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CAMELOT FARM AT LAYTON

Camelot Farm at Layton is a 26 acre equestrian center nestled in the bucolic town of Layton , New Jersey . This town, bordering the Delaware River , is home to the northeast arts and crafts center known as Peter’s Valley. The area boasts a rich history dating back to the time of the earliest settlers, and is the site of one of America ’s oldest roads, Old Mine Road .

Camelot Farm at Layton also sports a rich and colorful history. Built by Carol and Bill Winans in 1949, Camelot was originally known as “FULLUVIT” Farms. At Fulluvit, Carol and Bill bred both Quarter horses and Scottish terriers. During the 1950’s, Fulluvit Farms was host to many important horsemen and women of the day, including actor Robert Mitchum and his wife. In the early 1960’s, Fulluvit was sold to the Egan family of Essex Fells , New Jersey , and the name was officially changed to Camelot Farms. For many years thereafter, Camelot Farms hosted many local horse shows and was a mecca for the Sussex County horse community and beyond. In the 1970’s, the Egans rented Camelot to Tonight Show musical director, Doc Severinsen, who lived there for several years while his own home in Branchville was being constructed.

Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s, Camelot went through a variety of owners and name changes. From 2002 – 2006, the farm was known as Wildfire Acres and was a breeding and training facility for the great Dutch Friesians. In September of 2006, the farm was purchased by its current owners, Tom and Keaton Petronaci , and their son, Michael Orrico, and the name was officially changed back to Camelot Farm at Layton . The “at Layton ” became an important distinction, since another Camelot Farm had been designated in the interim in a neighboring town.

Today, Camelot Farm at Layton operates as a boutique reining facility, dedicated to the breeding and training of performance reining horses. Under the care and direction of Bruce Martin, their exceptional on- premise trainer, horses and riders at Camelot Farm at Layton are trained in working as one unit, with mutual trust and respect.

The original owner, Carol Winans, now known as Carol Harris, is an icon in the world of the American Quarter Horse. In the early 1960’s, Carol moved outside of Ocala , Florida where she bred America’s first designated superhorse, Rugged Lark. Today, Carol maintains one of the most prestigious Quarter Horse breeding facilities, Bo-Bett Farms. She and the Petronaci Family remain in touch, and her good wishes extend to all horses and riders who share in the passion for reining at Camelot Farm at Layton

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