Hidden Meadow Farm

Hidden Meadow Farm A training and lesson facility located on 26 acres in the heart of the Delmarva. See our about info! "Brenda has been riding since before she was born.

About Brenda Stewart:

This biography is from the proud pen of Sonja Roy, Brenda’s mother. I rode horses through my pregnancy with her. It didn’t take her long after birth to start riding on her own. She rode my half-Arabian horse by herself at somewhere between 2 and 3 years old. She got her first horse, an unbroke pony named “Andrew Jackson”, when she was 8. She broke and trained him, even taugh

t him to drive a cart. At age 11 or 12 she got “Lady”, a well broke Mustang nine cents change! Brenda showed Lady in barrels, poles, keyhole, and every class she could. She also raised 2 foals out of her, which she also broke and trained. Once Brenda finished them, they were horses that anyone could ride. At one show a trainer/handler for an Arabian stable saw her ride and she was asked to come ride for them. She was never paid for this but was supplied with some riding equipment, clothing, etc. And received expert training from some of the great trainers. She was always watching, listening, and learning. Brenda qualified for and went to Arab Nationals in equitation as a teenager and placed 2nd in the top 10. She worked for an Arab stable in Maryland/Delaware and qualified one of their horses for Nationals as a park horse. That horse placed in the top 10. She went to work for a top Quarter Horse stable in Oklahoma, gaining more training knowledge in western riding. She continued to always watch, listen, and learn from the best in their fields. In total, Brenda has been training horses for over 50 years. She has been turning out quality riding horses. A “Brenda” trained horse is one that absolutely anyone can ride! If anyone really wants to learn to ride, train, and care for horses then watch, listen, and pay attention to what Brenda is doing. Listen to what she is saying and watch her when she is feeding and grooming, etc. She knows what she is doing! She has trained and retrained horses that no one else could do anything with or that someone else has poorly trained or damaged. She’s turned them all into great riding horses. Maybe sometime you can ask her about Blackie, Corvette, Kid, Hope, Umtio, Andy, Bambi, Comrade, and many more. I am very proud of my daughter. She is an even better trainer than she knows because her horses are not only fantastic show horses, but they can be ridden and enjoyed. She is an accomplished rider that can ride multiple disciplines and has shown in Native Arabian Costume and Side Saddle!"

Hidden Meadow Farm is located on 26 acres in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula, seven miles west of Dover, Delaware. Established in 1996, Hidden Meadow Farm provides full care horse boarding, personalized lessons in English or Western Riding and show ring training. Hidden Meadow Farm provides training and instruction for all ages, beginner through advanced. Brenda Stewart is Hidden Meadow's Instructor/trainer and has been successfully training and showing horses for over 50 years. She works with the individual needs on a very personalized basis, using her extensive experience to guide each student to their ultimate potential. It’s not all work, the farm also goes on trail rides and beach rides, it is all about enjoying your horse. Hidden Meadow specializes in helping the amateur horse owner achieve success for themselves and their horse. Brenda Stewart conducts individual lessons so each rider receives the utmost attention and maximizes lesson time. Lessons are available on your horse or ours. We have several horses that will meet the needs of any level of rider. Hidden Meadow Farm provides expert show training in Halter, English Pleasure, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western Pleasure, Reining, Ladies Side Saddle, Jumping and Dressage. Although Arabian/Half Arabians are her first passion, Brenda Stewart has years of successful show ring experience showing a variety of breeds including Arabian, NSH, Morgan, Pinto, American Saddlebred, Paint, Quarter Horses, and more. At Hidden Meadow Farm, full care boarding is available in our 30 stall barn. Each box stall is 10' x 12'. Boarders have use of an 80' x 182' lighted indoor arena, and a 100' x 182' outdoor ring as well. The best quality hay and grain are provided along with daily turn-outs.

05/01/2025

REMINDER!!!
No lessons with Ms. Brenda until 5/10!

04/26/2025

Any Hidden Meadow boarders wishing to have their horse blanket washed, please message the page so we can make arrangements.

