Richard can usually be found in his tractor.

Millhaven Horse Farm, including the property on which it is located, is owned by Richard Mills. Richard is a Maryland native who grew up riding horses and, for 30 years, was an avid fox hunter. He established his first boarding barn in 1968 and has been at Millhaven's current location since 1986. Richard prides himself on keeping a well-maintained farm.

Diana manages horse health care at Millhaven.

Diana Delmar is a long-time horse owner and manages horse health care at the farm. She is a journalist specializing in veterinary medicine and is the author of "Taking Up Riding As An Adult" as well as two dog care books. (See link at bottom of page for more information on her horse book).

The atmosphere at Millhaven is relaxed for boarders and horses. You'll find a friendly group comprised mostly of middle-aged professionals and a few young adults.

We're an eclectic group of riders. Most ride English and some ride Western. Many are interested in dressage, some are hunter/jumpers and we have a few eventers. Virtually everyone likes to trail ride and we all ride primarily for fun.

We have about 40 horses on the farm that vary widely in age and breed. At this writing, the youngest in the barn is an 18-month-old and we have some horses in their 30s. They each receive the individualized care they deserve.

Horses at Millhaven come in all sizes...

For more information on Taking Up Riding As An Adult, click here.

Reader reviews of the book from Amazon.com:

"Excellent and helpful. This book is well worth the price. It provides an excellent overview to the entire equestrian sport... The author has excellent knowledge of the sport and command of the English language. This book is great for any adult looking to take up the sport or parent seeking to better understand his/her child's passion."

"Great Introduction to Riding. I'm 43, and I bought this book after I'd been riding for a year, because I wanted to go over the basics again and make sure that I was doing things right... I especially like the way the author stresses safety... This is a great little book, and I recommend it to any adult who's new to riding or thinking about learning how to ride."