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Riding Lessons, Boarding, and Horse Training Available. Its not just a hobby, it's our passion.
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Our Mission:
To provide affordable boarding in a clean, safe, professional atmosphere where our boarders can come and enjoy their horse and our facility in a non stressful environment. We encourage each boarder to be proactive with their horse, but during those times when they can’t; we are here to provide exceptional, affectionate care to every horse that calls our stable home. We believe

that horses thrive better when allowed to be outdoors as weather permits. We are passionate about the responsibility of caring for your horse and we put their health and well being above all else. We understand the financial and emotional investment that is involved in horse ownership….we know this because we are horse owners ourselves. We want you to feel at home at our facility and we are grateful for the trust you have placed in us. Broken Spoke Stables is very proud of our facility that features the following:

-125 acres of rolling farm land in the heart of beautiful Pleasant Valley
-Riding Trails
-100 x 200 Outdoor riding arena
-60’ outdoor round pen
-120 x 60 indoor riding arena
-45’ indoor round pen
-Outdoor wash rack
-No concrete under any stall
-Friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you in any way they can
-Peace of mind BECAUSE WE LIVE RIGHT HERE ON SITE
-Truck with 4 horse Exiss trailer for safe hauling
-Spacious stalls

11/10/2024

Today was the Mountain Top Saddle Club awards banquet. It was a lovely celebration for all who participate in their show series. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline to show horses. This post is to honor those who are on our show team by listing the awards that they earned:
Reserve Champion pony-Dustlyn
Third place pony: Emery
Small Fry Western Champion-Dustlyn
Small Fry Western Reserve-Joshlyn
Small Fry Western Third-Ali
Small Fry Western Fourth-Shylow
Youth Ranch Champion-Rae (not pictured)
Youth Ranch Reserve-Lucy
Adult Ranch Third-Rae
Gaited Horse Champion-Tammy
Gaited Horse Reserve-Emily
All Around Small Fry-Dustlyn
Thank you to MTSC for the awesome awards this year. Thank you to all the parents/grandparents who support our team. I love you all ❤️🐴❤️

11/07/2024

BSS PROUD MOMENT:
There are times, regardless of all the hours of preparation, that your horse has one of those dreaded “horse moments”.
At our recent fall freestyle competition Lucy experienced that very thing with her horse Sadie. From the first trip around the arena Sadie spooked in the corner then did the exact same thing again on the second lap. It was heartbreaking to watch because Lucy had a awesome routine; one she drew up herself on paper just like a show pattern. Lucy is a perfectionist and at practice her routine flowed perfectly with the music of her song. I watched as Lucy navigated through her performance that was nothing like she had practiced and she never once got frustrated. She just kept riding and improvising till the music was over. It was so disappointing but she handled it all with dignity and poise. I wish the audience could have witnessed her routine without the hiccup but that’s the way it can go with a horse. So proud of the way Lucy hung in there, finished the routine, and still smiled when it was over. There may have been a roll of the eyes as she exited the arena but totally appropriate and she still loves her horse!!

11/03/2024

Great time today with Charles Rice teaching our beginner roping clinic. Lots of laughs while learning all the in’s and out’s of this sport. Both horse and rider duos did fantastic with their first time chasing the “dummy.” Next time we will have us some real cows!!

11/01/2024

What a great afternoon for a trail ride. No tricks only treats!! Everyone crossed the bridge, no spooks when we passed bicyclers and a pretty nice buck standing in the background watching us pass by. I’m so blessed to have these young ladies in my life. Awesome way to exit October.

10/28/2024

Our Fall Freestyle Competition was our best one yet. Our theme was “A day at the Matinee” which showcased so many great songs and routines from movies. Here is a snippet of all the performances put to one of the songs used. Much thanks to our 3 judges who had the hardest job, Sandra Savage, Mary Vansickle and Taylor Day. RM Rentals for the popcorn machine, Caleb Hershman for doing everything I asked. Shane and Danny for videoing, my best friend Diane for running the concision stand and everyone who attended. But most of all, the participants who have worked so hard for weeks getting their routines perfected.

10/24/2024

It’s time for our annual Fall Freestyle Competition.
Sunday, October 27th at 2:00 p.m.
“A DAY AT THE MATINEE”
All routines will be performed to songs from movies.
Concession stand will be available!
Bring a lawn chair and be prepared to be entertained.
And no worries, the Steelers don’t play till Monday night so no reason not to attend!

