About Us
Conveniently located between Interstate 5 and Highway 134 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in the heart of Burbank, Ever Wood Stables has a centralized location with easy access to multiple show grounds, as well as trails and the covered “Equidome” for the rainy season. We pride ourselves on being a full-care, quality A-rated show barn who accept and encourage all ages and levels of riders. We participate in many horse shows yearly, ranging from the local Gold Coast shows held right here on the grounds to Hits Thermal, Oaks-Blenheim, Flintridge, IEL and many more including USEF Pony Finals.
As a life-long horsewoman, Ginny Plancke-Mealing began riding at age 6 in her native home of Long Island, New York. She readily moved up through the pony ranks to the juniors, and right into professional status while graduating from Long Island University. In her early professional career, she worked for George Morris, world renowned horseman and former Chef d’Equipe of the U.S. Olympic Team. During this time she acquired the skills and knowledge to care for, manage, and train show horses in all disciplines, as well as developing young horses for winning careers.
Ginny’s talent was sought out by Bill Cooney and Frank Madden at Beacon Hill where during her time there, clients won 25 major equitation finals.
Ginny also spent time in Europe with George Lindemann at his European operation and at many of the major European shows. This experience gave her the skills to combine the European warmbloods with the American system of riding and showing.
Using that system in her training, Ginny mastered teaching and coaching skills that allowed her to bring riders from lead line to the major East Coast medal finals.