Leg Up Stables

11/13/2024

This sweet mare is still available! Reduced to 2-5-0-0

"Lola" (JC: Sweet Betty Joyce) is a 7yr old 15.2 hh thoroughbred mare. She came off the track in 2022. She has been with us for several months and is going WTC and started over small courses. She has competed at several of our home/schooling horse shows this season.

She was purchased as a first horse for a family that was hoping to lightly trail ride, however she needs a more experienced home. She is a forward but very rideable horse. She is in front shoes, goes in a plain snaffle and is an easy keeper.

She would be well-suited for an ambitious junior or pony clubber working with a trainer, or as a project horse to continue developing. She is not appropriate for a beginner or first-time horse owner. Please reach out for additional photos/videos and more information.

10/14/2024

Congratulations to three of our riders on their wins at this year's Retired Racehorse Project!

Free Shipping & Lexie Lerner competed in Dressage and Freestyle. They ended 59th in Dressage and qualified for the Freestyle Finale in the top 5. They took home 3rd place overall for Freestyle, as well as 3rd place amateur for Freestyle.

Brooklawn & teammates Julianne Pangal and Ashley Olin competed in Show Hunters and Dressage. They finished 38th in Show Hunters and 21st in Dressage, taking home 1st place Dressage Team as well.

Both horses are currently available.

10/02/2024

We currently have a client horse available.

"Lola" (JC: Sweet Betty Joyce) is a 7yr old 15.2 hh thoroughbred mare. She came off the track in 2022. She has been with us for several months and is going WTC and started over small courses. She has competed at several of our home horse shows this season.

She was purchased as a first horse for a family that was hoping to lightly trail ride, however she needs a more experienced home. She is a forward but very rideable horse. She is in front shoes, goes in a plain snaffle and is an easy keeper.

She would be well-suited for an ambitious junior or pony clubber working with a trainer, or as a project horse to continue developing. She is not appropriate for a beginner or first-time horse owner. Asking low 4s starting with a 3. Please reach out for additional photos/videos and more information.

09/20/2024

Here are the estimated ride times for our Friday Leg Up Stables September Jumper Show and Saturday Leg Up Stables Sept Horse Show. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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08/30/2024

Thank you to everyone that attended our August Hunter Paces! We have the results for Wednesday & Sunday. Please contact us about picking up your ribbons.

Sunday 8/25
1st - Chelsey Wilkes, Keira Kosmowski & Julia Carson
2nd - Jen Rogers, Sadie Briggs, Jennifer Gasbarre & Morgan Gasbarre
3rd - Bristol Severson, Teagan Werner & Alex Howe

Wednesday 8/29
1st - Bristol & Hayden Severson
2nd - Amy Burgunder & Kim Preston
3rd - Beth Kingston, Jayne Baker & Maureen
4th - Jen Rogers, Jennifer Gasbarre & Morgan Gasbarre
5th - Brooke Schery & Linda Schery

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08/05/2024

Here are the results for our Leg Up Stables August 4th Hunter Pace. Thank you to all the riders that attended!

1st - Jessica Griswold & Laurie Wright
2nd - Vicki Bentley, Stephanie Wishko, Madison Broad & Jill Bejarano
3rd - Kiera, Quinn, Bella & Julianne
4th - Jen Rogers, Meredith Hunt, Whitney Seaner
5th - Jennifer Gasbarre & Morgan Gasbarre

We will be having two more hunter paces at the end of the month, August 25th & August 28th!

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08/04/2024

Big thank you to Jordan Testa Photography for coming out and photographing yesterday's Leg Up Stables August Hunter/Jumper Show.

Check out all the show photos here, they are organized by competitor #

Photo collection by Jordan Testa Photography

08/01/2024

Here are the ride times for our Leg Up Stables August Hunter/Jumper Show this Saturday! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or changes.

We do accept day-of entries!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1frDGIFfE4yWQwrhl9w6jHbO8oDTThnNccEoFagUOqNk/edit?usp=sharing

08/01/2024

Thank you to everyone that attended our Leg Up Stables July Hunter Pace! Here are the results from last night. We hope to see you again on Sunday!

Adult Optimum:
1. Jennifer Gasbarre & Sarah Miller
2. Julia Moore, Ashley Olin, Julianne Pangal & Emma Witherwax

Hilltoppers:
1. Stacy Lord & Aidan Buck
2. Jessica Griswold & Josh Griswold
3. Kim Preston & Barb Devon
4. Julie Capossere & Kara M Manning

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07/30/2024

Although it's a little rainy in the morning, the afternoon forecast looks good for tomorrow's Leg Up Stables July Hunter Pace! This hunter pace includes our Intro cross country course, with 12+ fences 2' and under (all have go-arounds). Teams of 2 or more riders, junior riders must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you tomorrow!

