Kasey Butcher was raised on a cattle farm in Greene County, Pa. She remembers how thrilled she was to get a horse and work with her brother to train him. Two dreams emerged: To work with horses and raise her own children on a farm.

Both have come true.

“I am just so excited,” she said. “I just cannot even believe this is happening. It is exactly what I have always wanted.”

Butcher is opening Meadowbrook Stables, where she has availability to board 10 to 15 horses and offer beginner western discipline lessons for youth. Butcher and her own two young daughters – as well as her pony Lollipop and horse Harley – live on site. The property is located at 3877 Meadowbrook Road, just across from FedEx.

Meadowbrook Stables will host an open house tomorrow, Thurs., Aug. 1 between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. The first five boarders that sign on will receive founding member pricing. Butcher acquired the property a year ago and has worked to update and improve it. The 10-stall barn is situated on 15 acres. There is a riding area with access to trails and a creek, as well as drinking posts.

With a focus on youth equine education, Butcher will work with area 4-H, horse and pony clubs, etc. to host meetings and events.

“We’re also going to do our own events to teach basic farming and horse care. Getting kids started is another big driving mission of ours,” she said.

At age 16, Butcher learned to train her first horse “Wyatt” by watching Clinton Anderson on RFDTV. She’s been seeking out education about horses since. While seeking a marketing degree from Brigham Run University in Utah, she sought out equine classes.

“Each semester, I would take my fun classes and those were anything from general equine studies to beginner jumping, horseback riding and trail riding. I was taught an overview of horse care, tack, saddle treatment and all the ins and outs of taking care of and being around horses,” she said.

Butcher then moved to North Central West Virginia.

“My family runs deep in this area.  My dad is from Fairmont and my mom is from Buckhannon,” she said. “My ex-husband got a job back here so that’s what led us here.”

Butcher said she has subsequently been through some rough times and feels so blessed for the opportunity before her. She said is grateful to countless people who have believed in her and worked beside her to make her dreams come true. Among them is Megan Lindsey, who serves as her barn manager.