Lakeside Stables

I really need to get better with my social media posts. There’s a whole lot of good that happens around here, but it seems I only post the bad news. On January 10, 2024 at 11:30pm we discovered the garage attached to our apartment completely engulfed in flames. The fire quickly started consuming the walls and ceiling of the house. We had seconds to run out. We managed to save ourselves, the 2 dogs in the apartment, and the 4 horses stabled at the other end of the building. The barn and apartment are a total loss. We are missing 2 cats. All of our personal belongings are gone. The main barn stabling 16 horses was untouched. Our family, friends, and community have been amazing with their outpouring of help and support. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone. We can’t thank you enough. As we continue to have many people wanting to help, I thought it would be helpful to list what we lost.

Women’s size small shirts, 2/4 pants, 7.5/8 shoes.

Men’s size large shirts, 34/34 pants, 11 shoe.

Trunk full of work tack- reins, martingales (German and running), cavesons (regular, draw tite, spike/chain nose), driving harnesses, bits, side reins.

Approximately 30 horse blankets. All weights. Sizes 56-76. A bag full of coolers.

2 show tack trunks

2 Stihl weedwackers, 1 cub cadet weedwacker, 1 Troy Bilt leaf blower, 1 Craftsman hedge trimmer, 1 Dewalt drill.

3 Freedman Full show bridles (2 full, 1 cob)

1 weanling show halter and lead (custom made by Bowman Harness).

Leather show halters (weanling, yearling, horse)

1 brand new, Victor Supreme fits all surcingle, 2 brand new Schneiders sheets, 2 sets of brand new training reins, brand new quick change work bridles.

Ladies Saddle seat show suits. Street size 2/4. Derbies, top hats, Jodphur boots. Hunter show clothes.

See second post below to continue.

The horse area was a private barn for the property owners. They lost everything. If you need it in the barn or put it on a horse, it’s gone. Buckets, trash cans, pitch forks, brooms, wheelbarrows, grooming supplies, saddles, bridles, etc. The horses are draft crosses and large stock types for a size reference.

If you have donations, we will set up a public meeting or a porch drop off. We are trying to keep traffic away from the barn due to the circumstances. Thank you so much for your understanding. And, again thank you so much for the help and support.

Tack and Barn Sale tomorrow, April 10th from 10am to 2pm. At Mirage Stables- 3948 Tallmadge Road, Rootstown, Ohio 44272. Western, English, and Saddle Seat equipment. Work/show tack, show clothes, barn supplies, an entire Breyer Horse collection. Lots of quality items and bargain buys. We will have hot dogs and beverages available for donation. Come visit and shop!