07/25/2024

Here are the ride times for our Leg Up Stables Intro Level Event 2024 & Dressage Show. Please reach out if you have any questions!

07/17/2024

*NEW this year*
We will be offering a team challenge for competitors at our Leg Up Stables Intro Level Event 2024. Please FB message or email us with your team of 3 riders. The team with the highest combined score and reserve highest combined score will win an additional prize!

Remember, entries for our intro event must be post-marked by this Friday, July 19th. We are also hosting an afternoon dressage schooling show (Ride-A-Test) in the afternoon after our intro level event has concluded. Please message us with any questions!

Here is the registration for our dressage ride-a-test: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNeQ9sgZFnCfdh9Fb9hRXBH20GXRcv5sC1mtmxH79oGIY6QA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Here is the link to download the intro event registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jDbdiiDKAdmFkdIdZyONWrK5dvmHI7rK/view?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR20mZe_rb69cI69lPrg8HkqTf-QeoHT41r6ALGU5VfOJh3vPacyOe8MfgE_aem_o-aOOHtWqWBioCpNlr3pSQ

07/08/2024

We are saddened to share the passing of two of our beloved school horses, Pete & Fargo, over the long weekend.

Pete has been in our Leg Up Stables family for well over 30 years. He has taught and influenced many young riders and always entered the IHSA ring with a triumphant whinny. He was a patient participant at pony camp, a fantastic gaming mount and foxhunted/evented throughout the valley many years ago. He will be greatly missed.

Fargo was born and raised on our farm in 2008. His comfortable gaits made him an irreplaceable beginner lesson horse, teaching riders to safetly walk/trot/canter. He was well loved by so many of our college students.

We would love to hear your memories of these two wonderful geldings ❤️

06/21/2024

Here are the ride times for this Saturday's Leg Up Stables June Hunter/Jumper Show.

Please let us know if you have any questions or changes. We are looking forward to a fun day with all of our competitors!

June Hunter/Jumper Show Leg Up Stables Hunter/Jumper Show June Show Dates,6.23.2024 Division: Hack,Classes Entered: Horse/Rider Combination, #1 Road Hack, #2 Pleasure, #3 Hunter Under Saddle Lexie Lerner / Fedex,X,X,X,8:30 Gail Dacey / Alfie,X,X,X,8:30 Julianne Pangal / Rye,X,X,X,8:30 Quinn / Lance...

06/19/2024

Don't forget, pre-entries for this Saturday's Leg Up Stables June Hunter/Jumper Show close tonight! Pre-entries help us to provide the most accurate ride times for all our competitors.

Remember, this show is part of our show series. To be eligible for year-end awards, horses/riders must compete in at least 3 shows. We still have 3 left before the end of the year!

Please message us with pre-entries or any questions! We hope to see you on Saturday 🌞

06/11/2024

Our next show is coming up on June 22nd! We will have hunter classes in the morning and jumpers in the afternoon. Check out our page for the full class list!

05/31/2024

There's still time to register for Leg Up Stables horseback riding day camp!

This horse-intensive, small group camp offers riders of all levels the opportunity to ride, learn and have fun with their peers (and ponies).

Led by Coach Kim Sanford of the Geneseo Equestrian Team, campers will have a daily riding lesson, arts & crafts activities and learn about horse care. Geared for campers ages 6+ camp will run Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm, with the option for a late pick-up. Campers are required to bring their own lunch.

Available weeks are:
July 8th - 12th
July 15th - 19th
July 29th - August 2nd
Camp is $450 per week, with discounts for multiple weeks or siblings. Please contact us for our registration form and additional information. Message our team or email [email protected]

05/31/2024

It's not too late to sign up for Leg Up Stables horseback riding day camp!

This horse-intensive, small group camp offers riders of all levels the opportunity to ride, learn and have fun!.

Led by Coach Kim Sanford of the Geneseo Equestrian Team, campers will have a daily riding lesson, arts & crafts activities and learn about horse care. Geared for campers ages 6+ camp will run Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm, with the option for a late pick-up. Campers are required to bring their own lunch.

Available weeks are:
July 8th - 12th
July 15th - 19th
July 29th - August 2nd
Camp is $450 per week, with discounts for multiple weeks or siblings. Please contact us for our registration form and additional information. Message our team or email [email protected]