VIDEO: Demolition Day 'Bitter-Sweet' For Lakewood Stables
The Lakewood 'family' watches as its nearly 100-year-old horse ranch is torn down to make way for big transformation.
They fought back tears one minute as they recalled memories shared in their old dilapidated horse barns, but then spoke excitedly about the plans for the future. The owners and staff of Lakewood Stables' gathered with riders and volunteers, both past and present, on the Eagle Avenue property Wednesday to take one last look at the horse ranch that had been like a second home to all of them for many years. They toured the old, worn-down facilities, snatching up what mementos they could find, watched as the remaining horses were escorted to their temporary stalls and stood in awe as a large crane ripped the old buildings to shreds. While doing so they reflected on the loss of the historic place but looked forward to the new state-of-the-art, …
Jeanine Jutt
8:14 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2011
My friends and I use to ride in the late 70's on weekends whenever we could. The staff were always wonderful and friendly to a bunch of teenagers looking for a fun day. The horses were beautiful and healthy and strong. I have great memories of Lakewood. Good luck with the new facilities. I will be looking into leasing a horse for my daughter this summer, I hope your up and running soon. Jeanine … more ›