In 1992, Neal Simon purchased and completely renovated the property now known as The Western Connection. The goal was to provide a comfortable first class facility for both horse and rider. Recognizing the need for full time, on site professional horse and farm management, Dave and Kris Strain came onboard to complete the team and manage day-to-day operations.

As farm managers, they take great pride in the constant upkeep and maintenance of the facility. As professional horse people, that same sense of pride extends itself to the service and care of each and every horse boarded at Western Connection.

Dave is a 3rd generation horseman whose unique exposure began over thirty years ago at his family’s horse sale business. His many talents and horse experience are as diversified as there are number of horse breeds. His sensitive understanding, patience and capacity to bond with horses easily translates in to a successful boarding program as well as co-managing the entire facility with his wife Kris.