Dancing Meadows Farm

This horse changed the direction of my life.

IJtzen fan ‘t Kleaster — “Ytzen” — is the heart horse behind Dancing Meadows Farm.

At 4, he earned Ster predicate with a 2nd premie at the Friesian keuring, and we were moving quickly up the levels in dressage.

His career-ending injury required a different path — and ultimately led me to become an equine behaviorist.

What began in the dressage arena evolved into something far more meaningful: connection, liberty, and positive reinforcement (R+).

Now at 24, he’s still dancing — just in a different way.

He’s deeply loved here, and he has a way of changing how people see horses.

He isn’t just part of this farm. He is the reason it exists. 🖤

Broccoli El Camino—Our Easy to Make Holiday Veggie Hero❤️✨🥦

Every holiday table needs a quiet superstar, and in our family, it’s Broccoli El Camino. It’s not the flashy dish that vanishes first, but it always pulls its weight—our easy to make, reliable veggie hero that somehow gets everyone (even the picky ones) happily eating their greens.

Creamy, bright with lemon, and finished with toasted almonds, it’s the kind of simple-but-trusty dish that earns its place on the menu year after year.

This year feels extra special because the broccoli came straight from our garden at Dancing Meadows Farm. There’s something nostalgic about pairing a worn recipe card with homegrown harvests.

Here’s to the unsung heroes on the holiday table. 🌿✨

It deserves a spot on your upcoming holiday tables. Recipe in the pics 👇

Equestrian Friends—Use an Accurate Source of Information to Stay Updated about the EHV-1 Outbreak

EHV-1 is back in the spotlight, and accurate updates matter.
For verified, real-time case information, follow the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC).

Even in states where reporting isn’t required, most state ag departments are now asking vets to report suspected or confirmed cases to help track outbreaks early.

Source: EDCC – EHM Outbreak Update.

EHM Outbreak Counts | Equine Disease Communication Center The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states: