Horse Stable Review header  
Horse Stable Review Home Page Stable and Barn Reviews Tell a Friend about Horse Stable Review Frequently Asked Questions


Windy Hill Farm

Added: 09/10/2009 8:27pm. Last updated: 05/12/2011 1:57pm
Email this stable to a friend!
General Information
Stable manager/owner: Bonnie C. Winters
Stable website: unknown
Type of stable: private

Address and Contact
Street: 239 LeFevre Road
City: Stockertown
State: PA
ZIP Code: 18083
Phone number: 610-759-0705

Property Profile
Approximate size of property: 88 Acres
Approximate number of horses on property: less than 25
Approximate age of stalls: less than 10 years old
Types/sizes of stalls: Box stall
Number of arenas: 1-5
Type of footing in the arenas: sand / crumbled rubber
Number of turnouts: 11-15
Type of turnout: grass
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: 1-5

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

Amenities
Disciplines supported: Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Eventing, Western Pleasure, Trail Riding
Type of feed: Orchard hay, Timothy hay
Supplemental feeding services: yes
Frequency of stall cleaning: once a day
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: 6-10
Number of hitching posts: none
Number of washracks: 1-5
Heated water in washracks: yes
Breeding facilities available: no
Trailer parking available: yes
Grazing available: yes

Costs
General boarding costs: $400-$600/month
Cost of trailer parking: N/A

Other
Other features: none

Information is updated by stable manager
 

Reviews for Windy Hill Farm

 Add your own review
 
Disclaimer: The following reviews are solely the opinions and claimed experiences of the reviewers. Horse Stable Review does not endorse any of the following reviews and cannot attest to the veracity of the statements made by the reviewers.
 
