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Selby Farm Horse Retirement

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· Wooldridge, Moniteau, Missouri

75 acres hosted by Doug And Brenda S.

6 RV/tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

Best in Missouri: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Doug and Brenda is a Star Host

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Summary: Easy access from I-70 Great views. Usually very quiet except for wildlife sounds Portapottie at both camping areas Great star viewing. Excellent conditions for pets Hosts live nearby and are good communicators via text or phone. Hosts can direct you to several local attractions and shopping options. Hosts are happy to take questions before, during, or after your stay. Narrative about Selby Farm: Selbys have lived on this 75 acre farm since 1990. Doug and Brenda are retired from teaching at nearby public schools. Our Farm is now dedicated to boarding retired horses for their owners. Feel free to review the Selby Farm Horse Retirement webpage if you are a horse fan. We encourage you to visit our business website where you will see more farm pictures, videos, and where you will learn more about us. We practice rotational grazing for the health of the horses and the health of our pastures. The horses live in a herd as they would in the wild. Basically, they are hanging out with their friends! They also get regular care and feed and so are VERY happy. You will see and probably interact with the horses if you wish. They are guaranteed to come closer if you have treats like carrots and apples slices. Our quiet county road used to be the main road along the river. A hundred years ago it was called "Shanty Road". The shacks that were along it housed workers that harvested food from farms in the river bottom. The only evidence of those shacks now is perrenial flowers growing in unusual places. The area is inhabited by professionals working in nearby towns and cities. In fact there are only five homes along our 1.5 mile section of Copps Chapel Road. The native Americans who used this area did so because of the great diversity of wildlife and availability of water. Also the view is amazing in all directions. Was using this ridge top encampment for security, or just because the view is so satisfying? The Missouri River is on the far side of the bottoms now, but has been very close historically. There is also a large spring flowing from a cave nearby. Witness the flint chips when you walk through our barn lot. You are likely to see a broken stone tool that was once worked on by a native American. These river hills are composed of soils blown in from the end of the last ice age. Being near the river, erosion has cut down the surrounding area making the scenic topography associated with Missouri River valleys and river hills.

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549 ratings · 356 reviews

Karen B.recommends

June 20, 2024

Site 1

We love open spaces! And to have a view with horses... perfect for us. Having an RV site with electric hookup and available water was a great bonus. The site was level and easy to access with our 32 ft fifth wheel. We do suggest approaching by turning off 179 onto county road 179. We met our host and one of their employees and both were warm and welcoming.

Flavio G.recommends

June 19, 2024

Site 1

Beautiful property with e/w hookups

Beautiful property with electric and water hookups; quiet; conveniently located near the highway for those who are traveling and need a place to stay overnight. Thanks for having us!!!!

Amelie S.recommends

June 18, 2024

Big Oak Treehouse

Doug & Brenda were very helpful & welcoming upon our arrival & even set us up a makeshift pool for the night. Beautiful property!

Holly S.recommends

June 18, 2024

Site 4

Horse saints!

Doug and Brenda are wonderful people doing a great thing with retired professional horses. Beautiful spot! Very gracious visit! We will be stopping by again. We did a tour of the Budweiser Clydesdale ranch nearby too which I recommend emphatically!

Matthew B.recommends

June 17, 2024

Site 1

Awesome host and great place to stay! I would stay here again.

Bob S.recommends

June 17, 2024

Site 7

The farm was lovely and peaceful. Doug directed us to our camp easily and we slept well next to the horses. Thanks again!

Location

Wooldridge, Moniteau, Missouri, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Doug And Brenda S.Joined in July 2016

Response rate: 100%

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