WildeWood Farm, Inc.

08/23/2026

A Birthday Dream Come True

There once was a little girl who dreamed about horses.

She watched horse movies and imagined beautiful horses galloping across green fields, their manes flowing in the wind and their coats shining in the sunshine. She loved the sound of a horse's whinny and could spend hours talking about them. She read about horses. She watched horses. And when she went to sleep at night, she dreamed about horses.

Then her birthday began to get closer.

Her mother wanted to do something truly special. Something her little girl would never forget.

One evening, she came across something on Facebook about a farm called WildeWood Farm. The pictures were beautiful. The reviews were wonderful—almost too wonderful. Could a place really be that special?

Still, she decided to call.

On the other end of the phone was Ms. Hannah.

They talked about the little girl's birthday, her love of horses, and the possibility of having her party at the farm. They chose a Saturday, but before sending out invitations, Mom decided she needed to see this magical place for herself.

Later that week, she drove down the driveway, through the woods, and over the hill.

And there it was.

Rolling green pastures stretched out before her, dotted with horses of every color and shape. Bays. Chestnuts. Palominos. Grays. Pintos. Horses quietly grazing in the sunshine, swishing their tails and enjoying the beautiful day.

The farm was real.

And it was even more beautiful than she had imagined.

The date was confirmed! Mom went home and busily began inviting friends, choosing decorations, and planning the menu.

Finally, the big day arrived.

It was sunny and breezy—the kind of beautiful day that seems made especially for a birthday party.

The birthday girl pulled into WildeWood Farm and immediately began to squeal with delight.

Everywhere she looked...there were horses!

Big horses. Little horses. Brown horses. Golden horses. Spotted horses. Horses with flowing manes and shining coats.

Her dream had come true.

And the best part?

She wasn't just going to watch them in a movie.

She was going to meet them. Touch them. Ride them.

For one magical afternoon, the little girl who had spent so much time dreaming about horses was finally going to step right into her very own horse story.

And sometimes...

dreams really do come true. 🐴❤️

If you have a little horse lover with a birthday coming up, perhaps it's time to let them step into their own horse story.

WildeWood Farm birthday parties are about more than just a party; they're about making memories they'll be talking about long after the cake is gone. ❤️🐴

Ms Hannah Writes

📍 WildeWood Farm
5150 Oak Grove Circle
Cu***ng, GA 30028
🌐 www.wildewoodfarm.com
📞 (770) 843-2478

08/19/2026

Lessons, camps, birthday parties, and more. A farm for the entire family complete with all the farm animals.

5150 Oak Grove Circle, Cu***ng, GA

08/18/2026

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A Gentle Ask From WildeWood Farm

Sunday left a very unexpected hole at WildeWood Farm.

With the unexpected passing of our beloved Titan, we have an 18-hand-sized gap in our jumping horse lesson program, and, more importantly, a place where a good horse could come and have a meaningful second chapter.

So, I’m putting out a gentle feeler to all of you who know horses and know people who love them.

We are looking for a kind, sound, experienced horse who enjoys his or her job and might be ready for a change (or has an issue that I might be able to fix).

Perhaps an older horse who needs to step down from a more demanding jumping career.
Perhaps a horse whose young rider is heading off to college.

Perhaps a horse who has done his competitive job and is looking for something quieter.

Perhaps simply a horse who needs a job and would enjoy being part of a herd, teaching children, and being loved.

Our jumping is modest, we don’t jump over 2 feet, but we do need a horse who is comfortable jumping small fences and is safe, dependable and willing.

A donation would be wonderful (I can offer a tax receipt). A care lease would also be considered.

We are not looking for a perfect show horse. We are looking for a good horse with a good heart who might enjoy becoming a teacher.

Titan leaves some very big shoes to fill.

If someone comes to mind, please send them this post or have them reach out to me. Sometimes the horse who needs a new job and the program that needs a horse simply need someone to connect the two.

Thank you for helping us spread the word.



WildeWood Farm
5150 Oak Grove Circle
Cu***ng, GA 30028
770-843-2478
[email protected]

Photo credit to Paula Lacosegliaz

08/18/2026

Our beloved Titan.

Having the courage

Life is full of really difficult decisions. Some are easier to make than others.

One of the hardest decisions is to when it is the right time to end an animal’s suffering.

We are called to be stewards and to take care of them to the very best of our ability. This includes the end decision when they cannot do it for themselves.

I call it the ‘last act of love’ as it is a decision that must be made on their behalf. I never want the animal to suffer, so that I can keep them around longer.

It’s a kindness, mercy, and a dignified end.

Do I miss them? Absolutely. Especially if they are tenured professors with years' worth of faithful teaching.

On Sunday, we euthanize one of our most valuable jumping horses. I think he had a stroke (or possibly hit by lightning) and did not respond to any treatment.

That decision is one of the responsibilities that I do not take lightly or with any enjoyment. He was suffering, and there was not a kinder solution than to help him go.

