Walker Acres
Walker Acres​
Walker Acres​
Established 2018
Walker Acres is home to some of the most qualified mama's dream horses making each ride both safe and fun! We proudly offer an experience the whole family can enjoy...
from personal pony rides & formal riding classes, to full access to our playground & papa-approved hammock, there is something here for everyone!
Check out our home-made Healthy Horse 5 horse treats!
Our Team
Our Team
When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life-anonymous
Mr. Rocky
Mr. Rocky
Assistant Instructor & Camp Counselor
Assistant Instructor & Camp Counselor
"I work with all the little kids. I like to make sure everybody is safe and we have fun. I get everyone started; getting them comfortable & where they can control their horse before I move them up to Ms. Julia. I also work with the little "cowboys" getting them started on roping Ferdinand, our wooden steer, and then off horseback. We also rope the goats too!
I like to use games as my teaching method. They help riders work on balance, posture, control of the horse, & just getting the rider's confidence built. My favorite riding game is a version of Red-light-green-light with a twist.
Blue Dog is my Australian Heeler that joins me in almost every class I teach. She is friendly and usually greets all the farm guests before joining us in the ring or the trail. "
Ms. Julia
Ms. Julia
Lead Instructor & Program Coordinator
Lead Instructor & Program Coordinator
"Once a rider has proven they have the confidence and strength to handle themselves, they graduate to a class with me and their peers. I focus on more formal application and repetition that benefits a rider's muscle memory. I also work with the riders who want to rock it in the show arena!
My teaching methods revolve around the "why" of practical application because it's my deepest belief that showing is, like trail, simply a byproduct of good horsemanship.
I started my own journey as a starry-eyed little with an irrational love for horses. Today, it's my pleasure to put my 20+ years of training and experience to work."
Listen in on our interview with Cooler Conversations Podcast Jan. 22 2021
Meet the one's who make it all possible!
Meet the one's who make it all possible!
All of our horses come to us with past lives. Sometimes that means they have old injuries, high mileage, and low confidence we have to help them manage. Here at W.A we like to offer these special spirits a second chance at a loving relationship with people by teaching our students how to help our horses overcome the challenges they may be facing. When the time is right, we offer our beloved ponies for adoption with a renewed sense of purpose. Meet them all HERE and see who's ready for their retirement!
"WOODY"
13.2HH AHR Senior Gelding: Arrows Feather
DOB 4/18/2001
Joined the W.A Team 2020
Disposition: curious, problem-solving, gentle giant, "GO"-ride, forward mover
*enjoys kids, brushing, & arena work
familiar with pulling a cart & Dressage principles under-saddle
current position at W.A: intermediate-advanced classes, pony rides, long-line classes
Health/Medical history: Age appropriate arthritis, excellent feet
Best suited for: arena work or a family/individual interested in competition
Loads, ties, stands, perfect ground manners, bathes, UTD on shots, and coggins
To apply to adopt this W.A Wonder Pony, message us HERE
"RAZ"
15.3HH APHA Gelding: Rockin Raz
DOB 3/22/2007
Joined the W.A Team 2021
Disposition: inquisitive, confident, leader of the herd, "whoa"-ride in the arena, "GO"-ride on the trail
*loves trail rides and treats
familiar with Western Pleasure & Ranch
current position at W.A: intermediate-advanced classes, W/J Ranch, W/T/C English Pleasure, pony-rides, long-line classes
Health/Medical history: soft front feet
Best suited for: confident rider interested in recreational riding &/OR competitive riding
Loads, ties, stands, perfect ground manners, bathes, UTD on shots, and coggins
This W.A Wonder Pony is not yet availible for adoption. Check back later!
