Earlier this year Donna Meline, the owner of Mel-O-Dee Stables in White Bear Lake, MN passed away. Her wishes were that this property remain an equine boarding facility. Since October of 2019, Reins of Love has been striving to honor that, actively working with a business developer to achieve this...and more! With the help of dedicated volunteers, committed boarders and experienced staff, they are successfully operating Mel-O-Dee Stables in the black during a pandemic!
Cindy Marx owns Reins of Love, which provides refuge and rehabilitation for abused equine, riding lessons and therapy services, and she has been operating Mel-O-Dee Stables with the help of Jennifer Johnson (an experienced ranch owner and equestrian with a degree in Ag Management) and other staff. They have been leasing the property with intent to expand the services offered at Mel-O-Dee Stables beyond boarding horses and the Reins of Love services to create an equine environment for the White Bear Lake, Hugo area communities, including a garden, pond, picnic tables, public and private events, and keep some of our country life here for all of us to enjoy.
The Mel-O-Dee Stables property in White Bear Lake is currently listed for sale. Large acreage properties in prime areas like this are often very attractive to developers which can drive the value up and price it out of reach for agricultural and other business (like boarding stables) that often have low margins. Reins of Love is in a unique position to make this property work, however, in order to keep Mel-O-Dee as an equine property, they only have a short time to secure funds, make an offer and close on the purchase.
THEY NEED YOUR HELP.
We are looking for donors and investors that see the benefit and value of keeping this equine property alive. We have a investor opportunities too! Equity investors can buy in for as little as 25k. Please feel free to reach out via gofundme, or call Reins of Love (Cindy) 763-200-3160 to discuss all investment opportunities.
As you can see from the photos, Reins of Love is providing rich experiences to all that experience time there. Under careful watch of staff and over ten volunteer parents, there are eight middle school age volunteers that show up on a regular schedule to muck stalls, water horses, and do other chores around the barn. They are also learning to care for the horses and ride them. Staff and volunteers also continue to provide private lessons and therapy sessions. If you haven't visited, you must!
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
Thank you for spreading the word and your support as we plan a bright future for Mel-O-Dee Stables in the White Bear Lake/Hugo community and surrounding areas.
