Terrill and I have owned the farm since 1996, accumulating some horses and other animals, enjoying farm life. It wasn't until a decade or so later that the Pasture Boarding operation came in to being. It started with just one or two; the number of boarders has varied, as we have been very selective, accepting only horses ( and owners) that are a good fit for our setting.
We provide constant oversight for all of the horses here. Owners are kept closely informed about their equine partners and are welcome to come out at any time, day or night. Terrill and I are "retired", though we work even harder on the farm now! Boarders ride and there are often lessons going on, so there is someone on site most of the time.
Lee Manuel
My equine background started "in utero"; my mother was a horsewoman of varied experiences, and I actually was on a horse before I was born!
The early years of ranching and western riding (including barrels, western pleasure, reining, and cow work) gave me a solid base of experience with horses.
English riding didn't come until later; looking for challenges without cows, I decided to try English and jumping. That lead inevitably to dressage, as it became obvious to me it was the way to really learn to ride correctly.
The rest is history; I joined the ranks of riders whose quest is self-improvement and developing a partnership with the horse. It is a quest that never ends, but it is all about the journey!