tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11705058534769750292024-03-05T06:10:53.910-05:00Cedar Knoll FarmCedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.comBlogger319125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-10878000011571015422014-09-09T21:29:00.003-04:002014-09-09T21:30:31.882-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good memories of a very funny lady...you will be missed by many, Joan Rivers!</div>
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(Duke & Diesel with Joan Rivers, Macy's Day Parade)</div>
Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-133065012215474832014-04-08T16:09:00.001-04:002014-04-08T16:10:25.223-04:00Draft Horses in Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The draft horses of Cedar Knoll Farm in a painting by artist Elaine Juska Joseph. "Disc Harrowing", oil on gessobord, 11" x 14". 2014.Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-64304432232481608142014-02-07T07:01:00.001-05:002014-02-07T07:01:10.822-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello friends! Our blog is not as active as it once was, but our Facebook page will keep you up to date!<br />
Won't you please consider going over to Facebook and "liking" us?Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-35194114225444452412014-01-30T23:20:00.002-05:002014-01-30T23:20:30.475-05:00<br />
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Autumn in New England, with draft horses.</div>
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Whenever someone tries to tell you, that horses are so last century, remember this: the contribution of the horse on the history of Man is what created Civilization as we know it.Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-14972350781061769582013-08-06T07:59:00.001-04:002013-08-06T08:01:15.337-04:00Domestication, Education, and Power<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Bippity Boppity Boo" - a Quinceannera we did in Brockton, MA, July 6th with Diesel and Diamond on the Cinderella Carriage made the front page of the city's newspaper with HAPPY news! Happy Sweet 15, Jailene!Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-26087716114151885042013-04-26T15:01:00.000-04:002013-04-26T15:01:30.232-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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April is almost complete, and May is fast on its heels. We have already reported on Ron Guck's garden - the UConn Plow Match was a pretty big success, too! Diesel and Diamond, along with Michael and our love bug, Lincoln, took home numerous red ribbons from a field of about 13 teams and teamsters (we took second in every class we entered, including the multiple hitch). Boy, that Diamond sure is proving his salt! He is such a willing worker, keeps up with Diesel, pulls his own weight and has plenty of willingness to spare at the end of the day. And he sure is a good looking horse. Diesel actually seems very happy to work along side Diamond. We have been remarking, how much like our Duke Diamond is! Next week, Diamond and Diesel will do their first wedding together- then we will see how he fares in a more urban environment.<br />
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Photos: Thank you friend Posey ClementsCedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-47666158019423158582013-04-17T05:26:00.000-04:002013-04-17T05:26:30.568-04:00Spring Plowing is Here<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Spring is here, and so is plowing season. We have already plowed the ground of a two acre garden in Hampton, including the lower plot which offered up a bumpy ride this year (a lot of rocks came to the surface). Diesel, Diamond and Dolly worked hard, sweated a bit, and got the job done. Terry did all the teamster work this year - I shot photos and video. Just did not have it in me to get bucked off the plow in that rocky field. It has been known to happen to the best of us, you know.<br />
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Competition plowing is coming up, as will the preparation of community gardens, and our own little garden, for planting. See you there!Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-47480922284186324592013-03-25T07:36:00.000-04:002013-03-25T07:37:17.638-04:00Cedar Knoll and the Month of March<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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March came in like a lion and is, at this point, going out like...a lion. Well, we have one more week to go and things can certainly change. This is, after all, New England. But we have had an unusual succession of snow storms, rain, and chilly, breezy days this March.<br />
