Monday, January 25, 2016

We Made It Through!

Good morning!

All Playland horses are doing well after the blizzard! Luckily we kept power through the storm and our lovely radiant heating system has kept the water buckets from freezing. We wanted to send out a huge thanks to staff member Billy for staying over through the storm to help keep everything operable! There is still a lot of cleanup from the storm to be done, so be sure to check with Glenda before coming out for your lessons, etc.

Stay tuned for further announcements as the week goes on!


Monday, January 18, 2016

Still Interviewing/Taking Applications!

Playland Seeks Farm Caretaker & Working Students for 2016!!

With the new year upon us and many great things happening at Playland, we are now seeking a full-time farm caretaker/maintenance person as well as working students! Check out the job descriptions below and see if you or someone you may know is interested. Email glenda@playlandequestriancenter.com to apply today!

Farm Maintenance/Caretaker:
Reliable maintenance worker needed! Job duties include: chopping firewood, weed-wacking, delivering round bales, maintaining fencing + grounds, plowing/shoveling snow, maintenance on farm machinery, etc. Operating tractor experience a must, and basic mechanic experience is greatly appreciated. Experiences with horses is not necessary as long as the candidate is comfortable working around them.  Pay is subject to experience and is flexible.

Working Students:
We are looking for a special candidates to fill open working student positions starting immediately. Our ideal candidate has a good work ethic, strong time-management skills and a keen interest in learning, as well as their own method of transportation. You must be able to work well with others, take direction and have a great attitude. Practical experience with horses is a must, and experience with young horses and a familiarity with eventing would be helpful. We maintain a 6-day workweek with consistent barn hours. Most days will consist of riding for the first part of the day with routine horse management and the availability of a lesson in the afternoon. Traveling to shows and events for the right person. Must be at least 18 years old and have your own transportation. Live-in on farm situation available for the right person.  Compensation will be in exchange for board for one horse, lessons, clinics, competitions and other opportunities. For more information about Playland Equestrian, our facilities and our horses, please visit our website: www.playlandequestriancenter.com

Monday, January 11, 2016

These mares are looking for their next person! Don't miss your chance!

Start your new year of riding off right by half-leasing one of these two great horses! Both are barn favorites and are now available for their next leaser!

PL Irish Queen, “Queenie” Available for 1/2-lease on farm:
2000 15.1h IDSH mare. Queenie is a been-there-done-that kind of mount. She is perfectly suited for the beginner rider or timid rider to gain confidence under saddle. She has competed through the Novice level of eventing and even schools some Training-level cross-country obstacles. She is being offered for an on-farm 1/2 lease only. $250/month for 12 rides (3 riders per week) and one free hauling off the property per month.
For a video of Queenie, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-QZwHQRM0k&list=UUw6WDXT4BJX44IH6o7UnmtA

PL Jazzy Contessa, "Contessa" Available for 1/2-lease on farm:
2004 14h Arab pony mare. Contessa has been competing at the Beginner Novice level with a young rider. She is particularly well-suited for a young rider that is ready to get a little more serious about their skills and learning to ride. She is quiet and easy to handle both on the ground and under saddle- yet she will make her riders work for it just enough to teach riders how to be effective in the tack without breaking their confidence. She is being offered for on on-farm 1/2 lease only. $250/month for 12 rides (3 riders per week) and one free hauling off the property per month.
For a video of Contessa, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ZypLfvE6M&index=2&list=UUw6WDXT4BJX44IH6o7UnmtA

Also, if you are not in the market to lease but want to own your next star, we have yet another wonderful mare ready for her forever person! 

PL Diamond's Inspiration
2012 15.2h bay Irish Draught Sport Horse Mare by PL Diamond Hill

"Izzy" is a coming 4-year-old IDSH filly. She will mature to 15.2h+ tall. Izzy is by PL Diamond Hill and out of PL Indy. She is a barn favorite and really coming into her own! She is under saddle at the walk/trot/canter and is learning about contact. She knows both of her leads and has been establishing her footwork over cavelletti poles. She is brave and hacks out quietly alone or in groups. Izzy is eager to please and loves attention. She has competed in Intro A at her first dressage competition, where she was both Champion and High Score in her division with a score of 71%. She is a quiet ride both in the arena and out in the fields. Before beginning her under saddle training, she went to several Future Event Horse competitions, and not only always placed, but even won a few classes. She trailer loads, leads, lunges, stands for the farrier/vet, stands in cross-ties and does in-hand work. She is showing a strong desire to please and is a quick learner! Her full siblings are currently competing in dressage and eventing with young riders and are doing very well. Izzy will make a great dressage, eventing or jumper prospect and is suitable for an amateur or professional. Her price will increase with training. Come meet this sweet girl today before someone else does! $12,500

For videos of Izzy click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h8ecl1PgtM





Monday, January 4, 2016

Playland Seeks Farm Caretaker & Working Students for 2016!!

With the new year upon us and many great things happening at Playland, we are now seeking a full-time farm caretaker/maintenance person as well as working students! Check out the job descriptions below and see if you or someone you may know is interested. Email glenda@playlandequestriancenter.com to apply today!

Farm Maintenance/Caretaker:
Reliable maintenance worker needed! Job duties include: chopping firewood, weed-wacking, delivering round bales, maintaining fencing + grounds, plowing/shoveling snow, maintenance on farm machinery, etc. Operating tractor experience a must, and basic mechanic experience is greatly appreciated. Experiences with horses is not necessary as long as the candidate is comfortable working around them.  Pay is subject to experience and is flexible.

Working Students:
We are looking for a special candidates to fill open working student positions starting immediately. Our ideal candidate has a good work ethic, strong time-management skills and a keen interest in learning, as well as their own method of transportation. You must be able to work well with others, take direction and have a great attitude. Practical experience with horses is a must, and experience with young horses and a familiarity with eventing would be helpful. We maintain a 6-day workweek with consistent barn hours. Most days will consist of riding for the first part of the day with routine horse management and the availability of a lesson in the afternoon. Traveling to shows and events for the right person. Must be at least 18 years old and have your own transportation. Live-in on farm situation available for the right person.  Compensation will be in exchange for board for one horse, lessons, clinics, competitions and other opportunities. For more information about Playland Equestrian, our facilities and our horses, please visit our website: www.playlandequestriancenter.com