Welcome to the first ever blog about the happenings here at Red Pony Ranch, in beautiful Arlington, Washington. We have been here three years and are loving every minute! We still have so much to learn, but every day we're making it more into the little farm I've always dreamed of!

As I build this blog I'll introduce you more formally to the residents of Red Pony Ranch. Coming soon you will meet Bailey the clydesdale, Little Bit his pony, Lily the donkey and her 2 year old Daisy, and two sweet little miniature horses Maddie and Yakki. We also have 11 chickens (10 hens and a clueless little rooster) who think they run the place. Sandy the golden retriever/border collie mix is our resident dog and we also have two cats: Jake and Katie. That's it for now, but we will be getting a few more hens and a couple of call ducks in the spring. I'm also available as a foster home through Chance's Miniature horse rescue for any little horses or ponies in our area who might need an emergency home.

The humans of Red Pony Ranch are Frank and Jayne. Frank is a high school math teacher and the main financier of this operation! Jayne is a substitute teacher and visionary for our little ranch. Frank enjoys biking and hiking, while Jayne enjoys cooking and baking and playing with the animals. We are both avid readers and usually have a couple of good books going at the same time!


We were very fortunate to have found this property for many reasons, one of which is for the apple and plum trees that produce so well for us. This year we have also added blueberry bushes, raspberry canes and two hazelnut trees. This is also our third year for a vegetable garden and, thanks to Frank's faithful weeding, I think it's the best so far. We seem to be particularly good at growing potatoes and beets. The jury is still out on the tomatoes and corn as we had such a cold and wet spring, everything seems to be ripening late. Keep your fingers crossed!

So this is the conclusion of the first of what I hope will be many posts about our wonderful little haven here called Red Pony Ranch! ~jayne