Training, Lessons, and Boarding

Leslie strongly believes the foundation to a solid relationship with any horse is built upon clear communication, mutual respect, and trust.  Her goal is to provide training horses with a solid foundation that will stay with them, independent of discipline-specific training.  There are three basic rules she follows:  she can't get hurt, the horse can't get hurt, and the horse must be calmer at the end of the lesson.

Putting training on a horse serves no purpose if the owner has no idea what's been done.  Before a horse comes to Leslie, the owner must agree to come out and work with the horse for a couple of days at the end of the session, to understand how the horse has been trained.  By doing this, the owner learns the exercises the horse has learned, and tools to help correct problems that may surface.  The owner will then have the skills to continue the training with the horse. 

 The Miles of Smiles Lesson Program is designed to develop horsemanship skills with a strong focus on safety. There is no subject that can't be covered - we start from the ground up and address grooming, tacking, theory, equine/barn management...in addition to riding!

The facility includes an 80 x 160 sand/stonedust outdoor arena and two round-pens.

I have several quality lesson horses available and clients who own horses are always welcome to trailer in. I can also work at your farm if you prefer.

Appropriate clothing is required: long pants, shoe/boot with a heel, hard hat. Lessons are tailored specifically to the needs of the client. They can be any length, private or group, and the schedule is very flexible. Please call regarding availability.

Boarding your horse at Huckleberry Farm gives you the personalized care you want without having to keep your horse at home.

We provide a quality home for the horses in our care and treat them all as if they belong to us. We have 33 acres that support two dogs, two cats, and (currently) nine horses.  The property is fenced with board and electrobraid. 

Each pasture has a spacious run-in shed and fresh water is always available via automatic waterers.  We have an 80x160 sand/bluestone arena with jumps, and two round pens available for your use. We have a couple of cross country fences on the property.

Our Pasture Board includes:

Run-in shed
Access to fresh water via automatic waterers
Salt Block and free choice mineral
Lush grass year round, hay in the winter
If a Turnout Rug is provided, the horse will be blanketed as needed
De-worming as needed, based on FEC.