Weber Stables History
Les' wife, Lydia, greets horses on their farm in Lancaster County, PA. Here you see the neighboring pasture land and fields. Lancaster County has been called the "Garden Spot of America" since the eighteenth century, long known for its fertile soil and prosperous farms.
I raised Tennessee Walking Horses on my farm in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, for about forty years. My wife and I are now retired. We sold the farm in April 2008 and moved near Lititz, PA. I continue to offer my services as a finder for TWH upon request.
I grew up on a farm where all the work was done with horses. My lifelong love affair with these animals was sparked by a pony named Pet. My first job was to herd the cattle with that pony.
I became interested in raising horses when our oldest child began to ride and chose Tennesse walking horses because of their smooth gait, elegance, and good temperment. As the name implies, the Tennessee Walking Horse is a Southern breed. Plantation owners spent long, uncomfortable days in the saddle riding with the up-and-down movement of the traditional horse. The Tennessee Walking Horse was developed to make their daily rides more pleasurable.
I bred and raised foals for many years. At the height of my breeding business, up to 25 horses occupied our barn at a time. As a semi-retired horseman, I no longer raise foals. Using my experience with horses to select animals at dependable sources in Tennessee and Kentucky, I now keep about seven horses on the farm that are available for sale.
My customers were often trail riders from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Virginia. We have sold horses to show riders and even placed some with a New Hampshire police department. I welcomed all inquiries from folks who love horses and are interested in the elegant ride of a Tennessee Walking Horse. I continue to welcome inquiries from horse lovers who would like me to find a specific TWH to fit their needs.
-Les Weber