10/13/2024

We had our annual Autumn Glory Trail Ride today in the worst wind we’ve ever ridden in. Some of the horses were a bit jumpy and there were times we had to get off and just walk them. It’s a ride we will be talking about for days to come!! 🍁🐴🍁

10/11/2024

BSS PROUD MOMENT:
Learning to ride does not come easy for some individuals, in fact for those physically challenged learning to ride can be down right hard.
Meet Donna, a 60 something year old client who has honestly thought about quitting on many occasions. She’s very hard on herself and can get frustrated when her brain says go left after I’ve said go right.
Donna works extremely hard during her lessons and I have tremendous respect for her and her desires to spend quality time with a horse. Donna feels safe inside the arena but struggles when I suggest a walk through the woods. Yet deep inside she would love to be able to go on a trail ride together with her daughter.
Yesterday I convinced her to let me walk beside her while she rode Beau, a Missouri Fox Trotter. I didn’t realize the wind was blowing so strongly but I trust this horse and really felt it was a good idea. Donna started out fine but the further we went the more her anxiety increased. I told her it was just fine to turn around but I wanted her to ride without me by her side. I know that was a BIG request but she did it and I was able to get this short video. The ride may have been short but after it was all over Donna thanked me for pushing her through.
I always tell students that if riding was easy then anyone could it. I’m so proud of Donna and her hard earned accomplishments over the 3 years she has been here. I just know that someday we will take that trail ride and I’ll be on my own horse and not need to walk beside her.
For your courage I commend you Donna!!!

09/29/2024

BSS PROUD MOMENT:

On Friday, 9/27 I got a call that no horse lover wants to receive. BT and Broderick had just left our facility 2 hours earlier with their owner Mary driving back to their home in Ocean City. They come every year to escape the intense heat and enjoy some mountaintop hospitality.
The weather that morning was less then desirable as we were experiencing the affects of hurricane Helena. Mary has made this trip many times but still I was a little worried because she was driving alone. I was just starting my lesson with Kayla when my phone rang, it was Mary and she had been in an accident. She was very shaken telling me she had lost control when her truck and trailer went into a spun from all the rain and wind. It ended with her trailer sliding sideways and slamming into the guard rails, jack knifing her truck. The horses were still standing inside the penned trailer and could we come quickly to help her.
Kayla heard the entire conversation and quickly contacted her husband Phillip who with his brother in law heading to the crash site so Mary wouldn’t be alone.
I immediately called my uncle, Don Mason who came to ride with my husband. My employee Caleb Hershman dropped what he was doing to lend a hand helping with hooking up our trailer.
The accident happened on interstate 68 just before the Hancock exit. Police had all but one lane blocked so that when our trailer arrived they would have room to pull over and begin the unloading and reloading process. Assessment of the horses showed several scrapes and abrasions but for the most part they seemed sound. Broderick was the first to load back onto our trailer. BT gave a bit of hesitation (and who could blame him) but finally decided to jump on and make the trip back to our barn.
I’m pleased to report that both horses, while a bit banged and beat up will make a full recovery.
In this situation it makes my heart so proud that in that moment of crisis so many stopped what they were doing to go offer help to Mary and her beloved horses. The trailer was totaled and the truck has major damage but both human and horses walked away from a accident that could have ended with a tragic ending. Thank you so much to everyone that responded to my call for help!!! Would also like to commend the Maryland state police for all their care and assistance and praise be to God for watching over our dear friends!!

09/26/2024

Another BSS Proud Moment.
Teaching young riders how to relax and just let their seat move with the horse during the canter is difficult. Meet Haley Janoske, a very determined young lady who really, really wants to be a good rider and who always has a smile on her face!! We are just learning the canter and this is only her fourth try. At her last lesson I challenged Haley to make it 2 laps around the arena without breaking stride and just look at her go! It’s not always easy to ride Cissy but she and Haley have developed a unique bond and with Haley’s consent positive attitude this horse responds to her requests. As a riding instructor, I absolutely love these moments of success!! Great job Haley!

09/17/2024

BSS PROUD MOMENT!🐴!

I’m starting a new addition to our fb page and I’m calling it BSS proud moment. It’s to give credit for exceptional achievement from any student who takes lessons at our facility.

Today I’m honoring Joshlyn Paugh who on Saturday entered her first ever ranch class at a show we attended. There were many adults in the show ring competing against her but I could see immediately the concentration on Joshlyn’s face as she is a true competitor! She and her horse Dixie were traveling around the arena at a nice ranch trot. Then came a call I’ve never heard at a show in a ranch class but something we work on ALL THE TIME! The announcer called for an extended trot on the correct diagonal. Joshlyn occasionally struggles with her diagonals but not on Saturday. She nailed it and her mom and I could hardly contain our excitement because out of all the competitors Joshlyn and one other were the only ones who executed the command correctly. The judge called all riders into the center for placement and Joshlyn who was the youngest rider in the class, won first place. This earns her our first BSS Proud Moment. Great job Joshlyn and Dixie!! And yes, I was extremely proud!!

