Eagle Valley Equestrian Center, LLC Riding Program

07/20/2024

Are you a western rider entering 4th-12 th grades? IEA might be a great opportunity for you!

Check it out 👇

THIS COULD BE YOU.

Have you joined (or are planning to join) an IEA Team this season? Membership is OPEN NOW!

IEA offers HUNT SEAT, WESTERN and DRESSAGE competitive opportunities for riders in grades 4-12 and Adult Amateurs 21 and over. Horse ownership is not required to compete!

With nearly 1,500 hundred IEA teams across the nation - there may be one or more near you to join! Check us out at www.rideiea.org and make plans now to JOIN A TEAM!

07/10/2024

Today at Horse Camp we worked on our western hat art, designed our dream farms, made picture frames, learned balancing techniques and improved rein work, and learned to properly clean stalls and take care of our horses.

07/10/2024

Our Campers, with some adult encouragement, decided to fill Coach Chris' beloved Volkes Wagon with bubbles!

Thankfully he was a very good sport about it and agreed that his car could use the bath!

07/10/2024

It's the second day of Horse Camp and well, we DID do some horsin' around!

Foam party!

(Please note that the foam products used were animal, child, and agricultural friendly!)

07/08/2024

It's Horse Camp time!

The first day of camp was filled with grooming, showmanship, riding, stall cleaning, making stepping stones & pool noodle horses, riding on the giant water slide, playing bingo, and making new friends!

Unfortunately...we were really busy and didn't many pictures but we'll do better tomorrow. :)

04/10/2024

03/03/2024

Congratulations Penn State Western Equestrian Team on their big wins this weekend!

02/12/2024

Help Wanted.

Eagle Valley Equestrian Center, LLC is looking to immediately hire another part-time employee for stall cleaning and barn chores (no riding).

Duties include cleaning stalls (approximately 10-12 per shift), feeding horses, turning horses out/bringing in, and general cleaning.

Must be at least 16 years old, be dependable, have reliable transportation, and be available to work late afternoon/early evening and weekend hours. Prefer someone with experience handling horses/large animals BUT we are willing to train the right person.

Please call Chris McElyea at 570-713-4664. No Facebook messages please.

02/09/2024

12/31/2023

Happy New Year and Birthday to all of our fur-ever friends.

12/23/2023

From all of us at EVEC we're wishing you a Merry Christmas.

11/14/2023

As exhaustion of baking, shopping, and errands weigh you down step away, pack up your family, throw on warm layers, and head to Eagle Valley Equestrian Center/ Eagle Towing for the Live Nativity event.

The Live Nativity is sure to lift your spirits, renew your faith and energize your soul.

This event is held is partnership with Bald Eagle Community Church and Fleming Free Methodist.

09/20/2023

Would your 16 year old pass the test?

Interesting article.



https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2021/02/04/16-things-your-16-year-old-should-be-able-to-do-by-themselves/?fbclid=IwAR3nlNczcJk-NxISsTIFgt3ZvZPdtwStjfOYx0VQhqM4FD5rkjwmMjDqHQk

BY PIPER KLEMM Sixteen is an important age for any teenager. Beyond “Sweet Sixteen,” the milestone means driving for most of America’s youth… the first real step into independence and adulthood.  But in the equestrian industry, sixteen is practically an adult. Most are riding horses then, a...

09/15/2023

We still have a few openings in our beginner riding program for youth ages 5-12 who have a future interest in competitive riding!

Lessons are typically one hour, on Sundays, between 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, in a small group session, and are $50.

Our lesson horses are the best in the business for teaching young children in our state of the art facility that offers indoor, heated, riding arenas.

Children provide helmets, jeans, and boots the rest is covered by us!

Students are asked to attend a minimum of every-other week.
For more information or to schedule an initial tour call/ text our introductory riding instructor Andrea Tufo at 570-713-9298.

09/07/2023

We have an open spot and are on the lookout for a class 14 rider‼️ This is currently the only division we are looking to fill. If you or anyone you know think you’d fall into this division PLEASE reach out to an officer as soon as possible! Thank you!

