Westmoreland Equestrian Center

Westmoreland Equestrian Center Westmoreland Equestrian Center is a full service horse boarding facility. We offer lessons from the Use your own Vet and Blacksmith!
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Westmoreland Equestrian Center offers the following amenities:
Full boarding - 12x12 matted stalls, automatic waterers, 2 wash racks - indoor and outdoor, Large indoor arena and outdoor arena, private and group turnout, heated and air conditioned lounge, restroom and tack room with private tack lockers. Lessons - From the beginner through the advanced rider we offer private, semi-private and grou

p lessons in English and Western disciplines with individual attention given to each rider. We have years of experience teaching and coaching students that compete in Quarter Horse, 4-H and IHSA competitions. Private clinics and workshops are also available. Haul ins are more than welcome! Sales - From yearlings to the seasoned horse, we offer top quality Quarter Horses for the discriminating buyer.

09/01/2024

MAN O'WAR
When Samuel Riddle was offered a million dollars for Man o’ War, he answered that “lots of men have a million dollars, but only one can own Man o’ War.” Offered a blank check, he again declined, saying:
“You go to France and bring back the Tomb of Napoleon. You go to India and buy the Taj Mahal. Then I’ll put a price on Man o’ War.”

08/27/2024
08/17/2024
08/17/2024

Make Them Carry Their Saddle
A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.
After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.
Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.
Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.
So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.
Hannah Campbell Zapletal

08/11/2024

lol, I remember doing this when I was little.

08/10/2024

Let’s talk about the lack of quality coaching and lack of standards in the equine industry. For example, kids learning with someone who claims to be an "coach" and all they learned is how to see-saw a horse's head down and chuck their body over a fence like a champion. All coaching is not equal.

But what happens when you have a good coach? One that opens their program to you, takes you under his/her wing? Becomes invested in your success? When you essentially become part of the "family"...

Eventually, something will happen...

Coach tells you that you are not Karen O'Connor 2.0, and not ready to make the move up to the next level.
Coach says you need to go back and fix some holes in your training.
Coach says you have developed a bad habit, and it needs to be fixed before you can accomplish your goals.
Coach says you need to make sure that your horse is being ridden (not just hanging out at the barn).
Coach says you need to dedicate more time to studying the sport, not just riding.
Coach says it isn't a "horse" problem, it is a "you" problem.

People have become increasingly more reactionary. More easily offended. In lieu of everyone getting a trophy, it is so hard to hear these words from people you admire. Some of the best coaches will be the toughest. Not ones that tear you apart constantly, but coaches that aren't afraid to have the tough conversations with you. Or conversations that you may not have wanted to have.

But remember, a good coach is in YOUR corner. They want YOU to achieve success. They dedicate so much more than an hour of time to your growth not only as a rider but as a horseman. Maybe you are burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle), and you need a reality check that this sport requires more of your time and focus.

These conversations can hurt, but while it may sting at first.... take a second. Think about why your coach is against you moving up right now, why your coach is saying to wait until the summer to be a working student, why your coach is saying that you should not enter the show until the homework and flat work is done.

By Courtney Waskiewicz

08/06/2024
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07/15/2024

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06/25/2024

Bravo!!

Never used polos, or any wraps for that matter, unless I absolutely had to. Also, never had any leg issues, either. Gues...
06/23/2024

Never used polos, or any wraps for that matter, unless I absolutely had to. Also, never had any leg issues, either. Guess it was a good thing. Interesting about not scraping the water off.

Warm weather is here to stay so it's time to remind ourselves how to keep our horses safe in hot weather.

Check out these tips for keeping you horse cool and healthy over the summer.

06/20/2024

I’m loving this sign!! Good ole Americana!!

05/23/2024

Too cute!

05/20/2024

Well that didn’t go as planned. Lol.

Address

1265 Business Route 66
Greensburg, PA
15601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+17248368277

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