Stones Throw Farm Joe deCenzo Horse Boarding Galena, Ohio

I forgot to add that if my horse had not been given his suplements, he would be lame.  He is an older show horse that has normal wear and tear on his joints.  He would also have a thick, cresty neck if he was not given his supplements.  I assure you he does not.  He is getting everything I provide to them to give to him every day.

The other thing I forgot, is that the horse that died, had cancer.  Joe doesn't cause cancer.  Regarless of this rediculous post, Joe manages to keep the barn full, and the horses and owners (ones with realisitc expectations) happy.

I have been a client of Stone's Throw Farm for a year now, and fine absolutely none of these remarks to be true.  Yes, the owner is a builder, which makes his barn top quality.. not low quality.  Shoddy builders do not stay in business, and his business is thriving. 

Bullet Points related to the complaint:
-The farm smells like horses.  It is one of the most immaculate facilities I have ever been in, and I have been riding horses for 18 years.  They vacuum the aisle.  What facility do you know that does this?

-My horse is turned out every week day. 

-Yes, he padlocks the gates.  He does that so our horses have grass to eat when they go outside, so they don't stand around in the mud.  If this is not done, people will let there horses out there and let them run around to tear up the fields.  I appreciate that he does this.

-My horse gets three supplements.  Joe does not charge extra and he gives the medications/supplements to my horse every day.  This is an outrageous and erroneous lie.

-Feed: Haley/Kelsey, if you had a problem with the grain, you should have spoken to someone about it.  Joe is perfectly willing to buy you what you think you need.

-The arena is huge.  My friends and I ride in there with at least 6 people with no problem.  Why would 33 people be out there at the same time?  There is an outdoor arena and a round pen for working also if this is a problem during the warmer months.

-The stall cleaner?  Really?  That is your attack?  Firstly, there is more than one person that cleans stalls, and secondly, he does a great job.  He is the most hardworking, careful guy who always has a horses best interest in mind.  With that said, if a horse is being a bully or putting someone in danger, yes, anyone should put them in their place and not let the horse bite them.  If that means hitting them away from you, you need to do it. 

-The 'new trainer that rules the barn' is a goddess and she put up with this person who we all know is complaining, very maturely. 

Board at Stone's Throw Farm if you DO care about your horse and you want them in a high quality facility.  I would never take mine anywhere else in town.  This post has been written by someone who was a misfit at the farm and deserved to get thrown out.