Oxford Farms

What Oxford Farms does

Oxford Farm is a privately held equestrian facility founded circa 1996 and based at a single location in Swanton, Ohio. The business specializes in hunters, jumpers, and equitation disciplines, operating by appointment with 17 employees under the direction of expert trainer Leslie Janiak, who brings over 30 years of experience producing riders and horses through the national level.

The company offers a vertically integrated suite of equestrian services: premium horse boarding in 12x12 stalls with daily care and an indoor arena featuring premium footing; private and group riding lessons at $325/month for weekly 45-60 minute sessions (or $100 for one-time lessons); horse training programs covering starting young horses, jumping, and show preparation; sales and leasing of in-house trained hunters, jumpers, and ponies; and competition coaching with an active A-circuit show schedule spanning WEC, Kentucky, Chagrin, and Pony Finals.

Oxford Farm's commercial model is direct-to-consumer, with all services delivered in person at the Swanton facility. Revenue is generated from recurring monthly lesson subscriptions, recurring boarding contracts, project-based training fees, and transactional horse/pony sales or leases. Marketing is driven by the company website, social media, participation in elite competitions, and word-of-mouth within the equestrian community. There is no evidence of external investment, technology platform, or geographic expansion beyond the single Ohio site.

Name

Oxford Farms

Legal name

Oxford Farm

Website

https://oxfordfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oxford Farm is a privately held equestrian facility in Swanton, Ohio, offering boarding, riding lessons, horse training, sales/leasing, and A-circuit show coaching in hunters, jumpers, and equitation under trainer Leslie Janiak.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG), Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

Keywords

• Equestrian boarding services
• Horse training
• Riding lessons
• Hunter jumper competition
• Horse sales leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Swanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Riding Lessons: Weekly riding lessons offered in 45-60 minute sessions for $325/month. Private and group lessons available according to skill level. One-time lessons also offered for $100.
2. Horse Boarding: Premium horse boarding facilities with daily stall cleaning, bedding, water bucket maintenance, and quality hay and grain provided according to individual horse needs.
3. Horse Training Services: Comprehensive horse and pony training services including starting young horses, teaching lead changes, jumping instruction, and show preparation. Training programs are tailored to individual horse and rider needs.
4. Horse Sales and Leasing: Sale and lease of horses and ponies, specializing in hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses. Available horses include various ages and training levels from ponies suitable for walk-trot to competitive show horses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oxford Farm operates a full-service equestrian facility in Swanton, Ohio, providing horse boarding in 12x12 stalls with daily care, private and group riding lessons (45-60 minute weekly sessions at $325/month or one-time at $100), horse and pony training under trainer Leslie Janiak, horse and pony sales and leasing, and competition coaching and participation across the A-circuit show schedule. The business serves individual riders (children and adults), horse owners needing boarding and care, and competitive equestrians seeking trained horses and showing opportunities.

Product overview

Oxford Farm is an equestrian facility providing a comprehensive suite of horse-related services centered on hunters, jumpers, and equitation. The core offerings include: (1) Boarding Services featuring premium 12x12 stalls with daily cleaning and veterinary/farrier coordination; (2) Riding Lessons offered as private or group sessions for $325/month; (3) Horse Training programs led by trainer Leslie Janiak covering starting young horses through advanced show preparation; (4) Horse & Pony Sales/Leasing with trained horses available for purchase or lease; and (5) Showing/Competition Services including access to an annual show schedule at venues like WEC and Kentucky. The facility operates on a by-appointment basis from its location at 1900 S Berkey Southern, Swanton, OH 43558.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horse Boarding Services Premium horse boarding at Oxford Farm's Swanton, Ohio facility, featuring spacious 12x12 stalls cleaned and bedded daily, water buckets dumped and filled daily, quality hay and grain provided according to individual horse needs, access to an indoor arena with premium footing, and coordination of routine and emergency veterinary and farrier services. Designed for individual horse owners seeking reliable, expert care for their equine companions.
• Riding Lessons Private and group riding lessons for children and adults at all skill levels, offered as weekly 45-60 minute sessions for $325/month or as one-time lessons at $100. Lessons focus on hunters, jumpers, and equitation disciplines, taught by trainer Leslie Janiak with 30+ years of experience. The program emphasizes horsemanship alongside riding technique and aims to develop proper riding for fun or competition through the national level.
• Horse and Pony Training Comprehensive horse and pony training services under expert trainer Leslie Janiak, including starting young horses, teaching lead changes, jumping training, and show preparation. Training programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of each horse and rider combination. Offered from walk-trot to Grand Prix level.
• Horse and Pony Sales/Leasing Sale and lease of hunters, jumpers, and equitation horses and ponies trained at the Oxford Farm facility. Available horses and ponies include various ages and training levels, from ponies suitable for walk-trot to competitive show horses. Inquiries handled through Leslie Janiak at (419) 410-5757.
• Showing/Competition Services Equestrian competition participation and coaching, with an annual A-circuit show schedule including events at WEC, Kentucky Spring, Bravehorse, Splitrock, Chagrin, and Pony Finals. Coaching is provided from walk-trot through Grand Prix level. Non-boarding clients are welcome to haul in or join at the shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Riders from Oxford Farm have performed at the top of the sport with success at the national level
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pin Oak Farm: Houston, TX hunter/jumper training and show stable offering boarding, lessons, training, and sales. Operates in the same hunter/jumper show circuit as Oxford Farm and competes at the national level.
• Old Salem Farm: North Salem, NY equestrian facility hosting major A-rated hunter/jumper shows along with training and boarding. Comparable service mix to Oxford Farm and a fellow competitor at venues such as WEC and Kentucky.
• Hilltop Farm: Colora, MD sport horse breeding and training operation. Comparable to Oxford Farm in developing hunter/jumper horses from start to show-ready, and in selling/leasing competition horses to riders.
• Spy Coast Farm: Lexington, KY sport horse training and sales operation. Comparable to Oxford Farm in combining hunter/jumper training, sales/leasing, and competition participation, though with a larger breeding program attached.
• Finally Farm: Ocala, FL hunter/jumper operation offering boarding, training, lessons, and horse sales — a similar four-service equestrian center competing at the A-circuit and producing nationally-ranked riders and horses.
• Sweet Oak Farm: Established hunter/jumper show stable on the West Coast offering boarding, training, lessons, and sales. Highly comparable to Oxford Farm's full-service hunter/jumper model with a strong named trainer and A-circuit competition presence.
• Traverse Hollow Farm: Northeast-based hunter/jumper show stable offering boarding, training, and sales. Comparable full-service model to Oxford Farm, competing in the same A-circuit venues.

Broad incumbents

• World Equestrian Center: Large-scale equestrian venue operator in Ocala, FL and Wilmington, OH — actually hosting several of Oxford Farm's 2026 shows. A broader incumbent in the hunter/jumper ecosystem that competes indirectly via on-site training, boarding, and lessons at its venues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oxford-farms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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