A lifelong dream, that's what this is all
about. I can remember as a child being fascinated by these large animals my uncle owned. I can recall him sitting me atop
my first pony and leading me around the farm. It has been in my blood ever since that day. To this day I still prefer the
smell of hay and manure to fancy perfume. To me, there is not a sweeter sound than that of the horses as they nicker and call
to one another across the barn and the pastures.
I have always dreamed of having a barn such as
this with these magnificent animals. My husband , Kirk, having grown up in the mountains of California has always had a fondness
for horses as well. He will share his favorite stories about an old horse named Smokey Britches if you ask.
Our love and passion for horses has been a
constant in our lives. I started working and riding at the local barn at the age of 10 cleaning stalls in exchange for lessons
and riding time. We rode trails and learned to think like a horse. As I evolved in my riding skills I have had the privilege
and good fortune to be instructed in both the English and Western worlds of horsemanship. I have shown over the years
and enjoy it. Now I get to enjoy teaching and training both children and adults introducing them to the world of the horse.
Our mission is to provide a peaceful,
relaxing, clean place for horse lovers to enjoy their time with their friend... their horse. We strive to make this barn feel
like a home not just to your horse but to our riders as well.
Barbara and Kirk O'Leary
