
can’t answer it, she and I will find the answer for you. We will be sending out invoices for this
summer on May 1st. For any of you who have let us use your credit
card for your deposit payment, we will again run your card. If you all would rather use our secure
on-line payment on our website, please feel free as it makes it so easy for
you. Remember that the payments are due
by May 1st.
I hope you
can feel the spirit of joy and eagerness as we approach our favorite time of
year…summer camp and your arrival. All the staff and board of directors join me
in wishing you well. We cannot wait until you arrive. Hurry up and get here!!!
Most
enthusiastically,
Boo
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