04/16/2025

❤️ If You Give a Kid a Horse....

If you give a kid a horse,
they’ll ask for a saddle.
Once they have a saddle,
they’ll need a good pair of boots.

When they get those boots,
they’ll want to climb in the saddle.
Once they’re in the stirrups,
they’ll ask you how to hold the reins.

When they learn to hold the reins,
they’ll beg to trot.
Once they learn to trot,
they’ll dream of galloping across open fields.

Galloping will make them feel free,
and feeling free will make them brave.
Once they’re brave,
they’ll fall off...but don't worry, they’ll get back on.

And when they get back on,
they’ll ride with grit in their teeth and stars in their eyes.
They’ll muck stalls without complaint,
and wake up before the sun just to feed.

They’ll brush that horse’s coat,
And let the rhythm calm their soul.
They’ll learn patience, responsibility,
and how to speak without words.

They’ll whisper to that horse all their hopes,
and that horse will listen like no one else can.
They’ll build friendships in dusty arenas,
and learn trust on winding trails.
They’ll know the thrill of a blue ribbon,
and the heartbreak of a goodbye.

If you give a kid a horse,
you’ll give them more than just a ride...
you’ll give them confidence,
courage,
and a quiet kind of strength
that’ll stay with them for life.

Because if you give a kid a horse...
you’ll change them forever.

❤️ ©Michelle Knutson | Born In The Barn

04/02/2025

Reminder: No Lessons this Thursday/Friday due to vaccinations!

We have 2 stalls available for full board. 42 acre facility with 12x12 stalls, a large indoor arena, outdoor arena, larg...
03/21/2025

We have 2 stalls available for full board. 42 acre facility with 12x12 stalls, a large indoor arena, outdoor arena, large round pen, and small round pen. Training services also available

Located in Hartly, DE.

Please PM for more info.

One of our super geldings is looking for a new home. His sweet personality and potential make us wish we had room to kee...
02/21/2025

One of our super geldings is looking for a new home. His sweet personality and potential make us wish we had room to keep him!

A few lesson spots have opened up! Send us a message, email, text or call.
02/11/2025

A few lesson spots have opened up! Send us a message, email, text or call.

One of our barn favorites is available for lease!
02/07/2025

One of our barn favorites is available for lease!

02/03/2025

Address

2683 Bryants Corner Road
Hartly, DE
19953

Telephone

+13026328599

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hidden Meadow Farm posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Hidden Meadow Farm:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

Hidden Meadow Farm is located on 26 acres in the heart of the Delmarva Peninsula, seven miles west of Dover, Delaware. Established in 1996, Hidden Meadow Farm provides full care horse boarding, personalized lessons in English or Western Riding and show ring training.. Hidden Meadow Farm provides training and instruction for all ages, beginner through advanced. Brenda Stewart is Hidden Meadow's Instructor/trainer and has been successfully training and showing horses for over 40 years. She works with the individual needs on a very personalized basis, using her extensive experience to guide each student to their ultimate potential. Its not all work, the farm also goes on trail rides and beach rides, it is all about enjoying your horse. Hidden Meadow specializes in helping the amateur horse owner achieve success for themselves and their horse. Brenda Stewart conducts individual lessons so each rider receives the utmost attention and maximizes lesson time. Lessons are available on your horse or ours. We have several horses that will meet the needs of an level of rider. Hidden Meadow Farm provides expert show training in Halter, English Pleasure, Saddle Seat, Hunt Seat, Western Pleasure, Reining, Ladies Side Saddle, Jumping and Dressage. Although Arabian/Half Arabians are her first passion, Brenda Stewart has over 40 years of successful show ring experience showing a variety of breeds including Arabian, NSH, Morgan, Pinto, American Saddlebred, Paint, and Quarter Horses. At Hidden Meadow Farm, full care boarding is available in our 30 stall barn. Each box stall is 10' x 12'. Our boarders have use of an 80' x 182' lighted indoor arena, and a 100' x 182' outdoor ring as well. The best quality hay and grain are provided along with daily turn-outs.