Where can I buy a pony saddle? Is there a local store that stocks pony size blankets? Where should I shop for my kids riding boots? Just some of the questions which led Pamela Smith, owner of Serene Acres riding barn in Bluemont, to venture into a new business – Pony Mania.

Pony Mania is the newest tack store in the area – located in the center of the charming village of Bluemont on Snickersville Turnpike. It specializes in everything for ponies and young riders. There are a range of quality and affordable pony saddles as well as bridles, martingales, girths etc – all in pony sizes!

"I have many ponies at the farm which are used for riding lessons and I found it really difficult to find a local store that stocked pony tack in a range of sizes" says Pamela.

"I was also being asked constantly by parents of young riders about the best place to buy riding clothing" Pamela adds.

Pony Mania is the answer to all those questions and more. Our range of young rider clothing is durable, practical and affordable. Pamela has been very selective in choosing merchandise which she or her daughter would wear – Harry Hall, Tuff Rider and Mountain Horse.

Pamela has built up a very successful barn, Serene Acres in Bluemont, with many hundreds of young riders passing through her arena in the past 4 years. She has established a niche business which offers a family friendly and professional environment to explore the passion for riding in this area. Pamela has emphasized that riding should be fun but does not compromise her very high standards of horse safety as she encourages riders to reach new goals.

Having trained in the UK under the auspices of the British Horse Society (BHS) and Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) her teaching credentials are built on a very firm foundation and commitment to excellence. That same level of commitment and professionalism is evident in her desire to create a tack store which meets local needs for local riders.

Don't forget to add Pony Mania to your list of local tack stores which help support a thriving equine industry in this beautiful part of the country we call home. Pamela can be contacted at Pony Mania on 540 554 8818. You can e-mail her at shop@pony-mania.com or visit the store Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm (6pm on Wednesday and Thursday).