Winterfest 2025 continued today with a race through a brand new barrel course! Nestled in the deep woods of Blackwater is the sleepy winter village of Frostbite Forest. Its denizens are mostly friendly and polite, with one very significant exception. “We are delighted with this exciting new barrel race course,” said Miss Winnie Blackwater. “Everyone … Read more
Winterfest 2025 kicked off with a steeplechase on a brand new course — The Frozen Yeti! Tucked away in the snowy mountains of Blackwater, this course navigates an icy and treacherous terrain. Local legend tells of a mysterious creature who does not like ponies careening through his secret, hidden lair. “All this talk of a … Read more
Last night was a fun night together dancing in the ballroom and watching fireworks. Thank you all for being there. We can not think of a better way to begin 2025 than spending it with you all. Hugs from Winnifred, Alli and Mule Fireworks Pics Below!!
Winter at Blackwater kicked off today with a cart race! “Frosty’s Revenge” is a twisty, short track through a dense, snowy forest. But out in the woods, there are reports of terrifying figures… “Blackwater is happy to begin the winter season with a cheerful cart race,” said Miss Winnie, whilst sipping a chardonnay and listening … Read more
Blackwater Farm hosted a steeple race on the Stonehenge course this week, a long and difficult course that has challenged ponies for centuries. Archaeologists discovered the course only last year alongside ancient pony druidic pony tack that was surprisingly functional and lovely despite its age. “We just love torturing ponies, especially on ancient ruins!” exclaimed … Read more
Congratulations to the ponies who participated in the Elk Meadow slalom race! AGGREGATE RESULTS Rank Name Time Faults Points 1 Mule (lovejoyful resident) 66.813270 0 1796 2 ralna payne 67.956880 0 1765 3 Penny (newpenny resident) 68.088940 0 1762 4 Winnie (winnie sweetwater) 68.846040 0 1743 5 Marta (martashiny resident) 69.047230 0 1737 6 Eino … Read more
Blackwater Springfest continued on Friday, April 19 with the aptly-named “Duck Duck…” barrels race. “This race is really fun mostly because of the suffering of the ponies,” said Winnie Blackwater. “I like when the ponies scream in terror,” she added. MORNING HEAT RESULTS Rank Name Time Faults Points 1 sushi.pawpad 41.51 0 722 2 ralna.payne … Read more
Springfest kicked off on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 16-17) with the Super Mario Steeple, a lengthy, challenging race celebrating the mushroom-eating adventures of Mario. The race is the first part of Springfest, a six-event, week-long extravaganza at Blackwater Farm. “Super Mario reminds me of when I was younger and used to eat mushrooms,” said Miss … Read more
Congratulations to the ponies who competed in the Easter Steeple at Blackwater Farm! We all had a hopping good time and will see you again very soon! Full results are below: Rank Name Time Faults Points 1 Mule Indy (lovejoyful resident) 56.059310 0 1783 2 Blaze (sushi pawpad) 56.311280 0 1775 3 debs bombastic 56.619070 … Read more
One of the joy’s I have at blackwater as the farm mistress is giving out ribbons to the hard working ponies that come over to compete. I appreciate and love each of you for making our farm a wonderful place. Last weekend after the first heat for the Rockwall Slalom Race, I was handing out … Read more