I hope that when it’s our turn to go, we can go with such dignity and love.

Make the hard decisions. Be the steward.

“The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel."

Proverbs 12:10

Written for you by Hannah Campbell Zapletal 2026

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Beautiful Titan. Thank you for your years of faithful teaching and dedication to keeping your rider’s on task.

08/16/2026

The Sweet Sorrow of Growing Up

There is a particular kind of sorrow that comes with being a horse farm owner.

It happens every summer when our high school students graduate, pack up their lives, head off to college, and the next chapter of their lives.

We are incredibly proud of them. Wildly proud.

For years, we have watched them grow—not just as riders, but as young people. We've watched them learn responsibility, perseverance, patience, leadership, and the value of showing up even when something is hard. We've watched horses teach them lessons that sometimes couldn't have been learned anywhere else.

And then, suddenly, they're leaving the barn.

The sorrow is real. We won't see them every week. We won't hear their laughter drifting across the arena, watch them fuss over their favorite horse, or hear about the latest adventure in their lives. The barn feels just a little quieter when they're gone.

But the pride is bigger.

Because this is what we've been working toward all along.

The horses were the vehicle. The goal was never simply to teach a child to ride. It was to help them discover who they are, what they're capable of, and the courage to go chase their dreams.

And now they're doing exactly that.

So we will wave goodbye with tears in our eyes, cheer wildly from the sidelines, and wait eagerly for the weekends and holidays when they come home and walk back through the barn doors.

Because once you've been part of the WildeWood family, you never really leave.

You just go a little farther down the trail. ❤️🐴

Go chase those dreams, kids. We've got you.

Ms Hannah Writes

📍 WildeWood Farm
5150 Oak Grove Circle
Cu***ng, GA 30028
🌐 www.wildewoodfarm.com
📞 (770) 843-2478

08/15/2026

GOOD MORNING, WILDEWOOD FARM FAMILIES! 🎙️☀️🐴 (Imagine this being said by Robin Williams in 'Good morning, Vietnam.'

And now, your weekend lesson weather briefing, brought to you by the Department of IT IS HOT. REALLY, REALLY HOT.

The next few day’s forecast:

🔥 Hot.
🔥 Hotter.
🔥 Why did we think riding horses was a good idea?
🔥 Oh yes… because we LOVE horses. 😂

Friends, WATER. IS. THE. KEY. 💦

Drink before your lesson. Drink during your lesson. Drink after your lesson. Bring ALL the fluids. This is not the weekend to see how long you can survive on three sips of water and pure determination.

And please, for the love of all things equine, bring those cooling towels! 🧊

Do not arrive expecting to stay cool.

You will sweat.

Your hair may develop its own weather system.

Sweat will run down your back.

Your shirt will become a very personal, very damp relationship with your body.

And yes… your bra will be soggy. There. We said it. 😂

At the end of your lesson, that air conditioning is going to feel like you have personally been welcomed into the gates of Heaven. ❄️🙌

You may even find yourself looking longingly at the rinse hose and thinking:

“I wonder if anyone would notice if I just stood under there for a minute?”

And honestly? We understand.

Because your horse is going to be thinking the exact same thing. 😂🐴💦

Every horse will be getting a good rinse after lessons today. They work hard, they get hot, and they deserve their spa treatment too!

So come prepared:

💧 Water
💧 More water
💧 Cooling towel
💧 Hat
💧 Appropriate riding clothes
💧 A willingness to sweat like you have never sweated before
💧 A sense of humor

Do NOT try to beat the heat. Respect the heat.

Take breaks when you need them. Drink often. Listen to your body. And remember that there is absolutely no prize for being the toughest person in the arena.

The horses will be hot.

The humans will be hot.

The tack will be hot.

The arena will be hot.

But we’re still going to have a GREAT lesson. ❤️🐴

Because apparently, this is what we do for fun.

See you at the farm!
And remember…

HYDRATE OR REGRET IT. 😂💦



5150 Oak Grove Circle, Cu***ng, GA 30028

770-843-2478

08/14/2026

Sandy

Every once in a while, a horse comes to WildeWood Farm and seems to slip effortlessly into the place she was meant to be.

Sandy is one of those horses.

Sandy is a lovely 14-hand Paso Fino cross of some sort. She can gait, and she can trot, giving her riders a wonderful variety of movement. She came to us earlier this summer from Red Clay Ranch in Lyerly, Georgia.

She had not been ridden in while, so I did a Join Up with her and watched her reaction to the saddle and bridle at the Rescue.

Isabel was the first to climb aboard, and what a lovely surprise she was!

Sandy was positively lovely, responsive to the aids, willing, smooth, and simply pleasant to be around. She seemed to understand her job almost immediately.

Her one little trick when she first arrived was that she could be very difficult to catch. But after a couple of rounds of pasture Join-Up, she came to the realization that being caught was really much easier!

And once we solved that issue, we began to see what a treasure she really is.

