HollyRock Stables

06/21/2024

We have 2 horses available for an in barn lease.

Roland and Finn are both Thoroughbreds and broke for advanced beginners. Both WTC no problem. For more information, please contact the owner of the horses. Jade (937) 830-2879

We have English and western lessons available on site if you interested in leasing and taking lessons.

06/07/2024

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

If you are interested in getting your child started in riding lessons, send us a message!

06/04/2024

Rotated our pastures this morning and was able to sit and watch the horses enjoy the cold creek water and lush grass for a bit

06/01/2024

‼️POSITION FILLED ‼️
Looking for weekend barn help. Need someone to start immediately.
Morning feeding, turn out, and stalls on Saturday and Sundays (occasionally other days may be needed)
This only takes around 2ish hours total.
18+
Must be familiar and comfortable around multiple horses
must have reliable transportation
Pm for info

05/22/2024

We have 1 full care stall coming open in June!
🐴 Stalls cleaned daily
🐴 Daily herd turnout
🐴 Variety of hay options tailored to each horse
🐴 Nutrena feeds
🐴 Direct access to trails
🐴 Indoor arena
🐴 Private tack lockers
🐴 Trainers and lessons available onsite

Call/text Amanda for more info 937-974-8899

05/12/2024

I have stalls opening
HORSE Full BOARDING available in Xenia Ohio included
10x10 matted stall
Quality feed and hay
Indoor arena
Outdoor places to ride
Close to trails
Round pen
Nice pastures
Paddocks for limited time on grass or when to wet for pastures. Turn out in small groups.
Trailer parking
Contact 937 657 8348 Or 937 374 6011 or pm me

05/10/2024

05/08/2024

Spin Kemp Laundry keeps our winter blankets clean and smelling fresh!

04/08/2024

Well the horse struggled to keep their eclipse glasses on but they were too busy eating anyway.
Happy Eclipse Day 2024!

04/04/2024

Spring cleaning while it snows doesnt quite feel right

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from Holly Rock Stables! 🐣 ✝️

03/28/2024

POSITION FILLED
Looking for weekend barn help.
Morning feeding, turn out, and stalls on Saturday and Sundays (occasionally other days may be needed)
This only takes around 2 1/2 hours total.
18+
Must be familiar and comfortable around multiple horses
must have reliable transportation
Pm for info!

03/22/2024

SPOT FILLED!
🐴 Western Riding Lesson Opening! 🐴
Pm for more details or call/text Amanda at 937-974-8899
Located in Beavercreek
Riding lessons for ages 6+
Primarily focusing on beginners to intermediate

02/24/2024

We want to Congratulate the Goodwin family on their purchase of Love Smokin Circles “Chester”! We are so glad Chester will be staying at Holly Rock and continuing his show career with Lizzy!🐴

02/18/2024

We have 1 full care stall that will be open March 1!
Amenities include:
🐴 Daily turnout weather permitting
🐴 Stalls cleaned daily
🐴 Recently updated indoor riding arena
🐴 Private tack lockers
🐴 Quiet atmosphere
🐴 Owners onsite
🐴 Herd Turnout
🐴 Direct access to trails

Text or call Amanda 937-974-8899 for more information

01/04/2024

Have a horse crazy child or just looking for something to get your kids into this year? Horseback riding lessons are a great opportunity for your child to have the chance to spend time around horses, learn about them, and get to ride!
We do have an indoor riding arena so the rain, snow, or wind won’t affect anything! Lessons are curriculum based and scheduled weekly.

Interested in just an educational drop in? We will meet the horses, go over fun facts, the parts of a horse, grooming, and feed some treats!

Pm for more details or call/text Amanda at 937-974-8899

Located in Beavercreek
Riding lessons for ages 6+
Educational drop ins are open to all ages
Primarily focusing on beginners to intermediate and western riding
Photo credit Mitsufuji Media

01/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone! Do you make New Year’s resolutions? This year, our resolution is to finish our never ending to do list!

12/25/2023

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

12/24/2023

This year we had a Christmas Stall Decorating contest between everyone in the barn. Despite the efforts of some of the horses trying to be grinches and remove the decorations themselves, the stalls look fantastic!

12/20/2023

We only have 1 full care stall left open!
Amenities include:
🐴 Daily turnout weather permitting
🐴 Stalls cleaned daily
🐴 Recently renovated indoor riding arena
🐴 Private tack lockers
🐴 Quiet atmosphere
🐴 Owners onsite
🐴 Herd Turnout
🐴 Direct access to trails

Text or call Amanda 937-974-8899 for more information

Thank you to one of our boarders, Mikaela at Sevensma Photography for this cute photo of “Cooper” 🎅🏼

12/07/2023

We have 2 full care stalls available! 🎄
Amenities include:
🐴 Daily turnout weather permitting
🐴 Stalls cleaned daily
🐴 Recently renovated indoor riding arena
🐴 Private tack lockers
🐴 Quiet atmosphere
🐴 Owners onsite
🐴 Herd Turnout
🐴 Direct access to trails

Text or call Amanda 937-974-8899 for more information

08/15/2023

Back in the day……

08/15/2023

Our namesake comes from a palomino mare named Holly. She was owned by my great grandfather, Orville Shellabarger. Holly passed away in the late 90s and was buried on the top of the hill on the back of the property. Her grave was marked with a large rock, becoming known as the Holly Rock Hill. Over the last 20 years we have paid tribute to the mare that started it all by going by the name Holly Rock Stables.
Pictured below is Sharon Marcotte, one of the barn owners, riding Holly.

07/05/2023

Spent some time this morning cleaning and sanitizing water buckets. In the summer time it is especially important to have clean fresh water available for your horses at all times.

06/06/2023

🐴 It’s Farrier day at the barn. We love our Farrier Chris for doing such a great job on the horses!
Sue and Red are enjoying the fan during Red’s pedicure.

05/24/2023

We still have 1 full care stall available!
-Daily turnout
-Private tack locker
-Relaxing atmosphere
-Trails located behind the property with direct access
-Conveniently located near WPAFB in Beavercreek.
Call Amanda 937-974-8899

04/13/2023

Our barn ordered our yearly restock of Fly Predators! Preventing flies before they hatch is truly the best way to help rid your barn of flies🐴 Keeping the horses happy is first on our priority list!

04/13/2023

2 out of our 3 full care stalls have been filled!
Call Amanda to come check out the farm and reserve your stall!
937-974-8899

04/02/2023

3 full care stalls are now available!
Daily turnout weather permitting
Private stall
Tack locker provided
Direct trail access
Nutrena grain
Located in beavercreek near WPAFB
Call Amanda 937-974-8899 for more information