Heaven's Gate Farm

My name is Beverly Flynn and I am the owner and operator of Heaven’s Gate Farm. Together with my husband, Mike, I have been sharing the joy of horses with riding students for over 25 years. For as long as I can remember I have been enthralled with horses. Growing up, I would spend every possible weekend riding with my cousins and my uncle, who had horses. As an adult, my interest in horses only grew. As soon as I was able, I bought my own horse. His name was Mister and I am proud to say, he is now 28 and still in my stable today. Together, Mister and I took lessons everyday. We could not learn fast enough. Over the years I had the excellent fortune of working with and learning from some of the best trainers in the business, including Jack Trainor, Frank Chapot, Ray Francis and George Morris – who still works with many of my students. For twenty years I rode the “A” circuit and won 2 National Championships with my horses Esprit and Grand Finale. I had champions in the Zone 2 Finals of the USEF competition and numerous ribbons at the Devon Horse Show. While competing with my horses was exciting, it did not compare to the thrill I found in teaching students. The first day I ever ran a summer camp, I finished the day and realized I had just spent one of the most fulfilling days of my life. My love and passion for horses has inspired me to build this business, which began with one horse. Today, we are so proud of our 12 acre farm, the stable full of horses we care for and the countless students we have taught over the years. For the horses we board, we provide exceptional facilities and compassionate care. For our students, we teach with structure, balance and a firm philosophy, on which every lesson is based. While our students are active in competitions on the local and National level, we foster an atmosphere of cooperation, rather than competition among them. They support and encourage one another. Heaven’s Gate Farm is not only a business to me. It is my life’s work. Among our horses and students, I am truly living my dream.