"GUY"
15.1HH grade Morgan cross Gelding: Guy Fox
DOB estimated 1/2008
Joined the W.A Team 2018
Disposition: been-there-done-that, babysitter, gentle giant, "whoa"-ride, confident, trustworthy
*Loves water & kids
familiar with ranch type
current position at W.A: moderate W/J beginner-advanced classes, Working Western, trail
Health/Medical history: soft feet, scar tissue on the left rear hip
Best suited for: low-key rider/family looking for a reliable trail horse
Loads, ties, stands, perfect ground manners, bathes, UTD on shots, and coggins
To apply to adopt this W.A Wonder Pony, message us HERE
"BUTTER"
13.1HH grade Quarter-pony Mare: Diamond's Butterscotch Schnapps
DOB estimated 1/2004
Joined the W.A Team 2020
Disposition: playful, curious, brave, passive-aggressive
*loves people & treats
familiar with English & Wester Pleasure, Dressage Principles, small fences, & trail
current position at W.A: beginner-Advanced classes, W/T/C
Health/Medical history: excellent hard feet
Best suited for: confident rider with strong leg-ques interested in a show career &/or recreational riding
Loads, ties, stands, perfect ground manners, bathes, UTD on shots, and coggins
This W.A Wonder Pony is currently not available for adoption. Check back later!
"CASANOVA"
15.1HH grade un-raced Appendix Thoroughbred Gelding: Casanova's On The Money
DOB estimated 1/2012
sired by On The Money Red
Joined the W.A Team 2017
Disposition: goofy, curious, playful, "GO"-ride, forward mover
*Loves attention of ANY kind
familiar with Working Western, cattle work, Dressage Principles, English Pleasure, & Trail
current position at W.A: intermediate-advanced classes, W/T/C English pleasure, beginner mounted roping
Health/Medical history: soft feet
Best suited for: confident & strong rider to go in any direction
Loads, ties, stands, perfect ground manners, bathes, UTD on shots, and coggins
This W.A Wonder Pony is not currently up for adoption, Check back later!
"RAIN"
14.1HH grade Pinto Mare: Make It Rain
DOB 3/8/2005
Joined the W.A Team 2021
Disposition: princess, diva, passive-aggressive, curious, expressive
*enjoys a good face scratch
familiar with English & Western Pleasure, trail
current position at W.A: beginner-Advanced W/J or W/T classes, pony rides, trail
Health/Medical history: Age appropriate arthritis, soft feet, unbalanced muscle-tone
Best suited for: competition &/or recreational riding with a rider willing to put in the work to build her up
Loads, ties, stands, perfect ground manners, bathes, UTD on shots, and coggins
This W.A Wonder Pony is not currently available for adoption. Check back later!
Healthy Horse 5 brought to you by Walker Acres
keeps your horse cookies simple & wholesome with 5 recognizable ingredients & baked with love!
"As a consumer, it's important to me to know what's going into my pony's bodies. I'm always overwhelmed by the ingredients list on the back of so many products. Especially since my senior horses often turn their noses up to the powder joint supplements I try to dress. I thought there had to be a better way so I started making my own treats."
-Julia Walker, W.A program Director.
Healthy Horse 5 & Healthy horse 5+MSM are home-made wafer treats W.A confidently feeds our horses. By popular demand we're opening our kitchen to you & your ponies! These delicious wafers are made with ingredients you probably have in your own kitchen, safe for horse consumption. They come in 2 yummy flavors(Honey & Molasses) & that's not even the best part! You can eat them & share them with your puppers too!! Healthy Horse 5+MSM is made with 10,000mg of MSM per wafer making the daily serving convenient & positive for your horse! Keeping it simple has just made a huge come back & we're happy to share in the journey with you!
To place an order for your 2lb bag of home-made simple pony delight, message us here!
Original Honey or Molasses $10.00 each
PLUS Honey or Molasses $15.00 each
Healthy Horse 5 & Healthy Horse 5+MSM are brought to you by Walker Acres & approved by the W.A Wonder Ponies!
Physical Address
Physical Address
6525 Schley Rd.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Contact
Contact
Call direct (984)215-0023
Hours
Hours
by appointment only
Sun: Closed