Owner's of Oak Creek Farm, Stacy Sutton is a Dressage Trainer and Instructor and David Rude, a Professional Certified Life Coach www.5monkey.org.
Stacy constructed, owned and operated the successful Dressage Training Facility Apex Farm in Wilton, California for 15 years. Apex Farm housed up to 20 horses and offered dressage training, boarding and schooling dressage shows.
In 2008, Stacy and David decided it was time to scale back the operation and move to the cooler and scenic Sierra Foothill region. Oak Creek Farm provides an environment where horses can live happily and train confidently in the sport of dressage. We strive to facilitate the development of a harmonious bond between horse and rider by keeping the horses in our care happy and content. It is very important to us that each horse's physical and mental needs are met. We take special consideration in looking at the "whole horse" to ensure happy and well-adjusted equine friends.
We take care to not rush or push our horses beyond what they are capable. Many horses can carry past physical problems and/or weaknesses that go on unnoticed until they reach a point that a problem arises which can lead to an undesirable behavior or reaction. We use a variety of rehabilitative and strengthening training methods, and may also use specialized physical therapy services when needed in order to enhance performance.
Our feeding program is designed to balance the specialized nutritional needs for each individual, keeping in mind the horse's natural foraging habits. Not to mention, for the owners that don't mind, you will often see David feeding the horses their treats and goodies.
With the mental training and discipline of dressage, there is also plenty of time everyday for each horse to be at liberty in the pastures as well as enjoy quiet trail rides weekly.
We welcome you to give us a call and visit our farm!
Stacy and David
