Hickory Lane Farms Inc.

Hickory Lane Farms, Inc., owned by Tom and Joyce Fritz, is nestled on approximately 360 wooded acres in the heart of Montcalm County, Sidney, Michigan. This family based operation began in 1990 and has been involved in racing since that time. Hickory Lane Farms Inc. has been fortunate to have many award winning champions, and the farm has won many breeder awards. Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. was named 2005 AND 2006 AND 2007 Breeder of the Year in Michigan.

HLF has amassed a collection of Michigan Championship Awards for 7 years in a row- this year HLF was Breeder of the Year, and Northern Flight and Three Above were state Champions. Last year, Three Above finished as one of the Top Five 3 Year Old Colts/Geldings in the U.S. receiving a Darley Nomination. In addition, HLF owners Tom & Joyce Fritz received the Judith Cooper Award. This high honor is a perpetual trophy awarded each year for contributions to the promotion of racing and the Arabian horse. It is inscribed "This award is dedicated and named the Judith Cooper Memorial Trophy For Inspiration, Dreams and Love of the Arabian race horse." See Awards.

We began collecting broodmares in the early 1990's, and with the stakes winning stallion, Count Galagor+ our breeding program started from there. Our goal is to produce race or show horses with Arabian type and conformation along with athletic ability, endurance and, last, but not least, the heart and stamina to go with it.

We are very enthusiastic and are achieving our goals with consistent, winning racehorses. As a bonus after racing, our horses go on to enjoy wonderful careers in show, endurance, pleasure or in the breeding shed.

We welcome your visit to Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. and the opportunity to show you our farm and the horses.

Please contact us for directions. We look forward to seeing you.