Sprout Meadows
3583 Dove Creek Road V9J 1R9 Courtenay, BC, Canada

Spring Break Kids Riding Camps Check out dates and details on our website https://www.sproutmeadows.com/riding-camps.html... We look forward to a fun and safe 2021

Sprout Meadows Enterprises Ltd are offering hay sales again! www.cvhaysales.com Thank you for everyone's patience over the past few months during our move to the new location and the arrival of our son.

Charlie and his toy #sproutmeadows #charlieantics #loveshischicken #xmasgiftsforkids #smartearthseeds #smartearthcamelinaoil #devoucoux #teamgreen

We are updating weekly with available lesson times during the week for New Riders and Current Riders. Follow this link to check it out https://www.sproutmeadows.com/lesson-request.html... PC @hoofpicsphotography #sproutmeadowsenterprises #ridinglessons #dovecreek #smartearthcamelinaoil #devoucoux #teamgreen

Merry Christmas from all of us at Sprout Meadows

Our website has been updated! www.SproutMeadows.com PC @hoofpicsphotography ... #sproutmeadowsenterprises #dovecreek #devoucoux #greenteam #smartearthseeds #smartearthcamelinaoil #learnings #newbegginings

Looking for weekend person to join our team. Start time 8a for approx 3hrs Sat/Sun mornings. $15/hr to start Duties include but not limited to: AM feed, paddocks/waters, Afternoon feed and general maintenance.

How gorgeous is this view of the mountains from the future 2.5 acre all weather all natural sand ring @hoofpicsphotography you would have captured the pure bliss of it vs my sad old phone #sproutmeadowsenterprises #mountainviews #grandprixfield #buildbuildbuild #thankyouchris

PARKING LOT IS CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY The company we hired will be here creating a new driveway/parking area. Please park on the road untill this job is completed, manure dumping will be in the dump trailer that will be set up.... Thanks everyone! Next step will be site prep for the indoor and outdoor expansion

Does a horse exist that is 100% sound? Answer: Horses can move 100% sound but no horse is perfect. Every horse will fail a vetting at some point in time. Exam...ple: Valegro Why it's easier to sell a young horse....the dreaded vetting!!! Every horse, like every human, has its weaknesses. A good trainer and management practices can strengthen a horse, hiding weak areas, but sometimes a conformational flaw or innate behavioral issue shows its ugly head and causes a lameness or worse, a systematic problem. In good time and even good training there is normal wear and tear on a body. This may show up in flexions or radiographs, please do not discredit these horses! There is no such thing as a sound horse. There is only a horse that as a baby goes correctly due to proper conformation, and over time wants to move correctly due to good training, and thus prevents major injury. But every horse has breakdown somewhere, at some point, if they have ever had any regular training! Every athlete, from gymnasts to football players to Tennis players train and train and get injured or have weaknesses. But the best ones come back sometimes better than before. Why? They want to, their body knows the job, and they don't stop/give up. Stop thinking you are buying a machine to fulfill all of Your riding aspirations! Start thinking you are buying a living athlete that will perform for you IF: You instill or keep his/her will, Train the body to know, and Stay consistent Regardless of minor idiosyncrasies or flaws found in a ppe.

Effective imediatley at Sprout Meadows Following releases today from BC Health Care, we are NO longer allowing SPECTATORS to watch riding lessons. One parent will be allowed to be with their child during lessons and previous mask and sanitizing of areas and oneself still apply.... Thank you for everyones underatanding with the health and safety at Sprout Meadows. https://www.victoriabuzz.com//bc-top-doctor-issues-provin/

NEW LEASE OPPORTUNITY! Are you looking for a Free on property half or full lease, excel up to the 3' jumper ring. Ulee is an Ex Grand Prix mare imported from Europe. This mare is very experienced with an extensive show history in top venues. Ulee has lots of knowledge to teach and loves to jump, looking for a dedicated person wanting a fun, safe, school master.

