Here’s my other renovation project, our barn in Wellington, FL, adjacent to the Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds. My mother and I bought this property in the late ’90s and built the barn. At the time, empty lots surrounded us. Now we’re in the heart of prime horse-country real estate. You can ride to the horse show next door and compete; then an hour later, your horse can be lounging in the grass paddock.
I’ve always loved the peaceful feeling here—these water views and breezes, the openness of the stalls and lush courtyard. Horses are extra-happy here. And people, too, of course. I’ve upgraded the barn with all new finishings, custom stalls by Lucas Equine, a new six-stall center-aisle wing with tack room and feed storage (bringing the stall total to 18), a trellised patio by the lake, and a viewing deck for the riding arena.
I’ve spent some of the best times of my riding career here. All of Team Turnabout is enjoying a few weeks in this horsey paradise.
Main entry with fountain-and-pond view
Overlooking the oak-shaded, half-circle drive
The courtyard
Pond view from the barn aisle
New trellised lunch spot
In the courtyard, our signature seahorse fountain
Wash stalls with courtyard-and-pond view
New six-stall private wing
Powder room
Entry to main tack room and lounge
The lounge and tack room double as a trophy room.
Looking onto the jumping field from the main drive
Allée of royal palms on the way to the all-weather arena
Deck overlooking the arena
New favorite lounging spot
On the way in from the arena and jumping field
Custom powder-coated stalls by Lucas Equine Equipment
The view from courtyard to main entry
Planter with Song of India; Bougainvillea on the wall
Firefly enjoying the paddock (six-horse hot walker in the background)
New path of herringbone brick pavers for horses crossing the courtyard
Home sweet home
