Our Farm

Our Farm
Hacienda de Molinero Equestrian Center is located in southeast Missouri, just an hour south of Saint Louis. We have 90+ acres of lush, rolling green fields; they surround two ponds, which are home to catfish, bass, and bluegill. Upon arriving to our farm, you will drive down our tree-lined lane; you will see, off to your left, a small pasture used to house our yearling stud colts or mares with foals. On your right is our trainer's home, Nelson Del Valle and his family, nestled next to another small pasture. Driving further down our lane, you will see our paddock barn to the right and the main barn on the left. Our main barn has two apartments on the second level, one of these apartments is home are for our assistant trainer, Christian Rodriguez and the other is for our Farm Guests. Just hidden slightly behind the main barn is our round pen barn, complete with an outdoor BBQ Kitchen & eating area. To the right, we have three additional larger pastures that are in direct view of both our personal home and our	trainer's home. We have found that this environment is a relaxing place to train and enjoy the horses for both client and trainer. We also offer other amenities to help you relax and enjoy your time with us like trail riding, fishing, paddle boating, picnicking by the pond, having a BBQ in our outdoor kitchen, or playing yard games while visiting with friends, just to mention a few. All of us, including our two trainers and caretaker, live on the farm; we are away's available to answer your questions and concerns regarding your horse's training and boarding needs. All are welcomed to drop by during regular business hours or call for an appointment for after business hours. A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence. Pam Brown
Pasture Land
We have two large pastures and three smaller pastures. We are working on building another large pasture. These pastures have auto waters and shelters. These pastures are maintained on a monthly basis or as needed. Horse safe fencing surrounds all pastures housing horses. It is our desire that no matter where you decide to board your horse that both you and your horse will find a stress free and safe enviorment to enjoy your day. Nothing is more relaxing then sitting back under a big old shade tree and watching your horses enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.
Main Barn
Our main barn is the center of all that happens here at the farm. This structure is 120 x 86. and has two levels. Inside you will find our barn office, 4 tacking areas,50 x 100 rubber crumb riding arena, bathroom, two separate apartments, hay storage, 1 inside heated wash bay, 4 outside washbays and 1 monitored birthing stall 14 x 16, 3 stallion stalls 12 x 14, 7 regular stalls 12 x 12 and 1 oversized mare & foal stall 12 x 24. All stalls have Stable Comfort flooring. This barn is well ventilated with large doors, and industrial fans & overhead you will find 15 large lights that give more then ample light to the area. Also to keep things comfortable inside we have a wood burning outdoor furnace. Just right for those cold wet winters.	Even though the main barn is our head quarters for long hours and hard work; it also has seen many smiles pass through it's doors. Come see if we can do the same for you!
Paddock Barn
	When you first enter our lane your will come up first on our barn. We call this barn the paddock barn. The paddock barn sits on the site of the original barn from the late 1800's. We were proud that the local high school reused the wood to help the sports teams build a club house. Now in its place now sits our new barn with 12 x 12 stalls with an attached 12 x 36 foot run. We also have two 12 x 12 stalls with double sized runs. This well ventilated barn is used mainly to house horses that are not in full training or that need a little more room. Our Paddock Barn also has ample room for hay and grain storage as well as some equipment storage.
Round Pen Barn
	Our round pen barn is unique. It was designed by our second daughter Michelle. It is made up of 4 sections which look like a cross from the air. The top sections is for hay storage and farm equipment. The next section is the stalls, tack room and tacking area. The third section houses our sunken 60' round pen. Which has observation walkways on both sides of the pen. Last but not least is the BBQ Kitchen, which faces out to the pond. This is a 25 x 40 area. It is equipped with a built in BBQ, sink, bar and tables, with ample floor space for those weekend dance parties we all love!
14 Stalls	60' Sunken round pen
Outdoor Riding Areas
Outdoor Riding Arena
80 X 160 Riding Arena with sounding board	Enough room for multiple riders (lights for night riding)
Outdoor Round Pen & Exercise Walker
40' round panel round pen	Walks up to 6 Horses, three speeds and goes in both directions.
Acres for Riding
Acres of open safe fields to enjoy	Fun in every direction
Enjoy Our Farm Amenities
Outdoor BBQ Kitchen attached to the round pen (All the tile & wood work in BBQ has been done by Francisco Palafox) Just outside the office facing the outdoor riding arena is a small but comfortable patio. ] If you are looking for a quiet place away from the sounds and activity of the farm, then the Pond Swing is calling your name.	Lots of space for family and clients! Nestled under an old oak tree is another comfortable seating area also facing the outdoor arena. E You can also enjoy swing in the shade while enjoying a cool breeze or watching the near by horses in the arena.