Broken Spoke Stable

Broken Spoke Stable Riding Lessons, Boarding, and Horse Training Available. Its not just a hobby, it's our passion.

Our Mission:
To provide affordable boarding in a clean, safe, professional atmosphere where our boarders can come and enjoy their horse and our facility in a non stressful environment. We encourage each boarder to be proactive with their horse, but during those times when they can’t; we are here to provide exceptional, affectionate care to every horse that calls our stable home. We believe

that horses thrive better when allowed to be outdoors as weather permits. We are passionate about the responsibility of caring for your horse and we put their health and well being above all else. We understand the financial and emotional investment that is involved in horse ownership….we know this because we are horse owners ourselves. We want you to feel at home at our facility and we are grateful for the trust you have placed in us. Broken Spoke Stables is very proud of our facility that features the following:

-125 acres of rolling farm land in the heart of beautiful Pleasant Valley
-Riding Trails
-100 x 200 Outdoor riding arena
-60’ outdoor round pen
-120 x 60 indoor riding arena
-45’ indoor round pen
-Outdoor wash rack
-No concrete under any stall
-Friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you in any way they can
-Peace of mind BECAUSE WE LIVE RIGHT HERE ON SITE
-Truck with 4 horse Exiss trailer for safe hauling
-Spacious stalls

Today I’m focusing on our three first year show team members: Jolyn, Clara and Sarah. The first year is always the har...
07/21/2025

Today I’m focusing on our three first year show team members: Jolyn, Clara and Sarah. The first year is always the hardest because there is so much to learn that just can’t be taught during lessons. Just listening to the announcer for classes and gate numbers can be overwhelming. Showing isn’t for everyone which is why our show team is by invitation only. I choose students who I feel can handle the challenge and the stress of show day. Parents/guardians also have to be willing to get involved and learn and be prepared to make some mistakes. Showing teaches responsibility, confidence, humility, and hard work. It’s not about the ribbons, as nice as they may be but it’s about the relationship of the horse and rider and stepping into competition with a positive attitude and a determination to do your very best. These three young ladies are doing just that!!

07/19/2025

Our short loop trail is perfect for our younger riders to learn how to maneuver through trees, over rocks, and small hills. Plus it’s just a quiet, tranquil trail to escape the heat and enjoy some shade.

95% of our hay is harvested right here on our farm. Did you know that every time you switch hay from different suppliers...
07/15/2025

95% of our hay is harvested right here on our farm. Did you know that every time you switch hay from different suppliers that you are putting your horse at a 10% chance of colic? Not all hay is created equal. Nutrients can change from different locations and even slight variants can upset a horse’s delicate digestive system.

We’re proud to offer home grown hay to all the horses who reside at our stable.

Piper won second place in her judged lead line equitation class at WVU riding Sadie. Thank you Lucy for sharing your hor...
07/14/2025

Piper won second place in her judged lead line equitation class at WVU riding Sadie. Thank you Lucy for sharing your horse!!

The camaraderie between these young ladies on our show team is amazing. What a great day at WVU showing with some very g...
07/14/2025

The camaraderie between these young ladies on our show team is amazing. What a great day at WVU showing with some very good competition and once again a heat index that made it hot even in the shade but I heard no complaints. So proud of every one of you!!

Spent the afternoon with this fine group of women showing the gaited and trail classes at WVU. It was so hot I think I c...
07/13/2025

Spent the afternoon with this fine group of women showing the gaited and trail classes at WVU. It was so hot I think I could have fried an egg on my pants! 🥵🐴🥵

🤍 We love our clients! 🤍
07/10/2025

🤍 We love our clients! 🤍

Leadline classes are designed for the very young rider, generally under the age of 7. It serves as a introduction to hor...
07/09/2025

Leadline classes are designed for the very young rider, generally under the age of 7. It serves as a introduction to horse showing with an emphasis on having fun and the development of basic horsemanship skills. Some shows we attend judge this class while others opt to give every rider the same award.
The handler leads the horse while riders show proper seat, leg and hand position. In essence, leadline classes are a supportive and enjoyable way for young children to begin their equestrian journey in a safe and supportive environment.
Pictured are two of our leadline participants, Piper riding Sadie and Abigail on Jonas.

Spent the day in Somerset, Pennsylvania doing what we love to do! It was hot, very hot but the team didn’t complain. Gr...
07/07/2025

Spent the day in Somerset, Pennsylvania doing what we love to do! It was hot, very hot but the team didn’t complain. Great judge who interacted with all those showing. Thank you to Devon Yoder for all you do for us: hauling, filling water, holding horses, maning the gate, enduring the heat in a truck with no air conditioning and for making the trip home memorable!!! Our team couldn’t do what we do without you. We truly appreciate the time, energy and sacrifice you make so we can all travel together.

Always remember that freedom came at a cost. Many men, women, horses and dogs sacrificed their lives so that we can live...
07/04/2025

Always remember that freedom came at a cost. Many men, women, horses and dogs sacrificed their lives so that we can live ours. Stop and ponder that for a few minutes today.

AQHA introduced Ranch Riding in 2012. The following will help spectators better understand the classes our team partici...
07/01/2025

AQHA introduced Ranch Riding in 2012. The following will help spectators better understand the classes our team participates in:

RANCH RIDING: Judges are looking for a horse that demonstrates athleticism, willingness, and versatility, while performing a pattern which include a series of maneuvers in a manner that simulates actual ranch work.

RANCH RAIL: These classes are judged on how the horse travels on the rail at the walk, trot, extended trot, lope, extended lope or hand gallop. At the extended trot the rider may either post or choose to ride in a standing position.

RANCH TRAIL: (one of our favorite classes) Both horse and rider must work together to open gates, cross a bridge, lasso a dummy cow head, side pass over a log and many other challenges that assess the horses ability to navigate obstacles commonly encountered on a ranch.

RANCH CONFORMATION: This is where the judge evaluates the horse’s physical conformation, focusing on breed characteristics, balance, and structural correctness.

The ranch classes have grown in popularity over the years and are now considered one of the more popular disciplines for competitors to participate in. We love the ranch classes and I’m very proud of the young ladies who represent our stable!!

In Western Pleasure under saddle classes the judge is looking for smoothness and fluidity at the walk, trot and lope. Re...
06/30/2025

In Western Pleasure under saddle classes the judge is looking for smoothness and fluidity at the walk, trot and lope. Responsiveness to the rider and transitions that are done smoothly with subtle cues showing that these horses are a “pleasure” to ride.
The horse should have a relaxed head carriage with a comfortable stride that allows for good ground coverage without excessive knee or hock action. The horse should be ridden with a one handed, loose rein. Horses 5 and under can be shown ridden two handed with a snaffle bit.
Working with us during their lessons my students all train their own horses while still learning themselves. This process takes much longer but the rewards are much sweeter to have done it yourself. This process also teaches patients, mountains of patients for both those instructing and those learning! Students learn to work through the life lessons of accepting delays or set backs with their horse without becoming annoyed or giving up. I tell my students all the time, “If it were easy then anyone could do it!”
Congratulations to my Western Pleasure riders!!

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Oakland, MD

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