Kids, Pets & More

Maddie & Her Horse Chip

Maddie and her horse, Chip (as in Chocolate Chip) at Book Family Farm the weekend of June 3,4.

Kids, Pets and More, kids at Devon

Kids, Pets and More, kids at Devon

Kids,Pets and More, kids at Devon

Kids and pets enjoying Devon

Kids and Pets at Devon

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This photo sent by Cynthia McGinnes just came in, so Honorable Mention candid photos will resume tomorrow.

"The mares love Ricky, so do the foals," said McGinnes, referring to her farm manager Ricky Price at Thornmar Farm in Chestertown, Md. "This picture was taken 15 minutes after the colt was delivered,"

The foal, by Friesen Fire, was born at 6:30 a.m. on March 21.

Art in the Meadows and a curving fence

Marietta Hall sent this photo that she entitled "Art in the Meadow.”

"After a lush green pasture had just been mowed, I thought the lines of grass presented a majestic and unique pattern of waves that were left by the brush hog on the tractor that my husband drove as he followed the lay of the land long the slope," she said.

Hall also sent this photo that she sent, "purely because I see the beauty in the form of the fence."

"This is a fence along our back pasture as it gracefully curves along the slope of a hill down to the meadow," Hall said. "It leads one’s eye right up to a lovely stand of bright, fall foliage. The horses had just moved off grazing this area when we came along."

Both were taken at the Hall's Dogwood Hill Farm in Unionville, Pa.

Rainbow over Hicks' Farm

Marietta Hall of Unionville sent in this photo that she entitled "Rainbow over Hicks’ Farm."

This was taken on the evening of May 23, 2022, looking southeast from Church Road on New Garden towards the Hicks Farm. We had driven through a terrible thunderstorm on our way to the Greathouse at Loch Nairn for dinner. All of a sudden, the sun burst through the low clouds and illuminated the pasture, which I captured with my iPhone 13 Pro.

Kids, Pets & More, winter morning

Nina Neilson Christiansen took these photos that she entitled, "Winter artwork on the barn window."

Kids, Pets & More farm photos

Nina Neilson Christiansen sent these photos that she entitled, "The heart of our farm and the moon over the farm."

Thornmar Farm

Charles and Cynthia McGinnes' Thornmar Farm photos, taken in the evening by Adina Walker, wife of the farm manager.

She entitled it,"Rain in the back Gorgeous sunset in the front!"

Riders at a fun paper chase for Kids, Pets & More

Ginny Jenkins took this photo of three young ladies at Marsh Creek in mid October, riding, getting ready for Halloween!!

Pat Richter thanked her for taking the photo, and sent the names of the horses.

"The horses are Amelia,  Meechie - big black mare in middle - and Lacey. Meechie is my horse and Jeanne Frantz has Amelia and Lacey," said Richter.

"It was a fun paper chase ride for Old People Riding Club, and Doris Hutchison donates all the money to horse rescues and charities," she said.

Dr. Dan Marks in Kids, Pets & More photos

Dr. Dan Marks on Kristine Matlack's Whackerjack over the third fence in the Maryland Hunt Cup.

"The Hunt Cup was only Danny’s third race ride ever," said Matlack.

Dr. Marks founded the veterinary practice that is now Dr. Kevin Keane's Sports Medicine Associates of Chester County

Dr. Marks is currently doing a study on the conformation of elite jumpers and dressage horses.

New Horse, Kids, Pets & More

Congratulations to Sierra, who has a new horse, Joker. Photo sent by Michael Wilson.

More kids in Kids, Pets & More

More kids having a good time at Ludwigs Corner.Photo by Virginia Wilcox.

Kids in Kids, Pets & More

Kids at play at Ludwigs Corner. Photos by Virginia Wilcox.

Horses in Kids, Pets & More

Virginia Lippincott took these photos of horses and riders at Ludwigs Corner Horse Show.

Dogs in Kids, Pets & More

A couple of dogs enjoying the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show. Photos by Virginia Lippincott.

Antique cars in Kids, Pets & More

Ludwigs Corner Horse Show featured an Antique car show too. Photo by Virginia Lippincott.

A family in Kids, Pets & More

The Baionno Family of five enjoy the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show over Labor Day weekend. Photo by Virginia Lippincott.

Dad and daughter in Kids,Pets & More

The Tongianis- dad and daughter, enjoy the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show Labor Day weekend. Photo by Virginia Lippincott.

Karen Moore

Karen Moore with her 2-year old prize winning rescue named Hope at the Ludwigs Corner H.S. over Labor Day weekend. Photo by Virginia Lippincott.