09/15/2024

Went to a little end of season fun show at Duel Force Ranch in Pennsylvania and enjoyed the afternoon watching my small fry kids excell at what they love doing. I even let them stay to run the down and back race and they had a lot of fun with that. Also proud of my adult student Emily on Jed and my first time youth competitor courtesy.

09/03/2024

Our HOME GROWN boy starting to meet the expectations that I always hoped that he would. Watch for him next year as we branch out with his showing career.
Dow up a Hot Invite - barn name Jonas
AQHA/APHA 6 years old.

08/25/2024

Just a few pictures from todays show. Many more to come! Weather was beautiful for the last WVU show of the season. Thank you Chelsea Benedict for spending the day with us and snapping pictures.

08/25/2024

Two Rocky Mountain horses, one Missouri Fox Trotter and one Paso Fino representing our stable at the WVU show. We LOVE our gaited horses!!

08/19/2024

When people say “It takes a village” there could be no truer statement. Here are a few pics of what goes on before we enter the show ring on a rainy afternoon.
I often take for granted the amazing fact that our horses do their jobs regardless of the weather. Regardless of how long they stand tied to the trailers before it’s their time to go into the arena. We train for umbrellas, flopping canopies, slickers, you name it in the event we have a day where we need it. The horses passed the test! Not so sure about the kids! My mom always told me never to put a plastic bag over my head or I’d suffocate 😀
Thanks to all the parents who took pictures, it was not a good day to have cell phones out.

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3783 Pleasant Valley Road
Oakland, MD
21550

Telephone

+13016164681

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http://www.brokenspokestable.net/

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Another Proud Moment

BSS PROUD MOMENT: There are times, regardless of all the hours of preparation, that your horse has one of those dreaded “horse moments”. At our recent fall freestyle competition Lucy experienced that very thing with her horse Sadie. From the first trip around the arena Sadie spooked in the corner then did the exact same thing again on the second lap. It was heartbreaking to watch because Lucy had a awesome routine; one she drew up herself on paper just like a show pattern. Lucy is a perfectionist and at practice her routine flowed perfectly with the music of her song. I watched as Lucy navigated through her performance that was nothing like she had practiced and she never once got frustrated. She just kept riding and improvising till the music was over. It was so disappointing but she handled it all with dignity and poise. I wish the audience could have witnessed her routine without the hiccup but that’s the way it can go with a horse. So proud of the way Lucy hung in there, finished the routine, and still smiled when it was over. There may have been a roll of the eyes as she exited the arena but totally appropriate and she still loves her horse!!

Autumn Glory Trail Ride

BSS PROUD MOMENT

BSS PROUD MOMENT: Learning to ride does not come easy for some individuals, in fact for those physically challenged learning to ride can be down right hard. Meet Donna, a 60 something year old client who has honestly thought about quitting on many occasions. She’s very hard on herself and can get frustrated when her brain says go left after I’ve said go right. Donna works extremely hard during her lessons and I have tremendous respect for her and her desires to spend quality time with a horse. Donna feels safe inside the arena but struggles when I suggest a walk through the woods. Yet deep inside she would love to be able to go on a trail ride together with her daughter. Yesterday I convinced her to let me walk beside her while she rode Beau, a Missouri Fox Trotter. I didn’t realize the wind was blowing so strongly but I trust this horse and really felt it was a good idea. Donna started out fine but the further we went the more her anxiety increased. I told her it was just fine to turn around but I wanted her to ride without me by her side. I know that was a BIG request but she did it and I was able to get this short video. The ride may have been short but after it was all over Donna thanked me for pushing her through. I always tell students that if riding was easy then anyone could it. I’m so proud of Donna and her hard earned accomplishments over the 3 years she has been here. I just know that someday we will take that trail ride and I’ll be on my own horse and not need to walk beside her. For your courage I commend you Donna!!!

Another BSS Proud Moment!

Another BSS Proud Moment. Teaching young riders how to relax and just let their seat move with the horse during the canter is difficult. Meet Haley Janoske, a very determined young lady who really, really wants to be a good rider and who always has a smile on her face!! We are just learning the canter and this is only her fourth try. At her last lesson I challenged Haley to make it 2 laps around the arena without breaking stride and just look at her go! It’s not always easy to ride Cissy but she and Haley have developed a unique bond and with Haley’s consent positive attitude this horse responds to her requests. As a riding instructor, I absolutely love these moments of success!! Great job Haley!

You come to the stable to see your horse and this happens!☔️

Cold, rainy days call for a little fun at the end of a good lesson. This is Joshlyn and her horse Dixie doing a great job together!!

Students took advantage of the Presidents Day holiday to do some trail riding in the snow.

You couldn’t touch this feral cat over a year ago when he showed up at the stable. But my employees HAD to go and name him and now this is Nemo today enjoying the rubber horse curry.