Stonetree Farms is a premier equestrian facility for dedicated riders and competitors. Our goal is to provide the best equine care available while facilitating the development and success of horse and rider in a safe, rewarding and positive environment. The Stonetree facility was created and developed by Lorella Zanchetta, David Brennen and coach Becky Dehaas.

The three first met in 2001 when Lorella and David’s daughter started riding with Becky. With growing interest, Lorella was soon riding and showing her own horse. As their involvement grew and their relationship developed, the three quickly saw how they could combine skills to answer the area’s need for a quality show barn where focused certified instruction could be delivered in a positive and constructive learning environment.

Lorella and David found the 100 acre site for Stonetree Farms on the Batteaux Creek near Collingwood in 2007. The property had a traditional farmhouse and bank barn, with a view of the Blue Mountains and the picturesque Batteaux Creek. The three spent the next year touring equine facilities, meeting with barn designers, contractors and consultants to plan a quality facility that would ensure safety, efficiency and comfort for people and horses. Respecting the charm of the old bank barn, they decided to restore and incorporate it as a design anchor for the new facility.

They broke ground in June 2008, opting for a style in keeping with the character of the original structures. Skilled Mennonite tradesmen blended new and traditional methods and materials, using steel, glass and wood harvested and milled from their own property in the construction.  

The objective was to develop a state of the art facility focused primarily on the safety and health of horse and rider, and respectful of the environment and character of the property and surrounding neighbourhood.

Care, planning and teamwork were instrumental in the design and development of our facility, and govern all aspects of our ongoing operation. Becky, an Equine Canada certified instructor and active A level competitor, directs Stonetree’s coaching and equestrian operations. David and Lorella share Stonetree’s administration, facilities management and operations, both having professional and management backgrounds.

Alexis Lamoureux has responsibility for day to day horse care, feeding, turnout and health monitoring at Stonetree. Alexis has excellent horsemanship skills, special interests in breeding and the dynamics of horse-to-horse and horse-to-human interaction, and a constant smile on her face. All of us are hands-on at the barn, at shows and events, and we all ride.