When we first bought this place it was a full dairy operation. After spending the first year cleaning up the place and removing stanchions, bullpens, calfpens and who knows how much cow manure out of the barn, we were finally able to convert this extra large barn into a horse stable the following year. We also spend many hours removing barbed wire fencing, old fence posts, tree stumps and many other hazards on the property that we replaced with Perma Posts which are made of recycled milk cartons; Centaur and Spur fencing which are not only strong, but flexible and safe for even the nuttiest horses. Of course we have made many other improvements and are still making improvements, but since we are doing just about everything ourselves we can only do as much as time will allow. Here at GreyStone we put the horses first whether it's one of our own, horses here for training or boarded horses. Our pride is shown through the health and happiness of all the horses, as well as the rest of the animals here. Dan and I don't have human children, but we think of all the animals here as our kids. It will always amaze me that ever since we've lived here we've had visitors every week. Not always to see us, but rather the animals and the peacefulness that seems to put everyone at ease. And we won't forget about fishing in the creek. Everyday we can see wildlife - deer, sandhill cranes, hawks, herons, fox, woodpeckers, falcons and so much more. Mornings are always filled with the sounds of many different birds and dusk always brings us the most beautiful sunsets. All this serenity makes for great trail riding or practicing for showing because the horses can really concentrate and stay relaxed at the same time.

A little about myself, I've always loved horses and ponies - any breed, any color, trained in any discipline. I'm not only an owner of GreyStone, but I'm also the trainer and instructor. My training is done in the horse's language.

I've learned that this form of natural training not only shows results almost immediately, but stays with the horse and in a matter of no time, trust, respect, confidence, personality and relaxation all come shining through. I will not only train the horses, but I train owners to train their own horses. I always find this to be the most rewarding challenge after seeing the owner's faces when they realize they too can train their equine friend. Teaching people, of any age, to ride is the second most challenging to me. Seeing so many different rider/horse combinations, each riding completely different makes for that many different types of lessons. As with the horses, people too all have to be taught as seperate individuals - and I respect and follow through as such. My instruction not only improves riding abilities, but also builds confidence in even the most timid riders.

As for my husband Dan, he's also an animal lover through and through. He spends most of his hours at his job and when he comes home he has to say hi to all the animals and ask about the ones he doesn't see right away, then he gets himself busy on improvements, lawn cutting and anything else that needs to be done. He is learning more and more about horses and how to ride them, but with his busy schedule, the process is at a slower pace.

He's a good man and it won't be too much longer when we'll be able to mount up and ride off into the sunset together."