08/27/2023

Congratulations to Coach Chris and all of our mounted shooters!

Is our coach the coolest or what?? 😎

Our coach Chris and his horse, Curly, won the Overall, Overall Cowboy, Men's Level 6, and Clean Shooter at the New York State CMSA Shoot! Coach had a very successful season but rumor has it he’s just been missing us all summer🤫🥱

See ya on September 5th for tryouts, Chris! 💙🤍

08/08/2023

We're excited to announce that we have openings in our beginner riding program for youth ages 5-12 who have a future interest in competitive riding!

Lessons are typically one hour, on Sundays, between 9 AM-4 PM, in a small group session, and are $50.

Our lesson horses are the best in the business for teaching young children in our state of the art facility that offer indoor, heated, riding arenas.

Children provide helmets, jeans, and boots the rest is covered by us!

Students are asked to attend a minimum of every-other week.

For more information or to schedule an initial tour call/ text our introductory riding instructor Andrea Tufo at 570-713-9298.

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08/03/2023

Our team would not be possible without our amazing lesson horses! With some nearing retirement, we are in need of lesson horse donations. If you or anyone you know has a horse in mind, please reach out to our Coach, Chris Mcelyea.

But seriously, how cool would it be to be able to say your horse is a part of the Penn State Western Equestrian team?! 😎😎

07/19/2023

Indoor arenas are not only for riding. When it's raining during camp it's time to bring out the parachute & beach balls!

The horses weren't bothered by it at all. They were just happy the kids were engaged in a non-horse related activity for a few minutes!

07/18/2023

"Classtoom time" during Summer Horse Camp can mean a lot of things. It's where we play horse-term bingo, tie-dye helmet bags, clean tack, design our own horse farms, color, make jewelry, paint, get messy, and have fun!

07/17/2023

During Horse Camp we focus on the fundamentals that are often unable to be learned during typical riding lessons such as horse baths, stall cleaning, visiting the veterinarian or ferrier, etc.

We also like to take the time to ensure that grooming and tacking techniques are spot on!

However it's HORSE CAMP so we like to take time out, climb in the saddle and enjoy our horses!

07/16/2023

On the first day of horse camp we took a guided farm tour, learning about Eagle Valley Equestrian Center property management, agriculture and animal safety, and most importantly visited the non-horse animals that live on the farm! 💚

07/16/2023

This is the second time Coach April has visited us for Summer Horse Camp and helped us with our roping skills and we couldn't be happier!

Keep an eye on your dog's, flower pots, and toddlers! These kiddos are learning to rope and are willing to practice on anything!

07/15/2023

Some of our IEA riders put together a little video for Coach Chris at last week's horse camp.

05/29/2023

We hold, close to our hearts, those who didn't make it home.

05/03/2023

Wishing our Penn State Western Equestrian Team (PSWET) National Finalists the best of luck, and safe travels, as the journey to Kentucky for IHSA Nationals!

WE ARE...Cheering for you!

04/29/2023

Congratulations Ernie for being Penn State Western Equestrian Teams Lesson Horse of the Year! 💙

Ernie is a shining example of our loving, happy, healthy, quality lesson horses who have retired from the show pen and are teaching young riders.

Ernie got his award today and yes, he held it for a picture… proves why he was voted the Lesson Horse of the Year! 🫶

Stay tuned for more end of the year awards coming up!😎

04/25/2023

Help us wish our own Rachel Lexon a big Congratulations!

Congratulations to Rachel Lexon who was crowned as the 2023 PQHA Queen on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of AE Photography

04/24/2023

Help wanted:

We are looking to hire 2 barn workers for part-time employment to start immediately.

The job duties include cleaning horse stalls, turning horses out/bringing in from pasture, general barn cleaning, sweeping and feeding horses. We operate a large horse training/lesson barn which is family oriented.

Must be at least 16 years old, dependable, have reliable transportation and be available to work late afternoons and weekend shifts.

Horse/farm animal experience is helpful but will train right person. Some morning shifts may be available.

SERIOUS inquiries please call Chris at 570-713-4664.