MARTIN DRAFTS

We are back home from living Amish for a week in Ohio! We had a great time with our Amish friends as well as our other friends that we have met in our travels and our family members that went with us.Ohio is such beutiful place. The farms are breathtaking as is the rest of the scenery. The Amish life is so simple and pure. I would not mind living that way everyday. Yes, I am sure there are some things that I would miss, but I think I could handle it. The countryside is so peaceful and serene. It really is a joy to be there. I appreciate the fact that they have welcomed us into their homes and lives. They are truly special to us!

We saw some beautiful animals at the sale. The Mid Ohio Draft and pony sale is held twice a year, Spring and Fall, in Mt. Hope, Ohio. It is one of the bigger sales on the East Coast. They sell from Monday a.m. until Friday p.m. as long as it takes. This year they had over 1000 head of ponies, mules, draft horses, pulling horses, carriages, etc. There were mules, Percherons (some that were over 18 hands tall), Clydesdales, Belgians, Fresians, and every kind of horse and pony that you can imagine. It is truly a site to see. They sell carriges and euipment one day, sell ponies one day, have a pulling contest with the horses one day, and more. This year they even had a pulling contest for the little ponies! There is always something going on that will interest everyone. They even have an ice cream maker that is horse powered. If you ever get a chance to go, it is definitely worth the long drive.

There are still several horse sales and events left on the schedule this year. Check out our calendar for upcoming events here at the farm and otherwise. It is still perfect riding weather, so get out and enjoy it!