Overlake Farm — Local services in Bellevue

Unfortunately, I was only at Overlake Farms in Bellevue for 8 months before our planned move to Arizona full time in August 2022. I wish I had been there longer. OLF was the right home for me and my horse Blu. He loved his big open stall and paddock and his turn out in lush pastures. The Farm has a really nice riding track, outdoor arena and round pen and is literally right across the street from Bridle trails state park—so easy to attend shows or clinics! While there is no covered arena for rainy winter days, I can say with all honesty that I never missed a day of planned riding due to rain. The park has tall trees which protect from the rain but still are wide open and bright.

Dana and her crew take amazing care of all the horses. They have a huge herd that has 30+ acres to meander in and are fed on a track to make sure everyone has a place to eat and not be bothered. Having said that, horses will be horses and do hurt themselves from time to time. Dana keeps sufficient stall/paddocks available to use if a horse needs to come out of the herd for any reason. A young horse had torn the skin back on her knee requiring stitches. She broke her stitches open and Dana made extraordinary efforts to help with the care and treatment of the horse including installing a tether system in a stall. In the 3 barns I have been at, I have never seen an owner so personally involved and conscientious of a horses’ well being.

For the non-herd horses, turn out is all day for long hours not just a couple hours. Any reasonable request was met and accommodated. This is not a “show” barn although there are show horses there. Boarders are knowledgeable and friendly and happy to join on a trail ride. There are a number of quality trainers available and with 50+ horses on the farm, all the vets and farriers go there. Dana even built a new covered, flat area for vets and/or farriers to work out of the elements. No this is not the fanciest place but it was honest, warm, caring and welcoming and not only felt like, but was Home for Blu and I.

While we are loving and adjusting to our home in the sun, we will forever miss and be fond of our friends and time at Overlake. 100% recommend Overlake as a great...

Where a horse can be a horse!

I found Overlake before I found my horse. For a horse to live in a herd on 30 acres within minutes of a major city is unheard of.

There are pasture and paddock options as well and sometimes it’s necessary to utilize them too.

I came to Overlake as a new horse owner, and the community here is incredibly helpful and kind. People share their knowledge and help each other out.

My nieces & nephews participated in the summer camp and it changed their lives. They developed an appreciation for nature, horses, and farm life that they will carry throughout their lives.

There are various riding styles and disciplines and no pressure to conform to any one in particular.

There is access to excellent trainers, farriers, and vets. The commonality among boarders is that everyone cares about the well- being of the...

Overlake Farm is an absolute gem! The location and facilities can’t be beat (borders Bridle Trails, phenomenal herd turnout!) and the owners are extremely accommodating. My guy can be a bit difficult at times, but the owners have gone above and beyond to work with us and meet our needs. The social environment is also very pleasant, as the other boarders are very supportive of each other—and always up for a group trail ride! We were very lucky to find this place, and I highly recommend them to anybody in the...