Chastain Mist Equestrian Riding Academy

05/03/2026

Chastain Mist provides everything your child needs to chase big dreams. Summer Camps, Riding Leasons, leases, and more.

04/21/2026

Looking for upbeat and positive mentors for our youth program in Olympia WA

04/07/2026

Casper was born on our farm 31 yrs ago. Today he helped us teach kids at camp how to tack up and groom. He loves kids and wants to be a part of everything. ❤️

02/14/2026

So often we hear about the mean girl mentality or toxicity at riding stables. I wanted to share a sweet moment I captured on Wednesday of one of my students helping another. She slid off her ultra tall thoroughbred to help another student get on, without a second thought of the challenge she would face getting back on her own horse. This is the culture of Chastain Mist. Our barn is a safe place. I believe that this intentional belief attracts like minded families and I have been blessed with some of the kindest, most helpful, genuinely lovely students anyone could ask for.

01/29/2026

Hi, My name is Misti. In 1989, I started a riding academy for kids, and in 1990 I opened an overnight horse camp. A few years later I opened a liberal arts school for kids in Lacey called Sunshine Academy which operated for nearly a decade. The riding academy is still active, and has won best riding...

01/27/2026

We never stopped teaching the 2 finger rule. I’m so happy that dressage is heading in this direction. Long ways to go, but it’s a start.

01/20/2026

01/02/2026

Grateful for the amazing team that made this week possible. We have the most amazing instructors and assistants. A heartfelt thank you for making this week one the campers will never forget! ❤️

01/01/2026

We are having the most amazing week at camp! Some kids even tried out polo for the first time!