Symphony Stables
778 County Road 37, Wheatley, ON
Contact: 519-825-9708
or cell: 519-982-0805

Symphony Stables was founded on the infamous free horse. Walt and Gisela Mantler's youngest daughter was offered a free horse, the farm has not been the same since. Symphony Stables now has ten horses-four Arabians, four quarter horses, one off the track thoroughbred and one wild mustang.

Within the first year of working with their horses, Walt and Gisela realized they needed some concrete answers for the questions that were arising. It was at this time that they met Chris Irwin at CanAm Equine Emporium in London, ON. Chris was able to answer every question that Walt and Gisela asked, they then took these answers home and applied them to their horses. Since then, both Walt and Gisela have acquired their silver certification with Chris.

With their knowledge of the equine language solidly ingrained and growing daily, Walt and Gisela are helping other people by giving lessons and training their horses. The next phase that is already in place for Symphony Stables is to breed and raise well trained Arabians, half Arabians and Quarter Horses.

Directions

From Windsor or Detroit take Hwy 401 and head East. Take hwy 401 to exit #48 - Turn south on Hwy #77 driving towards Leamington. Go approximately 16 km on hwy #77 till to you get to a small hamlet by the name of Blytheswood. In Blytheswood turn left at the General Store onto Mersea Road 8. Take Mersea Road 8 for about 8 km to the first stop sign. Turn right onto County Road 37. Symphony Stables is the first farm on the left only about 800 ft from the stop sign.

From London or Toronto take Hwy 401 and head West. Take hwy 401 to exit #48 - Turn south on Hwy #77 driving towards Leamington. Go approximately 16 km on hwy #77 till to you get to a small hamlet by the name of Blytheswood. In Blytheswood turn left at the General Store onto Mersea Road 8. Take Mersea Road 8 for about 8 km to the first stop sign. Turn right onto County Road 37. Symphony Stables is the first farm on the left only about 800 ft from the stop sign.

Accommodation

• Comfort Inn
  279 Erie St. S
  Leamington, ON
  519 326 9071
  Approximately a 12 minute drive to Symphony Stables. Close to Tim Hortons, a bakery, Walmart, A&P. About a 3 minute drive to downtown Leamington where there are a few nice restaurants.
• Ramada 201 Erie St. N
  Leamington, ON
  519 325 0260 or 800 340 9841
  Approximately a 10 minute drive to Symphony Stables. Close to Tim Hortons and Applebees, other restaurants are about a 5 minute walk away.
• Pelee Days Inn
  566 Bevel Line Rd
  Leamington, ON
  519 326 8646
  Pelee Days Inn is out of town, not far from Point Pelee Provincial Park. This hotel is older than the other two, they do have new owners and there have been some renovations. They have an indoor pool and a big hot tub in the big open common area. In this common area there are also ping pong tables, arcade games and a very informal badminton court. It is a relatively nice setting, can be quite active at times.

Listed below are two very nice Bed and Breakfasts. We are familiar with the owners of both of them and know that you would be treated very well at each one.

• Helga's Bed & Breakfast
  Hwy 3
  Wheatley, ON
  519 825 7549
  This bed and breakfast is a 5 minute drive from Symphony Stables. You would have one bedroom, private bath, a private living room area with a small kitchenette. The facilities are done very nicely, there is nothing lacking.
• Heron's Haven
  438 East Beach Rd
  Leamington, ON
  519 326 1592
  Heron's Haven is a 15 minute drive to Symphony Stables directly on Lake Erie. The views are gorgeous, the facilities are very private and tastefully done. The owners are adorable will most likely spoil you.