Sweet Ass Farm

05/29/2026

A little update on those wondering how Dominick & Louie are doing at their new digs at Higher Ground Farm in Hoosick Falls. I’m happy to report they are doing FANTASTIC! They are settling well into their jobs as equine therapy donkeys and used for grounding work. I venture to say this is what they’re truly made for.

I know they were MY therapy for a decade and I’d like to think they’ve learned how to engage therapeutically just by being with me. Some is innate and lots learned, but donkeys are truly perfect for this. Here is a report from their new people:

“Hi there! A quick update they’re doing great!! Starting to work more and more! Dominic is a star and Louie is quite the character! He’s definitely tougher to lead so he’s restricted to the stronger kiddos lol but awesome in the arena with the obstacles and grooming. I’m sooooo happy with the them and they’re quickly becoming favorites!

I haven’t posted about them yet because I wanted to be 💯 sure they were going to be a fit before getting everyone excited lol! But a post will be coming soon!

Here are a couple pics for you but please don’t post as they have kiddos in them. Our programming is very confidential so we don’t post a lot with kiddos due to restrictions and confidentiality.

So far so good though and I feel like I know them much better and what type of work they like to do so it great! They will be amazing as they adjust and have more time. They’re getting tons of attention and exercise and luckily Pepe has relaxed lol!!

You’re welcome to come visit too just let me know and I know they would love to see you!! 🦄

Thank you again for trusting me with them. They’re so happy and looking forward to the school bus every day. They’ve got the routine figured out! 😂”

AND THIS… IS SO MUCH MORE THAN I COULD’VE HOPED. ❤️❤️(\,,/)❤️❤️
I FEEL TRULY BLESSED.

05/19/2026

Yep

It happened at a racetrack on what seemed like an ordinary day — the kind filled with noise, anticipation, and the promise of speed. The crowd was ready, the gates were set, jockeys leaned forward waiting for the break.

But one horse chose something different.

He didn’t brace for the start. He didn’t tense, didn’t push forward. He simply… sat down.

At first, people thought it was an accident. The jockey pulled on the reins, confused. The trainer signaled urgently. Voices rose from the stands. But the horse didn’t move. He stayed there, calm and still, as if for the first time in his life, he allowed himself to say “no.”

In a world where horses are expected to run, to obey, to keep going no matter what — it looked wrong. Like something had broken. But maybe nothing was broken at all.

Maybe he was just tired.

Not just in body — something deeper. Tired of the noise, the pressure, the constant push for more. Tired of never being asked if he wanted any of it.

And in that moment, surrounded by metal, dirt, and tension, he did the only thing he could — he stopped. No panic, no fight, no escape. Just refusal.

People didn’t understand right away. To them, it was a delay, a problem, a disruption. But someone quietly said, “He just doesn’t want to anymore.”

And in that simple sentence, there was more truth than in all the explanations.

A horse cannot speak. But sometimes silence says everything.

He didn’t run that race. He didn’t win. He was taken out, replaced, forgotten by the crowd.

But maybe, in that moment, he won something greater — the right not to run when there is nothing left inside.

Sometimes strength isn’t about speed. It’s not even about endurance.

Sometimes strength is sitting down in the middle of the noise… and refusing to move.

05/11/2026

04/13/2026

Boys are settling in at their new digs. They will have a new job assisting in Equine Therapy. I pray they make me proud and they are happy. 🙏🏼🥹❤️