A Little Bit About Our History
Nookside Stables has a history that can be traced all the way back to 1650. Indian tribes including the Susquehannocks, Piquaws, Shawnese, and Ganawese are traced back to this are. It is said that the Ganawese originated in this exact area.
On October 16, 1727 the farm was purchased by Jacob Heistand from the Penn Family Properties. The farm was kept in the Heistand family, ultimately being run by Jacob's grandson, John. The family owned the farm until 1899.
Harry Landis Mumma purchased the farm in the early 1900's and utilized it as a Guernsey cow dairy farm. Construction of route 283 began during this time.
In 2003, Greg and Karoline Gehman purchased the property and hosted a horse boarding facility called Knights Landing.
In 2014, Don and Kathy Hess purchased the farm and hosted a trail riding adventure program. The Hess's have been maintaining the property and overseeing the horse boarding program since.
Nookside looks a bit different now, new ownership, management, and staff have lead to the creation of a beautiful family.
Who We Are
"Building Stable Relationships"
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This is what we live by at Nookside. We hold the same principles as family; love, respect, boundaries, laughter. Our staff is a conglomeration of experienced horsewomen that love what they do and the horses they work with.
We strive for excellence in our equine husbandry.
Staff and boarders alike are all bonded over the mutual love and respect for our horses.
We are a woven mesh of colorful people that come together to make a beautiful family.
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So, here we are.
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If you'd like to see the faces of our family, go to the page.
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Thank you,
Nookside Stables Family