810-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 14, 1988
BY LISA RISSER
MANHEIM (Lancaster)
Many children fall in love with the
grace and beauty of a horse and
dream of owning a whole stable of
the delightful animals. But only a
few realize this dream. Holly Wol
gemuth held onto her dream and
now owns Wishful Acres with her
husband Dennis.
Currently home to three Arabian
horses, a Morgan horse, and a
Welsh pony, Wishful Acres is a
training stable as well as a board
ing place for equines. Holly will
break and train any breed of horse,
but shows only Arabians.
“I chose Arabians because they
are a versatile breed,” she
explained. They are everything
from a jumper to a working stock
horse. Also, everything they do is
natural, such as the way they carry
their heads and tails up. On Stan
dardbred horses they clip nerves so
the tail will stand up. On Arabians
this is natural.”
Holly’s experience with Ara
bians extends back to the year she
was 14 and was given an Arabian
yearling, Miss Moonshine. Holly
broke and trained Miss Moonshine
herself.
Holly learned how to train a
horse by helping her neighbor
work with Welsh ponies and
attending demonstrations. In addi
tion, “ever since I was a kid, I had
read everything I could get a hold
of,” she related. “If I had any ques
tions I would go to trainers for the
answer.” Some of the trainers Hol
ly met while working at horse
farms such as Senora Farms in
Manheim and Kellori Stables in
Brickerville. She met others
through notices in tack shops.
In breaking an Arabian or Mor
gan for riding or driving, the first
step is taken just weeks after the
horse is bom. The animal is touch
ed and brushed to accustom it to
being around and being handled by
humans. After a time, a halter is
put on and then a lead attached to
teach the young animal to respond
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Cinnamon Twist, a three-year
with a kiss.
Horsing Around On Wishful Acres
h is the farm’s newest member.. jas named the
filly Moon Rocks Wish, pending acceptance with the Ara-
Dennis’s nieces and nephew came for a visit and helped
groom Sandy, a Welsh pony that Holly has owned for many
years. Amy and Derick Bollinger, 9 and 4 years old respec
tively, groom Sandy while Trar 11, hoi
rgan horse, greets trainer Holly Wolgemuth
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..joonshine; Rocks comes from the sire, Elza Rock;
and Wish comes from the farm name, Wishful Acres.
Holly and Dennis purchased the farm In 1985 and have
developed it into a training and boarding stable for all types
of horses.
Holly and Dennis lead Miss Moonshine and Wish from the
riding ring Into the stable.