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Painted Sky

Added: 03/14/2010 11:06pm. Last updated: 05/20/2010 10:14am
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General Information
Stable manager/owner: Jackie
Stable website: unknown
Type of stable: private

Address and Contact
Street: unknown
City: Lake Elmo
State: MN
ZIP Code: unknown
Phone number: unknown

Property Profile
Approximate size of property: unknown
Approximate number of horses on property: unknown
Approximate age of stalls: unknown
Types/sizes of stalls: Pasture
Number of arenas: 1-5
Type of footing in the arenas: dirt
Number of turnouts: 1-5
Type of turnout: dirt
Access to trails or bridle path: easy to access
Approx. number of vets in service area: 1-5
Approx. number of farriers in service area: unknown

Trainers
Number of trainers on premises: 2-5
Trainers for which disciplines: Hunter/Jumper, Western Pleasure

Amenities
Disciplines supported: Western Pleasure
Type of feed: unknown
Supplemental feeding services: unknown
Frequency of stall cleaning: unknown
Horse shows held: no
Indoor or covered arena available: yes
Eventing course available: no
Eventing course level: N/A
Race track available: no
Hot walker or Euroxciser available: none
Grooming/care services available: no
Number of crossties: 1-5
Number of hitching posts: 1-5
Number of washracks: none
Heated water in washracks: unknown
Breeding facilities available: no
Trailer parking available: yes
Grazing available: yes

Costs
General boarding costs: less than $200/month
Cost of trailer parking: unknown

