204 Schooley's Mountain Road
Long Valley, New Jersey 07853

Phone: 908-876-4200
Fax:      908-876-3959

Email:snowbird@horse-shows.com


Biographies of Staff

Welcome to our Riding School

Teaching horseback riding is a specialty. We take pride in our program which combined FUN, FORM, FITNESS and FAIRNESS. Our staff of instructors are active riders and competitors. They are dedicated teachers eager to share their experience and design a program to meet the individual needs and goals of even the most timid student.

Horsemanship is the kind of experience that serves to develop and strengthen high achievement standards. It teaches respect for the worth of every living creature. Courage is just another word for confidence. The rider who knows they will not fall is the rider who takes the correct position, and mutual confidence is the cornerstone of horsemanship. It's the result of being taught what to do, and doing it over and over. Each student will ride as many different horses as can be used to learn from, with safety. Riders learn the art and science of horseman ship with techniques. State-of-the-art technology offers the equestrian excellence at all levels of riding.

You don't have to be possessed of any great or special physical skills or talents...
  You don't have to be young - or thin - or tall -or short.

All you have to do is be willing to learn what to do on a horse! when to do it!
and have the patience to repeat it often enough so that your reaction will become automatic.


Boarding Your Horse with us

 

Boarding is available for those in the competitive program. Riders and horses or ponies train under excellent conditions. Each competitor has a program tailored to meet individual needs, and competitive disciplines. All roomy box stalls with turn-out included on luxurious pastures. There is 24 hour supervision for all the horses, three meals daily and use of all facilities during prescribed hours and under guidance including video work sessions.


 

Horses For Sale

Our system of schooling and training ensures happy, healthy horses and ponies with an excellent background in the basics. Horses for sale have been selected for their disposition, performance, potential and their ability to increase the riders confidence, whether for pleasure or competition. We specialize in reliable horses for beginners and intermediates.

        


Horse Shows

A schedule of 40 Horse show days are offered here from AHSA Recognized A-Rated shows through Schooling Mini-Shows. During the year students may also exhibit at other Horse Shows, with use of our horses and shipping. Show riders are instructed in the art of braiding and grooming for the showing and preparation of both the horse and rider for competition. We have a very successful show team and include every level of competition.

                                                                                     

 

 


Summer Riding Program

Program Includes

  • Supervision per day (8:30 am -5:00 pm)
  • Riding lessons daily and free ride
  • Swimming (Lifeguard on duty)
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Weekly Exhibitions of Snowbird skills
  • Snowbird Horse Show
  • Movies
  • Snowbird Summer T-Shirt
  • Snowbird Summer Photograph
  • Fun - Athletic - Educational
  • Snowbird Summer Memories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Working Student Programs

Working student programs are available to a limited number each year and are suitable for those seeking a profession in the equine industry. We offer a "hands on opportunity" to learn stable and animal management. Aspiring competiitors will have the opportunity to upgrade their skills whether on their horse or ours.

 


Tack Shop
Our own equestrian shop to supply all the necessary equipment and clothing for all of students and boarders. Also, a wide assortment of gifts for those, who like us are "friends" of the horse.

Year Round Facilities

Secluded and safe, the farm crowns the top of Schooleys Mountain in Morris County, yet it is easily reached from the many major highways nearby. It is a year round Riding School and Horse Show Facility. Located on 70 scenic acres which include four outdoor arenas, and a grass hunter course with a lighted ring for night riding. To assure full activities during any weather there is an elegant Indoor Riding Arena with heated "Viewing Room" and "Classroom" for clinics and video lectures, as well as an indoor exercise area. There are five barns used to stable 60 horses and ponies, with six fenced pastures of 6 acres each for turn-out areas.

 

Biographies of  Staff
 



Last Update: 9/27/2005
Web Author: Vikki Karcher Siegel
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