Business Details
Trusted Horse Boarding & Equestrian Services in Stanardsville
Still Pond Farm Stables is a trail riding and retirement barn located 20 minutes from Charlottesville, Virginia, near Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Equine Clinic. Our facility offers peaceful horse boarding with spacious stables, expansive paddocks, shaded dry lots, and quiet wooded and grassy trails ideal for daily riding. Designed by renowned landscape architects Wolfgang Oehme and James van Sweden, our farm harmonizes with the natural surroundings of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We prioritize individualized care in a low-stress environment, ensuring horses enjoy quality grass, hay, and 24-hour stall access when needed. Our trails wind through forests, creeks, pastures, and meadows, offering scenic views and a natural habitat for wildlife.The farm also features a fully furnished rental cottage for guests seeking a serene countryside retreat. With limited capacity, we maintain a private atmosphere that supports both equine and human well-being. Our services include full and self-care boarding, trailer hookups for traveling equestrians, and access to private riding trails. We adhere to strict health protocols, requiring vaccinations and negative Coggins tests for all boarded horses. Our commitment to quality care, combined with our picturesque setting, makes Still Pond Farm Stables a trusted choice for horse owners and nature enthusiasts alike.
Services
Horse Boarding
Cottage Rentals
Trail Riding
Photo Shoots
Trailer Hookups
Highlights and features
- We offer spacious paddocks with heated automatic waterers and run-in sheds.
- Our trails provide safe, scenic riding through forests and meadows.
- Cottage rentals include access to private equestrian facilities.
- Boarders receive personalized care in a low-stress environment.
- We maintain strict health protocols for equine safety and well-being.
What people say
Peaceful trails
Spacious paddocks
Scenic cottage views
Attentive staff
Tranquil atmosphere
Services
Horse Boarding
We provide full and self-care boarding options with spacious paddocks, heated automatic waterers, and 24-hour stall access. Horses enjoy quality hay, clean bedding, and private trails for exercise. Our low-capacity facility ensures personalized attention in a stress-free environment.
Cottage Rentals
Our two-story cottage sleeps eight with modern amenities, including a wraparound porch and views of paddocks and the natural pond. Guests enjoy access to trails, a fire pit, and a peaceful setting ideal for nature lovers and equestrians.
Trail Riding
Ride through private trails winding past forests, creeks, and meadows with mountain vistas. Trails connect directly to paddocks, eliminating the need for trailer transport. Ideal for leisure and exercise rides in a natural habitat.
Photo Shoots
Our scenic property hosts photo sessions, film productions, and brand campaigns. Features include horses, stables, wooded trails, and a pond with a Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop for cinematic or styled shoots.
Trailer Hookups
Traveling equestrians can park trailers near stables with 30amp electric hookups and fresh water access. Guests boarding horses receive paddock views and trail access in a quiet, rural setting.
Questions
What boarding options are available?
We offer full board ($700/month), field board ($450/month), and self-care field board ($350/month) with varying amenities.
Does the cottage accommodate large groups?
Yes, our cottage sleeps eight with two queen beds, a bunk bed, and a futon.
Are vaccinations required for boarded horses?
Yes, horses must have rabies, encephalomyelitis, tetanus, and other vaccinations with proof of a negative Coggins test.
Can non-boarders use the trails?
Trails are exclusive to guests boarding horses at our facility.
Is trailer parking available?
Yes, trailer hookups include electric and water access for $50/night (horse boarding required).
What local attractions are nearby?
We're near Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, and Charlottesville's wine country.
Reviews (1)
Ben Hoover
Apr 03, 2021
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A great get away for the family. The cabin was very clean on arrival. The farm staff (I'm sorry I don't remember her name) was awesome showing us and talking about the horses.
