SERVICES
- Frozen semen for Thafalonie Stables stallions in the Netherlands, imported from Simbata de Jos:
- Neapolitano XXIX-18, black PSG Lipizzan since 2010
- Siglavy Capriola, black PSG Lipizzan in the future
- Neapolitano XXIX-22, Gray GN Lipizzan starting I-1, half brother to Neapolitano XXIX-18 in the future
- Froxen semen for JJ Lipizzans in Slovenia, 2012
- 22 Maestoso Romida 8
- 23 Maestoso Gaetana (bay)
- Import Services
- Multi-discipline training & lessons
- Clinics
- Riding horses for lease
- Broodmare leases
- Club lambs and sheep for sale
TRAINERS AVALABLE
English instruction is available -- dressage and eventing. While Touchstone Acres specializes in dressage, all disciplines are welcome. Outside trainers allowed with insurance and prior approval. Approved trainers/instructors include:
- JEAN PAUL PARE - Jean Paul Pare' conducts dressage clinics in the Mid-Atlkantic states and throughout Ontario and Quebec. He has taught at the Columbia Horse Center and Averett University in Danville, VA. He also has taught several clinics in England. Jean Paul has studied with Master Nuno Oliveira; Mr. M. Cochenet (a three day event national trainer) in France; Ecole National D' Equitation Du Cadre Noir in Saumur, France; and Reitinstitut Egon Von Neindorff & Haidehof.
- CHELSEA SPIEGEL - dressage, former student of Jean Paul at Averatt U. and the SYDNORs
- LORREE PROBERT - eventing, dressage and general.
SHOWING
We are located 45 minutes from Morven Park Equestrian Center and Menfelt; 2 hours from PGEC. Numerous schooling shows are offered by VADA/NOVA, PVDA, CDCTA and private farms in close proximity.
HORSE MERCHANDISE
- Duett Saddles for wide horses
- Medieval Saddle Pads
- Old Fashioned Laundry Bluing to keep those tails white
BOARDING
Pasture and stall self-care stall board at Touchstone Acres is available year round. There are a variety of stall sizes available in our renovated, 14-stall facility. We provide high quality care, with an abundance of good hay, some home grown; shavings or sawdust as available, and several choices of feed. We highly recommend 24x7 turnout on our lush pasture as the most natural and healthy way to keep your horse. The opportunity for constant movement helps prevent colic, gives horses plenty of exercise, and minimizes boredom.
We recommend pasture board for weanlings to riding age especially.
AMENITIES
- 51 acres; access to trails
- Indoor arena
- Large, lit outdoor arenas
- Heated tack room
- Wash stalls, H&C water
- Trailer parking
- Layups & foaling stalls
VETERINARIANS
- Valley Equine: general medical and AI
- Blue Spruce Farm: live cover and AI, foaling
- Clarke Equine Wellness & Performance: general medical, stallion collection and mare AI
- Mountainview Equine Hospital, frozen semen
FARRIER - Darren Greaves
SADDLES -- We sell Duett saddles -- leather dressage, all-purpose, jumping and trail models. These moderately priced saddles are a great value
We also recommend Prudence Heaney, Two Time Tack, for saddle fitting and sales, Black Country, Lovatt & Rickets, and Smith Worthington;
and Annette Gavin for Hastilow Saddles, fitting and reflocking.