We have an on-line tack store and in-store shopping in our boutique tack store. Timber Ridge Equestrian Center is full-service dressage boarding and training facility located in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania. Although our specialty is dressage, we welcome all disciplines, ages and experience levels. We are conveniently located near the New Stanton exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Routes 70, 119 an
d 31. We are approximately 45 minutes east of Pittsburgh, Pa. Timber Ridge specializes in the individual specialized needs of your horse as well as well as the development of the rider towards obtaining their goals. We care for your horse in a private tranquil setting giving you the peace of mind and trust that you expect in a caregiver for your equine. The safety and health of your equine is our priority. Whether you are interested in boarding, training, lessons, sales, or booking a clinic or judging date, contact Timber Ridge today for a tour or to discuss your equine needs. About Us
Robin Birk is the owner, manager, and trainer of Timber Ridge Equestrian Center. Scott Minerva is farm’s Operational Manager and ensures that everything is in tip top shape. Let me publicly brag about our other farm assistants who take pride in their work to ensure the health and happiness of horse. Robin has over 45 years experience with horses and has been riding since the age of 5. Robin spent most of her early years of riding hunters and then moved on to open jumpers. For the last 25 years, Robin’s passion has been on the development and training of dressage horses. Robin is a FEI level competitor and is a USDF Silver Medalist. In, 2013 Robin graduated from the USDF L Judging Training Program with Distinction and is now working on the application for the ‘r’ judges training program. Robin is also an approved young horse trainer by the American Hanoverian Society (AHS). Robin has also won a USDF Horse of the Year Award and as held other national rankings. Robin has placed at many regional shows and has achieved many other high point show awards and WPDA year-end awards. Robin has ridden with many national level clinicians including Ken Borden, Jane Savoie, Linda Zang, Walter Zettl and Betsy Steiner. Robin enjoys breeding, training, and showing young horses. Robin has experience showing horses in hand and preparing mares and foals for AHS breed inspections. Robin has successfully bred, raised, and trained her Hanoverian gelding “Willie B Irish” up to the PSG level. Facility
Timber Ridge is a 33 acre facility nestled in the foothills of the Laurel Mountains. Our small personalized facility and amenities make us one of the most attractive boarding facilities in the area. We have two large pastures (approximately 10 acres each) and two paddocks. All turnout areas are mostly flat. The outdoor arena is 200 x 90 feet with sand footing that holds a regulation size dressage arena. The indoor arena is 140 x 80 feet also with sand footing. The indoor arena has very bright lights for those night time or early morning rides. Both arenas are lettered for schooling purposes. We fully understand the importance of good footing and we groom our arenas regularly. We have an indoor shower stall for giving your horse the spa treatment. Our tack room is equipped with personal lockers with saddle and bridle racks. A security system is installed on the premise complete with fire detection and an alert system to local authorities. We currently have 22 stalls to house our equine celebrities. Stalls are 12 x 10 and have full size sliding wood doors. Stalls are matted for easy clean up and to provide your horse with a level floor for taking naps and relaxing. You may use a safe stall gate if you choose. We also have a heated viewing room for your comfort. The viewing room is equipped with a kitchen, microwave, refrigerator, and the all important heated bathroom. Hot water is available in the viewing room. Boarding
Boarding of your equine athlete includes stall cleaning, feeding, watering, bedding, and turn out weather permitting. Horses are turned out in the indoor arena daily during inclement weather. Stalls are cleaned twice a day, every day, and 365 days a year. Horses are turned out with compatible stable mates. All horses must be kept current on all vaccines and must have a negative coggins within 12 months. Included in your board at no extra charge is:
• Feed, hay, and ample sawdust bedding
• Feeding of your supplements or medicine (provided by boarder)
• Putting on/taking off your horse’s wardrobe – (ex. Turn out blankets or boots, fly masks, etc.)
• Electric for use of fans and heated buckets (fans or buckets to be provided by boarder)
Extra Services not included in your board are available upon request. These include, but are not limited to:
• Hand-walking
• Hand grazing
• Bathing, clipping, braiding
• Leg wrapping
• Other minor veterinary care (ex. Wound care, leg wrapping, etc.)
• Lunging, Exercising, Training
Training, Lessons, Judging, & Sales
Timber Ridge offers a variety of training packages that can be customized to fit your needs and budget. Whether you just want your horse to be started, fined tuned, or prepared for the show ring, we can help you obtain your goals. Training and lessons focus on the training pyramid and instilling basics for the horse and rider. We can also assist you in sales, whether you are selling or buying that horse of your dreams. Robin has graduated from the USDF L Judges Training Program is available to officiate at your schooling shows. Contact Robin at 724-755-0696 or [email protected] to get more information.
