about us

We are a small Quarter Horse farm located about 40 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa and about 5 miles west of Pella, Iowa in our small town of Otley. We breed, raise, train, and show Quarter Horses for halter to western pleasure to hunt seat. Carl has been in the Quarter Horse business for over 30 years. Many of the horses that have been raised here are World Qualifiers and many Futurity winners.

Kelly has been training horses for over 15 years. She graduated from college with a degree in Equine Business Management/Training. She is also ASEA Equine Appraisal certified. Together they have over 50 years combined experience in the horse business.

We stand our own stallions: Tardees Mr Skip, NH 2001 Red Dun;  Doubly Magic, 1995 N/N Palomino, A Phenomenal Cowboy; 2006 NH Sorrel Stallion. New for 2010-One Classic Style NN 2008 dark gold palomino.

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amenities

  • Knowlegdable owners/trainers on site
  • 30 Stalls
    • some with turn out pens,
    • 4 foaling stalls
    • showing stalls
    • stud stalls
  • Small indoor arena
  • Large outdoor arena
  • Trailer parking
  • Rent facilities for birthday parties
  • 10 minutes from Elk Rock State Park
  • Boarding - long or short term starting at $5.00 a day
  • Training - start to finish
  • Fitting and conditioning
  • Lessons