OUR STORY
Family-Owned Business Established in 1994
Debby's love of horses started in Michigan, after riding on every family vacation as a child. She attended an 8-week camp where she did lots of riding, and her love grew even deeper. Debby's late husband, Monte, bought her her first horse, Punkin, in 1985, and they started looking for a property to allow her dream to flourish.
Debby began breeding paint horses in 1994, and continued showing and breeding for decades.
Debby is now boarding horses, with the help of her family, and loves every minute of it.
ABOUT PUNKIN ACRE PAINTS
Punkin Acre Paints offers a great boarding experience for horse and owner. We have 3 stables with a total of 24 padded stalls that each include an automatic waterer, feed door, fly sprayer, and winter heat. Each stable has a washing station, storage stall.
We have a large (80x120') indoor arena, outdoor round pen, and 5 pastures on 100 acres.
Riding trails are also available for use by boarders to explore the vast property and outdoor beauty that the Illinois Valley has to offer.
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Boarders can come and just enjoy their time with their horses, because Punkin Acre staff will clean the stalls and feed following the the dietary program that boarder chooses, both morning and night!
BOARDING OPTIONS AND RIDING LESSONS
Several boarding packages are available, whether you prefer indoor or outdoor boarding. Our staff will feed morning and night, and keep a clean stall. You will have peace of mind knowing that your horse is in capable, loving hands.
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Riding Lessons are also available for all ages and skill levels. We also welcome all persons, no matter their ability. There is also something to do at Punkin Acre Paints.We have worked with the Lighted Way and the Horizon House of the Illinois Valley for several years, and take pride on the relationships fostered.
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Summer camps for all ages are also available. More information on how to sign up for a summer camp can be found on our summer camp partner, Illinois Valley Community College's, Continuing Education Department website