A Visit To Lawton Stables

Here at Memory Lane Portraits, we like to think one of our business philosophy is work hard and play hard. Living in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, there are plenty of things to do to keep us active and on the go when we are not photographing or presenting beach portraits. Lately we made a visit to Lawton Stables. 


I (Becky Pesek) personally have not had the privilege to tour Lawton Stables until now. The staff was absolutely wonderful. Lisa, who works in the main office, gave me an overview of the stables and what is available to the public. I learned that the rumors are true, everything great that has ever been said about Lawton Stables is right on the money. 


This equestrian farm has pony rides for the little tikes and trail rides for children and adults. If you would rather stay on foot, take a moment to meander through the petting zoo. You will be greeted by sheep's, goats, llamas, a few roosters, bunnies, a pot bellied pig, and the queen of the stables, a white tailed deer named Carly. 

 Another stable favorite is Harley (left), the Clydesdale who was born on an actual Budweiser farm. Harley gives carriage rides and really enjoys the attention he gets from visitors. On the day I visited, Harley was in the same area as the ponies. The combination of extra small ponies to an extra large horse was fascinating. Both breeds frolicked around and didn't seem to mind being around each other. 


Currently, Lawton Stables is getting a lot of well deserved attention due to their new program, Wish Upon A Horse. Their website describes the program as "Providing for special needs individuals form the local community as well as for visitors and their families seeking to combine the therapeutic riding experience with other amenities Hilton Head has to offer. Wish Upon A Horse hopes to enhance the well-being, both mentally and physically, of its participants by providing a safe, therapeutic and fulfilling activity."


I would like to encourage you to check out more information on Lawton Stables by visiting their website at http://www.lawtonstableshhi.com