Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the facility we call home is on a private farm owned by longtime friends Makanah and Bob Morriss and Kit and Kendall Sydnor, Jr. It is the embodiment of a shared vision: a place that could provide students with the best care for horses, a safe environment for riding and training, and a commitment to enhancing the relationships between horses and people. It is a peaceful location with workmanlike places for horses and people to be together under a beautiful backdrop.
Barn
- 10 stalls, 12’x12′ with patio access to sunshine in fair weather, removeable plexiglass windows in the back of stalls allow plentiful natural light while providing windbreak when cold, air in summer
- recycled rubber non-slip flooring in aisle
- wash stall with hot/cold water, vacuum cleaner
- bathroom, laundry machines
- heated tackroom
Riding/Work Areas
- 60’x135′ lighted covered ring with semi-enclosed walls, blended sand footing, schooling fences
- 90’x190′ outdoor ring with all weather footing and a variety of jumps
- round pen
- grassy areas, inviting natural fences
- wooded trails
Turnout
- fencing is wooden, with boards and woven wire in some locations
- solar electric wire along the top of common fencelines
- run-in sheds offer shade and shelter from the elements
Eco-sensitive management practices
- organic fly predators throughout the warm months keep flies down
- periodic fecal sampling for targeted deworming eliminates excessive chemicals
