FACILITIES

 


Owner/Trainer lives on gated farm. Hay is stored in separate building for fire safety. Pastures are all double fenced to prevent fighting over fence lines.

MISSION

To create and maintain a first class dressage facility in an environment that is:

    Physically safe and mentally healthy for all
    Conducive to a quality learning and growth experience
    Allows for personal attention to details
    Clean and organized
    Fun and friendly

Lynn Leath designed this facility, constructed in 1998, using her years of horse experience to provide maximum mental and physical health, safety, and comfort for her top level competitive sport horses and riders. Before moving her operation to Chapel Hill, Lynn had operated NSTC in Apex, NC since 1983.

"Most horses need at least limited turn out, but the pasture needs to be safe, and the horse needs a place to get out of the elements, so I designed the barn with many options. When the horses are in their stalls, the Dutch doors can be opened (or shut in the winter), yokes into the aisle can allow them to hang their heads out and see, or the sliding doors may be shut to avoid nipping other horses. In good weather, the horses may be allowed to come in and out at will, so that if the weather turns bad, or the flies begin to bother them. They are free to go into their stalls where there is protection from the wind or rain, plenty of fresh water, shade and a ceiling fan. When the pastures are wet, the horses can still have access to a covered patio. Turn out may be alone, or with a buddy, but never in groups"

"After years of experience with different types of fences, we decided that the safest fencing material we could use would be a wooden post and top board, with diamond wire mesh underneath. All fields and patios are double fenced to avoid fighting over fence lines"

 
  • Olympic size covered riding arena (size 80' x 208')
  • Permaflex rubber footing in arena
  • Footing groomed daily
  • Mirrored wall (70' x 6') on one full end
  • Extensive lights for night time riding
  • PA system for instruction or music
  • Overhead sprinkler system for dust control
  • Insulated roof and skylights helps keep cool in summer
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  • Only 6 stalls: 12'x12' with rubber mats
  • Insulated roof with skylights
  • Covered paddock outside of each stall
  • Ceiling fan above each stall
  • Well lighted and ventilated
  • Heated tack room and restroom
  • Washer/Dryer (fits horse blankets!)
  • Wash stall with industrial heater and fan
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    ...working with young horses

    Spacious 51 foot round pen,
    ideal for working babies, lunging,
    or long lining.

     

    The show barn was added in 2000, to accommodate horses coming in for clinics, and as an overflow barn for horses in training. It has access to its own two acre pasture.

     

     

    "Regardless of the original cost of the horse...
    we all have considerable investments of time,
    emotion and effort that we need, and want to protect."

     

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