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Welcome to Wonderland Farm! Our mission is to bring the enjoyment of horses and horsemanship to people through unique, genuine, fun, and challenging, riding experiences, as well as to find the best use and purpose for each horse through sound horsemanship and thoughtful placement with people for a long-term success.

At Wonderland Farm, we offer boarding, training, and lessons. We specialize in hunters and hunt seat equitation. 

We have quality horses and ponies for sale some of which are from our small breeding program.

Conveniently located in Leland, just west of Wilmington, NC, the farm is situated on 106 beautiful acres, with  a covered arena, large lighted outdoor arena and trails throughout the property.

We are fortunate enough to be in a business we love, and then continues to keep us personal enough to connect with our We are fortunate enough to be in a business. we love, and that continues to keep us personal enough to connect with our clients, many have become friends over the years.

Karen Mealey, the farm owner, is a graduate of Virginia Intermont College, with a major in Equine Studies. Karen began her equestrian career when she was eight years old riding ponies and horses in Manchester, Connecticut. She started showing horses and ponies as a child and continued through college showing jumpers on the A circuit. While attending Virginia Intermont, Karen spent her summers with Carol Lush at Maple Side Farm in Pennsylvania starting young Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds and under saddle, as well as furthering the training of the older horses, preparing them for the show ring. After Graduation Karen took a position as an instructor and trainer at Westbrook Hunt Club in Westbrook, Connecticut. Karen has operated her own farm for several years at different locations, before establishing Wonderland Farm in Leland, NC.

Karen teaches the intermediate to advanced rider. The foundation of her teaching method, stresses the form and function of the rider, that are basic principals established by the greats such as George Morris.
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When Karen takes on the task of training young horses she closely follows her basic instinct to gently help the horse learn. Her passion for the horse drives her to look through the horse’s eyes, thus helping both horse and rider to work as a unit.
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Patty is a fantastic beginner focused instructor . She has years of teaching experience and ran her own farm in Massachusetts . She brings enthusiasm and knowledge to her lessons.
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 We are pleased to have Nicolas overseeing the care of our horses. He takes exceptional care of the horses and great pride in his work. He came to us from another farm after working for them for over 15 years.
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