Welcome to Airy Hill Stables

Christina and Bart Stinchcomb own and operate Airy Hill Stables in Chestertown, Maryland.

Christina has been a passionate about horses, healing, and contemplating the nature of the universe throughout her life.

Her commitment to personal growth and learning shines through in all areas of her work as she supports other humans and horses in their journey to wholeness and happiness.

When Bart is not at his record shop in downtown Chestertown, he’s hard at work behind the scenes here at the farm.

Christina is a certified Equine Gestalt Coach, certified Equine Facilitator, certified Reach Out To Horses Trainer, and certified Equestrian Tai Chi Instructor.

She recently published her first book, Riding with the Chakras and is facilitating workshops and training around the counrty.

I used to think one had to be a natural-born horse whisperer.

Then I discovered that it is something that can be learned over time with a great deal of patience, the right mentors and a healthy dose of deep personal growth to go along with it.

My journey with horses has shaped who I am and has led me to my life's work: to share with others what horses can teach us. If we are willing to look deeply into our own hearts and souls—our patterns, beliefs and ways of being, we can gain powerful insights into ourselves. We can move from fear to love. From the old-school dominance based paradigm into a more awakened, aligned, and collaborative based state of being. Here, life can be full of joy and more rewarding connections, experiences and relationships.

  • “I knew as soon as I walked onto the grounds of Airy Hill, I found my new horse home. For a laugh, have Christina tell you the story of Countess Bianca. Christina’s patience and support guided me back to my passion. When I bought my horses, I knew Christina would care for them as if they were her own. Again, her gentle wisdom guided me in learning a new level of natural horsemanship. I have left the state and what I miss the most is the community of horsewomen and our fellowship, from dancing with horses, yoga, quiet moments with horses to our trip to Ireland. Airy Hill is more than a horse barn; it is a home for horsewomen (and men) and their pony babies.”

    - Bianca P.

  • "Spending time with my horse, Jo, at Christina's Power Of Connection Workshop strengthened my bond with him. The subtle energy I used to connect with Jo during the practice allowed for more room in my heart to listen and love. Thank you Christina for giving us space to remember such profound communication."

    - Erin H.

  • "Christina is such an amazing coach. She made me feel safe enough to open up about something that I have never opened up about to anyone. I feel as though a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders and that this will no longer rule my life. Thank you so much for all of your support."

    - Lyndsey S

Natalia Thomas

Hi ~ I’m Natalia. I’ve been a working student at Airy Hill Stables since 2020. I love being the stablehand, camp counselor, and part-time assistant riding instructor here. Airy Hill Stables has been my source of community and inspiration. It is my home away from home and the reason I choose to reside in Chestertown.

Airy Hill Stables is more than just a beautiful and tranquil place to keep your horse or come to ride or experience horses - it’s family.

My knowledge of everything horse related has grown tremendously. Thanks to my mentor, Christina, I’m pursuing my passion for horses and aspire to become an Equine bodywork and massage practitioner.