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Poppy's Haven

Equine Assisted Learning & Wellness Centre and Newfoundland Pony breeder & trainer

04/06/2026

One of our volunteers captured a most tender moment between Rosie & Mary this morning. 🐴❤️

Photo credit to Laurie.

03/26/2026

Well that definitely didn’t go as planned. One sad hand and finger stitched, glued, splinted and awaiting surgeon referral. Sigh. Barn work anyone? 🐴❤️‍🩹

03/25/2026

I use positive reinforcement as much as possible when working with the ponies. One way is by catching them in the behaviour that we are seeking and then rewarding that behavior. Here, I am teaching Poppy to roll and to shake when asked.

It begins by teaching the ponies how to learn. I use a bridge word, the word “YES”, and right after they hear that word they receive a reward. The reward could be a scratch. it could be a few grass pellets, some dandelion leaves. Over time, they associate the action with the bridge word, followed by the treat. 🐴❤️

03/22/2026

In the January International Horse Agility Competition I entered both Poppy & Lil’ Dart. Both ponies received 1st place in their respective level and Lil’ Dart received a perfect score! Newfoundland Ponies rock! 🐴❤️🐴❤️

The International Horse Agility Club

03/18/2026

Newfoundland ponies have thick winter coats that protect them against the cold. Their coat is also very fluffy which traps air. The air provides another layer of protection against the cold.

Their fluffy coat and the trapped air helps to keep the heat inside their body. If the snow on their body starts to melt, that means the heat is escaping and the ponies may be getting cold. 🐴❤️❄️

03/17/2026

Monday mornings are just the best! Love 💗 our volunteers & barn family 🐴❤️

03/14/2026

We had another blast of winter. Hopefully the last one! Ponies are all still warm and cozy with their efficient hay internal combustion system 🔥🐴❤️

03/12/2026

I have been quiet as of late… this winter with the extreme cold has taken its toll. Not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. I know I’m not the only one. My farrier has told me that many of his clients have felt the weight of this past winter and have questioned their choices.

I follow Farmer Tim and I was glad to see his recent post on the heaviness of this last winter. I’m sharing his post because it helps to know you’re not alone.

02/06/2026

Equines (and goats!) stay warm by eating. In this polar vortex they need more hay to keep warm. I’m praying for warmer temperatures and an early spring! 🙏🐴🐐🌾

02/05/2026

Shhh…. don’t tell our students but their International Horse Agility Club rosettes arrived yesterday from their December competition. They will receive them tonight at their session! 🐴🥈🥉

02/03/2026

Our students worked hard last month on January’s agility course. Every session they progress and grow as they journey to become the best version of themselves. 🐴❤️ The International Horse Agility Club

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