What is it Like Living on a Working Horse Farm?

Day-to-day and week-to-week operating notes from life on Wildewood Farm. We share the ups and downs of a working farm, along with special things that take place.

30 Years of WildeWood Farm: Join Us for Our Anniversary Celebration!

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life, Ms Hannah

30 Years of WildeWood Farm: Join Us for Our Anniversary Celebration!

Save the Date: WildeWood Farm is Turning 30! Saturday, September 26 at 3:00 PM Thirty years is a long time. When you look back across three decades, it’s hard to capture everything this patch of land has seen. You think…

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

A Kingdom of Animals

Welcome to WildeWood Farm: A Kingdom Unlike Any Other There are farms where you come to see the horses. And then there are farms where you come to discover an entire kingdom. At WildeWood Farm, the kingdom begins with the…

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

Visiting WildeWood Farm

Welcome to WildeWood Farm! We're so glad you've chosen to visit WildeWood Farm! Whether you're coming for a riding lesson, summer camp, birthday party, Scout program, volunteer day, or simply to visit the horses, we want your first trip to…

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

Why the Barn Feels Like Home

Many families arrive at WildeWood Farm expecting riding lessons. What they often don’t expect is how quickly the barn begins to feel familiar - almost like a second home. Parents sometimes mention it quietly: "My child feels different here." "We…

WildeWood Farm Horse Sponsorship Opportunities

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

WildeWood Farm Horse Sponsorship Opportunities

Many of the horses you know and love from WildeWood Farm stories did not start their lives here. Some arrived as owner surrenders when life circumstances changed. Some came from neglect situations. Some were starvation cases. Others simply needed a…

From Rescue to Riding Ring: The Second-Chance Horses of WildeWood Farm

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life, Horse Day Camps

From Rescue to Riding Ring: The Second-Chance Horses of WildeWood Farm

Many of the horses teaching lessons at WildeWood Farm today didn't start their lives in a program like ours. They arrived by a different road - one that was harder, lonelier, and far less certain. Some came as starvation cases,…

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

A Day of Rest

Why is WildeWood Farm Closed on Sundays? One of the things nobody tells you about farming is that animals are completely unimpressed by holidays. The horses do not care if it is Christmas morning, your birthday, your anniversary, or if…

Why Farm Owned Horses Cannot Be Rented for Extra Riding Time

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

Why Farm Owned Horses Cannot Be Rented for Extra Riding Time

Wildewood Farm Doesn't Offer "Quick Rides" From time to time, people ask if they can borrow or rent a horse for a casual ride outside of a lesson or supervised program. The request often comes from a genuine love of…

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

How We Keep Our Horses Healthy

How We Keep Our Horses Happy, Healthy, and Thriving Into Their Senior Years One of the compliments we hear most often from visitors, students, and families is how happy and well cared for our horses appear. That observation means a…

Why Our Horses Live Outside – And Why They Would Definitely Choose It That Way

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

Why Our Horses Live Outside – And Why They Would Definitely Choose It That Way

Stalls Were Originally Designed to Make Life Easier for Humans, Not Necessarily for Horses One of the questions visitors often ask when they come to our farm is, "Why do your horses live outside all the time instead of in…

By Hannah Zapletal

Farm Life

It Takes a Village to Care for a Farm

People often say, “It must be so peaceful working with horses all day.” And it is. But what many don’t see is everything that happens behind the scenes to keep a farm running safely, cleanly, and responsibly. WildeWood Farm depends…

Karina Corder

Our daughters had the absolute best time with their friends celebrating their birthdays here! Not only was the farm itself beautiful, but the people who run it and the teens helping with the pony rides treated us like family. All of our daughters’ friends said they wanted to have their party there next and that’s the real review 😊 Hannah was wonderful and made the whole planning process so easy. They remained flexible day-of and we felt like they enjoyed us having our party there as much as we did. The space we had was a perfect size too. Great choice for an outdoor, unique, and memorable birthday 🥳

Mario Sanon

Ms Hannah is amazing! She worked w/me to allow my daughter to learn how to ride a horse in an camp class just to accommodate our vacation schedule. She appointed ms emma a lead trainer along with the wonderful ms anita! She even allowed us to use her horse Simon! Best team ever use this farm best in Atlanta!!!!!!!!

Jennifer F

Our 8yo son just had an amazing week there! He has absolutely loved the horses, chickens and all the other animals he got to meet this week. What a wonderful experience this was for him! He said this camp was the best of the 3 camps he has had this summer, coming home every day with lots of stories to tell of his adventures. 😊

Kelley Pritchard

My boys had never been on a horse before attending the horse camp last week. They had an absolute blast and are now volunteering at the farm! Ms. Hannah and her team are outstanding with the campers and do an excellent job teaching the kids the fundamentals in a way that is fun, interesting and engaging. The experience and memories that my children are making are ones that they will treasure for years to come!

Mark

We had a birthday party for my children here and it was a huge success. We have heard from other parents that many of the children who were guests were still talking about it days later! Hannah and her staff were a pleasure to work with. The farm is beautiful and the many animals are gentle, friendly, and obviously cared for well.

J Kwon

We had a wonderful birthday party.

SABYN

Amazing place for so many different types of riders. Wildewood makes every rider learn so much every visit to the farm. Whether you are an advanced rider or just starting out you will definitely have a huge group of other horse loving friends by the time you leave the farm and can’t wait for the next visit. Wildewood offers super fun camps, lessons for many levels, and birthday party!

Jonathan Mora

Great experience for all ages! Very flexible and great communication!

Matthew Altieri

Very great place to visit with very friendly people

GLORIA LOYER

When I drive down their paved driveway and catch a glimpse of the red barn in the distance and the horses grazing in the fields, I feel a sense of peace and freedom. Yesterday was a trail ride day and Miss Hannah was patiently and humorously helping people get their mounts and instructions on which of the 3 trailers to load into. Their is always a good attitude among the riders anticipating fun and fellowship. It is never cold or wet when they are on the horses.

Life at WildeWood Farm

What is it Like Living on a Working Horse Farm?