Woodloch Stable, Inc.

"Woodloch is by far the best barn I’ve been to. I’ve visited a few different facilities, but nothing beats Woodloch. I started taking lessons a few years ago and immediately noticed how kind and helpful the instructors/lesson helpers are. I was taught so much on proper horse care before and after the ride too, instead of just the riding lesson. I eventually bought my own horse which one of the instructors recommended and everything has worked out very well. The barn owners are very friendly and professional as well. Everyone insures proper care for every horse on site. I feel safe knowing that there is an amazing chore crew to take care of + feed my horse multiple times a day. I currently board and take lessons at Woodloch and would recommend this barn to anyone!"

"We currently lease our field to Woodloch for hay and couldn't be happier to have run into Bill. It's rare to find such an asset to the community. My wife and I will be building our home soon, but in the meantime we've been cleaning up the land we purchased. Bill and Marcus have taken time out of their busy day to help us plant trees and do other chores around the property. It has been a huge blessing getting to work alongside Bill. I can't speak to the horse side of things, but I'm sure one day our daughter will want to try horse riding. I know where we will take them first ;) Thanks for all you do, Bill and family!"

"My daughter wanted to do horseback riding. We were recommended Woodloch from a friend of hers. She started with private lessons and she fell in love. She has been doing group lessons for years. Her trainer and lesson helpers are always friendly and have given her confidence. There are plenty of times and days available for us to fit in our schedule."

"I've boarded at Woodloch twice (two different horses, with a 10 year gap in between). I've been there about a year and a half with my new horse. They've made a ton of improvements to the facilities, everything from adding covered hay storage areas, improving the paddocks, adding geotextile in the pastures to control mud, and improving fences, adding new arenas and improving footing in the existing arenas, and expanding their beautiful cross country course. It's very clear to me that they care about their facilities and their horses. They are always reinvesting in making the place better, and they have a refreshingly down-to-earth approach to horse care. I am happy with the care my horse has gotten at Woodloch. Hay and grain are excellent quality, the barn is clean, and the staff is diligent about doing blanket changes and supplements. They also notice and communicate when anything is amiss. The other day, I put the wrong weight blanket on my horse's stall, and they texted me to double check, which saved my horse an uncomfortable night. Their lesson program is a great foundation for beginners, and they also have instructors who work with higher level riders, depending on discipline (currently a lot of eventers, although it's not an eventing specific barn). The school horses are appropriate and safe for beginners. Though most of them aren't fancy, they are well trained and well cared for. The Woodloch training/teaching philosophy is centered around how the horse thinks and learns, and those principles can be applied to a variety of disciplines. All that said, no barn is perfect for everyone, so let's talk about the cons. * This is a large barn with a lot of activity at all hours of the day. I personally love the active environment, but if you're looking for a quiet retirement style place, it may not be a good fit for you. * The paddocks are dirt and on the small side. This isn't a problem for me because my horse needs a dry lot, but if you want your horse on grass, you'll probably be happier somewhere else. (This is something you can easily see for yourself when you tour, of course.) * During the winter, the indoor arenas can be crowded around peak lesson times. Not an issue during the summer because there are so many outdoor arenas, but in the winter it's best to plan your rides outside of lesson hours. * There are riders of all ages, so if you prefer an adults-only barn, this isn't it. Hopefully this information is helpful for people who are making a boarding decision. No barn will be a perfect fit for everyone, but I've been really happy with the care at Woodloch. The owners have been so kind and generous with their resources and knowledge. They've helped me out a TON with my green horse. I love being part of the Woodloch family. :) Attached pic is my horse looking the shiniest she's ever been. She was absolutely GLEAMING over the summer."

"This barn is such an amazing place and I highly recommend them! As people have been saying the younger helpers and boarders do give some not so friendly looks, but you can’t be to soft about that as it’s not the barns fault and they aren’t rude at all! The horses are taken care of well and I don’t see why anyone would dislike such a great barn! They have something for everyone and the trainers are great."