Blue Rider Stables

06/05/2026

Did you miss Circus this year? Or did you have so much fun that you want to see it again?
We're not reprising the whole Circus, but we are performing the staff drill one more time- tomorrow night! Join us for an evening of horses, food, and music! Learn (more) about what we do and why, meet members of our community, and enjoy time at the barn. Tickets are still available online, and a limited number at the door.

This super photo of us having fun last weekend was taken by who will be here again tomorrow 🐦‍🔥

06/05/2026

What are you doing on Saturday night? We're having a party!
We're hosting a benefit, with music by Johnny Irion, food by David James Catering, desserts from Harmony Market, and of course- horses! (There are still a few tickets available 🎟)
Arlo supervised the tent, and probably tested the dance floor, too.

06/03/2026

We're still dreaming of Circus! (And in awe of everyone who sat in the rain and cold- again!)
Caitlin von Graf Photography has been editing photos and putting them up as they're done, and we've heard she's going to try to finish them tonight (there were *only* a thousand or so to go through!) so be sure to check out the gallery 🐦‍🔥
If you need the password, email us 📨

Still editing away on the Blue Rider Circus photos! Becky asked, "Why are they so grainy?" I told her to drop the G. I don't even remember the last time I shot a horse show that it didn't rain on me... 😂

06/02/2026

Throughout the month of June, round up at Berkshire Food Co-op to support Blue Rider Stables!

05/30/2026

Today is the day! Circus is almost here. The forecast says it will be cool 😎 but that the rain this morning will be just enough to take care of the dust in the ring, and it will be gone before we start! Arlo and Billy are pleased to announce that we have a sturdier tent this year, too 🎪🐦‍🔥

See you soon!

➡️This program is funded in part by a grant from the Sheffield and Alford-Egremont Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

05/30/2026

Just over twelve hours until Farm Dog Fern's first Circus! (10:30 Saturday morning 🐕) She has been helping us prepare, assisting the instructors, supervising practices, and being very helpful with costume making.
Fern wants to know, will she see YOU at Circus tomorrow??? 🎪

➡️This program is funded in part by a grant from the Sheffield and Alford-Egremont Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

05/28/2026

Behind the scenes Circus prep: keeping and working with horses in a herd sometimes is quite entertaining! Do you see who "volunteered" to be in the Helper drill? (He kept coming back to join them, too, and even walked with them for a bit!) 🐎
We're really excited to see the Helper drill and all the others on Saturday. Almost as excited as Tonka.... We hope you'll join us (10:30 to 12:30, at the barn, $20 per car, bake sale, Hippity Hop Shop, raffle, and donkeys! 🫏) so you can see what we've all been working on 🎪🐴

➡️This program is funded in part by a grant from the Sheffield and Alford-Egremont Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

05/26/2026

Don't forget our Circus raffle! FIFTY chances to win! Tickets are available AT THE CIRCUS 🎪 as well as online, at the barn or office, and at Harmony Market in South Egremont (did you know they now sell gelato? 🍦) ⭐️You do not need to be present to win⭐️

05/24/2026

Circus is only ONE WEEK AWAY! Can you believe it?
Our riders and their horses have been practicing and they look great! (Billy Boy is resting up for his Very Important Role) We can't wait to show you what we've been working on....

➡️This program is funded in part by a grant from the Sheffield and Alford-Egremont Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

05/11/2026

It's been a busy few weeks, with more to come! Circus preparations are well underway. We're creating and practicing our drills (the Helpers have some exciting ideas they're working on), playing music, and talking about costumes. We've been practicing no matter the weather, hoping that last year's rain and wind will be replaced but sunshine 🌞 this year!

➡️This program is funded in part by a grant from the Sheffield and Alford-Egremont Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.