WELCOME TO SUNSHINE STABLES
"Horseback Riding Is Good For The Soul"
The best way to unwind, connect with nature, and relax is on horseback! At Sunshine Stables we offer the family a way to have fun together with horses.
- Horseback riding lessons for children and adults with affordable individual and group rates
- Fabulous and fun birthday parties for kids!
- We can bring our horses to you for other special events
- And, we have a fishing hole at the farm for kids' birthday parties too!
Contact Information: Telephone: 256-318-6300, email: lauraecantrell@gmail.com
Hello Moms, Dads, Grandparents and Horse Lovers of ALL ages!!!
I am Laura Glenn, owner of Sunshine Stables. I offer SAFE, FUN, tailor-made horseback riding lessons to adults and children and birthday parties for kids at my BIG horse barn near Hartselle, AL
An Angel looking over the BIG Horse Barn at Sunshine Stables Riding Facility
The BIG Barn with indoor and outdoor riding arena
Hello, I am Laura Glenn, riding instructor and owner of Sunshine Stables
Laura Glenn, Owner/Operator, Sunshine Stables, riding Mia
This is an old photography of Laura C Glenn , owner and operator of Sunshine Stables , as a 12 year old, riding my wonderful mare, Bid Leo Miss (Sally) in United States Pony Club South Region competition at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington KY (blue ribbon in show jumping!!!)
About Me: I know it is important for parents and adult riders to know something about their riding instructor and party coordinator! I was trained to care for and ride horses through the Huntsville Pony Club in the United States Pony Club (USPC) Certified Program. I began riding under the tutelage of certified USPC instructors at age 8. I also participated in many equine clinics with instructors like Jim Graham who competed on the US equestrian team for the Olympics. I am trained and competed in hunter, jumper, dressage, and cross country events in Alabama and other states, I successfully placed first in stadium jumping events at the USPC Mid South Region Rally, against hundreds of competitors, at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
In other words, I know my way around with horses! This includes teaching kids and adults about grooming, tacking, feeding, and overall horse care, horse safety, basic riding techniques, advanced horsemanship, and horse health. And it is very important to me to make riding fun and relaxed. I am not in any hurry and I want everyone to feel comfortable and happy with horses. Recently, I attended a clinic about Equine Therapy.I plan to pursue this cerification to work with children and adults who are mentally or physically challenged using horses.
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and I hold licensed graduate social worker, LGSW, licensure in the state of Alabama. I completed a Master of Social Work Degree from Alabama A & M University in May 2011. I have worked with children and adults in a variety of clinical and social service settings in my career.
My husband Jim and I moved back to Hartselle AL in February 2014 after living near Athens, Georgia. Jim is in poultry management and I worked in Athens as a mental health clinician. AND I acquired two new horses that I brought back to Hartselle with me to use at Sunshine Stables. .
It has been my lifelong dream to work with horses and share this love of horses with others. I believe it builds character, confidence, leadership, and self esteem too. And I know for a fact that there is no better way to enjoy life than connecting with horses and nature through horseback riding. We look forward to sharing this way of life with you at Sunshine Stables!
Meet some of our staff: My husband Jim is a great helper and experienced horseman and loves kids and stable friends Jonathan Wynne and Challie Johnson who are experienced riders who keep horses at the farm and help with lessons, bush hogging, barn management and much more.
Meet the horses:Doc, a gentle Golden Palomino, Mia, a beautiful small dun colored quarter horse mare, Mazy, a pretty sorrel mare, Cody, a thoroughbred bay, and Bo, a big black and white paint.
And meet our calico cat Patches and ALL of the dogs! Butchie and Ikie who are our hounds, Layla and Max, our big white german shepherds, and Blaze, our English Setter.
See some of the animals and staff at Sunshine Stables:
Our horses at sundown at the pond
Laura Glenn, Instructor/Owner riding Pretty Petite Mia
My mom, Martha Cantrell with Laura Glenn
Mom helps out with everything around the farm!
A young rider bare backing on Doc and led by Laura Glenn (safety first!)
Young fishermen at our pretty little fishing hole!
My niece Mira with dogs, Ikie and Butch "the hounds"
My nephew Kohie with Ikie, our barn dog!
Our stable hands and boarders, Challie and Jonathan on their horses, Doc and Bo!
Our lazy bunch of horses napping in the front pasture at Sunshine Stables!
Stable hand, boarder, equestrian Jonathan Wynne riding his horse Bo, a big beautiful paint
Stable hand, boarder, equestrian and MORGAN COUNTY JR MISS RODEO QUEEN, Challie Johnson
Riding instruction at the Stables!
We have two riding rings for lessons and supervised riding for advanced riders outside the ring
Our best buddy and youngest horseman, Sterling with his dad, Clint
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| Pretty , Gentle Palomino Doc |
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| SEE OUR RATES BELOW FOR RIDING LESSONS BIRTHDAY PARTIES |
CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW TO A RECENT BIRTHDAY PARTY WE HOSTED AT SUNSHINE ACRES STABLES FOR A 5 YEAR OLD!
http://kidshorsbackpartiesalabama.blogspot.com/2011/08/horseback-riding-birthday-party-at.html
Rates for Activities:
Horseback Riding Lessons:
Individual lessons/Private- ½ hr.= 35.00, 45 min.= 45.00
Group lesson/ 2 + riders- 1hr.= 50.00, ½ hr.= 25.00
Horseback Riding Birthday Party Package includes:
2 hour birthday party with horseback riding horse in the riding arena and a horse theme craft, game,
and party favor - 150.00
Decorative cupcakes or cake, fancy ice cream, lemonade, plates, cups, and
napkins - 35.00.
Decorative cupcakes or cake, fancy ice cream, lemonade, plates, cups, and
napkins - 35.00.
1 hour fishing adventure for an additional 50.00.Limit 6 children per party (will consider a larger
party for an additional fee per child).
party for an additional fee per child).
Butch and Ikie
HOPE TO SEE YOU REAL SOON!
Directions
From Huntsville: Travel I-565 to I-65 S. At the 1st Hartselle exit, turn right onto AL Hwy 36W. This will carry you through downtown Hartselle to the AL Hwy 31 and 36 intersection. Turn left onto Hwy 31S and travel approximately 1 mile to Nanceford Rd. Turn right onto Nanceford Road (just past the Subway and Family Security Credit Union on the right), and travel 5 miles to Gary Anders Road. Turn right onto Gary Anders Road and I am the first house and big gray horse barn on the right.
From Cullman: Travel I-565 N to the 2nd Hartselle exit and turn left onto Hwy 36W. This will carry you through downtown Hartselle to the AL Hwy 31 and 36 intersection. Turn left onto Hwy 31S and travel approximately 1 mile to Nanceford Rd. Turn right onto Nanceford Road (just past the Subway and Family Security Credit Union on the right), and travel 5 miles to Gary Anders Road. Turn right onto Gary Anders Road and I am the first house and big gray horse barn on the right.
