Sunday, August 31, 2008

Passion is what makes any organization great

Passion is what makes any organization great…

We actually believe that Normandy Farms has been the passion for quite a few children and hopefully adults since it was established in 1902. We have believed since our time as caretakers of Normandy that we are not a boarding stable..not just another show barn.. we provide people with experiences with nature…we provide people with dreams.

Normandy has progressed through the 20th century and now into the 21st century. Normandy has seen the days of horse and buggy, housing the draft horses that pulled the wagons around Denver for Tivoli Brewery to a the nice little operation we found in 1995. In 1995 Normandy was a ramshackle collection of horse stalls and outdoor arena. Since that time we have seen nearly 100 acres to the North and East swallowed in homes. None the less, Normandy entered the 21st century with a bang, building our current stables and huge indoor arena. We also vastly improved programming and have a really magnificent group of trainers. We are now one of the last surviving full service stables serving Littleton and the Denver Metro area. This shocking distinction was clearly evident at the most recent show at neighboring Columbine. This once vibrant facility now houses perhaps 24 horses and has uncertain plans and an even more uncertain future. Normandy continues to believe in reinvention, which in our case is not changing what is, but creating what isn’t. Many stables have moved or sprung up 20-30 miles to the south, virtually abandoning the Denver – Littleton area and suburbs.

Other businesses have an emotional connection with customers…think of Apple, Harley Davidson, … each of these are not simply in the business of providing a product or service! My Converse All Stars make my feet feel good.. the way they did when I was 10! Apple believes they can change the world, and Harley has little to do with rational reasoning- price or performance- and everything to do with affection, intuition and desire. We are not a huge “brand” but there must be something that draws generations of riders to recognize, remember and continue to recommend Normandy. We would love to hear what you may think is at the core of Normandy, so that we may build upon this strength.

We are proud that Normandy has been a true testament to our creativity and adaptability. In order to continue our progress and relevance to future generations of equestrian enthusiasts we would like to solicit your help. In today’s fast changing and emotional economy, competition has evaporated yet Normandy continues in our nitch..Should you feel so compelled we would love reconnecting with you our past boarders. Most that boarded with us over the past 14 years have moved on to new adventures; in some cases many other stables, marriage and kids for many, however we are still astounded that boarders from our tenure as well as even earlier tenures still occasion the stable!

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We would love to hear from you.