Sorry, we no longer do birthday parties.
About Us
Family-owned and operated, Wanaja Farm is located along a beautiful scenic route in Oldham County, Kentucky in the heart of historic countryside just minutes from Louisville. We are a state-of-the-art boarding and dressage training facility, and we welcome other disciplines, as well. We offer riding lessons at all levels and for all ages.
Jane Retamoza, Owner/Barn Manager
The farm is owned by Jane Retamoza, an Oldham County native and formerly with her husband Ernest who sadly passed away in 2024.
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Jane was raised with horses and was a 10-year member of the United States Pony Club (USPC), showing extensively as a junior/young rider. She has fox hunted with the Camargo Hunt Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Iroquois Hunt Club in Lexington, Kentucky, the Long Run Hunt Club in Eastwood, Kentucky, as well as with the Galway Blazers, North Galway, Kilkenny, Scarteen, Clare and Limerick hunt clubs in Ireland. She was one of the first two employees of Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Kentucky, one of the premier Thoroughbred Farms in the world today. She galloped race horses for Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg, where she met her husband Ernie, who was assistant trainer at the time. ​
Jane's philosophy is 'the care of the horse comes first' and it shows from her hard work daily around the farm. She oversees all horses diligently and communicates well with all boarders, providing recommendations and assistance if necessary.
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Tori (Retamoza) Scott, Assistant Barn Manager / Dressage Trainer
Horses are in her blood! Like her father Ernie and mother Janie, Tori has been around horses her entire life. Her passion is for the sport of Dressage. Tori was on the Region 2 Young Rider Team, competing at NAYRC in both 2011 and 2012. She has won multiple championships, regionally and nationally and has collected many year-end awards. She received her USDF Bronze Medal, Silver Medal and Silver Freestyle Bar at the 2011 USDF Convention in San Diego, California. Tori achieved her USDF Gold Medal in 2015. In addition to being active in the Dressage show circuit, Tori also served as the KDA Jr/YR Chairman from 2010-2012. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at Spalding University in 2016.
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In 2018, Tori became a 2018 National Dressage Pony Cup First Level Open Champion and her mount, Encounter (Tink), became the 20218 National Dressage Pony Cup Grade Pony Champion!
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Tori enjoys teaching from beginner through FEI level dressage riders.
