Simply stated, our staff is your best choice for anything having to do with horses. Lessons, boarding, training, competitions...Waredaca is the only place you need. Family owned and operated since 1932, we know the horse business!

Our staff is friendly, experienced, professional, and dedicated to your riding safety and enjoyment. Whether you have never been on a horse or are an experienced rider wishing to improve your skills, our staff can meet your needs without question.

Robert and Gretchen Butts operate the business at Waredaca. They live at the farm and supervise the day-to-day operations of the entire organization.

Janey Staehle  manages the office and is usually your first contact with Waredaca when you call our business number. Rob Lang and Gayle Mahaney have each been here for over twenty years. Rob started with us after graduating from college and expertly helps Robert oversee the farm. Gayle is our barn manager and chief instructor. Steph Butts works part time, is our chief trainer, naturally gifted and popular instructor and, in addition to Gretchen, is a Southern States Equiisource sponsored Eventing and Dressage competitor. Please read more about each in the staff bio section.