Reviewed by Alyssa E on 11/03/2010 12:25pm
 5 out of 8 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I arrived in May with my first horse, and he and I both love it. I recently bought a second horse who has been here for approximately one month as well. Windy Hill is very clean and well organized. The communication among management and boarders is excellent. You can be assured that your horse will get the best care possible here. There are many new improvement projects currently going on at Windy Hill, and it will only make my horses' life here all the better. This place is heaven for my two horses. Plus, the reasonable cost of boarding allows me to actually keep two horses, which is great!
What needs improvement:
There are ongoing improvements currently being done. Including fencing in of new pasture, and adding electric/water lines to pastures. I can't ask for anything more!
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by Linda Mansfield on 10/31/2010 8:14pm
 5 out of 8 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I brought my horses to windy hill about two months ago and have never seen them happier. The pastures are lush, hay is wonderful and barn/stables/property is imaculate. the barn manager and owners are very helpful and truly care about the horses well being.
What needs improvement:
nothing
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by Helen Toman on 10/04/2010 12:53pm
 6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Management is the most exceptional i have experienced in 20+ years of boarding. The barn manager is knowledgable in ALL aspects of horse care; she truly cares if boarders and their horses are happy. Entire farm is immaculately kept. Tons of places to trail ride.
What needs improvement:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by BEEN THERE DONE THAT on 09/17/2010 11:08am
 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
What I like:
HAVE ENJOYED WINDY HILL FOR SOME YEARS. CO OP HAD TO GO AS DID A FEW OF ITS MEMBER. WITH THE NEW BARN MANAGER THE FARM RUNS LIKE A WELL OILED MACHINE WITH ONLY HAPPY BOARDERS AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF HORSES. ALSO THE OWNER OF THE FARM ARE THE BEST
What needs improvement:
ME AND MY HORSE ARE VERY HAPPY.
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by PMG on 09/16/2010 7:21am
 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I recently moved to this barn with my horse and the owners and barn manager were extremely welcoming and helpful with the transition. And, there is great communication between the barn manager and boarders through e-mail. The barn is neat and clean and organized. The indoor and outdoor arenas are spacious and well kept. There are great trails and beautiful scenery everywhere. My horse is happy!!!
What needs improvement:
I am entirely pleased.
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by HRSOWNRX3 on 09/14/2010 2:44pm
 6 out of 11 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Large pastures, Routine schedule for horses, clean now that there is no awful CO-OP.
What needs improvement:
No trainer on site. Small indoor. Not many people around. Most horses here are either retired or trail horses. Impossible driveway during winter conditions.
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by EPG on 03/15/2010 6:26pm
 8 out of 12 people found this review helpful
What I like:
The barn is kept very neat, clean and organized; rings and pastures are well-maintained, all stalls have dutch doors, great quality home-grown hay, heated water buckets, blanket changing, excellent communication including email updates regarding barn/horse schedules during inclement weather days and for vet and farrier appointments - all included in a reasonable boarding cost. Management is very knowledgable and helpful. Both owners and management are very cheerful and make many extra efforts to assure that everyone is satisfied. A really nice place to board.
What needs improvement:
No major improvements needed.
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by Horse Lover on 01/30/2010 6:15pm
 5 out of 14 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Cleanliness. Great pasture. Horses get quality care.
What needs improvement:
If your a horse its great. Be prepared to watch your back and what you say.
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by Mary on 01/30/2010 6:12pm
 6 out of 14 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Horses get quality care. Barn is clean. Pastures are great.
What needs improvement:
If your a horse it's great. As a boarder be prepared to watch your back and what you say
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by Outalotofmoney on 01/13/2010 2:27pm
 10 out of 21 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Pasture, cleanliness, consistant time schedule, cheap.
What needs improvement:
I moved my horse midway through the monthbecause another boarder informed me the turn-in person was abusing my horse which reflected in his odd behaviour after moving to this barn. I have since spent over $1500 in vet bills and ulcer medication to get my horse back to normal. The barn hand screams at paying customers. Farm owners know nothing about horses and there is no on sight managment more than a few hours per week. Was the worst 6 weeks of my life and my horses life. I feel very guilty for ever subjecting my horse to this mismanaged place with a irrational and bad tempered stall cleaner. Wish I knew how to file suit for my lost monies. I strongly suggest avoiding this farm. It's only real asset is the low price.
Stable Owner's Response:
With much reluctance and against the advice of outside sources, we allowed this owner/horse to move into WH. This horse arrived with many “seasoned” vices (cribbing, weaving, aggression in turnout, etc.). The owners’ lack of knowledge of such vices and how to maintain a horse with them is this horses’ biggest enemy. Not to mention the destruction to our facility (stall doors, walls, run in shed, buckets, etc). The fact this owner/horse have been in five (5) different barns in the last six (6) months speaks volumes. We are extremely fortunate their duration of stay at WH was limited to six (6) weeks.
Submitted: 01/15/2010 12:34pm
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by Vickie Anderson on 12/09/2009 10:57am
 9 out of 26 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I was at the barn when the Co Op was in place and no it did not work but, some of us stuck it out to see our wonderful Windy Hill grow into just what it should be a wonderful place for your horse to live. I cant say enough about the improvements my horse has made since coming there.....His weight, coat, feet, personaility.....He is so Happy its amazing.

Excellent Hay, Top Notch Grain, Trails, Family Atmosphere, Gread Bedding, Clean Stalls, Ample Storage, Great Management Team in Place. Indoor and Outdoor Ring. Clean Barn, Pastures, Clean Fresh Water always inside and out. Horses needs are a priority if they need more they get more and if they need less they get less, whatever works for your horse. Great detail is taken to meet each horses individual needs.
What needs improvement:
Nothing in my book we are headed into a wonderful future at Windy Hill.
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Reviewed by HappyWalker on 09/10/2009 8:31pm
 10 out of 18 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Excellent pasture, easy access to trails, decent rings but could be bigger. Stalls are kept clean.
What needs improvement:
There is a Co-op that is rude and unreasonable. People are not pleasant and would make for a difficult place to keep your hors.
Stable Owner's Response:
Windy Hill is no longer and coop and is now run under a management team. The new management team took over on 10/1/09. Yes, I must agree, the coop did not work and change was required. All current boarders are very pleased with the change and we are having a consistent flow of new boarders arriving. I apologize for your previous experience with Windy Hill and would like to offer you an invitiation to visit the farm under the new management.
Submitted: 11/08/2009 10:59pm. Modified: 11/09/2009 5:45am
Did you find this review helpful?   Yes   No
 
Home - Stable Reviews - Tell a Friend - F.A.Q. - Links
© HorseStableReview.com 2012 - Terms of Use & Privacy Policy