Renaissance Farm Saddlebreds
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American Saddlebred breeder living on an organic farm in B.C., Canada. Home of author Summer Oakes.
This lovely mare is our Banner daughter Melody’s Banndana. She was my dtr’s mount and was sold when dtr moved to town. We’ve heard that she’s since been resold without the seller mentioning that she needs thyroid medication. If you’ve seen her or know where she is please let us know. #Kamloops
October 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This lovely mare is our Banner daughter Melody’s Banndana. She was my dtr’s mount and was sold when dtr moved to town. We’ve heard that she’s since been resold without the seller mentioning that she needs thyroid medication. If you’ve seen her or know where she is please let us know. #Kamloops
I haven’t been posting much on this feed because I’ve been busy getting the farm in order after so many changes this year, and writing my latest book. You can find me daily as Summer Oakes here on BlueSky.
October 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I haven’t been posting much on this feed because I’ve been busy getting the farm in order after so many changes this year, and writing my latest book. You can find me daily as Summer Oakes here on BlueSky.
The joys of owning a black horse. l
There’s a horse in there. No, really, there’s a horse in there!
There’s a horse in there. No, really, there’s a horse in there!
October 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The joys of owning a black horse. l
There’s a horse in there. No, really, there’s a horse in there!
There’s a horse in there. No, really, there’s a horse in there!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers out here!
May 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers out here!
Our foundation mare ‘Fanny’. American Saddlebred. She is the Standard we judge all other Saddlebreds against.
January 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Our foundation mare ‘Fanny’. American Saddlebred. She is the Standard we judge all other Saddlebreds against.
Forgot to add the picture! 😂
January 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Forgot to add the picture! 😂
New years always have me remembering thymes gone by. This was our Saddlebred stallion, the multi-discipline Champion Holly Akala Banner. We still miss him so much.
January 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
New years always have me remembering thymes gone by. This was our Saddlebred stallion, the multi-discipline Champion Holly Akala Banner. We still miss him so much.
It’s almost time to take the holly-daze decorations down.
January 4, 2025 at 7:23 AM
It’s almost time to take the holly-daze decorations down.
It snowed all day but it didn’t amount to much.
January 3, 2025 at 3:56 AM
It snowed all day but it didn’t amount to much.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Our Saddlebred stallion Renaissance Legacy in the foreground with his dam Fanny behind.
Our Saddlebred stallion Renaissance Legacy in the foreground with his dam Fanny behind.
December 23, 2024 at 6:44 AM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Our Saddlebred stallion Renaissance Legacy in the foreground with his dam Fanny behind.
Our Saddlebred stallion Renaissance Legacy in the foreground with his dam Fanny behind.
Not necessarily. This was our Saddlebred stallion Renaissance Legacy, tragically lost two years ago.
December 22, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Not necessarily. This was our Saddlebred stallion Renaissance Legacy, tragically lost two years ago.
Snow is still melting, it’s a lovely Dec night here.
December 20, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Snow is still melting, it’s a lovely Dec night here.
The farm is covered in snow. There’s a peace that comes on nights like this soothes the very soul.
December 18, 2024 at 7:17 AM
The farm is covered in snow. There’s a peace that comes on nights like this soothes the very soul.
Snow is falling steadily. It’s a gorgeous December day.
December 17, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Snow is falling steadily. It’s a gorgeous December day.
And why do I keep saying Happy Holly-Daze. It’s in honour of our late Saddlebred stallion, the champion Holly Akala Banner.
December 14, 2024 at 11:02 PM
And why do I keep saying Happy Holly-Daze. It’s in honour of our late Saddlebred stallion, the champion Holly Akala Banner.
Our champion American Saddlebred stallion Holly Akala Banner.
December 13, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Our champion American Saddlebred stallion Holly Akala Banner.
It’s December and our holly daze celebrations begin here on the farm.
December 3, 2024 at 8:28 AM
It’s December and our holly daze celebrations begin here on the farm.
It’s another frosty morning here on the farm. Funny how #horses can get so frisky on days like this when all I want to do is huddle in front of the fireplace.
December 2, 2024 at 3:51 PM
It’s another frosty morning here on the farm. Funny how #horses can get so frisky on days like this when all I want to do is huddle in front of the fireplace.
Just looked at the clock and it’s 12:34 am. I really need to sign off and get some rest. You don’t get to sleep in on a farm so I try not to be up this late. See you later on.
November 15, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Just looked at the clock and it’s 12:34 am. I really need to sign off and get some rest. You don’t get to sleep in on a farm so I try not to be up this late. See you later on.
I found this planter & because it looks like a water trough I just had to have it! I put two plants in it and love the look.
November 9, 2024 at 3:25 AM
I found this planter & because it looks like a water trough I just had to have it! I put two plants in it and love the look.
It’s chilly outside, has been for awhile now but the caterpillar isn’t predicting a cold winter and the cows don’t have a heavy winter coat of hair, so fingers crossed it won’t be a nasty winter here in the southern Interior of BC.
November 4, 2024 at 6:49 AM
It’s chilly outside, has been for awhile now but the caterpillar isn’t predicting a cold winter and the cows don’t have a heavy winter coat of hair, so fingers crossed it won’t be a nasty winter here in the southern Interior of BC.
Thanks! I’m not sure what year it was, but possibly before 2017. This is him the day he left here for RI.
October 31, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Thanks! I’m not sure what year it was, but possibly before 2017. This is him the day he left here for RI.
I have a wonderful book published by a CDN Health Authority that is invaluable. Don’t know if you could find a copy.
January 9, 2024 at 5:01 AM
I have a wonderful book published by a CDN Health Authority that is invaluable. Don’t know if you could find a copy.
Warm Holiday wishes from our farm to your home.
December 24, 2023 at 5:52 AM
Warm Holiday wishes from our farm to your home.