Grace Farms

Minnesota

Our Facility

Grace Farms is a 24 acre farm tucked back in the trees of Hassan Township.  The barn has 15 stalls (each with automatic waterers), two bathrooms (one is handicapped accessable), a huge lounge (with small kitchen, large t.v., desks, tables and chairs), feed room, and tack room (with individual lockers for each horse).  The barn currently has a 180X80 outdoor arena (which will be taken down after the new arena is put in) and a 105X45 indoor arena (which will become storage and/or space for additional stalls if needed). 

Coming this Fall (Construction begins September 2008) there will be a new RAM built 184X72 indoor arena fully insulated and heated, with six foot high kick boards and eve lighting.  And a new outdoor arena is also being constructed this September!  There will be 11 large paddocks, four small paddocks and one ten acre pasture.   There will be riding trails winding through the property.   And Crow Hassan Park trails are just a mile away!

Who We Are

Grace Farms is owned by Chris and Becca Leatherdale. 

Chris and Becca met while Becca worked at Leatherdale Farms, owned by Chris' parents.  During that time a friendship formed which later turned into a life long commitment to each other through marriage. 

Since then Becca has been working full time teaching classical dressage to kids, adults and horses.   And has continued this business at their new farm.   In addition to teaching others, Becca feels it is important to continue her own education and development of skills.  She has been working with German Reitlehrer FN, Gerhard Ablinger for six years, along with various other clinicians and trainers. 

Chris has been a part of Minnesota's horse industry since going to shows with his family as a young boy, taking riding lessons in his youth, to helping his  father with his Hanoverian Breeding Farm.  After meeting Becca, Chris renewed his love for riding, and in 2005 purchased his first horse!   Chris attended his first shows in 2006 and  2007 where he impressed many with his natural talent.  Upon buying their farm in May 2008 Chris retired from his job of 13 years at Landscape Structures, Inc.!  Chris now manages the barn and take excellent care of the horses and clients that have graced our lives!  Chris also has a gift for for helping Becca starting young horses (part of that gift comes from his 6'4" frame!).   No matter what Chris is doing he's always happy to lend a hand to a client in need!

Chris and Becca (along with their boys, Tavion, Chase and Otez) enjoy the opportunity they have to work together on their own peaceful farm!  They would like to thank their parents, families, and clients for their help, support and prayers!

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