Where Generations Learn to Ride
Sunday, May 4th -
No Pony Rides, Trail Rides or Classes, due to our Spring Horse Show.
All are welcome to come watch our students show off what they have been learning.
(Between 9:30 am to about 3:00 pm.)
Pony Rides
Sundays 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Thursdays 11am - 12 pm
—>— No Pony Rides on Sunday, May 4th! —<—
Ages 3-7 years old
Kids must be 3 years old or older (No 2 year olds).
$10 per ride - Cash/check; $12 with Venmo
No reservations needed. Just show up between the posted times.
Kids must wear long pants, closed toe shoes (no crocs or sandals),
and helmets that we provide (no bike helmets).
Rides take place in our indoor arena.
Ponies are led by someone a couple times around the arena.
*Ponies do not travel offsite.
*We will post above if we need to cancel / change our Pony Rides. Otherwise, the pony rides will go on as scheduled.
Cindy
YOB 2005, at WPS 2014-2025
Mare, 11.3 hands, Grey Welsh Pony
It has been exceptionally difficult to type up a goodbye to our beloved Cindy because by writing this, it makes it real. We are absolutely crushed to announce that we had to say goodbye to Cindy this afternoon. Having been a part of the WPS family for such a long time, the barn certainly feels a lot emptier tonight. Originally coming to us to "just spend the winter here" while her summer camp outfit was out of season, Cindy was only intended to be a temporary addition. As that next summer rolled around, the call never came to pick her up. Months turned into years and years turned into more than a decade, how lucky are we that we hit the jackpot and got to keep her! Cindy was the true definition of an all-around unicorn. From pony rides to trails, beginner lessons to jumping, horse shows to pony painting, there was nothing that Cindy couldn't do. What she lacked for in size she made up for in personality, and man, there was a lot of it. In her younger years, Cindy could be seen heading off to shows, jumping fences bigger than herself, swimming in the creek, and dragging any kid who thought they stood a chance around their lessons. Small but mighty, as they say. As she got older, Cindy's enthusiasm and love for life didn't change. On any given day she could be found galloping around her pasture, stirring up her friends for a game of chase, nipping at volunteers as they jogged her along to teach a beginner how to trot for their first time, or sneaking out of the trail ride line to grab a few bites of grass before heading back to the group. A pony like Cindy is one of a kind, irreplaceable, and unforgettable. When it's this difficult to say goodbye, it means that we did it right. We loved Cindy to the absolute fullest extent and she had the best life a pony could ever wish for thanks to all of her friends and family at Wheaton. In another life, we'll have more time together but until then we have to say goodbye and rest easy to our little Princess Cinderella.
Riding Lessons
Group lessons for ages 8 years old through adult. English style riding for Beginner through Advanced Flat. Lessons are 12 week series.
Trail Rides
Guided; On Sundays; Spring, Fall only.
Limited during Winter. Weather dependent.
For those 8+ years old & Adults.
Reservations Required. No “walk-ins”.
Summer Camp
Horse related fun and riding for ages 3-18!
Registration opens on January 2nd.
We are already FULL!
Special Activities
Birthday parties, pony rides, Girl/Boy Scout activities and photo shoots.
On-Going Support
We are partnering with our volunteer crew, Cura Personalis Project (CPP), for the on-going support of our horses, our barn/facility, as well as their program. CPP does an amazing job with the day to day work for the horses, the barn and property! When you give, please specify that you want your monetary donation to go towards Wheaton Park Stables.
https://www.justgiving.com/curapersonalisprojectinc
Any donations are tax deductible. Clink on the link above if you have questions, which will provide an email to send your inquiries to.
We thank you for all your support!
Need composted manure for your Garden?
Come anytime during daylight hours Monday - Friday; until 4:30 pm on Saturdays and 3:30 pm on Sundays.
Free if you shovel and haul away yourself. Must have your own shovel and container(s).
Access is on the right side of the barn, and pile is at the back corner. Please CLOSE gates behind you BOTH directions.
If you have any questions, we have staff and/or volunteers that can help you.
We also have pre-bagged at the right side of the barn, near the gate, for $5 per bag.
Available during business.
Want to haul away a truckload? Just email us and we can arrange a morning that we can use our tractor to fill your truck bed.
Looking forward to our Future
Our future to stay within this community was on shaky ground. We are in a much better place (as of November 2023) than we were two years ago. Updates to come.
Thank you to all who testified on our behalf at the May 19, 2022, hearing and for the letters sent in! Your overwhelming support is so awe-inspiring! We plan to stay here for you and for future generations to enjoy!
Click the link below to learn a little more.