Woodstock Acres Riding Stable

23/03/2025

Congratulations to Fiona and Dylan!!Both of them are doing amazing in their IHSA shows ❤️ We are so proud!

23/02/2025

2025 summer horsemanship weeks are posted at the barn. We always have a great time! Hours are 9-3 with tons of riding and educational horse activities 🦄

21/02/2025

Obstacle course day!

22/01/2025

Before you head to the barn this morning, remember, your horse is trying to understand you as you try to understand them. Its a relationship that is constantly working towards a mutual understanding - just be kind!

21/01/2025

Since I have just now made two posts about the uncomfortable subject of causing stress and pain to horses, I will repeat one other thing that I have posted about many times.

ANY human athlete knows how badly it hurts when the gas tank is getting empty, and they are still having to run, like in track, soccer, whatever.

Horses who are tired and who are being made to keep going are not “happy” horses. They are uncomfortable horses. Now some athletically induced discomfort is a normal by-product of training, but basically riders should be HIGHLY AWARE of trying to not ask horses for exertion too far beyond what their physical fitness allows. If they aren’t fit enough, get them fitter, THEN ask.

I was just watching a Netflix movie, and as in so many movies with horses, all they do is gallop. In real life those horses wouldn’t stay sound for two weeks. There’s so much bad horsemanship out there, and riders need to get educated about simple basics like fit for the task.

31/12/2024

I was able to teach my first lesson since my accident November 17th. It felt amazing to be back in the barn! Thank you so much to all of my boarders and students and especially my barn help for keeping things going while I healed. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful group of people here. I have had lots of time, which I normally wouldn’t have to come up with ways to improve our program. 2025 is going to be a great year! Things to look forward to: an improved show team to offer showing experience and opportunities.(There will be adult classes for this too!) A Jr horsemanship program for our younger horse obsessed students who always want to know, and do more. 3 of our own home horse shows with a special finals show at the end of the season. We are also starting a 4-H club! We will continue to run our summer horse program weeks, as well as attending away horse shows. I am very excited to get back to work.
Happy 2025 everyone!

19/11/2024

I will be spending some quality time with my cat the next few weeks. Thank you for everyone who has reached out to offer help and wishes for a speedy recovery. I had a fall Sunday that resulted in a leg fracture that needed a few pins and some broken ribs. I am feeling better but will be off my feet for a few weeks. Lessons will continue as usual with my trusted assistant Chaney!
I would like to add how important it is to always wear your helmet. This fall happened at a walk on a trusted horse. My helmet saved me from what could have been a disastrous head injury.
I love you all and will see you soon! ❤️
Rebecca

16/11/2024

Two of our most adorable kids and most adorable ponies❤️

19/10/2024

19/10/2024

18/10/2024

Enjoying New England Equitation! Such a fun show surrounded by the most beautiful horses and riders 🦄

03/10/2024

PLEASE HELP! PLEASE SHARE this post
This is a non horse post. My aunt lives in Asheville NC. This is a picture of across the street at her home. She is on the executive Board of Directors of MANNA, the North Carolina food bank. It is similar to TEEG or Connecticut food share. Their building and all their supplies were taken by the flood. The town is destroyed. There is no power, no fuel and almost no access. We have all seen the devastation and all wonder what can be done to help. This is the link to MANNA’s donation site. Every bit of what is donated will go directly to the place it is needed most! Many do not even have clean water to drink. If you really want to help, please, please donate so the food bank can get back up and running ❤️
https://www.mannafoodbank.org/

21/09/2024

Don’t let the rain deter you from coming to our open house. We ride INSIDE on a day like today. Meet the horses, enter our great raffles learn about correct equipment fit and horse care, and of course pony ride fundraiser!!!!

09/09/2024

Congratulations!
Kate and Fin on your first hunter derby!
Ania and Felix on their return to the show ring and some really great jumping rounds!
Archie and Penny on their big improvements, and champion in their division and a very brave warm up in the field!
Chaney and Merlin on a “strong” schooling adventure ( great riding Chaney!!)
Maya and Token and their fabulous WT classes!
Definitely putting the Pines Derby Day on the calendar for next year!