Sterling Hill Farm

04/06/2025

Congratulations to Brianna Izzi on her purchase of E'Clipse Solaire and Greta Holmes on the purchase of Diemaco! We are so excited to keep these fantastic horses in our program and look forward to your continued success! 🏅

03/19/2025

...And that's a wrap on WEF 2025! ✅ 🌴

From our new partnerships to our established pairs, we couldn't be more proud of our horses and riders. Whether it was a late night or an early morning, our entire team met every day with a smile and we are so grateful to everyone for their hard work. But at the end of day, we are most thankful for our horses who make all this possible. 💙

03/12/2025

Four down, one to go! At WEF 9, we saw some new partnerships move up and some continued success from our established pairs. Highlights include:

🌴 Grace Schott and Sunday debuted in the older 3'3" Junior Hunters, bringing home a pair of 5ths and multiple scores in the 80s.

🌴 Greta Holmes and Diemaco finished 4th in Sec. A of the Dover/USEF Hunt Seat Medal and 6th in Sec. A of the ASPCA Maclay.

🌴 Shanley Stern and Hamlet continued their high-scoring trend, wrapping up their time in Florida with an 86 and 4th in a group of competitive older Adult Amateur Hunters.

🌴 Brianna Izzi got great ribbons with her two horses, Barolo and E'clipse Solaire, finishing 4th, 6th, and 7th with Barolo and 7th and 8th with E'clipse Solaire. Barolo also finished 2nd in a USHJA Hunter 3' class with Sarah Heller.

🌴 Juliette Grandin and Niemerald stepped up the Adult Amateur Hunters for the first time, with two scores in the 80s.

🌴 Laura Ratliff and Klinta jumped double-clear in the jump-off class of the Low Child/Adult Jumpers.

🌴 Katie Nicoletti and AD Astano Z put in some of their best rounds yet in the Low Adult Hunters, finishing just out of the ribbons with a 77.5.

02/24/2025

We had a stellar week 7 at WEF, as our horses and riders continued to enjoy some fun in the sunshine! This week's highlights:

🌴 Laura Ratliff and Klinta jumped clean all week, ultimately earning 5th in the $1,540 1.05m Amateur Jumper 18-35 Classic with 1 time fault in the jump-off.

🌴 Sarah Heller and Reddington RW were reserve champion in the USHJA Hunter 2'9" division, winning a class and taking home two 3rds.

🌴 Shanley Stern and Hamlet won a class in the older Adult Amateur Hunter section, with a score of 86.

🌴 Brianna Izzi and new mounts Barolo and E'clipse Solaire were super in the Low Adult Hunters, finishing 1st and 2nd in the under saddle (thank you, Katia, for the catch ride!), with great ribbons over fences as well.

🌴 Grace Cowhey stepped into the Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 division with Contouch SVA, laying down incredibly consistent trips — including a score of 82.

🌴 Greta Holmes and Diemaco jumped a double-clear round in the 1.10m Junior Jumpers, before finishing the weekend with nice trips in the Medal and Maclay.

🌴 Grace Schott continued her wonderful new partnership with Sunday in the older Children's Hunters. She also put in a solid round in the THIS Children's Medal on Triskell Ar Park.

🌴 Juliette Grandin and Niemerald rode their most consistent rounds yet in the Low Adult Hunters, finishing 6th over fences in a large group.

🌴 Katie Nicoletti and AD Astano Z rounded out our Low Adult Hunter crew, getting better every week as they get to know each other.

🌴 Teresa Hartig and the inimitable I'll Say JSF showed in the Older Crossrail Hunters, finishing 4th and 5th.

Thank you to the guys, Katia, Sofia, and Mike for all your help this week!

02/17/2025

Our crew at Sterling Hill South kicked off our Florida adventure with some great ribbons and great riding during WCHR week at WEF 6! It was a spectacular way to start our time in the sun. Highlights include:

☀️ Shanley Stern and Hamlet brought home two 6th place ribbons out of a hugely competitive older section of Adult Amateur Hunters, with two scores in the 80s. They also debuted in the International Ring in the $5,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic.

☀️ Greta Holmes and Diemaco finished 6th in the Sect. B of the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal, narrowly missing the test. This pair also debuted in the WIHS equitation class for the first time.

☀️ Grace Schott and the adorable Sunday won a class in Sect. B of the Children's Hunters, 15-17, with a score of 86 — an excellent finish for their second show together.

☀️ Niemerald and Juliette Grandin showed consistency all weekend, with great rounds in the Low Adult Hunters for this new partnership.

☀️ Laura Ratliff and Klinta finished 12th out of 46 in Friday's Low Child/Adult 39 & Under Training Jumper jump-off class, jumping double-clear and quick.

☀️ Katie Nicoletti and AD Astano Z joined our Low Adult Hunter crew for the week, putting in steady rounds all weekend as she continues to get to know Astano.

☀️ Grace Cowhey and Contouch SVA finished 8th over fences in Sect. A of the Low Adult Hunters, and took home 8th in the hack in a big group.

☀️ Michelle Izzi's E'clipse Solaire finished 7th in a USHJA Hunter 2'9" class with Sarah Heller, while her Barolo was 4th with Sarah in that division's under saddle.