A young girl with a rabbit for Kids, Pets & More

Young girl with a rabbit about to go over the jumps at the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show over Labor Day weekend. Photo by Ginny Jenkins.

Kids, Pets More, Loaded up

Packed up and ready to go home after a super trail ride over at Marsh Creek Lake. A perfect trail ride kind of day. Photos sent by Ginny Jenkins.

Josie and Rebel

Michael Wilson sent this photo of Josie and Rebel getting ready for a trail ride, summer camp at Book Family Farm in Coatesville.

Mike riding Beau

Michael Wilson sent in this photo of Mike riding Beau at Book Family Farm summer camp.

Adalyn on Gypsy Rose

Michael Wilson sent in this Adalyn on Gypsy Rose, at the Book Family farm summer camp.

Cynthia McGinnes' photos of foals playing

Cynthis McGinnes of ThornmarFarm in Chestertown, Md., sent in this photo of two young foals playing.

"The one with white legs and blaze is a filly by Irish War Cry, the one with the star on his forehead is a colt by Hoppertunity," she said.

Morning sunlight

Charles C. Coyne of East Fallowfield, Pa., sent in this photo that he entitled, "Morning sunlight through the tack room window."

Andrew Wolfsont wins his 1,000 career victory

Jockey Andrew Wolfsont celebrates his 1,000th career victory aboard Terry's Charm #4 in the last race at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa., on April 20.

Wolfsont won for owner/trainer Ronald Abrams, whose son Jack Abrams is also a part-owner.

Wolfsont also won numerous races for Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard.

Photo by Nikki Sherman/EQUI-PHOTO.

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The Horse of Delaware Valley Marketing Manager, Heather Bradway Mullen, with her new handsome 8 month old Nakota, Tate Nagi (Wind Spirit).

A Budgie

A budgie at my Grandson’s football game.

Hall Harsh

Dominique

Dominique, Sandy Smith’s 33” Therapy Horse, wishes everyone a Happy Halloween!

Sandy C. Smith, Fox Brush Farm, Brogue, Pa.

Dominique at the doctors

Dominique, my 33” therapy horse, was invited to come with me for my second COVID shot at the Dallastown Medical Center in Dallastown, Pa. The next day he was on the front page of the York Dispatch, which Dominique read!

 Sandy C. Smith, Fox Brush Farm, Brogue, Pa.

Dominique at Ronald McDonald House

Dominique has been busy spreading love and smiles. as he visited the Baltimore RonaldMcDonald House. Every child receives a free Mini Dom to remember their free visit.

Sandy C. Smith. Fox Brush Farm, Brogue, Pa.

Thornmar Farm

The pregnant mares in the field next to Morgan Creek after the afternoon shower. It turned into a beautiful evening.
Cynthia McGinnes, Thornmar Farm in Maryland.
Pictures taken by Farm Manager Ricky Price's wife Adina

Elkridge-Harford Hunt Team

Members of the Elkridge-Harford winners of the Hunt Team Class, right to left, Scarlet Davies, Lauren Mentzel and Delaney O'Neil.

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A rider shows off riding without a bridle at Ludwis Corner horse show on Labor Day

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Bull riding at Ludwigs Corner horse show on Labor Day

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Kids enjoying the climbing wall at the Ludwigs Corner horse show

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Six kids enjoying Ludwig's Corner horse show on Labor Day

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A rider who was competing at Ludwigs Corner horse show on Labor Day

Thornmar sunset and sunrise

Sunrise and sunset at Thornmar Farm in Md. on Aug 18, sunset, and Aug 19, sunrise

Oh absolutely beautiful sunset last night and then sunrise this morning!

Sent in by Cynthia McGinnes

Abby Schneider

Abby Schneider age 3 is my granddaughter.

Showing off her lollipop and big smile she received after her second show doing leadline.

She didn't want to have a picture of her ribbons just her lollipop.

Cause it's all about the candy. Lol

Arlene Kulp, Owner of Sweet Meadow Farm

Ally

This is Ally at the Fire Station in Black Forest Colorado testing for the Go Team Therapy Crisis Dog Team ! Photo by Jeanne Sharpe.

Kids Coloring Book

“Kids proudly sharing their coloring talent at Penny Piersol’s, Cedar Fox Farm in New Holland, Pa. The coloring book is the Horses & Donks coloring book created by Ginny Jenkins and Heather Mullen of The Horse of Delaware Valley. Great for the kids at pony camps and those who take lessons. (Available for $10, includes S/H. To order email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..)

Baby Norma

Baby Norma, born recently at Whits End Farm. Photo sent by Sue Frye.

Carmen

Therapy dog Carmen enjoying being in the garden. Photo by Debra Malinics.

Turkeys

Debra Malinics took this photo of a pair of turkeys.