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about us

Nestled near the base of the Sugarloaf Mountain, sitting quietly on 15 acres, Finding Hearts Farm, owned by the Bazan Family, is just outside the bustling town of Urbana, located off I-270 in Frederick, Maryland. The farm's concept arose out of a desire to want to share with people the ways of connecting with a horse. This is achieved

through mutual respect and good communication, whether that be on the ground or in the saddle. Renovations to the farm began in 2016 to prepare for the community to have the opportunity to enjoy Private Riding Lessons, Equine Assisted Personal Growth and Learning, Limited Boarding, Training, Gaited and Non Gaited Evaluations and Farrier Services. Lessons, Training, and Farrier Services are offered off site, as well. *Please note- We are currently not accepting new farrier clients off site so that we may serve our existing clients in the best possible manner.*

“Through David’s compassionate patience, support, and keen eye for reading horse and rider as partners, he helped me overcome my biggest obstacles both in the saddle and in my personal life.”

— Ann Cumberland

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Our Services

RIDING LESSONS

David offers riding lessons here at the farm, as well as, off-site. He is greatly influenced by the gift of reading people by reading the horse they are riding or working with. David teaches riders to learn and understand what horses think and feel, how horses react and act, all in concordance with how the rider may feel and act at the moment. He teaches that you communicate and ride a horse with more energy and emotion than you do physical cues. We welcome first time riders, as well as, advanced riders seeking new techniques, skill, connection, or problem solving.

EQUINE ASSISTED Personal growth and learning

For our non horse people, we offer Equine Assisted Personal Growth and Learning. We are an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Facility. David is an Equine Specialist, certified through EAGALA. Working in conjuction with local therapists, we provide clients a safe place for therapy sessions outside the office setting. It is a face to face; horse to client solution oriented program interacting with the horses on the ground.

LIMITED BOARDING

We do offer limited boarding in our paddocks at the front of the property. There will be a small new barn with shelter, tack room, and feed room. This is full care board, 2 x a day feeding, hay, supplements as needed. We offer a newly constructed outdoor arena and trailing access to the back of Sugarloaf Mountain.

FARRIER SERVICES

Member of the Maryland Farriers Association, we offer trims and shoeing services. Call for location parameters. *Please note- We are currently not accepting new farrier clients off site so that we may serve our existing clients in the best possible manner.*

TRAINING

It is my belief, that when working with a horse, the best thing to do is to establish a partnership. When "training" I identify the horses willingness to be a partner (heart) and establish a leadership role with respect and trust (both ways). I identify any previous training and willingness to learn. I identify physical abilities and limitations. I identify any emotional stress or anxiety. I then work on the issues identified in varying degrees, usually simultaneously. In my opinion, "training" is not a quick process. I am a strong believer that the owner/rider should be closely involved and be the one to continue the work.

--David Bazan