Thank you to the guys, Mike, Katia, and the whole team for helping this week go so smoothly! We can't wait for next week.

02/14/2025

Kicking off week 6 with some lovely hunters. 🌴

02/08/2025

Nothing like a Florida sunrise. 💙

01/29/2025

01/14/2025

We headed to Ohio to kick off our 2025 show season at the World Equestrian Center and had a great week! Highlights include:

☃️ Shanley Stern and Hamlet were superb with three scores in the 80s, and ultimately finished as reserve champion in the Adult Hunters, 36 & Over.

☃️ Brittany Irvin stepped into the jumper ring for the first time on Belvinio MB Z, jumping clean rounds all week and wrapping up with a 7th in the .80m Intermediate Junior/Amateur Jumper out of 25.

☃️ Alexis Andres debuted with her new partner, Curtain Call, pinning 4th in a large USHJA Under Saddle and 6th over fences in a big group of competitive 2'3" Non-Pro Hunters.

☃️ Emma Foreman and her young horse Leo Z were stellar in the open 1.0m classes, jumping spectacularly all week.

☃️ Katie Nicoletti teamed up with AD Astano Z to finish 8th in the $3,500 2'6" Non-Pro Hunter Derby and take home some great ribbons in the Low Adult Equitation.

☃️ Juliette Grandin was stellar on both of her horses, Niemerald and Baron Von Prestige, finishing with a pair of 2nds in the Low Adult Equitation with Eli.

☃️ Megan Stuhlfauth got to know her two new partners, Expedite and The Irishman, with great ribbons in the Low Adult Hunters and placing 2nd in the HJAM Low Adult Medal.

☃️ Teresa Hartig made her over fences debut on Ellen Schlachter's I'll Say JSF, winning a class in the Opportunity Crossrail division.

☃️ Sarah Heller piloted Pernilla Burke's Reddington RW to 12th in the professional section of the $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby.

☃️ Brianna Barratt and Adagio were consistent in the Non-Pro Hunter division, placing in every over fences class out of a large group.

12/26/2024

A very Merry Christmas from the Sterling Hill team! 🎄 🎁 🎅🏻

12/18/2024

We're thrilled to announce some new partnerships for the upcoming show season! Join us in welcoming:

🏅 Juliette Grandin and Niemerald
🏅 Grace Cowhey and Contouch SVA
🏅 Alexis Andres and Curtain Call
🏅 Megan Stuhlfauth and Katie Nicoletti with AD Astano Z and Expedite

Thanks to Cassie Orpen of Orpen Horses, Jonathan Martin of Hunt Hill Farm, Kate Oliver of CEO Stables, and everyone else involved in making these great partnerships happen.

12/11/2024

Happy birthday to Sal, the man who does it all! Our barn family is so lucky to have you leading the way. 💙

11/28/2024

On this day, we're thankful for our entire team that makes this all possible, but most of all, we're thankful for the horses that bring us so much joy everyday. Happy Thanksgiving from Sterling Hill!

11/16/2024

Sterling Hill Farm proudly offers for sale and lease...

⭐ Golden Boy
12-year-old chestnut Westphalian gelding, 17.2 hands

This confidence-building equitation horse took his rider from the 2'6" to Maclay finals and is looking for his next partner for the 3'-3'3" medals. Experience at Devon, Kentucky, Harrisburg, etc., and has even played in international derbies. Super brave, easy lead changes, absolutely no spook or stop — a perfect first equitation horse! Available for lease.

⭐ Dragonfly
13-year-old chestnut Welsh gelding, 13.2 hands

The professor of medium ponies that rides like a horse! "Draggy" has multiple ribbons at Pony Finals and a record a mile long. Hack winner, big step, and can bring a rider from the short stirrup to the division. Available for lease, with affordable in-barn lease option in NJ.

⭐ Trevethan Misty Noe
16-year-old grey Welsh mare, 12.2 hands

Beautiful and talented small pony that is perfect for the youngest rider all the way up to the division. Misty was 13th over fences in the Small Pony Hunters at Pony Finals last year and 18th overall. Available for lease, with affordable in-barn lease in NJ.

⭐ Bailador
16-year-old bay warmblood gelding, 16.2 hands

Beautiful, fancy gelding with an extensive record up and down the East Coast in the hunters and equitation. Throughout his career, "Leo" has done everything from the big eq at Devon to the junior hunters and mini-medals. Perfect horse for a rider who wants to do the 3' medals and crossover into some hunters. Big stride, brave, and stunning to look at. Available for sale or lease.

For more information and video, call or text Sal at (908) 442-1814

11/12/2024

The happiest of birthday wishes to Dr. Megan Stuhlfauth! Your unwavering care and commitment to our horses is appreciated every day. We hope you have the best day! 🎂

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11/07/2024

"Autumn is the year's last, loveliest smile." - John Howard Bryant 🍂🍁 🍃🌲

11/04/2024

Congratulations to Brittany Irvin on her purchase of Belvinio MB Z! We are so excited to watch you take on the jumper ring with this special horse. 👏🏼💫

11/04/2024

Happy birthday, Sarah! 🎁🎉 We are so lucky to have and so grateful for all that you do for our horses and riders.