Shetland Yard Stable

Shetland Yard Stable Offering riding lessons, Equine Assisted Emotional-Spiritual Growth sessions and indoor arena rental

On May 10, 2018, Shetland Yard purchased the property formerly known as Grassi Knoll Farm in Woolwich, ME. We welcome boarders and offer lesson to all ages, with the focus on nurturing a love and appreciation of horses in our clients. We are currently in the process of renovating, landscaping, and bringing new life to the grounds. Our small farm on Orr's Island will continue as a quiet Shetland Pony retreat, now called, "Shetland Yard: The Hatchery."

Early spring is not the prettiest season in Maine, but good friends stick together. Candy & Boo.
03/19/2026

Early spring is not the prettiest season in Maine, but good friends stick together.

Candy & Boo.

We have very sad news from Shetland Yard. Late last week, we lost our beloved Scallywag (Benston Steuch by birth). For ...
03/18/2026

We have very sad news from Shetland Yard. Late last week, we lost our beloved Scallywag (Benston Steuch by birth).

For several years now, he’s been battling a problem with his trachea. His condition is hard to explain - in essence, his was a little too small, especially in the area below his chest bone. A few years ago, we took him down to the Dover equine hospital and learned the cause of his breathing trouble, and though we looked into possible surgery, the location in his chest made that impossible. Since then, we’ve tried several different treatments - steroids & an inhaler, and more recently, both.

For years, he was still able to run around and just stop himself if breathing got too hard, and he was able to give small children lessons & hugs, and enjoy fond brushing, but since last summer, he’s been on ever-increasing treatment. Despite that, with Tash often giving him the inhaler several times a day, it lost its effectiveness over time, until at last, every breath was a battle. Over the last month, he lost weight and last week, he was finding it hard to walk, eat and even rest, so after a vet check, we knew it was time to let him go.

Saying goodbye was terribly hard and we are devastated by his loss. He was an amazingly good pony, both as a stallion and after. He was wonderful with children, polite with his mares (even deferential with Rhianna, who he considered a bee) and best of all, he was a great father. He befriended all three of his foals - Pillywiggins, Rapscallion & Boo, and they adored him. All the ponies as well as the donkey, Candy, stuck close to him as he weakened. His best friend, Rumpus - with whom he sailed & flew over from Scotland at 6 months old - stuck closest, even supporting him over to the water trough when he needed to drink. They’ve all been quiet since he passed, but they’re doing well. None of his foals inherited whatever went wrong with his trachea, but they’re all good, solid ponies like their father. (Also, like their mother, Porsche, who is also good and solid.)

Saying goodbye to a beloved friend is the hardest thing in the world, and we always know it’s something we’ll have to face sooner or later. This was too soon, but we will cherish the time we had, the memories he gave us, and the herd he loved and protected. And I’ll be forever grateful that we had him with us for 12 years. The best of friends, and the best herd leader that ever was.

We will hold you in our hearts forever

Some Christmas Eve snow pictures! SOMEONE had his blanket on last night… but then decided he was too cool to wear it. ...
12/24/2025

Some Christmas Eve snow pictures! SOMEONE had his blanket on last night… but then decided he was too cool to wear it.

12/24/2025

Snow day! Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

12/04/2025

Arena time!

11/30/2025

Coming in before the storm

The sunset and rainbow over the farm tonight!
10/22/2025

The sunset and rainbow over the farm tonight!

09/26/2025

Playtime!

Visiting friends on this rainy day
09/26/2025

Visiting friends on this rainy day

Enjoying the cooler day! Baby Thor peaking in to observe Mugsy getting his after lesson treats.
07/18/2025

Enjoying the cooler day! Baby Thor peaking in to observe Mugsy getting his after lesson treats.

Address

73 Chopps Cross Road
Woolwich, ME
04579

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+12074420342

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