Welcome to Stonehouse Stables
About Us
Stonehouse Stables is a hunt seat equestrian center located near Colonial Williamsburg with easy access from I-64. Our 15 years of experience providing lessons, boarding, sales and trails - all contribute to our reputation for excellent horse care, exceptional lesson and trail programs, and family friendly atmosphere. … [Read More...]
Barn Buddies Provide Extra Help for Lesson Takers
So you are excited about starting riding lessons and you want to learn all you can. Instead of only your instructor to guide you, Stonehouse Stables now offers free help for students in the lesson program who are starting out or who may need an extra hand or word of encouragement around the barn. Finding someone [...]
Away Show Fun
While this year’s show season is almost over, the fun continues until the end of October. On October 1st the Deep Run show grounds were a bit chilly and the sky stayed overcast, but even a dull day produced comaraderie as well as some good ribbons. Since Tara was still recovering from her foot injury, [...]
Summer Camps Sizzle with fun and learning!
The month of July is summer camp time at Stonehouse Stables. Campers arrive at 8 AM and get ready to ride, grooming and tacking their assigned mounts for the day. Then it is right into the saddle to start their morning riding sessions. Our mini-camp riders (beginners) had great fun between riding, swimming, crafts and “ground school” where they [...]
Summer Star Program
Summer is here, school is out and our summer student program is underway. Under the direction of barn manager Megan Artrip, program participants will be helping staff with daily barn tasks, learning as they work under supervision and having fun in the process. Students sign up through the barn office and earn stars which are [...]
Fifteenth Anniversary Fun
Stonehouse Stables celebrated fifteen years in business on May 1, 2011 with a fun-filled afternoon that included fabulous Ervin Best BBQ and other good eats, games and face-painting, a horseless horse show, feeding our guest of honor (Surf ‘n Sands) grated carrots and lots of attention, and wonderful fellowship with so many of you who came [...]
Stonehouse Stables earns VirginiaGreen Status
Laura Cornett, always a teacher, shows Seattle Leviosa where to recycle glass, plastic and aluminum at the barn. Stonehouse Stables was recently recognized by the state of Virginia as a Virginia Green attraction. As part of the Virginia Green program, Stonehouse Stables is committed to Recycling, Reduction of Solid Waste, Water Efficiency and Energy Conservation. [...]
