23 July 2010
Well long time no up date. We had a cracker 2009-2010 season we were booked out almost every weekend, with lots of new groups, some pony clubs & adult riding clubs not to mention the die hard regulars, we look forward to seeing each year.
Lots has been happening but at the top of the list is we are expecting our first BABY!!!! in December so Emmy's riding has been put on hold,all nags have been turned out. This will not stop the farmstay in any way, but has got the ball rolling for Emmy to get a few projects under way.
20m round yard will be ready for the up & coming season
Small x-country- We have logged a couple of tree blocks & we have set aside a few logs for this & in the pony playground which is getting more things all the time. If you have any ideas of things we could add to our playground please do not hesitate to tell us your suggestions.
We will be making our own Horse friendly hay this year,it will be available to purchase to use here & depending how much we make we may also have larger quantities available to take away.
1 September 2009
Well it is all hands on deck at the moment. Due to having a few larger groups we are adding a few more amentities
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Basic Kitchen in the woolshed (Sink,bench,oven,Fridge freezer,crockery, Cuttlery + basic utensils)
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Shower room will be built off the end of the woolshed (the Stinky noisey dogs are moving!) 1 shower initially (another later on) & 2 hand basins
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Outside Loo
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A cover for the wool sorting table so it can be used to serve & eat off
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We also have 8 camp stretches that can be used to camp up in the woolshed
Snip is a big horse now! I have started him under saddle, He is such a honey & is really willing to please. I hope to have him out & about at a few inhand shows & the Stock & Stations classes at the Local A&Ps
July 29 2009
Raffle for the Christchurch RDA
$5 per ticket
Please post money to: CHCHRDA P.O Box 6163, CHCH, with name address and ph.
Tickets will be sent to you Otherwise can get tickets from RDA Centre during week
Contact person is Angela Larsen Ph 3484374 mlarsen@xtra.co.nz
Proceeds of this raffle will go into the hardship fund which will benefit riders who may otherwise not be able to come to RDA.
Raffle drawn 9th October 2009
Prize: 2 nights accommodation and BYO horse trekking for 2 valued at $240 at Mt Sandford Farmstay & Random Rides.
THIS IS A GREAT CAUSE PLEASE SUPPORT IT!!!
June 22 2009
We are now the proud sponsors of Mystery of the Christchurch RDA. She is a 7 years old 1st cross quarter horse, and has a wonderful temperament.. You can find her at www.chchrda.co.nz . Check it out it is a great cause!
June 4 2009
Jack has been weaned and Willow his dam has gone to a great new home with Kelly Brass who runs Alize' Ponies which is based in Halswell in Christchurch. You can find them here alizeponies.webs.com
December 3 2008
We woke to a new bundle of joy!!!!! A colt called Westfield Rovers Return AKA Jack was born in the early hours of this morning!!!! He is out of Willow (St James x mare) By John Brodie (Gypsy Cob) you can find more about him at www.westfieldstud.co.nz . Mum and bubs all fine.
September 2008
We have sprayed the horse paddocks including the Farmstay holding paddocks in preparation for re-grassing in the autumn. We will be re-grassing with a horse friendly mix such as Timothy, Cocksfoot, Prairie Grass, Choice, Chicory Tonic Plantain, and Yarrow. There will be NO RYE OR CLOVER!!!!!. We will hope to make hay out of this next year also.
Contact Us
Daniel and Emmy Maxwell
Mount Sandford, 738 Kaiwara Road, RD2
Cheviot, 7382, North Canterbury
New Zealand
Home: +64 (0) 3 319 8753
Website: www.mtsandford.co.nz
Email: mtsandford@amuri.net
