The Barn

  The barn was built in May of 2002 by Groffdale Barns of Lancaster, PA. Check into the information below … we invite you into our barn and onto the farm to learn about our facilities and what we have to offer our boarders.

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Turn-Out Pastures
   The farm has 7 pastures with 3 split-rail vinyl fencing that is electrified on the top rail. Pasture size ranges from 2-3 acres, all of which open up to each other with a common fence/gate, to make larger pasture space, if needed. Front and back pastures are randomly closed for an entire season, to rotate pasture space, and allow the grass to recover.
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Lay-Up Paddock
   There is a small lay-up paddock for injured horses, horses who need isolated turn out or horses who are not allowed on full turn out. The pasture has just enough room for the horse to stretch his legs, but not enough for him to do further damage by being able to run.
Riding Arena/Trails 
   The outdoor riding arena is fenced in and has four sets of outdoor stadium lighting for night riding. The arena is 100 x 200 feet, with quarry dust footing that was recommended by the USET in Bedminster, New Jersey. The footing drains easily and safe riding can continue even during the winter months. There are all types of jumps in the arena for any discipline. The arena can comfortably hold two horses being lessoned at the same time, or a small group of riders using the arena for pleasure.  There is also has a 60 foot John Lyons Round pen for training.
There is seven acres of wooded, untouched land on their property, with a creek running through it -- hence, Hidden Creek Farm. There boarders can hack out their horses on a short romp through the woods, or use Bob's polo field to run, or go out to their 6 acre hay field for exercise. Along side the farm are other horse farms, where riding your horse is allowed by the neighbors, and a 45 acre cow farm that allows riding as well. For more adventure, you can join the Pittstown Trail
Association and trailer your horse five minutes away to be out on the trails all day long. www.pittstowntrailassociation.org
Parking Lot
   Hidden Creek Farm boasts a very large parking lot for it's boarders and owners. There is enough room for boarders to park their horse trailers and are allowed to leave the trailers on the premises. The owners made sure the parking lot was large enough for a tractor trailer to come in and unload hay, so there is ample room for everyone.
Aisle
   The aisle is 12 feet wide with 4 sets of crossties located along the way. Near every set of cross ties is a saddle holder for your saddle when tacking up. There is plenty of room to groom as well as allow other horses to walk by if need be. Water hydrants are on both sides of the barn aisle. The floor is brushed cement, so even when wet, there is no slipping or sliding of horses hoofs. The aisle is well lit with double rows of florescent lighting (waterproof and shatterproof covers) from one end to the other. The aisle also has electric outlets next to each and every stall door for your convenience (and adding fans in the summer!). Sliding doors are on each side of the aisle for entering and exiting the barn.
Stalls
   There are 9 regular horse stalls as well as one foaling stall located in the barn. The 9 regular stalls measure 12x12, are fully matted, have sliding, barred doors into the aisle as well as Dutch doors facing outside. The end stalls also have sliding windows that are opened in the Summer for the horses to hang their heads out. Anne uses small pine shavings from Canada (Black River). Each stall door has a blanket rack and halter hook for each individual horse. Nameplates are welcomed!
Indoor Wash Stall
   The indoor wash stall measures 12 x 12. There is hot and cold running water with ample lighting (same safety lights as in the aisle). Anne & Bob plan on putting in some heat lamps in the near future. A really nice touch in the wash stall are hooks hanging from the ceiling all around the wash stall. This is a really clever way to hang the wet blankets and sheets up to dry, especially in the winter months when use of the wash stall is at a minimum.
Tack Room
There is a large, beautiful tack room in the barn, with a ceiling fan and windows. It has double rows of saddle racks on two walls and bridle hooks along the remaining two walls. It is set up so that every boarder can bring their tack trunk and grooming equipment to store at Hidden Creek. There are even chairs in there for putting on your boots.

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Lounge
   The lounge is a great place to take a break after a long day of riding. There is a couch for resting as well as a table to eat your lunch on. A fridge is available for use for food and beverages, but it is usually filled with carrots and apples for the horses! The lounge also has a microwave and the cabinets above are stocked with all kinds of goodies for the boarders to enjoy. The tack room is heated in the winter months, which is really wonderful. And in the warm summer months, the ceiling fan helps boarders cool down.

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Other Info
   Outside the tack room and lounge is a beautiful back porch, with a picnic table and chairs. Here anyone can enjoy the view of the farm, and watch their horses romp, while taking a break or eating a snack. Even the barn girls night out has used the front porch for it's meeting place!

   Yes! there is a bathroom. A really nice, private bathroom (you don't have to use the stalls!!!). The bathroom is also heated in the winter months and it is large enough to change in if you are coming from work. There are hooks on the walls to hang your clothes, and a mirror to check and make sure you look great before heading out to ride!