Drafty Acres Stable was founded in Lore City Ohio. After having leased an equine facility on St. Rte. 22 for a couple years we thought it best for our customers and our business, to build a brand new modern, larger facility at our family farm on State Route 285, which is only 4 miles from that location and just as close to Salt Fork State Park. The old facility had plenty to offer, however there were issues with who was responsible for what so we made the decision to move on inorder to save a friendship. After having been at the old facility, our brand new facility made it seem as though we had moved to horseback riding heaven! We are still great friends with the landowner, but have absolutely NO involvement with the new Lessee of the facility. We have made several attempts to "work together" but all have been refused out of haste.
Our facility is family owned and operated and also that of a working farm. This gives us the ability to step-up the standards with regard to offering the lowest possible rates in the area.
The majority of our horses are horses who were rescued in one manner or another. These horses now provide funds to help the many new rescues who are constantly in need of help. 100% of all monies taken in at Drafy Acres Riding Stable go directly toward supporting Drafty Barn Farm Rescue,Inc. To learn more about Drafty Barn Farm Rescue,Inc. please click here.
While here at Drafty Acres, you may have the opportunity to encounter many different species of wildlife such as deer, turkey, red fox, quail, raccoon, skunk etc. While others tend to brag about their "SHADED TRAILS", we like to brag about the fact that our sights are all natural and unscathed: no timbering and robbing nature and the wildlife of their beauty. Our trails are both open and wooded and we believe the open areas will give you more of a feel of freedom in the saddle, while looking out over some of the most fabulous acreage in the Appalachian Region. You will enjoy miles and miles of scenery without feeling like you are riding through a tunnel! Not to mention the fact that you will not have to battle the dreaded mosquitos and all the other pesky insects that lurk in the woods, waiting to attack you and make your ride as miserable as they can by buzzing, biting or stinging the enjoyment out of your ride!
In the barn yard you will have the pleasure of enjoying the sights of many of the babies born here each year. Our facility is very well kept and maintenance is priority whether in the barn or out in the field, things are well groomed and clean. We raise and show Quality Registered Belgian Draft Horses, Simmental Cattle, sheep and goats just to mention a few! There are always plenty of babies for your enjoyment! You may even, from time to time, get to witness our beautiful Belgian draft horses working in the fields raking hay the way our grandparents did it!
Our goal is to keep our visitors safe and well accommodated so every minute of your visit at our facility will have you planning your return.
We are very proud to share that we are 100% accident free. We feel this is largely attributed to our many years of knowledge, professionalism and horsemanship, along with our careful selection of honest, safe and dependable horses. We choose to keep the same horses during our off season, while others sometimes sell them to avoid the cost of feeding them in the winter. In our opinion, this guarantees you- our valued customer(s) with the safest most dependable horses in the Salt Fork State Park region.
Owners and or Family are Proud members of the following Associations and/or Organizations:
American Quarter Horse Association ~ AQHA
American Paint Horse Association ~ APHA
American Quarter Horse Youth Association ~ AQHYA
Ohio Belgian Breeders Association
Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America
Percheron Draft Horse Corporation
4-H Youth Development Program
Guernsey County 4-H Equine Council
(Vice President 2005, President 2006~07, 2007~present)
Guernsey County Chapter of Ohio Horsemans Council
Shenandoah Valley Riding Club ~ SVRC
Boy Scouts of America, Certified Merit Badge Counselor
Girl Scouts Heart of Ohio, Inspected and approved
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
Guernsey County Department of Travel and Tourism
Rocky Fork Youth Rodeo Association
Ohio Humane Society Supporter/Volunteer
Simmental Cattle Breeders Association
Ohio Wagon Train Association
National Barrel Horse Association ~ NBHA
Inetrnational Barrel Racing Association ~ IBRA
Professional Bull Riders Association ~ PBR
North American Bull Riders Association ~ NABA
Southern Extreme Bull Riders Association ~ SEBRA
Certified Judge for National High School Rodeo Association (Junior Division)
Our credentials far out-weigh those of any equine facility in the area!
Therefore we are sure you will feel more than confident during your visit with us!
