Where Generations Learn to Ride
Funk
It is absolutely heartbreaking to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Funk. He was truly a one of a kind horse, and not just because of his spots. Funk was a horse that you could trust to take care of any rider, whether it was a beginner stepping into the saddle for the very first time or an advanced rider learning to nail their transitions and canter polework (and just about everything else in between!) Funk's patience and gentleness with his riders is what made him truly special and worth his weight in gold.
Though Funk did enjoy showing off his best steamroller impression from time to time, burying his nose low and taking you for a ride to keep you on your toes, there was not a bad bone in his body. He was incredibly smart, knowing just which riders could take a little pushing and which ones needed a gentler ride. His carefree, go with the flow attitude is not something you come across in every horse, we are beyond lucky to have had the opportunity to love him and share him with our students, visitors, and friends. A master of all trades, Funk could be found just about anywhere on any given day, in the pasture greeting visitors who are enamored by his coat pattern, exploring on the trail, enjoying the sunshine during a lesson in the outdoor arena, or letting a rider find their balance riding bareback in the indoor.
Funk left us this morning surrounded by his best friends, eating as many treats as his heart desired, and watching the sun rise as he joined his friends in the big pasture in the sky. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for loving Funk as much as we did and for helping us give a special horse the best life here at WPS. If you have any favorite memories or photos of Funk, we welcome you to share them by email or on our Facebook page. You will be missed, Funk!
Pony Rides
Sundays 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Thursdays 11am - 12 pm
Ages 3-7 years old, only
Kids MUST be 3 years old or older (No 2 year olds).
$10 per ride - Cash/check
OR $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.
Groups greater than 4+ kids are by advanced reservations only.
Ponies do not travel offsite.
*First time visitors - we use ponies and sometimes a small horse.
We do not use tiny ponies for these rides.
-We will post above if we need to cancel / change our Pony Rides. Otherwise, the pony rides will go on as scheduled.
Riding Lessons
Group lessons for ages 8 years old through adult. English style riding for Beginner through Advanced Flat. Lessons go for 12 weeks in a series.
No “one time” or private lessons.
Trail Rides
Guided; On Sundays; Spring, Fall only.
Check page for updates. No rides during Summer.
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 now FULL for 2026.
Special Activities
Birthday parties, pony rides, 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 3:00 pm on Saturdays and 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 the 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 hours only.
Want to haul away a truckload? Just email us and we can arrange a day 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.