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Huge Indoor Arena

Happy Horse Acres offers a huge indoor arena, 160’ by 80’, to allow you and your horse to ride even if the weather is not being cooperative.

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Boarding

At Happy Horse Acres, we also offer competitive horse boarding. Our stalls are 12′ by 12′ with a unique 3-layer flooring system. The flooring system consists of gravel, sand, clay and 3″ of sawdust which keeps the floor dry and easy to clean. Please call us today for horse boarding prices. IMG_3877

Clinics

If you are interested in learning the essentials of communicating with your horse, please check back for upcoming clinics.

Lessons

If you are looking for a particular lesson, contact us and we will help you to decide what lessons best match your goals.
  • Understanding Horses
  • Western Pleasure
  • English Pleasure
  • Barrel Racing
  • Beginners Lessons
  • Trail Obstacles

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Happy Horse Acres is owned and operated by Carol Forbes in Abbottstown, PA. Carol Forbes has an expansive knowledge of horses and is an accomplished equestrian. Carol has been successful as a horse trainer and instructor for many years training in a vast array of events including barrel racing, western pleasure, english pleasure, trail obstacles and gaited mountain horses.

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If Your Horse Could Talk

If your horse could talk, what would your horse say it needs?  Contact Happy Horse Acres and let us set up a clinic time.  Our indoor arena, trails and obstacles will help teach you and your horse the essentials to riding.

About You & Your Horse

Our clinics will help you communicate with your horse. As the leader of your horse, your horse needs to understand you and you need to understand your horse. Come to one of our clinics and learn the essentials of communicating with your horse. We will teach you the ground work and riding skills in a no-pressure environment. Our motto is stay safe and be smart. Trail riding should be fun and relaxing. Let us help you achieve your goals.