Horse Boarding Near Kansas City South | Lakeside Stables Paola KS
- kerianngordon
- Oct 30
- 2 min read
(A Guide for Horse Owners in Paola, Hillsdale, Louisburg, Spring Hill, Gardner & South KC)
Finding the right home for your horse matters. Whether you’re relocating to the Kansas City area, new to horse ownership, or simply searching for a better fit, this guide will help you compare barns and feel confident in your choice.
Within a short drive of Hillsdale Lake and the South Kansas City metro, you’ll find several types of facilities — from private ranches to full-care barns like ours.
Below, we’ll break down what to look for, questions to ask, and why so many riders love boarding here at Lakeside Stables in Paola, KS.
✅ What to Look For in a Boarding Barn
How to check for a safe boarding barn
1. Horse Safety & Daily Care
Look for:
Consistent feeding schedule
Clean water
Quality hay
Safe fencing
Daily turnout
At Lakeside, horses enjoy quality hay grown right here on the ranch, daily checks, and generous turnout so they can be horses — relaxed, social, and pasture-sound. All Hay is grown, fertilized and cut by us.
2. Facility & Environment
Consider:
Stall / pasture options
Secure fencing
Clean, dry spaces
Trailer parking
Riding areas
Access to trails
Our boarders love that we are minutes from Hillsdale Lake equestrian trails, with peaceful pasture views and a friendly ranch setting. Along with taking them to horse shows,
3. Atmosphere & Communication
You want a barn that feels like family — not stress, drama, or neglect.
At Lakeside Stables, communication is personal and easy — we treat every horse (and rider!) with care and consistency. You’ll always know what’s going on with your horse. Wether its a live video from Keri-Ann (one of the owners) photos or text messgaes. Updates are frequent.
We don't have stress with in our boarding community at the barn. Calm, Quiet and Relaxed.
4. Extras to Ask About
Vet/Farrier rotation
Emergency contact system
Fly control
Blanketing options
Feeding customization
Lesson access
We provide:
Hay grown onsite or on our other properties
Turnout with friends
Optional riding lessons
Training options
Horse show/events
Horse-first staff and barn culture
🐴 Why Riders Choose Lakeside Stables
Family-run ranch
Quiet, peaceful environment
Horses are watched closely and treated like our own
Friendly, supportive barn community
Perfect for new riders & families
Owners onsite 95% of the time with Keri-Ann being self employed.
Personal Photographer onsite
Minutes from Hillsdale Lake trails
Great teaching environment for kids + adult riders
Our care is hands-on. Our horses are seen, known, and loved.
📍 Serving Kansas & Missouri Riders
We’re a short drive from:
Hillsdale Lake | 5 min |
Louisburg, KS | 15 min |
Spring Hill, KS | 15 min |
Paola, KS | 10 min |
Gardner / Olathe | 25–30 min |
South Kansas City | 35–45 min |
🐎 Schedule a Tour
Ready to find the perfect place for your horse?
We’d love to meet you & show you around.
✅ Book a Visit
📞 Mike: 913.231.4603
📍 Paola, KS — minutes from Hillsdale Lake
our horses love visitors.
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