Update at boarding and training at Okjen Farm. I've had my Arabian mare stabled and in training…read morehere for 2+ years with Linda. We had a set back last Nov. in 2024, when my horse was diagnosed with delayed patella release in both rear legs. The vet said to do hill work which I did in-hand up and down the driveway for 5 months. The vet said it will take a long time to strengthen on the low graded driveway. In March, Linda and I started lunging with raising her shoulders and rear legs stretches. In June, we started classical dressage long-lining to strengthen her rear and patella muscles more. It is going extremely well. We don't see any delay in the right leg and the left leg continues to get stronger as we transition to working more on her left side in long-lining. We had a long-lining clinic with Manuel Trigo in July at Okjen Farm, and my horse performed extremely well. She is currently finding her balance and can now do a collected trot, and piaffe for 5 - 8 steps, and a lavade when she gets a bit too eager. My horse is doing so well with the strength training from the classical dressage movements from long-lining that I'm planning to have her broken either at the end of this year or the beginning of next year.

Started up riding lessons here, and I have absolutely fallen in love with the area, the horses and…read morejust the general feel of Kelley Park Stables. When I get my own horse I wouldn't think twice of boarding here, knowing my horse would be well cared for while there.

My daughter loves lessons here! Friendly staff- highly recommend this place. There is a warm…read morecovered area if you're waiting for your kids to finish up.

S.A.I.N.T.S. is a sanctuary for senior and special needs animals that have no where else to go…read more They provide a loving environment and proper medical care for all residents. We finally visited S.A.I.N.T.S. this weekend. Well overdue - for years! This animal haven for senior and special needs animals was just heart-warming and full of love. Founder, Carol Hine is a nurse during the day and a "saint" by night. She started this sanctuary in 2004 and it's grown into a beautiful home and 3-acre property to these wonderful animals. Some of the animals have ended up at S.A.I.N.T.S. as a result of animal cruelty cases, abandonment, extended stays at animal shelters, owners moving, owners not being able to afford looking after their sick or disabled animals any longer. Weekly tours happen at the facility on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am. Ours was led by long-time volunteer, Dawne. She did a great job providing background info and a thorough explanation of what S.A.I.N.T.S. is all about, how they care for the animals and the stories behind some of their furry residents. They currently have 130+ animals under their care including dogs, cats, horses, llamas, sheep, pigs... S.A.I.N.T.S. is always looking for volunteers, sponsorship (you can even choose which animal), and donations (monetary and non). There's a "wish list" on their site as to the items they're always in need of and you can easily donate and sponsor via their site too. S.A.I.N.T.S. has done an amazing job of turning a bad or unwanted experience into a happy sanctuary of love. Thank you for saving and caring for the animals!

Went to the open house and it was great, such a great place for any animal lucky enough to be…read morethere. The animals are so sweet and they are all very happy and friendly, I love those elderly dogs they are the most adorable dogs a group was a feeding and they were so cute all on their own pillow with their food and for the dogs that need help a helper was hand feeding one they are all very loved and it shows in their happy faces, and the farm animals are just as wonderful they are all gentle and friendly and everyone gets along, these beautiful animals are so special they are friendly and have excellent manners i really don't know their previous owners can not want them and unless it's an extreme circumstance such death or sickness of the owner how someone could abandon them and some in such cowardly ways i read the adorable pig we saw was dumped off in a mountain, that poor pig must have been terrified, for the animals here I think every single one of them is living the happiest days of their lives here they are treated like the treasures they are, such caring people who save them and love them. I've never met Carol but she's a very special lady to open up her home and create this sanctuary for elderly and unwanted animals she is a saint. It's so worth it to go on the tour even if your not an animal lover you will be by the end of the tour, I think they do tours on the weekends you may want to check their website but I can see donations are well appreciated it all goes for the animals I wished I had more cash on me to donate but will next time. If you have children they will love it people of all ages can enjoy a visit here. The Llama Carl will make you laugh he's so cute I love his personality.

We had such an amazing day visiting this farm on Valentines Day. My 8 year old granddaughter…read moreChloe can't stop talking about it and is excited for any future visits. She got to hold a bunny and baby bunnies too, a chicken, a small tortoise, kitty cats and play with a friendly Dog named Rex who was a very well-behaved greeter to all who came to visit the farm that day. There were ducks bathing and splashing which brought giggles from the littles. Chloe got to brush a very friendly Donkey, a small horse and feed the goats and sheep. We spent a little over two hours and very much enjoyed ourselves. From my personal experience I noticed one very important rule to follow for anyone visiting the farm... please allow the people who are working the farm to pick up and hand you the animals you'd like to hold. Some are tamer than others and some are new to the farm. Please watch your children and help them follow just a few easy rules. It's very hard for most children to not chase and scare them or pick them up without help. When following the basic rules you will be sure to have a fantastic time. We were treated very kindly and rarely had to wait more than a minute or two for our turn to snuggle with a furry or feathered friend.

This is a sweet farm. The animals are tame and will eat from your hands. We got to hold a baby…read morebunny. The mama bunny was born here and the grandma bunny also lives here. The goats are so silly and fun to watch and feed. The ducks, turkeys, chickens walk around freely and there are two nice dogs. The sheep were resting in the pasture and the cow was hiding out today. There are lots of places where you can interact with the animals or just sit under an umbrella and be entertained by them. It was easy to make a reservation on line, find the farm, parking and the family was welcoming. We will return.

Margaret and her team are fantastic. The site is huge, and…read moreit's always clean and well-kept. We know we can travel without worrying as we know our furry babies are taken care of. Pictures and videos are posted almost daily, and you can see how happy the dogs are.

I have 2 large Rhodesian Ridgebacks that have been staying with Margaret and her team for over 2…read moreyears. They LOVE it here. The dogs have separate cabins to sleep in, get exercise all day and come home bathed and clean every time. I wouldn't hesitate to leave my dogs here anytime. The facility is amazing, the acreage is perfect for large dogs and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

talked incessantly about things of no consequence, distracting, also, had no focus on you as a…read morerider, ok if you want to yah hoo, but for anyone seeking full training, this is not the spot

We first met Dianne of Puppy Trax when we were looking for a beeeder to find a puppy to join our…read morefamily. Through our research we found Dianne, who is a breeder of Shih Tzu puppies, and I have to say, she is reputable, knowledgeable and honest. We had met a couple others people prior to Dianne, and we knew she was the right fit for our family immediately. She loves those puppies like they are her own children and our puppy Charlie has the best temperament and personality. We recently took a holiday and brought him back to Puppy Trax for boarding and Charlie had so much fun! You can tell he played all day and was well taken care of. I highly recommended Dianne and Puppy Trax for your boarding needs and if you are looking to add another family member, her Shih Tzus are the best!

LAPS is a wonderful place. The facility itself is so clean and tidy. LAPS does a lot of work in the…read morecommunity to promote adoption such as their Galas and the Christmas tree they put up with pictures of adoptable animals around Christmas. They also let you go into the rooms and play with the kittens they have there. I have been to LAPS several times and I've always enjoyed it. I highly suggest that you go to LAPS and visit the animals there.

A great place to visit!!! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I will be coming back…read moreagain very soon to see what is new. Keep up the good work guys and gals. Bring your kids here for a visit, well worth it!!!

Ho-Lee ....you gotta check this gem out if u like critters. Crazy cool one on one interactions…read morewith the beasts ,serpents and creepy crawlies. Money well spent for pics and your admission fee supports the rescue program. Bucket list stuff.... U need 2 go. ..