Paniolo Farm

06/28/2026

Today was all about trying new things, building confidence, and having fun. Watching these riders step up, trust their horses, and give it their all made us so proud. Every show is another chance to learn, grow, and celebrate the little victories along the way.

🐴 Stanton & Jethro – 3 fifths and a sixth
🐴 Adi & Ms. Dee – 2 seconds, 2 thirds, a fourth, and a fifth
🐴 Maddie & Cassie – 2 firsts and 2 seconds

So proud of every horse and rider for giving it their all today. The ribbons are exciting, but seeing the progress, confidence, and smiles is what makes days like this so rewarding. Thankful for this amazing group and already looking forward to the next show! 💙🐴

06/21/2026

🐴✨ What a wonderful couple of days at the farm! ✨🐴

Friday night was filled with fun, laughter, and memories as we hosted our movie night! The kids enjoyed arts and crafts, hobby horsing, and spending time together before settling in to watch a movie. Seeing everyone having fun and sharing in our love for horses is exactly why we do what we do. ❤️

Then we headed to the horse show, and I couldn’t be more proud of our horses and riders! All of their hard work, dedication, and time in the saddle showed in the ring.

🏆 Adi & Ms. Dee – 3 First Place finishes and 1 Second Place finish
🏆 Stanton & Clayton – 4 Third Place finished
🏆 Maddie & Cassie – 4 First Place finishes
🏆 Maddie & Jethro – 4 First Place finishes

The ribbons are exciting, but what makes me the proudest is watching these riders grow in confidence, sportsmanship, and horsemanship. Thank you to our amazing horses for always giving their hearts and to our farm family for making weekends like this so special. ❤️🐴

Here’s to making memories, building confidence, and having fun every step of the way! ✨💕

06/17/2026

🐴❤️ Why We Do What We Do ❤️🐴

People often ask why we put so much time, effort, and heart into our horse program. The answer is simple: horses are our passion.

We know firsthand the confidence, joy, responsibility, and life lessons that horses can teach. Not everyone has the opportunity to own a horse or be around them regularly, which is why we work hard to make our program as accessible and affordable as possible.

Our goal has never been just to teach people how to ride. We want to share the love of horses, create lasting memories, build confidence, and give others the chance to experience the same passion that has shaped our lives.

Watching someone light up after a lesson, gain confidence, reach a goal, or simply fall in love with horses for the first time is what makes it all worthwhile.

Thank you to everyone who trusts us to be part of their journey. We are grateful to share our passion with such an amazing community. ❤️🐎

05/17/2026

🐴☀️ Show Season Is Here — Time To Ride! ☀️🐴

We are officially gearing up for show season and spots are filling quickly! Whether your goal is to step into the show ring, build confidence in the saddle, or just spend more time around horses, we have something for everyone.

✨ Riding lessons for beginner to advanced riders
✨ Show prep, ring practice, and horsemanship
✨ Horse training available
✨ Fun barn parties & events

Our goal is to create a fun, supportive environment while helping both horses and riders grow and succeed. 🐎💗

Message us for lesson availability, training openings, or party information!
Limited summer/show season spots available.

05/05/2026

May Riding Lessons at Paniolo – Saddle Up for Summer!

Ready to ride? Join Paniolo this May for affordable horseback riding lessons for all ages, all experience levels, and all riding styles. Whether you're brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, there's a place for you here.

✨ Inclusive. Welcoming. Built for every rider.
✨ English, Western, and more
✨ Safety first—all riders wear helmets
✨ Diverse, supportive community of riders

Horse shows begin in June!
Interested in showing? Now’s the perfect time to get started and prepare.

📅 Spots are limited—reserve your lesson today!

04/06/2026

These are the correct dates!!! Sorry for any confusion!!!!

04/06/2026

Welcome to the 15th Annual Twin Tiers Classic (TTC) 2026 All Breed Open Horse Show Series We are excited to begin year fifteen of our open horse show series at the Chemung County Fairgrounds in Horseheads, NY. Our main objective is to provide a FUN and REWARDING show environment at a

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

***Not my words, but a shared belief.
Thank you to whoever wrote this, and if you know the source please share so I can give credit!***