North Stone Farm

North Stone Farm Family owned and operated, North Stone farm is situated just minutes away from the historic city of Brockville, Ontario.

We specialize in hunter, jumper and equitation riding. Our coach, Linda Amell, has over 30 years of experience coaching, training and showing and has trained with top equestrians such as Ian Millar, Jill Henselwood, Eve Mainwaring, George Morris and Gail Greenough. Linda has the proven ability to teach riders of all levels, taking them from beginner to champion, including “Young Rider” and “Medal” winners. For the past 15 years she has qualified riders for both the Trillium Championships and the Royal Winter Fair. Linda is also skilled at backing and training young horses and ponies, as well as maintaining experienced horses in top performance condition. Many of the young horses and ponies she has started have gone on to win at the Provincial, National, International and Grand Prix level. With a reputation for excellence, Linda is dedicated to her riders and their horses.

09/15/2026

It's safety week! Any riders looking for new helmets, safety stirrups, vests, will find them all on sale at major tack shops.

09/15/2026

A good note: If you are crossing your hand over the withers, that same leg needs to work harder.

09/15/2026

In an age where most middle schoolers live glued to their screens, 13-year-old Harlow Bottarini stands out for what she doesn’t have—a phone. While nearly everyone in her class scrolls through apps and guards their Snapchat streaks, Harlow spends her free time in the barn, grooming her pony, playing games with friends, and inventing new ways to stay creative.

Her family’s decision to hold off on giving her a phone has shaped not only her childhood, but also her horsemanship. And in a sport where patience, focus, and connection matter more than ever, it’s proving to be an unexpected advantage.

“I don’t have a phone,” Harlow explained. “So many people are like, ‘No, don’t take my phone away, I don’t want to ruin my streak!’ And I’m over here going… what’s a streak?”

Her mom noted that the choice came after seeing the impact phones had on her older teenage sons. “With Harlow, we wanted something different,” she said. “She’s super creative, and I didn’t want that stifled by a screen.”

Without the distraction of a phone, Harlow invests her energy into creative projects and caring for her ponies. She grooms, hand grazes, and handles much of the day-to-day bonding herself. “During summers, everyone else would be on their phones, and I’d be the only one grooming my pony and out on the grass,” she said.

Those moments, seemingly small, are what deepen the bond between horse and rider. Harlow believes that connection is a foundation for success: “The three special skills are bond, love, and trust. You’ve got to have patience too. That’s what helps your partner learn to trust you.”

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/09/22/no-phone-no-problem-raising-pony-kids-without-screens/

Golden hour at the farm, captured by Seasons of Life Photography
09/05/2026

Golden hour at the farm, captured by Seasons of Life Photography

Corso, barn greeter 😍pic by Seasons of Life Photography
09/05/2026

Corso, barn greeter 😍

pic by Seasons of Life Photography

Our next Hyde Moffatt Clinic is coming up fast!Connect with Linda Amell to book your spot ASAP. October 31 - November 1F...
09/04/2026

Our next Hyde Moffatt Clinic is coming up fast!

Connect with Linda Amell to book your spot ASAP. October 31 - November 1

Friday Oct 30th: flat lessons available with Gina Smith (book ASAP)

Picture by Michelle McIntosh

Let’s see your favourite show pics from this season! Here’s mine, shot by Tracy 🫶
09/01/2026

Let’s see your favourite show pics from this season! Here’s mine, shot by Tracy 🫶

Team Spirit was at an all time high for this weekend! 💰🎩 We brought the Monopoly fun to Wesley Clover Parks with theme...
08/30/2026

Team Spirit was at an all time high for this weekend! 💰🎩 We brought the Monopoly fun to Wesley Clover Parks with themed stalls, team shirts, and games throughout the show. Even our dog was part of the theme! What a great team working hard to embrace the spirit of Trillium Hunter Jumper Association 🙌

We’re all set for Trillium Hunter Jumper Association Champs! 🎲🎲 Don’t get sent to our monopoly jail! 🔒
08/26/2026

We’re all set for Trillium Hunter Jumper Association Champs! 🎲🎲 Don’t get sent to our monopoly jail! 🔒

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3951 County Road 26
Brockville, ON
K6V5T2

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