Middlefield Post
It's Your Post'WPlus ellBeing'
May 27, 2015
Riding Lessons And More At Durkee Hill Stables Head north out of Middlefield on Route 608 past the Middlefield Cheese and past Burton Windsor Road where the road rises toward the top of the hill. Behind Morning Glories Statuary Shop lies a locally recognized, flourishing local business, Durkee Hill Stables. Though you might not be familiar with them, Durkee Hill Stables, LLC has been in Middlefield for quite some time and is home to trainer, Lana Volk. She, along with her family, have run the farm and the statuary shop since they relocated from the Chagrin area more than 10 years ago. Having recently undergone extensive renovations to the farm, amenities now include an expansive 20-stall facility with indoor and outdoor arenas, access to trails, a cross country schooling course and more! Lana Volk first rode horses with her mother at age 4 and has been passionate about it ever since! She was a decorated national competitor on the east coast showjumping circuit as a young adult. Since starting the farm more than a decade ago, she has developed her skills as a talented trainer in many facets of the equine industry. Lana has expanded the family-owned farm from a sevenstall former veterinary facility, adding on to become the multifunctional equine facility that it is today. These days Lana keeps quite busy offering her clients a training program with a wide variety of equine related activities. Lana offers instruction for beginner through advanced riders in eventing, jumping, dressage, foxhunting and even trail riding at many of Geauga’s beautiful parks. Lana also teaches a foxhunting course for Lake Erie College (not to be confused with literal hunting, the course offers traditional training for riding on a variety of terrain in concert with trained hounds). Her classes are not limited to specific age groups or to those with a competitive bent. “We have a lot of great clients, from children and competitive riders, to mature riders looking for a leisurely trail ride”,
she explains. Lana’s schedule is flexible, just contact her and ask! Lana clearly loves what she does. The friendly, social atmosphere among everyone there is evident to visitors. “We just had a lot of clients and friends out for a painting party, we've painted all of our jumps and cross country hardware; had pizza and snacks, it was a lot of fun” said Lana. Durkee Hill Stables likes to keep a friendly, inclusive, collaborative culture offering clients group outings with Chagrin Valley Trails and Riding Club, the Lana Volk with her horse at Durkee Hill Stables. Chagrin Valley Hunt Club, as well as many local competitions. with a training approach that suits you. "All lessons are either For those interested in lessons or boarding, contact private or semi-private, we are very one-on-one, there are Lana via email at durkeehillstables@hotmail.com. Lana will no big group lessons.” explained Lana. For more information help determine your skill level and interests and come up about the facility, visit www.durkeehillstables.com.