The newest news at the barn is the great story written by the MSU student paper about us at NEC, check it out here!
Nottingham...
A unique sanctuary of True Horsemanship
in East Lansing, Michigan
July 2009
My Thoughts (as they are)
by
Cheryl Connell-Marsh
Spring in Michigan is a wonderful mix of emotions and energy. After a long and snow-filled winter we anxiously await the signs that bring us hope that life will begin again. In the first weeks of March, nature breaks the solitude and silence of winter with a crescendo of activity and sound that explodes your senses. The first song of the red-winged black bird is a melody that opens the door for springs arrival. The sight of the frost robin scurrying about in the search of cold and sluggish worms confirms that spring has truly arrived. By the end of March life is returning to the gardens with the delicate and beautiful crocus blooms, while the daffodils and tulips push their green leaves up through their brown winter blanket. The first signs of spring in the barn are the horses shedding their winter coats, despite the persistent chilly temperatures. All of the mares are cycling passionately and old horses are running and playing as if they were young again. Spring is also a time of anticipation and preparation for all the activities that warm weather brings; group trail rides, summer pony camp, and horse shows.For those of us that have spent our entire lives in Michigan, we also know that winter will not leave easily. April can, and has, brought snow showers that bury both flowers and food for animals and birds alike. Yet, despite the hardships of the weather the songs and renewed activity and energy of spring can not be stopped. Perhaps that is why I love this state so much. Each season brings the wise lessons that can be learned from nature. In the spring of Michigan, I too can draw upon the quiet reserves of energy I have stored up during the long winter months, and with a song in my heart and hope in my eyes, look forward to the glorious spring that lies ahead.
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Why is Nottingham so special?
Nottingham Equestrian
Center is a unique facility that offers high quality dressage
and jumping instruction on both private and school horses.
[read more about the barn here]
Cheryl Connell-Marsh's
Training Philosophy...
The more I work with horses, the
more I marvel at how truly tolerant, kind, and forgiving they are....
[read more about Cheryl here]
