Monday, February 15, 2016

Playland Updates & Happenings!

Good morning!

We are seeing snow (*yet again*) here in Maryland this morning. The horses and everyone at the farm are fed up with winter and ready for spring! We know that just about everyone reading this entry here in Maryland probably agrees with us.

So we want to look toward the springtime and think warm thoughts! We have our first C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic of the year on Saturday, March 12th 2016. Although the official first day of spring isn't until the following week, we are confident that the weather will hold up for us to have a great first clinic of the year! Plus Daylight Savings is the following day, and for us equestrians, that is almost a holiday in itself! Here is more information:

The clinic consists of a day full of lessons with un-mounted and mounted group sessions in the morning and in the afternoon.
Clinic Format:
9:30-10:15 am: First small group un-mounted session
*10:30 am-1:30 pm: First group of mounted riding lessons (1-hour lessons, 2 riders each) 
*1:30 pm-2:00 pm: Light Lunch Provided (FREE) 
*2:00 pm-3:15pm: Second small group un-mounted session 
*3:30-6:30pm: Second group of mounted riding  lessons (1-hour lessons, 2 riders each)

Clinic Pricing: 
*Sign-up for both un-mounted & mounted sessions and save! $85 for a full half-day session! 
*Un-mounted lesson only: $35
*Mounted lesson only: $65
* Space available on a first come, first serve basis. 
 
Contact Erin Murphy at: emurphy@arbee.net 
to sign-up for the 'CORE Experience' 
*Playland school horses available on a first come, first serve basis, $15 
*Stabling available in Playland's radiant-heated upper barn! $15/horse/day or $35/horse/night


Calling all WORKING STUDENTS! With spring on the horizon we are also looking for working students to join the Playland team! 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 or email Glenda@playlandequestriancenter.com today! 



Looking for your next competition prospect? How about that horse of a lifetime? 
Are you looking for a horse that is talented enough for a professional but friendly enough for an amateur? Playland Equestrian Center has variety of 2-year-olds for sale that are certain to fulfill your dreams! Visit www.playlandequestriancenter.com for more information or email Glenda at glenda@playlandequestriancenter.com today!

Monday, February 8, 2016

Stay tuned: Playland Event & Clinic Dates!

Hi everyone!

We have so many great things going on at Playland that we are trying to find the time to schedule everything! The 1st C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic at Playland will NOT be on March 27th, as that is Easter Sunday (oops!). However, please stay tuned on our Facebook page , our website and this blog for the future clinic and other activity dates. We are really excited for what is in store at Playland!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

2016 In Full Swing for Playland!

Good morning,

Lots of exciting things are happening this year already at the farm!  First, we would like to congratulate Haley Hughes with The Consultant (formerly PL Irish Caleb) for their 10th place finish in the Preliminary Horse-A division at Rocking Horse Winter I Horse Trials in Altoona, Florida.

Also this past weekend, Glenda taught her first C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic of the year at the Columbia Horse Center. With a group of over twenty people. everyone was able to work together and learn a lot! Glenda had a great time and is looking forward to visiting again sometime this year.

And be sure to Save-the-Date for Playland's first C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic of the year to be held on Sunday, March 27th! Stay tuned for more information or email clinic secretary, Erinn at: emurphy@arbee.net!



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