The Preserve, Chester Springs
See what we’ve been up to at The Nokota® Preserve! Check back often for all the latest news, events and press coverage.
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The Preserve Mourns Frank Galalis
The Nokota® Preserve is mourning the loss of Frank Galalis. Frank’s passion for the Nokota horses will always be remembered.
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“Take a Walk on the Wild Side” a Success!
Thank you to everyone who came to our annual fundraiser “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” and support the Nokota® horses. And a special thank you to Frank Kuntz, Michael Battenfield, Jerusha Steinert and Dara Grimmer for sharing with us your knowledge and passion for the Nokota horse!
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The Nokota® Arrive at The Preserve!
Frank Kuntz has arrived with a trailer full of magnificent feral Nokota horses for our annual fundraiser at The Preserve! We’re kicking things off tomorrow morning at 8am with “Coffee with Frank.”
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“Blue Horse Theater” Performs at The Preserve Nov 1-2
We are excited to welcome “Blue Horse Theater” to The Preserve! Jerusha Steinert and Dara Grimmer will share with us the art of horsemanship, demonstrating a dance performance followed by an educational presentation on how to train a new equine partner for performance.
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“Church on a Horse” Nov 3
The Nokota Preserve welcomes Michael Battenfield to share the Gospel through his natural horsemanship colt starting process.
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Save the Dates: “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” Oct 31-Nov 3
Join us for our annual fundraiser “A Walk on the Wild Side” at The Preserve, Chester Springs! We will be hosting four days of events including coffee with Frank Kuntz, private lessons with Natural Horsemanship Professional Michael Battenfield, a live performance by “Blue Horse Theater,” a BBQ dinner and silent auction and so much more!
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“Church On a Horse” April 28
The Nokota Preserve welcomes Michael Battenfield to share the Gospel through his Natural Horsemanship colt starting process.
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Nokota® Foundation Clinic A Success!
A BIG “Thank you” to Michael Battenfield for creating such a positive experience for the participants and the horses at our Nokota Foundation Clinic!
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“A Nokota® November” Begins!
Frank Kuntz and his trailer full of feral Nokota pulled into our driveway late last night—each one unique and amazing. And with that, we can officially kick off our “Nokota November”!
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“Have You Herd?” Fundraiser Nov 3
Join us! We’ve planned a special evening honoring Leo Kuntz and his dream of sustainability for the Nokota horse. Meet Frank Kuntz, enjoy famous Birchrunville Cafe bites and desserts, harvest wines from The Finger Lakes, and a live exhibition with Michael Battenfield and 10-year-old Nokota mare, Iron Mouse.
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Nokota® Horse Foundation Clinic Nov 1-3
Join us for a Foundation Clinic with feral Nokota led by Natural Horsemanship Professional Michael Battenfield.
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Save the Dates: “A Nokota® November”
Join us for “A Nokota November” at The Preserve, Chester Springs! We will be hosting two exciting events—a Nokota Horse Foundation Clinic conducted by Natural Horsemanship Professional Michael Battenfield and our “Have You Herd?” Fundraiser featuring a silent auction and a live exhibition by Michael Battenfield.