Amstel Acres LLC

06/01/2025

First cutting in progress! We grow the bulk of our own hay here at the Acres.

05/13/2025

Please enjoy this video of Marty, who is enjoying his most excellent retirement with us at Amstel Acres. You can contribute to Marty’s retirement fund by purchasing sweet treats (for humans!) from Pony Fund Pretzels!

11/07/2024

Are you looking for dog training and found yourself on this page, and are you confused now? 🙃😅 No worries, you’re on the right track. For dog training please visit our sister page Amstel K9 😁

10/31/2024

The sunset is amazing this evening at the Acres!

09/24/2024

This handsome dude’s pasture buddy moved, so now he’s looking for a new buddy to hang out with this winter (and/or beyond) 🙂

We have one pasture board spot available. Located in Perry, MI about 25 minutes from Michigan State University. Low key, small, no drama barn.

- 60x120 indoor arena
- 100x200 grass outdoor arena
- private tack lockers
- hay 3x daily
- grain 2x daily (Tribute & Buckeye, or you provide)
- trainer on site (30+ years experience, English/dressage, green/young horses, problem solving/retraining)

$325/month if you provide grain, $375/month if we provide grain.

05/20/2024

* * Position filled, thanks everyone! **

*Trade board for chores, message if interested *

We have one pasture board spot opening up for someone who would like to trade board for chores. We are a small (15 horses) training barn located in Perry, MI.

- Time commitment: one AM and two PM shifts OR two AM shifts per week. AM takes about 3 hours, PM about 1-1.5.
- Availability on the weekends (especially Saturday PM) required, otherwise flexible.
- Tasks include feeding, turn out/in, cleaning 5 stalls (the rest of the horses are outside)
- Must be comfortable/skilled at handling/leading horses and have basic knowledge of care/management/what to do in an emergency/etc.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- This is a small barn with a supportive atmosphere. If you bring drama, truth be told you won't last 🙂

Amenities include 60 x 120 indoor arena, 100 x 200 grass outdoor, hay fed 3x daily, grain 2x (we provide or owner provides), individual tack lockers, owner lives on site. 10 acres of pasture, daily turnout. No extra charge for holding for farrier/vet, blanketing, giving supplements/meds (all of these within reason).

There is a requirement to take at least two lessons per month (negotiable for the right fit). No outside trainers allowed (non-negotiable).

05/11/2024

Northern lights at the Acres!

05/05/2024

First day of pasture! Everyone was happy to get out of the paddocks 🐎

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas! 🎄

'Not to be opened until Christmas'
Christmas greetings from Thelwell