At last a sleigh ride in 2009

Not enough snow, but we gave it a shot anyway.

Jack enjoyed the outing.

Flashback: Cool Ride in the big sleigh

If we ever do get snow, it can be brisk but it is COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kittens in the wheelbarrow

They seem very happy in the barn.

First time on a horse

Abby got up on Jack for the first time today.

Everybody seemed to enjoy the trip.

Sleigh Ride Video keeps playing

Now over 4,000 times played on YouTube

See :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOWzW3VKkpI

Miriam, our good neighbour

Miriam walks her dogs through the farm each day.

She loves the belt and leads made by Abner.

Flashback: Winter fun at CVF

So where is the snow this year?

Flashback: Leigh Anne & Jack

Leigh Anne often comes to see Jack.

They have connection.

2009 Holiday Greetings from CVF

Toby & Carrie in Holstein Parade

See the Parade on YouTube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lgtiefsWV4

It's starting to feel like Christmas

Nice to get a fresh tree from the back lane.
Even if its a Charlie Brown tree.

Jack sure likes carrots

Thanks Maryann for the treats for the horses.

Thanks also for our special gifts.

Flashback: Many years ago

I found this picture in a box of old family photographs.

Looks like a fine horse, harness, & carriage.

Heading back to the barn

No snow, but still having fun.

More buggy rides at CVF

Maryann, Shaye, & Jesse came for a ride.

Thanks for all the treats for the crew.

Flashback:Dec 7, 1991

A wedding at Westfield

Jim & Toby gave us a ride.

Rainbow at CVF

And this is November?

Flashback: 2004 Michelle & Laddie

Michelle was a big help at the farm back then.

Now she is married, and has two horses of her own.

Jack on the fly

Jack looks good in his new bridle & saddle.

Elyse can sure get him to motor.

Jack has a new friend from Poland

Julie & her grandparents visited CVF from Poland.

Jack is always a hit with the women.

Flashback: 2003 Carleen & Gilroy

Carleen learned to drive her Thoroughbred-Clyde cross at CVF.

Now she's a vet in Collingwood.

It was so good to see her & Ryan & child at the Royal.

Another look

Three generation in the cross-country buggy

Janine & her family came for a ride at CVF

Also Peter's family from Poland had a ride.
Colleen & Don also gave us hand.
It has been a great November.

Flashback: Aberfoyle Fair 2009

It was fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack was sooooooooo good.

Our book is launched

"Healers & Healing in the Dundas Valley"

Available at the Dundas Museum & Archives.

New halters for CVF

Abner made us some new halters for the horses.

Even Green and Yellow in our farm colours.

Flashback: Jack in the cutter

Now it's November, we look forward to the sleighing.

Jack should be awesome this year.

Another scary sight

Grown at CVF; carved by Scott in Toronto

Flashback: Jean & Super at Rockton

You could always count on winning the Women's Class when Jean was driving.

Jean Robertson (1936-2009)

Jean and Bill were always ready to help.

Jean taught Ian & JD how to drive a horse.

Now here is a girl who got the chicken-raising gene

CVF Honey from Dorothy

Available in 3 sizes: 250, 375, & 750 ml.

Sold only through our farm

Sleigh Ride Video Playing on YouTube

Now over 2700 times played on YouTube
See also:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOWzW3VKkpI

Sketching at CVF

Dr. John came with his Monday group to sketch.

Windy but inspiring.

Spook & tiger are great friends

2009 Dundas Studio Tour

We spent some time at the 1848 Doctor's Office at the Dundas Museum.

Lots of new visitors to see the crafts and the office.

Flashback: Ali & the Gypsy colt

Now Ali has her own baby at home to require her attention.

Photo time at CVF

Imagine only 7 of the 11 were here to celebrate.

Thanksgiving at CVF

Digging potatoes for dinner

A trip to Rockton Fair

Checking out a turkey chick with the FFFF

A Clydesdale who will ride or drive

Jack is happy to drive or ride.

Why not have a horse who will do both.

Flashback: June 2006

Gypsy Vanner colt born at the farm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_vanner

Amateur Winemakers' Competition, Rockton Fair

For many years we have helped with this committee.

We donate the prize for the Reserve Champion.

1988: Another good ribbon day

Our Hackney horse "Super" was in the ribbons.

This was at the fair in Beamsville a long time ago.

Don't forget about "Spook"

Out to play

Kittens at CVF

Elizabeth & Sheila came out to check out the kittens.

The kittens put on quite a show.