Reminder of the mask policy at the farm #makegoodchoices #weusualycheckanimaltemps

Mask are now mandatory at the farm for staff and clients. The sanitize station is still at the entrance and we will now ask to also have everyone spray down any equipment used with the bleach/water solution. If you forget a mask we have them in the school string tack room. We are set up for social distancing and are outside however let's all do our part to keep eachother safe!

After a long stretch of time off this guy came out of the field like he never had 8 months off! So lucky to have such a wonderful home bred 5yr old PC @hoofpicsphotography (old pics)... #sproutmeadows #3weekspoatpartum #charlieantics #oldenburg #tb #5yearsold #lovethelifeyoulive

Check out the new Hay Sales website! We are taking pre-orders for the hay listed on the new website. www.cvhaysales.com... Thank you for everyones patience while we moved and welcomed our new son into the world. #comoxvalleyhaysales #sproutmeadowsenterprises #haysales

#sproutmeadows #truth #lovethelifeyoulive

LET'S HELP TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE We are asking anyone coming to our facility that is sick or with a family member who is sick to allow 2 weeks, from start of symptoms, before returning to riding for our staff and other riders safety and health. Thank you for everyones understanding,... Sprout Meadows Staff #sproutmeadows #helpstopthespread #covid_19 #stayhealthy

#truth Take a moment, listen and watch your horse they are always telling you something.

REMINDER TO ALL RIDERS There is NO TYING TO THE HORSE SHELTERS, all paddocks have a hitching post with tie ring. This is for our horses safety! NO Exceptions

Wednesday September 16 All lessons and riding are cancelled due to the poor air quality. Thank you for everyones understanding... #staysafe #smokeyair

Dear Valued Clients: Please be patient as we do our best to respond to all inquirys and requests for lessons. As some may know Trish and Chris welcomed a little boy into the world this past Sunday September 6, 2020. Their new son is only 32 weeks and will require continued hospital support along with Trish to stay at the hospital until he is deemed fit to go home.... For lesson the next upcoming weeks Tuesday lessons will be cancelled untill further notice, communication was sent out late last week to all riders, as Taylor is off Mondays and Tuesdays. All other regular scheduled lessons will run as per normal during the week. Chris and Trish thank everyone for their understanding and patience during this time. ALL HAY SALES and Inquires will be put on hold untill further notice with the exception of our Self Boarders at this time.

We are HIRING! Looking for part time help with feedings, paddocks, general maintenance, plus additional farm duties. Ability to drive a quad, gator with trailers attached for feedings a bonus. Please email resumes to [email protected]

Dear Valued Clients: As some of you may or may not know, Trish was flown to Vancouver Friday night to BC Womens as a result of her water breaking and the baby being only 31 weeks. For lesson this upcoming week (Sept 1) all Tuesday lessons will be cancelled as Taylor is off Mondays and Tuesdays. ... All other regular scheduled lessons will run as per normal during the week. For any over lap lessons individual emails / messages are being sent out today if you have not already been contacted. If there is NO overlap you will NOT be contacted. Chris and Trish thank everyone for their understanding and patience during this time. ALL HAY SALES and Inquires will be put on hold until further notice with the exception of our Self Boarders at the farm

Due to unplanned events, please be patient for responses back via email, text, Facebook and Instagram. We will respond back as soon as we can. Thank you for your understanding and patience.... Trish and Chris

Come join the fun at our new Dove Creek location, just minutes from town! Sprout Meadows has a variety of Riding Lesson options to best suit your equestrian needs Check us out ... www.SproutMeadows.com

We have had a lot of clients asking about a times for horses being moved. This is a VERY busy day for us as we finish up loose ends, so we please ask for patience and understanding as we do not have an exact time that each trailer load of horses will be being transported. They will start transport later this afternoon. Regular lessons will continue today (Tuesday) at the Sprout Rd location.... Effective tomorrow (Wednesday) all lessons will begin at the new Dove Creek location.

Jumper/Derby Field is mowed and the start of some fun additions to practice are already underway! Approx 250x300 plus of fun we can't wait to get jumps setup! #sproutmeadows #dovecreek #phaseone #templocation #riverfront