"My daughter had her first [ride] today - she had the biggest smile on her face! She can't wait to go back. We highly recommend Julia and her sweet horses."

Parental Testimonial -Jess S.- Feb 2019

"You are doing amazing things for [my daughter]. Her confidence and determiniation to succeed are all right there on the back of the horse. Your method, your talents, and lovely entertaining personality keeper her enthusiastic and focused in doing her best...She is so proud of herself and I am so proud of her!"

Parental Testimonial -Vicky D.- July 2020

" We feel fortunate to have found this opportunity - our experience has been fun, confidence building, and peaceful"

Parental Testimonial -Kristin T. - May 2018.

"Highly recommended! Julia is the best teacher and really knows her stuff. She is wonderful with children and makes us feel right at home. She plans lessons centered around the individual rider. We enjoy going to weekly lessons."

Parent testimonial- Kristen P. - Feb. 2020

I would absolutely recommend this farm 100%, I have had tons of amazing experiences with Julia! I love her to bits, she helped me a lot with riding and you should check her out it’s worth it

Student testimonial - Sydney P. - Oct. 2018

Julia [worked with] with [my daughter]for a couple of years. I have a teaching degree and I was a teacher for 9 years. I share this because I observed Julia through the eyes of a teacher [and] l and I absolutely loved her interaction, patience, and guidance with her kids. I particularly remember one day when my daughter wanted to quit because she got frustrated. Julia wouldn't let her quit. She encouraged her until she successfully completed the task. Everyday when I left... I knew [my daughter] was in good hands. If you're a parent, you know the importance of that feeling. I know that Julia has helped to lay the foundation for Abigail's future in horseback and I will always be grateful

Parental Testimonial - Amy C. - Dec. 2018

My kids love Julia and Pepper. They ask about going almost every day. It’s fun... Highly recommend!

Parental Testimonial - Elizabeth L. -Nov. 2018

Please note as of Jan. 1 2021 rates for 60 min sessions will change to $60/hr/rider & for 30 min sessions $40/rider.

Gift certificates purchased after Nov.1, 2021 will reflect this rate change.

What we offer!

60 min weekly sessions are recommended for riders ages 7+
30 min sessions are recommended for riders ages 4+

normal classes operate on Monday - Friday between 3p & 7p

*gift certificates available upon request

60 min session

$50/rider

per class

Jan.1 2022 rates change to $60/rider

weekly sessions M-F during normal business hrs

cash or check only

Like any after-school sport, these classes are packed with coaching in everything from proper equine skin care to mounted problem solving and everything in between!

1 hr session

pre & post ride care

beginners all start private & are geared to graduate to group classes

with a focus on:

Dressage principles, English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Recreational riding, intro to fences, positive reinforcement

inquire here

30 min session

$35/rider

per class

Jan.1 2022 rates change to $40/rider

cash or check only

Perfect for the kiddos looking for safe & fun saddle time. These sessions include a fully prepared horse that is led in-hand allowing the rider to simply enjoy riding!

1/2 hr session

optional brushing & decorating

all sessions are private and 1-on-1 with a handler

with a focus on:

balance, safety, body language, FUN

inquire here

Gift Certificates

$40 & $60

varying between 60 min & 30 min sessions

to be booked 30 days after purchase

cash or check only

These make excellent birthday gifts and stocking stuffers for the horse crazy in your life!

1 hr session -$60/rider

1/2 hr session- $40/rider

those purchased Dec. 2021, redeemable Jan. 2022

inquire here

Looking for assisted riding oppertunities? Check these out!

For the rider with mental and/or physical barriers looking to become an independent equestrian, these farms offer an adapted riding style that caters to both the therapeutic & the horsemanship sides of assisted training.

Joyride Equestrian

http://www.joyrideeq.com/

H&M Farm

https://www.facebook.com/HMFarm21/

Shady Creek Farm

http://www.shadycreekfarm.org/

Castle Farm

http://www.castlefarm-nc.com/

Walk in my shoes Theraputic riding

http://www.walkinmyshoestr.com/

Hope reins corral

https://hopereins.org/

Kopper Top

http://www.koppertop.org/

Saddle Tree Stables

http://www.saddletreestables.com/

Bright Star Stables

https://www.brightstarstables.org/

Five Hearts Therapeutic Horsemanship

https://www.fiveheartsth.org/

Bit of Hope Ranch

http://www.bitofhoperanch.org/

Check out our fun barn series on YouTube

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Walker Acres YouTube Channel

Come SHOW with us!

become a part of the W.A show team!

Adult riders are welcome too!

NEW 2021 Cowboy Classes

Intro to roping is our newest element to the W.A program. Learn how to rope our dummy-steer affectionately known as Ferdinand then test your skills at Horse Camp during our Goat Roping Challenge and relay competitions!

What's class like?

Every class is adapted to both horse and rider. Class goals are determined through warm-up and self-evaluations with riding games designed to challenge the rider while keeping the horse engaged.