Impressive Barns/Stables

[ErinB]

Rolling Acres in Newberry, Florida. Took a PEEP (sorry) last July when I was considering taking lessons there. From the minute I entered (through the gate with a little button you press that lets you in…) I was super impressed. The barn doesn’t smell like a barn, it smells… disinfected. But it’s certainly not bad, just very clean! Spectacular horses, gorgeous pastures, very nice arena with amazing jumps. I could go on but I have to leave on my Peep mission. More lata.

Erin
Horseback Riding: The Sport Of Kings. Bring Your Wallet.

[Evalee_Hunter]

http://www.equerry.com/hilltop/

to see pictures of Hilltop Farm. If you are every near Colora (for example, watching the FH International) it is worth arranging a visit to Hilltop–or, better yet, stay in their bed & breakfast!

[Flash44]

I toured Buckram Oaks in Lexington once, and was told that each 20-30 stall barn costs in the vicinity of $800,000. They had many. Owned by one of the Maktoum brothers.

[Merry]

Besides Spruce Meadows, which Canadian barns would you recommend as being glorious to look at?

[MBS]

Cellular was amazing haven’t been there since the late 1980’s don’t know what happend to it after George Linderman stopped riding

[Everythingbutwings]

Oh, Puffin! You found it! I remember that the library telephoned me when it was 2 days late returning as it was such an expensive book!

Bless you!

[B.G.M_heidi]

Among private farms/barns, it’s worth checking out Millcreek Farms. Owner’s quite interesting - used to own a HUGE trucking company, sold the company, got into horses, owns Eric Lamaze’s Millcreek Raphael. Beautiful place.

[PonyJumperGRL]

And Albert Court, Ltd…another great barn in Rancho Santa Fe which I have heard is absolutely stunning.

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[Trill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Thnkafully in 1988 as a gift, the firm of Johnson/Schmidt and Associates gave to Carnegie Mellon University numerous pictures of the Ligonier, PA stable in it original state. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

To Carnegie Mellon? Do you happen to know where they might be? I’ll be at CMU next week (spring carnival yay!) and it would be fun to look them up

[Gucci_Cowgirl]

Here in the Lower Mainland in BC we have 2 absolutely STUNNING barns.

Kensington Park Stables-The mansion alone is worth at least 5 million. 2 huge outdoors in the front yard complete with bleachers. arched iron gates with stone pillars marks the entrance.

Large pond, also with a golf course around/on the property.(think walking on the grass and OOPS! step in a golf hole).

Lounge worthy of a…well I dont know what, but it is breathtaking. It overlooks the huge indoor with slanted arena walls. Lounge includes pillars, vaulted ceilings, a kitchen, bathrooms etc.

I will post a pic of this barn…the pic shows only part of the mansion and a bit of the front.

The second barn is Hazelmere equestrian center. equally stunning.I dont have any outside pics of this one.

I just recently bought a dog. I had great fun naming him “Stay”. I sit on my couch and call out “Come here, Stay…Come here Stay!” I laughed when he got confused, so now he just ignores me.

[This message was edited by Living it Up on Apr. 12, 2002 at 07:05 PM.]

[Dolce_Vita]

Creseida – Where in Warrenton is the Oare’s farm? I live in Warrenton and have probably seen it, but don’t know which one it is.

Chelsea

“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.” - Groucho Marx

Pictures My Horse Is Famous!

[heelsdown]

I think Peter Leone’s Lionshare Farm is impressive. He’s gorgeous, his wife is beautiful, they have two perfect children and a farm to die for.

http://www.lionsharefarm.com

[msj]

Thanks for the info on the Rolling Rock. I’ll shed a few tears for the lovely grounds that I used to enjoy both at the races and the shows.

msj

[JumperEq]

Spaz-
Ugh…hope you get healthy soon. My friend had mono a couple of months ago. She was only out for 2-3 weeks.

[nelson]

in Elverson, PA. It is a really beautiful place. The lounge connected to their indoor is completely gorgeous and is connected to a very pretty courtyard surrounded on three sides by stalls and on the four side by the huge indoor ring. It’s lovely. We go to shows there and I always enjoy the scenery.

[spaz]

CdnRider- Yeah, I’ve noticed I’m starting to get somewhat “lighter”…sigh at least one good thing will come out of this!

Merry- Tell me when you’re book comes out! I’m obbsessed (sp?) with stables and barns…I have about 75 floor plans for them already! (I DO have a social life…I DO have a social life…)

[Merry]

You guys are all a wealth of information! I think this photographer friend & I are “thiiis close” to a contract for doing the pitch. I’ve been making a list of all these great places. The book topic was actually the publisher’s idea, not mine.

I have my own book ideas floating around in my head. You know, when you have a crown ripped off your head, it’s amazing how much easier you can think!

[Kryswyn]

From the stained glass window in the cupola to the brass ball topped Lodden stalls, Pam’s 16 stall barn is c’est magnifique. When a sale horse walks out of its stall, you just know it’s worth the $$ simply because it lives there. Oh yes, I forgot to mention the twin tiled wash racks…

Merry, you should DEFINITELY include Pam’s place in your article/book!

~Kryswyn~
“Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo”

[Finzean]

Southern Pines actually has quite a few…

Some of the farms are older - ie Mile-a-Way - but the history and stories if only those walls could talk.

I think the aisle of Yellow Frame was used to film a ball room scene for some movie back in the 80’s…anyone remember?

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There is no crying in baseball!!!

[NancyL]

<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lord Helpus:
Any of the farms owned by one of the Dubai Sheiks is awesome. One of them had 4 stalls per barn (It might be Buckram Oaks). Each stall is in a corner and is 18 x 18. It is lined with Mahogany, with the rubberized brick underneath 3’ of golden straw. The railings around each stall are REAL BRASS and are shined daily.

I have been to a lot of NICE barns and places in Lexington. But the ones owned by the Sheiks are in a class by themselves. They even have little men running behind you wiping up the drool you emit since you jaw is hanging down around your knees. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My OTTB was imported by the racing stable of one of the sheiks! I wonder if he is disappointed in his current living quarters!