Sandy is quickly becoming one of the favorite horses for our competent walk-trot riders and our early cantering students. She is smooth and easy to move forward without being hot, silly, or overwhelming. She listens to her rider and gives them just enough movement and responsiveness to help them grow in their riding.

Those are the horses we treasure at WildeWood—the ones who can quietly teach without making a fuss about it.

Sandy has found her place here, and judging by the number of riders who are already asking for her, I think she has found a whole new group of admirers, too.

How we love this beautiful mare.



5150 Oak Grove Circle, Cu***ng, GA 30028

Www.wildewoodfarm.com

08/13/2026

Our very own Ms Hannah is a certified instructor since 2000!

08/12/2026

A Kingdom of Animals

There are farms where you come to see the horses.

And then there are farms where you come to discover an entire kingdom.

At WildeWood Farm, the kingdom begins with the noble horses.

They are usually the first ones to greet you—grazing peacefully in the pastures, stretching their legs, or simply enjoying another ordinary, beautiful day.

The young ones may be playing or napping in the sunshine, depending on their mood. The geldings might have invented a spirited game of tag that nobody else quite understands. And across the road, beneath the sprawling branches of the old trees, the mares are perfectly content to eat, nap, and watch the world go by.

Keep driving slowly up the driveway.

You’ll soon meet the farm’s barking sentinels.

Our dogs have appointed themselves official greeters, and they take their job very seriously. They may stand right in the middle of the driveway, barking loudly to announce that someone important has arrived.

Don’t stop. Just keep coming slowly.

They’ll move… probably!

There may be a cars in the driveway, too. This is a working farm, after all, not a museum. There is always something going on.

And then you’ll notice the chickens.

Oh, the chickens!

Big ones, little ones, fluffy ones, fancy ones, and ordinary ones—all wandering about as though they own the place. There will be clucking and scratching and crowing. There may be a little romance happening behind the barn, and if the season is right, you may even discover a mama hen proudly leading a trail of tiny, fuzzy chicks.

And if you wander down by Dr. Potter’s Harness Barn, the kingdom grows even larger.

There you may find a whole cast of characters:

Cows.
Pigs.
Goats.
Sheep.

Each with their own voices, habits, friendships, and personalities.

Some will come running to see you.

Some will pretend they haven’t noticed you.

And some will be absolutely certain that you have arrived specifically to bring them something delicious.

Because this isn’t simply a farm filled with animals.

It is their home.

A place where horses can be horses, chickens can scratch in the dirt, dogs can patrol the driveway, goats can be mischievous, sheep can graze, cows can lounge beneath the trees, and pigs can be gloriously, unapologetically piggy.

And somehow, in caring for all of them, this place has become home to us, too.

A kingdom for the animals.

A home for our family.

And a little piece of the kingdom that we are delighted to share with yours.

Welcome to WildeWood Farm.

Come slowly. Look closely. Listen carefully.

You never quite know who might be waiting around the next corner.

WildeWood Farm
5150 Oak Grove Circle, Cu***ng, GA 30028
Www.wildewoodfarm.com


Photo credit to Paula Lacosegliaz

08/11/2026

What You’ll See When You Come to WildeWood Farm

When you first arrive at WildeWood Farm, you’ll see a huge, silvery feed silo, painted with our farm name and logo, standing beside the paved driveway.

But that driveway is more than just a way to get to the barn.

It is the gateway to the magic of the farm.

As you turn onto the drive, take a breath and let the stress of the outside world begin to slip away. The road winds through a tunnel of trees, where the branches reach across the driveway and hold hands overhead.

Keep coming.

The road stretches down a long, steep hill, and through the trees you’ll begin to catch glimpses of deep green pastures. You’ll cross the babbling stream and continue upward, passing the arena where, every day, horses teach people some of the most profound lessons of life;
about patience, courage, leadership, trust, responsibility, and partnership.

Keep driving.

You may find yourself slowing down as you pass the horses. Some will be peacefully grazing. Others may be running, playing, or simply standing together enjoying being horses.

And then you’ll see the cheerfully red-painted barns.

As you arrive, take a moment to look back across the farm. The land gently curves and rolls away behind you, with pastures, trees, horses, and sky all woven together into the landscape.

And then comes the welcoming committee.

The dogs.

They will come running to greet you, tails wagging furiously and voices announcing your arrival to everyone within earshot. They feel it is their important responsibility to make absolutely certain that the entire farm knows someone has arrived!

You’ll probably get down to their level, scratch some ears, pet some wagging tails, and receive a few of those wonderful canine smiles.

And somewhere from the barn, you’ll hear a friendly voice call out,

“Come on in!”

And that’s when you know.

Take another breath.

You have arrived.

Not just at a farm.

You’ve arrived at WildeWood Farm, a place where horses teach, children grow, families make memories, and the ordinary moments of farm life have a way of becoming extraordinary.

Welcome. We’re glad you’re here.



5150 Oak Grove Circle
Cu***ng, GA 30028
Www.wildewoodfarm.com
770-843-2478