Acorn Hill Stables

03/16/2025

Little visitors

03/10/2025

ISO person to help with cleaning stalls, turnout etc- Wed thru Sunday 7am -11 am. MUST have experience with horses and reliable transportation. Competitive pay. Located in Pepperell, MA.

03/04/2025

Acorn Hill Stables in Pepperell MA LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE, motivated team member to work Saturdays and Sundays 7:00-3:00 to help with turn out/in, muck stalls, stocking hay and shavings and other barn chores. MUST have experience with horses. Must have reliable transportation in ALL weather. Competitive pay. Please PM if interested.

02/20/2025

Acorn Hill Stables in Pepperell MA LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE, motivated team member to work Saturdays and Sundays 7:00-3:00 to help with turn out/in, muck stalls, stocking hay and shavings and other barn chores. MUST have experience with horses. Must have reliable transportation in ALL weather. Please PM if interested.

02/18/2025

Rotating shifts, but everyone will get out for about an hour. Cabin fever is setting in

02/09/2025

All plowed and everyone is outside!

02/06/2025

Everyone went outside for a little bit. They are now inside and cozy with plenty of hay. Please stay home. The roads are atrocious and your animals are well cared for.

01/29/2025

Carleen is now booking clients at our farm!!!

Meet our Trainer. Owner/Trainer/Instructor USEF 'r' Jumper Judge Carleen Wilkish
With over 25 years experience.
From her beginning days of lessons at Flying Change Stables with Kathy McDermott, Carleen has worked and ridden her way along with the assistance of such fine horsemen as: Susan T. DesMarais of Harwood Farms, Frank Perla, Harold Chopping, Peter Leone, Bill Cooney, Mark Jungherr, and Ron Zohar.
She has atteneded clinics with Olympians Anne Kursinski, Nona Garson, Jeffery Wells, as well as ridden and hosted Greg Best and Bernie Traurig.
Carleen was an active member and officer of the Chelmsford 4-H Horse Lovers Club throughout her childhood. An active equestrian in all 4-H activites. Riding and schooling her own horses, as well as many others, garnering numerous awards.
Carleen purchased her Holsteiner mare, Harwood's Hi-Lite , aka, 'Cricket' in 1999. Seven years old and unbacked, Carleen solely broke and trained Cricket, and competed her for many years up and down the East Coast in the Jumper Divisions at the biggest shows. Cricket now 32, sound and semi retired, still loves to get out and show her s***k.
Carleen opened Midnight Moon Stables in Chelmsford, MA in 2007 running a full scale boarding and training operation which expanded from an indoorless 12 stall farm to a 20 stall show barn with indoor for 17 years, competing, training several horses of all types, as well as bringing along so many polished, beautiful riders. Carleen has developed several equine professionals who have gone out on their own with successful careers working for top professionals, or running their own business.
During her years in Chelmsford, Carleen tried her hand at breeding, and after several tries, Cricket had a beautiful little filly, and known as the forever baby, Harbor Light.
After starting a human family of her own. Carleen has scaled back from a show model to have a work/family balance. Carleen works out of the beautiful Acorn Hill Stables in Pepperell, MA providing lessons and training in a relaxed atmosphere. Where you can have show quality training and instruction, top notch horse care, while enjoying a fun and laid back atmosphere.
Always positive and smiling, Carleen makes herself available to lend a supportive hand and word of encouragement to all, she is true example of a model horsemen.

'To all the little girls who ask their Daddy's, "Can I have a pony", and have the courage to follow their dreams.'

01/26/2025

Stalls available at Acorn Hill in Pepperell MA!
12x14 stalls with run-outs available
76x170 indoor
100x200 outdoor
Trails and fields to ride in
24 hr stall cameras
Grass paddocks
All day turnout
And so much more….
Join us with expert hunter- jumper training by Harwood Farm or bring your own!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! If you want to get your horse an extra special gift, we have stalls available! barn holidays

12/22/2024

Terrible weather but everybody got a nice long walk in the indoor. Harbor got a nice long jog lol

12/19/2024

Join us for a new and exciting riding club!
What to Expect:
Weekly Group Riding Lessons: Tailored to your individual skill level. Gain confidence and improve your riding skills.
Monthly Group Meetings: Learn essential horse care skills, including grooming, tacking, basic equine science, and educational clinics.
Welcoming and Supportive Environment: Feel comfortable learning, sharing knowledge, and socializing with fellow riders. Make new friends who share your passion for horses.
Opportunities to Participate in:
Local Horse Shows
US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program - those who meet requirements earn an Interscholastic Athlete Varsity patch and corresponding pin. Each additional lettering year completed, you will receive an Interscholastic Athlete pin and award letter.
Who: riders grade 5-12
Where: Acorn Hill Stables, Pepperell,MA
Contact Kelly Adams at [email protected]
for more information.