Maplehurst Stock Farm

Maplehurst Stock Farm mourns Warren Adams Bacon IV—grandson of W.A. Bacon Jr., original owner of Maplehurst and Century Sire Jay Bird. He gave us his blessing to carry on the Maplehurst name. “I am an overeducated redneck cowboy…who left graduate school and joined the circus.”

Did you know: The phrase “lucky goose” was supposedly coined here at Maplehurst Stock Farm around 1897 when folks noticed the view the geese had of the sunset and the horses—at least that’s what our horses tell us. 😉🪿🌅 #MaplehurstHistory #ManeCharactersEquine #LuckyGoose

☀️ After a week of clouds, the sun is finally back at Maplehurst — and Millie is soaking it all in! It’s #Caturday, so our Head of Rodent Security is off-duty and enjoying a gravel spa day. 😺💤 Gotta recharge for another night of barn cat adventures. #LazyCaturday #CatNap

@LindaCKBL @ONTSSNews @BlakeMacracing @Cdn_HallofFame He’s definitely a descendant of Jay Bird, through both sire and dam lines via Meadow Skipper, Cam Fella, and Albatross, to name a few. 🐴 Jay Bird stood stud at Maplehurst and was buried here in 1906, an honorary ‘Eternal’ Mane Character @Mane_Characters. manecharacters.org/horse/jay-bird/

@ONTSSNews @BlakeMacracing @Cdn_HallofFame I wonder if he goes back to the Century Stallion, Jay Bird? He was s beautiful gray! @Maplehurst_Farm

There aren't many grey Standardbreds and even fewer as talented as @BlakeMacracing trainee Sterling Choice, the Ontario-sired nephew of the beloved Grey Gladiator and 2013 @Cdn_HallofFame inductee Admirals Express #betontario oss.ontarioracing.com/sterling-choic…

Happy Mother’s Day to moms of all kinds—human, equine & beyond! We're celebrating those who nurture & love with all their heart—like our resident moms: Edith, Annie & Donya. Thank you for making the world more compassionate. #HappyMothersDay #ManeCharacters #HorseRescue 🐴❤️🌸

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Happy Birthday to Maplehurst's HappyBirthdayBaby (2010) & her son Fred (2021)! 🎉🐎 May the 4th be with you on this Star Wars Day! 🌟 Fun fact: HBB is also dam of Bold and Bossy @Oldfriendsfarm, who is turning 6 on May 6—wish her well!🍬#StarWarsDay #HappyBirthday #Thoroughbreds

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@Betsypaige24 @AnneMigone @JGourley81 @foreman_mg Dougie?

@AnneMigone @Maplehurst_Farm @JGourley81 @foreman_mg I believe he’s a full brother to a very talented colt who broke down 😢

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🐴 Enjoying a sunny day atop my hill in this serene countryside. 🌳 #MaplehurstStockFarm #HorseLife #RuralBliss #SpringVibes

Today, we remember the passing of our first rescue, Lislea Harry. He was a 22 yo STB who came to us from a very bad situation- he was discarded and blind. His last months with us were spent in a pasture with Khan of khans, who became Harry’s eyes and incredible friend. We wish we’d had more time with Harry, but he’d been so neglected, it wasn’t meant to be. He was happy here, had his dignity and anything else he needed. He’s buried here on our farm next to his ancestor, Jay Bird, in the beautiful grove. Very fitting. ❤️

🍀🍀🍀 Feeling lucky? The signs are all there! Rainbows and leprechauns abound today for our drawing in 30 minutes! manecharacters.org/thoroughbred-m… Archie says, “Take a chance!”

Fred @Maplehurst_Farm: C'mon Nash, let's plaaaaaaaay!! Nash @Mane_Characters: C'mon Fred, let's eeeeeat!

Here’s Khan of Khans, a retired warhorse (108 starts) !! We want to share each horse with you so you know who you’re helping when you donate! Thank you for caring! Link to Barbara Livingston’s limited edition book! manecharacters.org/thoroughbred-m…

📣🐎!! Enter our Charitable Drawing to win ‘Thoroughbred Mares in America’ 📚 by Barbara Livingston! 🐴 It’s $15 for 10 entries, $25 for 20 entries, or $50 for 50 entries—100% of proceeds support Mane Characters’ retired horses: manecharacters.org/thoroughbred-m…. Drawing on March 16, 2025 🚨 Winner announced after contact. Share and like to spread the word! 🏇📖 #HorseRescue #EquineWelfare #CharitableDrawing #ThoroughbredRescue #StandardbredRescue #HorseLovers #SupportRescues #ManeCharacters

So many emotions in this video of Fred and Nash. They came from different backgrounds, yet, they easily became fast friends. This is a good one, watch until the end if you have 2 minutes.

We’ve partnered with Sedona Taphouse, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY for their Dine Out Charity initiative for February!