Other
Other features: none

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Reviewed by Joni on 04/20/2012 12:51pm
 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I have boarded over the years at a variety of stables in the Twin Cities and I am very impressed with the quality of care and tranquil setting of Painted Sky. I always look forward to riding my horse - they have a wonderful indoor arena with great footing and access to a scenic trail system. The trainers are skilled and the boarders and staff are so friendly and welcoming. The dog Tank always greets me when I arrive for a scratch behind the ears. The horses are content in their herds and are well fed. Many of the horse owners I have met there are dedicated to the wellbeing of their horses and have found a long term home at Painted Sky. I feel very fortunate to have found a wonderful place to ride and enjoy time with my horse and other horse enthusiasts. No barn is perfect - I know a high end show barn that had a horse die accidentally. It's sad but it can happen anywhere.
What needs improvement:
I agree - a wash stall would be nice.
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Reviewed by HorseGal on 11/17/2010 3:46pm
 6 out of 16 people found this review helpful
What I like:
The horses are extremely well taken care of at Painted Sky. They are physically checked in the pastures every day---no matter what the weather (pouring rain, blizzard...), the manager/staff is out there making sure everyone is okay. The hay is good quality and available to the horses---there isn't a thin horse out there! The management really cares about the boarders and their horses. The little "extras" that other facilities charge dearly for are part of the normal care (no extra charge) at this place (stuff like wound care, meds, leg wraps, holding horses for the farrier or vet, etc). My horse had a nasty eye infection a while back and I got help several times a day getting the medication administered. No charge, no complaint, and they even met me out early in the rnorning to help. How many places would do that for you? There was mention on other reviews about barn drama and the loss of a former trainer. My experience is that drama is always present to some degree, but it's handled well by the owner/management. As for the trainer that was mentioned, she was asked to leave due to the problems she was causing. In my opinion the drama is pretty much non-existent now that she (and her companions) have moved on. I wish her well but she obviously has personal issues that impacted her behavior at the barn. Also, comments about poisonous weeds? Wow...not the case. The pastures are very nice--lots of open rolling hills, rotated often. Yes, several years ago there was a horse that got her leg caught in a feeder. It was a horrible tragedy. However it was found that the feeder had a faulty/defective panel. The barn owner spent a ton of money going over all the feeders to make sure it could never happen again. She also paid for all vet bills and the value of the horse to the owner, even though it wasn't her fault. In addition, the barn owner has taken in many rescue-situation horses and spent a considerable amount on rehabbing them and giving them a honest chance at a happy life. There are family fun shows in the spring and fall (where I have witnessed both the barn owner and the manager arrange to make available their own horses to people/kids who down have their own horse but would love to try competing----they even hand-walk little kids through the patterns so they can be part of the show), holiday parties, bon fires, etc. All in all, you couldn't ask for a place that is more caring to it's boarders or their horses.
What needs improvement:
I wish there were more tack boxs and saddle racks! It would be great to have a heated wash area.
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Reviewed by K on 10/28/2010 6:44pm
 2 out of 11 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I have owned & ridden horses since I was a child. This is the best barn in the Grant- Lake Elmo-Stillwater Area that I know of (if you are looking for a down to earth atmosphere where people own & ride horses for relaxation & pleasure). There is easy access to the Gate Way Trail, rolling pastures, both an indoor & outdoor arena, several paddocks, and heated stalls.
What needs improvement:
I love this place.
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Reviewed by LeeAnn on 06/07/2010 5:57pm
 5 out of 15 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I love it here, the people here are VERY nice and welcoming. the large herd is in one of the most beautiful pastures I've ever seen! the stalls are clean and the horses are very well cared for. each ones name is known by heart and usually can be named off the top of the head. the women and men working there know everything. i work there when i get the chance and i love being there. they have a older dog named tank and he's the nicest guy ever. they also have a few cats that are very loving. i very much enjoy this place and i cant wait to go back. Painted sky is a very relaxed facility. i enjoy every second im there.
What needs improvement:
its not the cleanest place ever but its not perfect. and what place is? i know about the barn drama and it doesnt bother me at all. i mean what place so you go that doesnt have drama? and its not even that bad. but other than that i cant think of anything else.
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Reviewed by Katie on 05/26/2010 2:46pm
 25 out of 31 people found this review helpful
What I like:
It has an indoor arena and is close to the Gateway.
What needs improvement:
I would have rated the stable as a 0 but 1 was the lowest option. The hay quality is very bad with the bales being filled with dust and mold. The hay feeders themselves are dangerous since they aren't set up properly and horses can get stuck under them. One horse actually died because she got stuck and broke her leg in her efforts to free herself. The pastures are too small for the amount of horses in them which causes the horses to fight frequently. There are poisonous weeds in most of the pastures. The amount of horses that get injured is much higher then any other barn I've boarded at. The fencing is in need of repair. There is a lot of drama between people which makes going to visit your horse less then enjoyable. All in all the facility itself is nice but the way it is managed and maintained leaves a lot to be desired. I felt my horse was in danger while boarded here.
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Reviewed by Rusty on 05/21/2010 9:01am
 1 out of 29 people found this review helpful
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Reviewed by Sarah on 05/14/2010 10:47pm
 14 out of 50 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Laid back. Friendly people. Trainer (Jen) is excellent! The horses are treated well and are checked twice daily. The facility is well laid out. I don't think it's anything "fancy", but it is complete and works well. I feel my horse is safe and well cared for when I'm not there.
What needs improvement:
Nothing. It is perfect for me.
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Reviewed by Amber on 05/10/2010 6:00pm
 22 out of 89 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I liked the trainer/instructor that was there, but she is no longer there! Which in actually is a great thing, because that place was bringing her down.
What needs improvement:
Everything needs improving. I had a 2 year old there for 30 days. I had to bring my own food (because the stuff they had was terrible, and I wouldn't let my horse eat it) We had to clean the stall ourselves. There is a guy that lives upstairs that is a grouchy man, and has a dog that attacks..... LIABILITY! Lots of horses get hurt out there because it is unsafe. I am just glad my horse was in a stall/arena being handled by my trainer, otherwise I would have been a mess.
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Reviewed by Melissa on 03/14/2010 11:12pm
 85 out of 92 people found this review helpful
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