Shadow Creek FarmBoarding · Training · LessonsClient Login Full-care boarding and year-round instruction across two barns in Chadds Ford and Ridley Creek. Riders learn to handle, groom, tack, and care for the horse—not simply show up for an hour in the saddle.
How we work
We put the horse first and advance riders only when they are ready. Both barns share the same standards for horse care, instruction, and communication. Beginners, adults, recreational riders, and competitors all belong here—each on the path that fits their readiness and goals.
Boarding & lessons
Full-care boarding and year-round instruction are the foundation. Camps and Ridley Creek pony parties are additional offerings for families seeking shorter experiences.
Full-care board at two locations, with indoor riding, horse-specific care and published rates.
Compare boarding options 02Private and group lessons for beginners, adults, returning riders and competitors.
Explore riding pathways 03Riding, grooming, tacking and barn work in a structured youth day camp.
Review camp information 04Two-hour pony parties at Ridley Creek, including one hour of guided pony rides within the party time and access to our indoor party room.
Plan an experienceChadds Ford and Ridley Creek
Both locations have indoor and outdoor riding. The facilities, schedules and available programs are different, so we place each horse and rider where the fit makes sense.
Chadds Ford
Thirty-two stalls, an indoor arena, an outdoor jump field, heated aisles, automatic waterers, three hot-and-cold wash stalls, climate-controlled tack storage and a comfortable lounge.
Explore Chadds Ford
Ridley Creek
Ridley Creek has indoor and outdoor riding, multiple turnout options, and a climate-controlled boarder tack room. Boarders can access more than four miles of state-park trails. We do not offer guided or public trail rides.
Explore Ridley CreekRiding with purpose
Lessons include handling, grooming, tacking, riding, judgment and responsibility.
New and returning riders start privately. Lessons cover safe handling, grooming, tacking, position and control.
Adults and recreational riders work toward stronger skills and more independence without being pushed into a show program.
Riders ready for technical work can add focused private coaching and ability-matched groups.
Before you enroll
Compare programs, public rates, location features and participation expectations on the site.
Tell us about the rider, horse, preferred location and goals so we can respond with the appropriate next step.
Before enrollment, we provide the applicable written policies, scheduling or care information and program-specific requirements.
Visit Shadow Creek Farm
Start with full-care boarding or riding lessons. Camps and Ridley Creek pony parties are also available. Visits are arranged in advance so the right person is available to meet you.