" Kingland Farm provides the ideal situation for
owners that place their horse's safety and comfort as
top priority. After keeping my horses at my family farm
for over 20 years, I wasn't sure I'd ever find a
boarding barn to measure up to my expectations...but I
finally found it here. Holly's knowledge and expertise
combined with her sincere concern for horses in her care
lets me sleep well at night! The incredible facilities
for the comfort of the rider are truly icing on the cake
for me. "
Lara McGlamary
"As the owner of Dream Street Stallions, my primary
focus is on the happiness and well being of
my Championship stallions, Starlight & Lullaby. Both of
these stallions are accustom to the highest level of
care and at Kingland Farm they enjoyed just that. The
gracious staff, ample turn-out, and beautiful arena
footing all lent itself to a leisurely stay while
preparing for the 2008 Grand Champion Title at Dressage
at Devon. "
Rick
Rockefeller-Silvia
Shared Dreams "Whitey", former Pan American Eventing
Team mount of Jan Byyny's,
with current owner/rider
Kathryn Shipley
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 "Professional,
knowledgeable, caring, all things one would look
for in a trainer, we found in Holly Wilmoth.
Having a teenage granddaughter with a "highly
spirited" green horse, we were looking for
someone who could train both horse and rider.
Under Holly's tutelage Abby went from not being
able to complete a dressage test due an
uncontrollable horse to scores in the high 60's
and blue ribbons!
Holly instilled her compassion and
competitiveness in Abby and today she feels
confident in both her skills and future as a
dressage rider. Over the course of two years we
have boarded our horse Oscar at Kingland Farm
and feel that the care is equal to what he would
receive at home. I don't know many horse owners
who can say that. How reassuring to an owner
that Holly's skill and knowledge are available
to their horse not only in an emergency
situation but also on a daily basis. She has
offered us many suggestions and alternatives to
handling and treating our horse, which proved to
be invaluable.
We realize how
lucky we are that Holly Wilmoth and Kingland
Farm entered our lives and Abby is looking
forward to moving up and knows that with Holly
as her trainer and mentor there are no limits!"
Margitta Bauer |
"Having
been involved with horses my whole life and taking
care of them myself at my own farm I never thought I
could find a facility would take care of my horse
"Twist" the way I would at home. Then I met Holly at
Kingland Farm. First and foremost she is
incredibly knowledgeable in the management of horses
and puts their well being and happiness a top
priority daily. Top quality hay, feed, immaculate
stalls and plenty of turnout daily in safe pastures
makes for a barn of very happy, healthy, relaxed
horses. I never have to worry if I can't make it out
to Kingland Farm as I know my horse is safe and well
taken care of.
Holly as
a trainer understands the struggles and the joy we
all have in in the riding and the training of our
horses. If you are a training level rider new to the
world of dressage or far more advanced it doesn't
matter to Holly, the goal is always to end the ride
in a positive mindset, with the horse and rider
having a clear understanding of the work at hand.
Many great riders cannot teach but Holly is gifted
in that she can both ride and be able to pass on
that knowledge (sometimes with a lot of humor thrown
in) in a way that the horse and the rider can
understand.
I look
forward to this show season as I know it will be
both fun and hard work, with the support of Holly I
feel I can achieve the goals set for this year.
"Twist" and I love Kingland Farm!!!! (and
Holly of course). "
Tracy
Grady
 "We
came to Holly Wilmoth in October of 2006 looking for a
place for my daughter Chelsea to expand on her basic
dressage training and to eventually locate a horse for
her to purchase. All I can say almost three years later
is wow did Holly deliver. Within a month of her first
lesson with Holly, she had located a well-priced and
perfectly suited mare for my then 14 year old to train
and learn on. “Novia” as we call her came from a
non-dressage background, needed some TLC, and has been a
huge blessing for Chelsea. By the end of the first show
season, Holly had built up there ability and confidence
to pursue competing at the Training Level and during the
2008 show season, they did just that. The highlight of
that year was a 70.714% score
 on
a Training Level test at Dressage at Lexington and a
Reserve Champion placing for the weekend. Chelsea &
Novia are progressing steadily thanks to the patient yet
strategic instruction they receive from Holly Wilmoth.
We know Novia is well cared for in a beautiful facility
and we never have to wonder if she has the appropriate
blanket on or received the proper attention. Chelsea
receives professional training but it comes from someone
who truly cares about her and her horse. They look
forward to continue working hard at Kingland Farms;
they cannot imagine being anywhere else."
Michelle
Gabriel
"Quality
care of my horse has always been my first priority.
Virginia is such a horse rich environment that it
should not be hard to find, but! I have lived in
Northern Virginia for 20 years. Kingland Farm
is the first place that I don't feel it necessary to
go to the barn every day to check on my horse.
Holly will notice if my horse is not himself and
beginning to colic. I know my horse will have the
appropriate blanket on no matter what the weather.
My horse will not be standing out in a cold rain or
out in a summer thunderstorm. Quality hay and grain
are the norm. The facility itself is first rate with
excellent footing in both rings. Holly is a very
generous and caring person. The borders all enjoy
each other and we have a good time together. Holly
truly cares about the well being of every horse in
her care. Spree and I are hoping to be adopted by
Holly. It is such a luxury not to be stressed about
the care of my horse."
Barbara Whitford
Tucarlos, an 8-year-old Dutch
Warmblood, along with his owner, Lydia Wentz, are
training to compete at First Level in 2009. Carlos often
can be found grazing in his pasture side-by-side with
his buddy, Whitey
 "I
have been a boarder at Kingland Farm since the
facility opened and I can honestly say that it is
fabulous. The barn and footing are very well maintained
and the care is simply outstanding. In the event of an
equine emergency, Holly is on it in a flash..always calm
and caring. The horses seem to love Kingland too
as they are all very happy and relaxed..as you can see
from Paco's pic he agrees :)"
Elizabeth Thorsey
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