Prior to the opening of High Tail Acres, LLC to the public in January 1997 High Tail Acres operated as a private family show stable for over thirty years.  We, as a family were solely responsible for the care, training, and showing of our American Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Hackney Ponies and our daughters' instruction throughout their junior exhibitor careers.  Twenty horses/ponies earned New England Horsemen's Council High Score Awards in ten divisions from 1966-1996. 

Private Family Barn ~ 1985

The Hackney ponies Big Time's Supreme Time, Yankee Doodle Sportsman, High & Mighty Classic Edition, and Domino earned American Horse Shows Association awards.  Dawn's parent's, Harold and Norma Reader have owned and operated a Blue Seal Feeds dealership since 1980.  They, Dawn and Skip, Deidre, Deana, and Darla have been involved in every aspect of High Tail Acres, from breeding to birth, illness and death, the thrill of victory and the acceptance of defeat.  Deidre, Deana, and Darla each earned their college degrees. Deidre and Darla are Massachusetts licensed instructors and have gained valuable experience and knowledge from the horseshow community. 

1989

We are all committed to providing our personal care, training, and instruction to those interested in the "wonderful world of Horses".  It is with great pleasure and pride that we opened our doors to the public.  Since 1997, top awards including 2003 9 year old Walk & Trot Reserve World Champion, 2004 Saddle & Bridle Best of Breed, Saddle Horse Report High Point Program along with UPHA Pony, Amateur and Junior Exhibitor and Numerous NEHC and NHA High Score awards have been earned by our clients and their horses.  Students, children and adults, who have received their fundamental training and instruction at High Tail Acres, LLC have gone on to win World and National titles and awards.  This is a testament to the focus at High Tail Acres, LLC to successfully team amateurs and Junior Exhibitors with their horses in the equitation, performance and pleasure divisions.