"Twin Oaks Farm is a great place to board a horse and meet other horse fanatics of all ages!  I was looking for a place to ride to get ready for a horseback riding trip to Ireland after many years out of the saddle and was directed to Debbie by a friend.  I figured I would get in some riding time, take my trip and that would be it. Little did I know that Twin Oaks Farm would become my second home and lead me into rekindling a passion I had long since forgotten. Debbie patiently worked with me until I felt confident for my trip and what I would encounter.  But she did so much more. She taught me that horsemanship means so much more than being able to stay with one leg on either side of the horse.  She showed me that although many people can ride, what you really want to strive for is the true partnership with your horse. Needless to say, I was hooked."
 

We'll be honest and say that Jennifer is the daughter of Twin Oaks Farm owners, Jesse and Debbie, so she is a life-long client. While Jennifer has her own farm and other horses in Bullitt County, Stacey, aka "Dressy Casual," a 6-year-old AQHA mare, has made Twin Oaks her home.

"Stacey is much more at ease at my parents farm," says Jennifer, who claims that her horse is a grade-A diva. "Twin Oaks also has the facilities that allow me to practice for the show arena, something that I don't have at home. I know that she is well cared for."

Jennifer and Stacey compete in open and AQHA shows in Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure. Stacey was also the star in a series of Churchill Downs commercials for their 2007 racing meets.
 

Whitney & Blue

Whitney takes lessons on and shows her favorite horse, Coal Miners Blues. "Blue" was born at the farm of Loretta Lynn. Whitney is the only one out of a set of identical triplets that rides and has been riding at Twin Oaks Farm since 2005.  

"I have ridden at Twin Oaks Farm for 4 years and have loved every second of it! Debbie lets me play around with Blue all the time. She not only teaches you how to be safe and ride but she also takes people to shows. She let me show in state last year for the first time and without her I would have never brought home a 7th place ribbon. I have ridden at other barns before and none of them compare to Twin Oaks Farm because at Twin Oaks Farm, everybody can fit in and you can just ride for fun not be forced into shows. Thank you Debbie I have always loved Twin Oaks Farm as a second home and I am sure I will for years to come."

         "Bunn & I learned a lot about horsemanship and friendship at Twin Oaks Farm.  I'll be forever grateful to [Debbie & Jesse] for all you taught me and for giving me the opportunity to be not only a rider but a true horse enthusiast who is passionate about our four legged partners.  I remember the day I was the REAL owner of Bunn and how apprehensive I was as to how to care for him. Debbie and Jesse took me in as one of their own and shared their knowledge of horses and helped to feed my enthusiasm for my own skills as a rider and also as a horse owner. Bunn is now 30 years old and I can still feel the joy of all the trail rides, parades and lessons I shared with the Dickey's."
         -Rosemary Phillips and COOL BUNNY