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Our Philosophy

At Dartland Farms, we produce horses that are sound mentally and physically, enabling them to jump and perform both locally and nationally.  Using Natural Horsemanship techniques, we also train both rider and horse to achieve the optimal communication when training, showing and performing.  Happy horses and riders achieve more!

 Melanie Bell - Owner/Trainer

• John Lyons Approved Trainer

• Certified Open Horseshow Judge

• Past President of Central Piedmont
  Arabian Horse Association

• Trained with John Lyons, Ray Hunt, Dave Seay, B.J.Tapley, Joan Hardiso

• Worked with Karim Ghaibi of The Equestrian Club of Charlotte

• Member of:

United States Equestrian Federation
United States Hunter Jumper Association
Piedmont Hunter Jumper Association
Welsh Pony & Cobb Society of America
Arabian Horse Association 
Appaloosa Horse Club 
Appaloosa Sport Horse Association
American Miniature Horse Association

Melanie with "Rudy"

Blue Ridge Rising Star

pictured as a two year old

Friends & Fun on the Farm