Welcome to Paradise!

Established in 1997, Paradise Farm is a lovely 106 acre equestrian training facility located in the heart of the Aiken, South Carolina horse country and home to former international level event rider, Lellie Ward.

Paradise offers an all-weather riding and jumping arena, a premier cross country course with a water feature and "amoeba" through Preliminary-level fences, along with terrain appropriate for schooling and conditioning horses to the peak of readiness, whether riders are preparing for local or world class competitions, from Pony Club Testing through the advanced levels of dressage, show jumping or eventing.

This wonderful facility also includes two nice barns with a total of 13 12' X 12' box stalls and many spacious grass paddocks for turn-out. Paradise Farm offers 24/7 management and supervision of all horses entrusted to our care. Every member of the long-term staff of Paradise Farm brings extensive horse care knowledge, training and skills as well as a daily focus on the individual needs and well-being of each horse.

In addition to the outstanding training facilities and staff, Paradise Farm and Lellie Ward offer the following services: Lessons, Clinics and Competition Coaching; Training, including starting young horses, re-schooling to correct problems, and preparing finished horses for competition; Horse Sales and Marketing Services; and, several on-site competitions each year, including Jumping Derbies, Hunter Trials and USEA recognized Horse Trials.

Lastly, the Paradise Farm Cross Country Course is available by appointment for schooling and riders and their trainers are encouraged to take advantage of this truly wonderful opportunity.