ELS News
Here you will find current weather events that affect the schedule, Holiday closures, and special events at the farm. Copy…
Welcome to Horse Life
The purpose of the Equine Life Solutions Horse Life Blog is to post fun information, announcements, and to share Holly…
We are Open for lessons!
We have no reports of any driving problems due to the snow, to or from Holly Farm. So saddle on…
2/17 Wednesday Open for Lessons
Thanks for hanging in there with us during our “brief” snow interruption for lessons. To ensure everyone’s safety, we will…
Feb 16, 2021 No Lessons!
Due to the high level of risk factors that melting snow and ice have on the arena and horses, we…
Feb 13 & 14 Weather Alert: Closed
Due to the unpredictable volume of snow and the below 30 degree expected weekend temps, ELS will close Saturday and…
2/11/21 Thursday Lessons Open
We are open today! As of “this morning,” weather forecasting has snow coming into the northern part of Washington Friday…
Feb 2021 First Snow Event
Anyone who has lived in the Pacific NW knows that weather forecasting in Washington is challenging at best, and particularly…
Happy New Year!
Thank goodness 2020 is behind us! What new challenges do we face in 2021? What a relief that horses do…
Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re Closed Thursday 11/26 Only! Growing up with horses, Norman Thelwell inspired me to try everything he cartooned. Check out…
Horseback Riding is Fun and Healthy During Covid-19
Horseback Riding is a Fun and Safe Outdoor Activity! Here is some great info regarding outdoor activity safety during Covid-19.…
Covid-19 Important Update!
Greetings Students and Parents, Winter is fast approaching and we are relieved to report that we have had zero illnesses…
Covid-19 2020-21 Fall/Winter Updates
Greetings ELS Students and Parents, Here is some information to help you prepare for the uncertain Covid-19 fall/winter. Progress vs.…
TIPS FOR STAYING WARM OUTDOORS
Staying warm while horseback riding in winter is challenging: Our clothes get damp when we sweat and, we have periods…
9/19 We are Open for Lessons
The air quality is nearing normal and safe to breathe and resume lessons and activities at the barn! Please do…
Lessons Start Tonight and Saturday!
9/18 Friday Eve & 9/19 Saturday Lessons On It seems that the weather is finally cooperating and clearing out our…
Air Quality is Improving!
Hang in There…It’s Almost Over! As the air quality continues to improve, I am reminded once again to keep all…
When Will This End???
Closed Thursday 9/17/2020 For the health of everyone, Equine Life Solutions has been Closed since 9/8 and will remain closed…
Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Livestock & Pets
Wildfire smoke can have a negative, lingering effect on the humans that care for livestock outdoors. The horses, chickens, and…
Here We Go Again…
Lessons are canceled today (9/15) and tomorrow (9/16) due to continuing unhealthy air quality (AQI). Although the number today has…
Smoke Lingers…Lessons canceled
Due to the lingering wildfire smoke, lessons will be closed Monday 9/14 through Tuesday 9/15. Keep checking back here for…
Oh What a Year!
As we all figure out how to navigate the seemingly unending challenges in 2020, I am inspired to remember all…
What Next???
If the Covid-19 Pandemic wasn’t enough? ELS has been closed since 9/8 through today 9/13. We are cautiously optimistic we…
Smoke Alert!
Equine Life Solutions is closed for lessons/training and other outdoor programs until the wildfire smoke clears. Thanks for your patience…
Air Quality Expected to Worsen
As we watch the wildfire news in horror and compassion, its effects are extending into our local area. The forecast…
Book Club: Horse Life Lesson 1
Let’s begin our first lesson by following real horses along their life cycle and learn about the joyful and sometimes…
ELS Covid-19 Update 5/3/2020
Many of you saw the Governor’s May 1st plan to reopen the economy. It is a Four-Phase Plan intended to…
COVID-19 Update: 4/7/2020
Equine Life Solutions will remain closed during the extended Stay Safe, Stay at Home Order. We will wait in hope…
ELS Stay Safe Video 4/4/2020!
One of our talented Boarders, Melissa, Freya’s human, made this amazing video before the “Stay at Home Order.” We were…
Meet the Fiber Residents of Holly Farm
What on earth are they looking at? Can you tell who the leader is? Which ones are alpacas and which…
COVID-19 Update: 3/19/2020
ELS Stables Lessons Suspended Here is the latest update we sent out by email to our ELS Community. We will…
Pet Friends You Should Know if You Live In Bothell
Cats of Bothell: A Facebook Group for “people living or working in Bothell, WA or surrounding cities. It’s a local…
Is Bareback Riding Safe?
Bareback riding is the oldest form of riding. Feeling the motion and movement as close as possible to the horse’s…
Do You Know? Treeless Saddles
Over the past 10 years, we have used treeless saddles to physically rehabilitate horses, and have had remarkable success. Many…
Do You Know? Jodhpurs
The difference between jodhpurs and breeches is actually more about what boots you wear them with. Breeches are tight fitting all the way down,…
Zero Balancing By Megan Ayrault Part 1
Although Megan first came to bodywork through the physical (massage, anatomy, etc.), she soon discovered that she could not ignore…
The Mealworms of Egg Song Farm Part 1
A Fun Hobby for Kids! Chickens Love Them! If you’ve ever visited a farmers market in south Snohomish County and stopped by the Egg Song Farm…
Preparing Fleece to Spin Part 1
In the seven years I’ve been spinning fiber and roving to make yarn, I’ve always bought ready-to-spin fiber and roving, thinking it was…
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
Thanks to all our clients who tried to schedule makeups today. Unfortunately the ice/snow melt off the roof is not…
What a Snow Bummer! Closed Sunday 2/17/19
Although the warm air and rain are helping melt the snow, the sheets of ice on the arena roof have…
Saturday February 16 Lessons Canceled…AGAIN!
The safety of our students, staff, and horses weighs heavy on our minds today. The driveway down the hill and…
Welcome to the ELS Blog!
Although asked for many years to write a Blog, I have been remiss to get this Blog up and going.…
Robbin Flies Home
One late summer day in 2006, I was searching for school horses, with few issues to fix. There out in…
Thursday February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day! We are CLOSED today! The arena will remain closed until the majority of snow/ice slides off the…
2019 Weather Updates
Wednesday February 12, 2019 Here We Go Again! In the interest of safety for humans and horses, we have canceled…
Welcome to the World “Merlin”
Well, true to good form, our Merlin entered fooling the likes of “his” welcoming committee. For 10 hours “we” thought…