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http://www.bankfield.ca

New fees and clarification of rules are on our new web site:

Farm web site

It’s been so great around here that its hard to remember to post new blog entries every now and then.  Let’s see what’s happened:

1) Polo has been re-awakened in ottawa under the name of Manotick Polo Club. New members are encouraged and welcome.  Lessons can be arranged, and we play for fun on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

You can also see info about it at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manotick-Polo-Club/108789339138809

2)  We’re now at 25 ponies and horses, all living in cushy outdoor accomodations, enjoying the beautiful summer nights.

3) Kitty Bowland continues to teach here on Tuesday afternoons and evenings.

mom and baby

mom and baby

baby’s doing just fine

Well the clinic is all lined up. There’s still room for more people. For $350, you get a trained horse and are taught the basics of polo. It’s a really friendly group of people, I am definately signed up.

How would you describe this?

Well it was dreary and damp for the morning, but they say it’s going to be warm and sunny for the weekend.  Now, finally, maybe, my owner will get out to ride and pay attention to me.  They say things are going to be hectic, there’s at least four new horses coming.

Things are gearing up for the beginner’s polo clinic that’s going to held here in early May.

And our main riding coach, Kitty Bowland, is returning to Canada very soon now, so that’ll be fun.

picture of the farm on march 18 2010

Snow's all gone, we are now nibbling grass from last fall

Welcome to the inaugural blog by the horses at 1600 Bankfield.

Today, like yesterday, it promises to be HOT.  And the people running the place can’t decide if we should have blankets on or off.  Something about us rolling and getting all muddy.  Whatever, as long as the grass starts growing, we don’t care.

The owners tell us they’re still looking for some more horses who want to live outdoors. Somebody should tell them, we ALL want to live outdoors when the weather’s like this!

Polo in Ottawa

Polo is back! Operated by a group of volunteers, the Manotick Polo Club is going strong. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manotick-Polo-Club/108789339138809 Boarding discounts apply for club members.

Our Riding Arena Featured World-Wide

Coverall was so proud of the work they did for us back in 2004 that they featured it in the worldwide marketing campaign. Before Coverall had its corporate difficulties, the following link gave a live view of our stable barn and riding arena. Coverall Advertisement Featuring 1600 Bankfield

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Owner has completed the University of Guelph Equine Science Certificate and graduated "With Distinction" in 2004.

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