Walker Acres
"The winds of heaven are that which blow between a horses ears"- anonymous
"The winds of heaven are that which blow between a horses ears"- anonymous
Come ride with us!
Come ride with us!
60 min weekly sessions are recommended for riders ages 7+
30 min sessions are recommended for riders ages 4+
60 min weekly sessions are recommended for riders ages 7+
30 min sessions are recommended for riders ages 4+
60 min session
60 min session
30 min session
30 min session
60 min only
- instruction in ground-work & mounted training
- group riding opportunities
- instruction in social ring etiquette
- exposure to new riding environments like the trail & pasture
- training centered around independent riding off a line
- showing and performance oppertunities
- Saddle time
- grooming & optional decorating with bows/braids
- semi-prepared horse
- coaching in balance and posture
printable release consent form s
30 min only
- long-line aid with private instructor
- aided riding opportunities in both private and group environments
- long-line trail rides
- light coaching in balance and posture
- exposure to riding games while on a long line
- training in safety & environmental awareness
normal classes operate on Monday & Wednesday - Friday between 3p & 7p
Haul-in's Welcome! Current negative coggins are required
All equestrian related activities fall under the Chapter 99E General Statutes
No class on the following upcoming dates:
July 27-29, 2022
November 24-25, 2022
Dec 26-30, 2022
Mailing
Mailing
1748 Flying W Trl.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Attn: Julia Walker/Walker Acres
contact us
contact us
Rides by appointment only
Normal Hours Monday, Wednesday - Friday 3p-7p
p: (984)215-0023
e: [email protected]
Physical
Physical
6525 [A] Schley Rd.
Hillsborough NC 27278
**Stay left at the fork in the drive and follow the W.A signs**
Walker Acres specializes in flat work only. Jumping & speed event training are not offered as part of the curriculum.
"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
Parental Testimonial -Jess S.- Feb 2019
"[My girls] had a ball! <3"
Parental Testimonial -Lindsay D.- Feb 2022
Parental Testimonial -Lindsay D.- Feb 2022
"Masha and I LOVE [Ms.Julia] and love who we have become with [Ms.Julia's] help!!"
Student Testimonial -Claudia P.- Feb. 2022
Student Testimonial -Claudia P.- Feb. 2022
"Thanks for all the time and work you have put into her. It is truly been a blessing to see her transformation from that very shy 6 year old to this confident 8 year old."
Parental Testimonial -Teresa R.- Dec. 2021
Parental Testimonial -Teresa R.- Dec. 2021
"Thank you for all your patience with [her]. You and Mr. Rocky make her day when she comes for her lesson. We enjoy being part of the tribe."
Parental Testimonial -Sandi N.- Dec. 2021
Parental Testimonial -Sandi N.- Dec. 2021
"We heard about Walker Acres from a mutual friend that she went to preschool with, and they couldn't recommend [them] highly enough. And then, I think, especially during this time, during the pandemic, it has brought [her] a lot of an outside resource for just social-emotional well-being. Her time off of a screen when so much of our world revolves around a screen right now, it's nice to get outdoors and to not have to have anything related to that or to hear her even ask because there's no need for it. So, that's been helpful, and I think too, just to make a connection with animals. She's always been just an animal lover but, to boost her confidence with a much larger animal has definitely been evident and we can tell a big difference with her."
Parental Testimonial -Whitney M.- Jan. 2021
Parental Testimonial -Whitney M.- Jan. 2021
"Julia and Walker Acres provide a space for kids to just be kids. They teach responsibility, caring about the environment and the animals, and her patience and her love of her job shine through. So, we love coming out here and having time with the horses; learning how to ride, learning what it takes to take care of a horse and her enthusiasim...shines through and my daughter loves comeing here. We highly recommend it. "
Parental Testimonial -Katy M.- Jan. 2021
Parental Testimonial -Katy M.- Jan. 2021
"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
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.
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
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
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
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
Parental Testimonial - Elizabeth L. -Nov. 2018
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Come SHOW with us!
Come SHOW with us!
become a part of the W.A show team!
Adult riders are welcome too!
Adult riders are welcome too!
What's class like?
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.
What we teach
What we teach
Our teaching methods are influenced by our combine experience in Ranch, Pleasure, Trail, Hunter & Dressage Principles. We teach riders how to recognize their horse's language and communicate as a leader and not just "the boss". It is our mission to show riders how to ride for their horse rather than to simply sit on its back & hopefully prepare them with a foundation that allows them to pursue a more focused discipline of their choice.
Join our show team!
Join our show team!
Join our show team and rack up the ribbons with a W.A wonder pony!
See full details on our Show Entry Form
Show albums
Show albums
2021
First Years
June Faulkner, Aubree Renn, Peyton Mallaliue, Taylor Lunsford
2022
First & Second Years
Album Coming Soon!
NEW 2022* W.A Free-style Pageant
NEW 2022* W.A Free-style Pageant
The horse show alternative
The horse show alternative
The W.A Free-Style Pageant is a new concept that allows lesson students the opportunity to show off a well-polished performance they constructed themselves showcasing their hard-earned horsemanship skills. Riders rehearse their self-choregraphed free-style riding performance that is featured on our YouTube channel. Pageant riders are not competing but instead performing right here in the comfort of their home arena! For more details about the Pageant, see the W.A Free-style Pageant Form.
September 2022 Pageant dates TBD