Welcome To
The Williamstown Equestrian
A Full Care Private Facility - Where Every Horse Is Treated Like Family
Located just minutes from I77, The Williamtown Equestrian is the perfect setting for beginner to advanced riders
*By Appointment Only*
Boarding Training Lessons
BOARDING
Focusing on catering to the needs of every horse. We offer twelve 10x12 inside stalls and eight 10x10 outside stalls, heated buckets during the frigid Winter temperatures, commercial grade 24 inch enclosed motor fans in the Summer, an indoor wash bay, customized feeding, 105x120 outdoor arena, 60x70 fully enclosed indoor arena, ample pasture space and more!
TRAINING
From behavioral problems to tune ups, getting your horse show or sale ready or starting your youngster- TWE focuses on laying a foundation of Classical Dressage to perfect the communication between you and your partner- no matter the riding discipline
LESSONS
TWE offers lessons for all ages(6+), skill sets, & rider focus in the Dressage, Jumping, & Western Disciplines. We have many horses of different levels ready to teach you! Not ready for an “in the saddle” lesson? Come join us for a ground work training lesson
~We pride ourselves in the exquisite care & attention to detail given to each rider and every horse~
Meet Our Trainer
Early on as a child, Audra knew she had a deep love for horses. This passion grew as she began to learn more, eventually taking her to compete in the Hunter Ring throughout Virginia and North Carolina. She soon knew “this” was what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. In 2008, she moved to West Virginia and began her equestrian studies at Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre where she studied and rode daily under the eye of Trainers. Audra graduated from MMIEC with many certifications including her Riding Master VI, Equine Massage Therapy, Teaching, and the highest level of Training Certification MMIEC offers- also receiving the Outstanding Rider Award. After graduation, Audra spent another 9 months under the eye of her trainers, while working as a Graduate Assistant at MMIEC. She then moved further into the equestrian world and began working for a top Dressage facility in New York.
Knowing her heart was in West Virginia, Audra moved and began working for Meredith Manor in 2012. While continuing to ride under and with her trainers, her love for teaching grew. Since working at Meredith Manor, Audra has been awarded the Outstanding Instructor numerous times. Throughout her time for MMIEC, Audra has worked with many riders and horses of all skill levels and capabilities. Though her personal focus now, being in Dressage, Audra has been riding and teaching Jumping and Western for years. Since working at Meredith Manor, Audra has spent her personal time training and riding “problem” horses and starting horses as youngsters. Formally, the Head of the Dressage Department at MMIEC, Audra has decided to make her childhood dream of owning her own facility come true!
Pricing
FULL CARE BOARDING
Security Cameras outside of barn AND Stall Cameras!
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10x12 Rubber Matted Stalls Cleaned
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Three Times A Day, 7 Days A Week
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Loose Minerals Given and Provided by Barn
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Grain, provided by owner, and fed twice a day
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Quality hay fed in hay nets to ensure each horse has hay throughout the day
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Supplements given (provided by the owner)
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Weather permitting daily turn out in Large Pastures with Customized Group Turn Out- can be turned out alone if you prefer
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Blanketing (blanket provided by the owner)
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Fly spraying/fly masked (provided by the owner)
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Commercial grade 24 inch stall fans with enclosed motor in inside stalls(safe!)
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Heated buckets during Freezing Temperatures
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Dewormer administered, owner provided
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Indoor wash bay with hot & cold water
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Private Boarder Tack Room, Locked with Personal Code Entry
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Cross ties throughout the aisle way
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Horses checked daily for injuries (scrapes, cuts, lameness, etc.) TWE will care for minor injuries, for more serious injuries owner and vet will be contacted
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Scheduling of farrier, vet, & chiropractor (check must be in hand in order for horse to be seen)
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3’x4’ stall window available in 7 stalls at an small increased rate
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Use of our 105x120ft outdoor arena
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Use of our fully enclosed 60x70 indoor arena
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Boarders receive discounted private lesson rates with our In House Trainer
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In House Equine Massage Therapist
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In House PEMF Machine
Upon Arrival- proof of the following is required:
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Negative Coggins (within 12 months)
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Vaccinations (within 6 months)
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Strangles (Intranasal recommended)
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Influenza vaccination
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Tetanus inoculation
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Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis
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Rhino
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Potomac Horse Fever
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Rabies
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Internal Parasite Count (less than 2 eggs/field) or dewormed within two months
LESSONS
Individual Private Lessons
45 minutes - 1 hour depending on work session
$80 on a TWE horse
Boarders also have the option of a 30 minute lesson for $30
Semi-Private (2 riders)
45 -1 hour depending on work session
$65 each rider on a TWE horse
Group Lesson (3-5 riders)
$55 each rider
Rent A Ride: offered to select current riders. Rider leases TWE horse for one ride: 45minutes, no jumping allowed, trail riding permitted.
TWE does have a selection of Monthly Lease Mounts available to continual clientele, depending on skill set of rider. Partial/Half and Full Lease options are available. Please see Audra for pricing. *Riders are not allowed to jump lease horses when riding on their own, and must still participate in 1 weekly lesson with Audra.
-If needing help grooming &/or tacking up and untacking lesson horse, that time is taken out of the “in the saddle” portion of the lesson. Please inquire with Audra to see if you are able to tack & untack without supervision, if so, Student may have horse ready to ride at the scheduled Lesson Time.
New Students, but not new to riding, will tack up with instructor for their first time on the farm, please arrive at your scheduled lesson time to ensure someone can be with you.
Not Ready To Ride?
Ground Lessons (can included in-hand work, lunging, grooming, learning the parts of the horse, learning to saddle & bridle the horse)
1 hour-> $80
Contact Audra Broach for Training Pricing
****CONTACT AUDRA TO CHECK THAT WEBSITE PRICES ARE UP TO DATE- we run a pretty busy place here! 😅
*Cancellations*
24 hour notice of cancellation must be given.
No exceptions. No show, no call, or less than 24 hour notice- student will be charged 100% of the cost of the canceled lesson, unless Lesson is able to be made up in the same week.
If 2 or more lessons are missed, you will be put on the Waiting List, and another rider from the Waiting List will be moved into your spot.
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HAUL IN Lessons also available with current negative coggins and proof of vaccines. Contact us for pricing!
New To The Farm- What To Wear?
Please come dressed for the weather! Long pants and shoes with a heel are required for all “in the saddle” lessons(no tennis shoes permitted). Helmets are also required, but can be provided for the first timer. Visitors must also have enclosed toe shoes, or will not be permitted in the facility, arenas, pastures, etc.
This is a safety hazard.
Bring your own water to stay hydrated!
Get in Touch
We are a Private Facility and Open to Visitors By Appointment Only.
To ensure someone is available to show you around the farm & meet the horses, please contact us to set up an
Appointment Prior To Visiting.
Address
142 Cardinal Lane Williamstown, WV 26187
DIRECTIONS
-4 Minutes from I-77 and the Go-Mart-
Just after the Williamstown Exit, head towards Access Road, continue straight passed the Harley Davidson shop, take a left under the billboard, continue down passed the neighborhood, then take a left onto Cardinal Lane (just before the gravel road) Can’t miss the barn!
Give Us a Call: 304-834-2848
About Our Equestrian Center
Learning Has No Bounds
The Williamstown Equestrian was created out of a strong passion, a shared vision and a ceaseless commitment to making learning easy and accessible. Since opening in 2000, we’ve had the opportunity to help countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey.
Known as the best Equestrian Center in the San Francisco area, we provide a wide range of courses to support students from all backgrounds and levels. Contact us with questions or to learn more!