Hidden Meadow Farm

Hidden Meadow Farm A training and lesson facility located on 26 acres in the heart of the Delmarva. See our about info! "Brenda has been riding since before she was born.
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About Brenda Stewart:

This biography is from the proud pen of Sonja Roy, Brenda’s mother. I rode horses through my pregnancy with her. It didn’t take her long after birth to start riding on her own. She rode my half-Arabian horse by herself at somewhere between 2 and 3 years old. She got her first horse, an unbroke pony named “Andrew Jackson”, when she was 8. She broke and trained him, even taugh

t him to drive a cart. At age 11 or 12 she got “Lady”, a well broke Mustang nine cents change! Brenda showed Lady in barrels, poles, keyhole, and every class she could. She also raised 2 foals out of her, which she also broke and trained. Once Brenda finished them, they were horses that anyone could ride. At one show a trainer/handler for an Arabian stable saw her ride and she was asked to come ride for them. She was never paid for this but was supplied with some riding equipment, clothing, etc. And received expert training from some of the great trainers. She was always watching, listening, and learning. Brenda qualified for and went to Arab Nationals in equitation as a teenager and placed 2nd in the top 10. She worked for an Arab stable in Maryland/Delaware and qualified one of their horses for Nationals as a park horse. That horse placed in the top 10. She went to work for a top Quarter Horse stable in Oklahoma, gaining more training knowledge in western riding. She continued to always watch, listen, and learn from the best in their fields. In total, Brenda has been training horses for over 50 years. She has been turning out quality riding horses. A “Brenda” trained horse is one that absolutely anyone can ride! If anyone really wants to learn to ride, train, and care for horses then watch, listen, and pay attention to what Brenda is doing. Listen to what she is saying and watch her when she is feeding and grooming, etc. She knows what she is doing! She has trained and retrained horses that no one else could do anything with or that someone else has poorly trained or damaged. She’s turned them all into great riding horses. Maybe sometime you can ask her about Blackie, Corvette, Kid, Hope, Umtio, Andy, Bambi, Comrade, and many more. I am very proud of my daughter. She is an even better trainer than she knows because her horses are not only fantastic show horses, but they can be ridden and enjoyed. She is an accomplished rider that can ride multiple disciplines and has shown in Native Arabian Costume and Side Saddle!"

Hidden Meadow Farm is located on 26 acres in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula, seven miles west of Dover, Delaware. Established in 1996, Hidden Meadow Farm provides full care horse boarding, personalized lessons in English or Western Riding and show ring training. Hidden Meadow Farm provides training and instruction for all ages, beginner through advanced. Brenda Stewart is Hidden Meadow's Instructor/trainer and has been successfully training and showing horses for over 50 years. She works with the individual needs on a very personalized basis, using her extensive experience to guide each student to their ultimate potential. It’s not all work, the farm also goes on trail rides and beach rides, it is all about enjoying your horse. Hidden Meadow specializes in helping the amateur horse owner achieve success for themselves and their horse. Brenda Stewart conducts individual lessons so each rider receives the utmost attention and maximizes lesson time. Lessons are available on your horse or ours. We have several horses that will meet the needs of any level of rider. Hidden Meadow Farm provides expert show training in Halter, English Pleasure, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western Pleasure, Reining, Ladies Side Saddle, Jumping and Dressage. Although Arabian/Half Arabians are her first passion, Brenda Stewart has years of successful show ring experience showing a variety of breeds including Arabian, NSH, Morgan, Pinto, American Saddlebred, Paint, Quarter Horses, and more. At Hidden Meadow Farm, full care boarding is available in our 30 stall barn. Each box stall is 10' x 12'. Boarders have use of an 80' x 182' lighted indoor arena, and a 100' x 182' outdoor ring as well. The best quality hay and grain are provided along with daily turn-outs.

12/05/2024

All Hidden Meadow lessons are cancelled tonight due to weather/high winds! 💨🍃🌬️

11/04/2024

Reminder! Ms. Brenda is away on vacation and lessons will resume 11/18.

10/27/2024

Yesterday was a great day at Hand Made Luck Stables with our riders and families! Thank you Michelle King for always putting in such effort for these riders!

10/08/2024

You've got to be in it to win it.

This handsome, sweet guy is available and located at our farm. Recently received a certificate for mounted police desens...
10/08/2024

This handsome, sweet guy is available and located at our farm. Recently received a certificate for mounted police desensitization training. He’s ready to find his forever person!

Thank you to Michelle King at Hand Made Luck Stables for working so hard through uncertain weather to put on a nice show...
08/12/2024

Thank you to Michelle King at Hand Made Luck Stables for working so hard through uncertain weather to put on a nice show today. Great work Scarlet and Baylee!

08/05/2024
08/05/2024

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

Lessons aren’t just about riding a horse…
08/05/2024

Lessons aren’t just about riding a horse…

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

07/24/2024

All Lessons for Thursday 7/25 are cancelled due to an event. Please contact your instructor if you have questions!

07/17/2024

Unfortunately,
Lessons need to be canceled again today due the heat index 🥵

07/16/2024

All Lessons are cancelled due to temperatures today!!! 🔥🔥🔥

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!! She has her problems but it is still the greatest nation on earth! Blessed to live here! 💜

It’s the honest truth…a little naughty pony is how Mrs. Brenda and Mrs. Laura K learned!
05/08/2024

It’s the honest truth…a little naughty pony is how Mrs. Brenda and Mrs. Laura K learned!

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Hidden Meadow Farm is located on 26 acres in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula, seven miles west of Dover, Delaware. Established in 1996, Hidden Meadow Farm provides full care horse boarding, personalized lessons in English or Western Riding and show ring training.. Hidden Meadow Farm provides training and instruction for all ages, beginner through advanced. Brenda Stewart is Hidden Meadow's Instructor/trainer and has been successfully training and showing horses for over 40 years. She works with the individual needs on a very personalized basis, using her extensive experience to guide each student to their ultimate potential. Its not all work, the farm also goes on trail rides and beach rides, it is all about enjoying your horse. Hidden Meadow specializes in helping the amateur horse owner achieve success for themselves and their horse. Brenda Stewart conducts individual lessons so each rider receives the utmost attention and maximizes lesson time. Lessons are available on your horse or ours. We have several horses that will meet the needs of an level of rider. Hidden Meadow Farm provides expert show training in Halter, English Pleasure, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western Pleasure, Reining, Ladies Side Saddle, Jumping and Dressage. Although Arabian/Half Arabians are her first passion, Brenda Stewart has over 40 years of successful show ring experience showing a variety of breeds including Arabian, NSH, Morgan, Pinto, American Saddlebred, Paint, and Quarter Horses. At Hidden Meadow Farm, full care boarding is available in our 30 stall barn. Each box stall is 10' x 12'. Our boarders have use of an 80' x 182' lighted indoor arena, and a 100' x 182' outdoor ring as well. The best quality hay and grain are provided along with daily turn-outs.

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