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Plowing will start first week of April for us, IF things dry out a bit. We still have a considerable amount of slush in the shady areas, but those lands where the wind can rush over uninhibited is drying out. Meanwhile, March remains one of those months that we can't wait to see go. The occasional parade, bridal show and Easter egg hunts get us out and about in public. The common discussion always seems to be, "Just can't wait for warmer weather already!"<br />
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<br />Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-7973073765716423172013-01-27T22:53:00.000-05:002013-01-27T23:00:19.616-05:00Cedar Knoll Music Videos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Lately, I have been implementing a new medium for getting our "draft horse way of life" message across to the masses...music videos! Our most recent is "Heavy Horses" by Jethro Tull. Click on this link to watch it to watch it: <a href="http://youtu.be/_lL71D5suwk">http://youtu.be/_lL71D5suwk</a>. This video was particularly fun for me to do. I must say, Jethro Tull's magnificent tribute to our beloved work horses was an inspiration for me as a youngster, undoubtably helping to sway my allegiance towards horses in harness.</div>
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Another recent video is "Snow" by Loreena McKennitt. As the title would imply, this video is of our horses put to sleighs, as well as dreamy romps in freshly fallen snow. You can see this video here: <a href="http://youtu.be/wx4wi6WOdH8">http://youtu.be/wx4wi6WOdH8</a> Feel free to leave a comment...we would love to read them.</div>
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There are still others. Be sure to follow cedarknollfarm on Youtube! Hope you enjoy these animated visions of our horses!</div>
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Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-62760691471666777892013-01-04T09:01:00.000-05:002013-01-04T09:04:03.189-05:00A New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the problems with maintaining a blog is the time it takes to do it. Not since August have I done any updating, yet the busiest time of the year - Autumn - has come and gone, without the slightest detail of what we have done. Autumn is flying out of here at hurricane speeds (literally) as I write this. We are hunkered down with Hurricane Sandy (tropical storm of epic proportions? nor'easter?) battering about outside. We are lucky to be inland. Our family in Niantic will be dealing with what the news is calling, "flooding of epic proportions" on this October day with a full moon hiding above these raging clouds.<br />
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Here at the farm, horses are snug in the barn after a morning braving the winds and light rain, now that the winds are reaching 50+ mph and climbing. At 4 P.M. in our little corner of Connecticut, the storm hasn't technically hit us yet. Highways and bridges have been shut down, towns are evacuated along the coast, and I eagerly wait for updates from my son in New York and my daughter at her fiance's house for news from those locals. The newsman says that a tall ship has sunk off the coast of North Carolina, in seas burdened by waves above 26 feet. Our trucks, trailers and other vehicles were strategically placed last night, to offer some wind resistance to the barn doors, and to remain out of reach of big trees, should one fall. While moving bird houses and feeders from the garden I found, to my surprise, violets growing. It has been an odd season, with irises blooming is September, and now violets for Hallow'e'en. What is becoming of our seasons? Will our winter be mild again, or miserable? Last year at this time we were staring into almost a foot of snow in places. This year, a Monster Storm that is affecting pretty much the entire eastern seaboard has given us pause. It feels good, however, to be as ready as we can be. If worse comes to worse, we will hook up a team and drag away any downed trees, seasoning the wood for next year's fuel.Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-6911205600236464622012-08-27T10:03:00.000-04:002012-08-27T10:03:02.426-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For those of you keeping track of our 'babies", Leila and Jessie - they are coming along BEAUTIFULLY! As most of you know, Leila was born here at Cedar Knoll Farm to our mare, Dolly. Jessie is Leila's half-sister (same stud) and we have had her here since she was about 3 or 4 months old. Now over two years old and 17.2 HH, they have been working the fields, driving on the road, and even being ridden some. They have a lot of filling out to do, however (in spite of their good height), and we won't put them to commercial use until later next year. Meanwhile, we will continue to go down the road with them, take them to different places, and do light farm work with them. They are quiet and obedient - I have a feeling this team will do us proud!Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-20137982301298451602012-08-15T14:29:00.001-04:002012-08-15T14:29:12.598-04:00SnickersWe got a new paint pony! We named him "Snickers", since we already had candy-named ponies, Skittles and Buttercup. He is a good hand taller than Buttercup and a little less refined, but still cute as a button. We took him all the way into Hanover yesterday to visit with friends Joe and Tina. He's a quick little mover and very willing to go the distance! I think we are going to like having Snickers!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgrQoq7Omk0KVBCNZcBerTggHiDfeRHryuluIM7Q-m_eRHPpAKy-jXw8Vo2lYAVkDK9-I35aIVHamnngvg2hSrqvMk-olsfdowuxt7Hue-K2AcEw7-eKxz5ykC-qb7S3yEbDVTqBbh-Yt/s640/blogger-image--1255595296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgrQoq7Omk0KVBCNZcBerTggHiDfeRHryuluIM7Q-m_eRHPpAKy-jXw8Vo2lYAVkDK9-I35aIVHamnngvg2hSrqvMk-olsfdowuxt7Hue-K2AcEw7-eKxz5ykC-qb7S3yEbDVTqBbh-Yt/s640/blogger-image--1255595296.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTV76H9KSXn1AbjbpacGw04KBnzlj0xzP6fPFn8CNr9zEmJ6KhpQ7aQ0zWQ4CWslVzhfhZ0FN9WoU20pTxqk0phedUG0a_hS1LtUH9UuvICD76nyKgqoNJ9hUnuuiOkafg9qK501PwCno/s640/blogger-image-1366000384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTV76H9KSXn1AbjbpacGw04KBnzlj0xzP6fPFn8CNr9zEmJ6KhpQ7aQ0zWQ4CWslVzhfhZ0FN9WoU20pTxqk0phedUG0a_hS1LtUH9UuvICD76nyKgqoNJ9hUnuuiOkafg9qK501PwCno/s640/blogger-image-1366000384.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuwGQ9L3QH7UqFTxEQOxb1mQ8gMSVAiN3HhR1D3f1FJ1aVLj1hlJC0bdBLic8SP8a8VcVM8iDnrR8extEZ4pvgkq0dIDgYHCzt1Q3_78EU19-8olxjfnUHijQ55l2xOhoHjjilGL1rpha/s640/blogger-image-568242882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuwGQ9L3QH7UqFTxEQOxb1mQ8gMSVAiN3HhR1D3f1FJ1aVLj1hlJC0bdBLic8SP8a8VcVM8iDnrR8extEZ4pvgkq0dIDgYHCzt1Q3_78EU19-8olxjfnUHijQ55l2xOhoHjjilGL1rpha/s640/blogger-image-568242882.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_f0HhORjVpn_X3Oi_anEpBLnBoGiP8sOtbFcI-UsZfGuh_Djq_lnl17KHBeY6Ngabn0mddSfYOeWXXLxpaHbZy8Z0ZmCJU6T9l36O2c3s42aWWGBwDTPF570OiFWesx8aBcRVJcLMQVt/s640/blogger-image-2036084199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_f0HhORjVpn_X3Oi_anEpBLnBoGiP8sOtbFcI-UsZfGuh_Djq_lnl17KHBeY6Ngabn0mddSfYOeWXXLxpaHbZy8Z0ZmCJU6T9l36O2c3s42aWWGBwDTPF570OiFWesx8aBcRVJcLMQVt/s640/blogger-image-2036084199.jpg" /></a></div>Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-12260750427781773562012-06-25T16:49:00.000-04:002012-06-25T16:49:24.153-04:00Cedar Knoll Farm: Full Swing into Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">Looking back at our most recent blog entries (recent being about a month ago) I marvel at the change in scenery, and, of course, activity. Winter colors of browns, greys and hazy pinks have given way to lush green landscapes, splashed with a hodge-podge of botanical colors and glazed with turquoise skies. The weddings are in full swing, with Baraats nearly every weekend, too. Special events, like the Intermodal Transportation Center opening in Norwich with the Governor this past weekend, are popping up here and there. Victorian Days in Willimantic, parades, and the Pony Train in Coventry keep us hopping all over. We are loving it!</span><br />
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<br />Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-45850067901685622792012-05-25T07:32:00.000-04:002012-05-25T07:39:57.088-04:00Spring Preparations are Done<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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June is just about here. Almost half way through 2012. Fields have been plowed, pin harrowed, disk harrowed, some already planted by their farmers. First cut hay was put up last week. As you can see from previous blogs, Spring was loaded with acres and acres of work and preparation for us and the horses. Now, the organic, community, and commercial crops can grow, and the fun stuff - carriage rides, weddings, pony train - can get into full swing!Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-73755943100845632562012-04-30T22:53:00.003-04:002012-04-30T22:54:34.916-04:00The Pony Train<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our new venture, the Pony Train, is taking off! Skittles and Buttercup have the dubious job of being the locomotive for our colorful collection of train cars!Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-12934380049456300042012-04-09T18:34:00.002-04:002012-04-09T18:35:27.371-04:00Philomel Gardens, Prepared<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As most of you have noticed from recent posts, we have spent the last few weeks quite seriously plowing and discing, almost every day until now. Twenty - two (plus) acres have been readied for planting, and Philomel Organic Gardens will begin their CSA program! We were excited to have been a very big part of this energetic farmer's quest for an earth-friendly way to prepare the ground for planting. We look forward to sharing in the bounty of our labor!Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-5459830761574510102012-03-19T14:53:00.001-04:002012-05-11T07:24:24.153-04:00A Season for Harrowing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Normally, our plow first breaks the ground here around April 1st. With the weather being so uncommonly warm, however, we have been out plowing and discing for more than a week already. This three acre field, rented by a local farmer in Preston, will bear a large vegetable crop for resale. The plans of the farmer is to labor as much as possible with horse power, rather than tractor. Two days worth of work and much of the ground is plowed and disc harrowed, although there is far more acreage to harrow for cover crop. </div>
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Yesterday, we put four of our horses to the harrow, and these pictures show the result of that. For those of you who would find interest in the mechanics of driving four under the "Ohio" or "Midwest Amish" system of lines, go tot this video - Terry explains it all! http://youtu.be/YRQa0Jwh1N8</div>
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<br />Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-25940625943181838982012-03-15T09:05:00.003-04:002012-03-15T09:05:53.142-04:00Ponies, Ponies, Everywhere!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think you would be pretty hard pressed to find anyone who, at one point or the other in their lives, didn't dream of having a pony. It is funny how after years of owning big, bold, beautiful draft horses, I am suddenly realizing how fortunate I am to now have <i>PONIES!</i> All the obvious things aside, like the ease of keeping them, cleaning up after them, and harnessing and hooking them, what I love about ponies most is that they are spry, willing, and plain adorable.</div>
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We bought Buttercup last summer, and as most of you know, he has been a fun addition here. Skittles was given to us, completely unbroke to harness. Less than four weeks of training has turned Skittles into a wonderful carriage pony. We have terrific plans for these ponies. Stay tuned to see what is in store!</div>
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<br />Cedar Knoll Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06870885249048977979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1170505853476975029.post-12278589809988302502012-02-24T17:11:00.000-05:002012-02-24T17:26:20.621-05:00Training the Fillies It is late in February, but it feels like Spring. The temperatures have been in the upper 40's, some days high 50's. It has been a lousy winter for sleigh rides but a good winter for most everything else. It is nice not to feel the bitter cold when doing chores. It is nice that the wood pile hasn't had to work so hard at keeping us warm this year.<br />
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Another benefit to the warmer winter weather has been the ability to work the youngsters and the ponies. Leila and Jessie are in the early stages of training, now being harnessed with Diesel and ground driven. They are learning to keep up with him (although often failing miserably), learning to stand patiently (doing exceptionally well with that skill, I must say), and learning that cars, trucks and mailboxes on the street won't eat them up. The mailboxes have been a bit of a challenge for Leila but she has caught on fast.<br />
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Soon, very soon, the girls will make their way to Pennsylvania to work the fields. They will learn to plow, harrow and spread manure. They will be expected to go to market. I expect them to do very well. Once they return, it will be light work until they are three. Then, we will have a sharp pair of black Percherons on the job!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #660000; font-size: x-small;">For more information about our good friend and equine photographer, Tory MacDonald, or to order a copy of the above image "Sleigh Bells Ring", please visit her Facebook page!</span></div>
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