Sugar Creek Equinapy

Happy New Year to all of our riders and their families, our ponies, horses, cats, dogs, and our supporters! May 2021 bless every single one of you.

Hey y’all! Mark your calendars, we will be having our COVID-friendly Christmas party open house style, Monday, January 4th at 6pm! We will have some light snacks and cookies for all who can make it. Stop by and say hello, we can’t wait to see everyone! ... Our wonderful horses have asked us to pass along their Christmas list as well: TREATS Hoof dressing Fly masks (pony, cob, or horse sized) Fly spray Gift cards to Tractor Supply See y’all next week!

On a cold Christmas Eve, She stepped onto the yard, Paused for a moment, And looked up at the stars. ... She heard a soft nicker, And knew she wasn’t alone, In the place that she loved, The place she called home. Together they stood, Looking into the dark, Thinking of those, Spending Christmas apart. At a time in the world, When it seems there’s no light, Remember magic can be found, On the darkest of nights. So this holiday season, Appreciate things that seem small, Because we know now more than ever, They aren’t small at all. Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the barn!!

2020 has been a hard year for most, but nothing has hit the SCE family quite like the loss of our dear Grammy Jean. She passed away peacefully this past Saturday, Melissa at her side, her horses and dogs surrounding her with love. What we all wouldn’t give to have one last horse show, one last drop your stirrups, one last long conversation while watching a Grand Prix. Her famous sass and true sincerity is hard to match, but we know it will be carried on through the legacy of the Compton women. We know she has the best seat in the house now, and will be watching over all of us during every ride, but she will be so dearly missed. Please keep all of her family and friends in your prayers in this difficult time, and hug your loved ones close.

This album gives you a glimps of who we are and what we're about...our horses and fun! We have riders with developmental disabilities and general public riders. All of our riders can take lessons, participate in shows or just come be a part of this one of a kind barn.

Halloween horse show haul!!

Tom was practicing for Halloween! How do you think he’s doing??

Running into the weekend like:

Parents, let your daughters/sons grow up to be horse girls, because they will learn quickly and repeatedly that life isn’t fair, that hard work is often trumped by Lady Luck, and that every defeat, no matter how terrible, is temporary. Let them dream big and kick on. Let them learn confidence, grace and grit. Let them build big muscles and strong backs. Let your daughters grow up in the barn. Let them learn that buckets need filling and stalls need cleaning, even when it’s r...aining, even when it’s frozen, even when they have a different idea for how the day should go. Let them set goals and reach them. Let them set goals and fail miserably. Let them learn that, if they work incredibly hard, practice like hell, ride the best quality horse they can and take impeccable care of him, they’re sometimes going to get beat by someone with 10 times the money and one tenth the drive. Teach them to drive trucks and trailers and ATVs. Teach them to change tires and wrap legs and give shots. And let them leave a spur mark, or a bit rub, or a bandage bow, and let them deal with the shame of causing pain to an animal they love. Let them grow up with horses and with good horse people, because it will teach them to be humble, and to be resilient, and to be brave.

We suffered a big loss this weekend as Timber crossed the rainbow bridge to be with so many of his friends. He was a true character, with lots of personality and so much talent! All of us at SCE are so grateful for the time we had with him and we will miss him greatly. Big Timber 3/26/99 - 8/8/20

We had the best helper ever on Sat...so happy Natalie was there to help us!!!

Our students are really ride or die kind of kids!! Doesn’t matter the time or day, any horse will do.

Summer nights.

Melissa’s big birthday is coming up quick! Please donate to help our program.

Barn cats. #barncats #barnpanthers #barnkitties #barnkittiesofinstagram #barnkittiesarethebestkitties

Happy Easter to everyone!

Ain’t she gorgeous? #adeline #ottb #ottbsofinstagram #thoroughbred #thoroughbredsofinstagram #equestrian #barnlife

A few of us got together to tell Melissa Compton-Morgan how we miss her in these crazy times and appreciate her role in our lives!!

Happy St. Patrick’s day!