Wellspring Farm Delaware

👋 I did not write this, but felt compelled to share it. Wellspring is a HUGE operation and with that comes responsibility. Every person present is responsible to observe, care and communicate with the horses and each other!


✨ Full board is not full service ✨

“Full board” doesn’t mean your horse isn’t cared about. It also doesn’t mean your horse is the only one being cared for.

Most boarding barns are built on long days, consistency, and people who genuinely love horses. Every day starts early with feeding, hay, water, turnout, stalls, cleaning, and then repeats all over again at night. In between are vet visits, farriers, fence repairs, weather issues, maintenance, emergencies, and the hundreds of little things that keep a barn running safely.

And through all of that, we are watching your horse.

We notice when they don’t finish grain, when they seem quiet, when a shoe looks off, when they come in with a scrape, when they’re stocking up, or when they just don’t seem quite themselves. We care deeply about their wellbeing. But in a boarding barn, there are many horses depending on us every single day — not just one.

Sometimes boarders forget that while their horse feels like the center of their world (as it should), barn staff are balancing the needs of every horse on the property. That means time and attention have to be divided fairly and responsibly.

We try our best every single day to give excellent care while juggling schedules, weather, emergencies, and the unpredictability that comes with working with live animals. Horses don’t clock out on holidays, weekends, or snowstorms, and neither do barn owners.

What helps the most is partnership.

Owners who stay involved, communicate kindly, check over their own horses regularly, lend a hand when they can, and understand that we are human too — those relationships make barns stronger. A good boarding barn works best when it feels like a team effort, not a customer service transaction.

At the end of the day, most barn owners and staff do this because they truly care. We celebrate your horse’s wins, worry over their injuries, and lose sleep over their wellbeing too. We are trying. We care. And we appreciate the owners who see that.

Register today for our last Hunter/Jumper show of the season on June 7th!

June 7, 2026 - Hunter/Jumper Show #3 | Be Well At Wellsprin The last of our three hunter/jumper schooling shows for 2026. This show is an excellent opportunity for riders of all experience levels and ages! Also, don't forget we will have combined tests starting in August! Judge: TBD

We still have 1️⃣ spot (potentially two) in our Don Jessup Clinic - May 25th! We have limited opportunities to host Don so this is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of. If you’re questioning if this clinic is right for you speak with Tiffany or your instructor.

Contact Holly to sign up.

Cost: $200
Includes:
- morning group session
- lunch
- afternoon private (as well as auditing the other private lessons)

What a beautiful, fun-filled day at our jumping clinic with Bradley Champagne yesterday! ☀️🐴

It was a fantastic learning experience for both our riders and auditors, with everyone leaving more confident, motivated, and inspired. We’re so grateful to Bradley for sharing his knowledge and creating such a positive atmosphere throughout the day.

He’ll be back again this summer! Stay tuned for upcoming dates and details.

Reminder: there are still spots available in the May 25th Don Jessup Clinic

$200/rider that includes:
- morning group session
- lunch
- afternoon private

Contact Holly to sign up!

We still have a few open slots scattered throughout the summer - half of our weeks are completely full (some with a waitlist). Register today!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our second show of the season - riders, spectators, and volunteers. An extra thank you to all the mothers who spent part of their special day with us cheering on their kiddos/grandkiddos!

Our next (and last) Hunter/Jumper Show of 2026 will be June 7th - registration will be available by the end of this week on our website.
Our combined test dates for Aug, Sept, and Oct will be posted in the next month.

Upcoming CLINICS:
May 17th - Bradley Champagne Jumping Clinic (spots available-register on our website)

May 25th - Don Jessup Clinic (spots available - email or text Holly [email protected] - $200/rider for a morning ground session, lunch, and private afternoon lesson)

www.bewellatwellspringfarm.com

Our Adaptive Rider division champions - Sara & Teddy!