Van Schaik Stables LLC.

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Van Schaik Stables

Where horses truly come first. Van Schaik Stables offers dedicated care and a welcoming home for every horse and rider.

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Our Facilities

Our facility features large green pastures, cool shade trees, a regulation sized grass dressage arena, a specialized track system designed to encourage horse engagement and natural movement, 24/7 access to forage, fresh water, with daily cleaning and maitnance.

We are conveniently located 15 minutes from Croom’s 43 miles of premier equestrian trails, 3 minutes from Sumter Equestrian Center, 30 minutes from Florida Horse Park and within an hour of WEC Ocala and the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Tour our Bushnell barns, arenas, and grassy turnout spaces built for safe, comfortable everyday riding and boarding combined with rider lounges, grooming areas, and easy access.

A spacious riding arena at an Equine Excellence boarding facility, presented in photographic realism. The fenced arena surface is level and freshly groomed, with neat drag lines visible in the footing. Along one side, a sturdy white rail and a viewing area with simple, tidy seating and potted plants overlook the arena. In the distance, green pastures and a tasteful barn structure anchor the scene in a rural Bushnell, FL landscape. Soft, even late-morning light under a slightly overcast sky reduces harsh shadows, creating a professional, welcoming mood. The camera is positioned at a slight angle from one corner, emphasizing depth and the quality of the riding space.
A detailed, photographic realism shot of facility amenities at a professional horse boarding stable. In the foreground, a row of pristine, individual turnout paddocks with secure white fencing and automatic waterers stretches diagonally across the frame. Each paddock contains fresh grass and a simple, well-maintained run-in shed. Beyond the paddocks, a larger barn and tree-lined perimeter blend into the rural Bushnell, FL backdrop. The image is captured during soft evening light, with warm tones enhancing the greens and browns, and long, gentle shadows suggesting a calm, end-of-day atmosphere. Eye-level composition with sharp focus throughout underscores organization, safety, and top-tier care.

Thoughtfully Built for Daily Use

Thoughtfully planned barns, arenas, and pastures feature safe fencing and clear sightlines, plus wash racks, tack rooms, and client parking. Visit our Facilities to explore details or schedule a tour.

Tack room with saddles on wall racks, riding boots, helmets, bridles, and grooming supplies organized on shelves.

Park, Ride and Enjoy

Enjoy shady riding arenas, a roomy trailer parking area, and well-lit wash bays, plus mounting blocks, ground poles, and jumps available for schooling, giving Sumter riders flexible options for conditioning, clinics, and relaxed hacks.

Van Schaik Stables Barn Rules


Barn hours are Tuesday – Sunday 9am-7pm
*under emergency’s exceptions can apply*

NO DRAMA/BULLYING/ABUSE/THEFT TOLERATED

  • Bullying, Abuse and Theft of any kind is not tolerated and first offence will result in immediate elemination from property premessis.
  • All riders or persons handling a horse must sign a release before riding and/or boarding any horses in any way. Boarders are responsible for having guests sign releases which can be available in the tack room and donloadable online.
  • NO smoking allowed in or near the barn or near hay storage.
  • NO dogs or pets on the property (They may remain in the car, at all times, with a window open).
  • The speed limit on the property is 5 mph for the safety of horses, riders, and children.
  • Children 13 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
  • Everyone under 18 must wear an ASTM/SEI approved helmet when mounted on a horse.
  • Long pants and riding boots with a heel must be worn for riding.
  • All visitors/family members accompanying a rider must be respectful of the property and well-behaved while at the stable.
  • Clean up after your horse and yourself. There are trash containers, shovels, brooms, and muck buckets available for the disposal of manure, shedded hair, hoof cleanings, and general refuse in the aisle, wash stalls, and barn grounds.
  • All full “messy” muck buckets must be dumped in the designated manure area and not left in the aisle.
  • Horses will be turned out in designated areas only.
  • If you borrow something, please return it where you found it.
  • If you use something up (e.g., cookies), please replace it.
  • Please turn off lights in the barn and tack room if you are the last person there.
  • Please make sure hoses/waters are shut off if you turned them on before leaving.
  • Please do not leave your horse unattended in any area, including riding area (unless it is the designated turnout for that time).

***Only the owner of the horse may ride the horse. If the owner wishes to have another person ride their horse, please have the additional rider fill out a release of liability form. (available for downlad on the “Recourses and Forms” Page)

If you don’t do it at home… don’t do it at the stable. Common sense and courtesy at all times.

Practicing safe riding principles and good barn etiquette can mean many years of happy, healthy riding enjoyment for you and your horse. Have fun and be safe!

This stable is a private residence please be respectful of the owners and property