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Valkyrie Equestrian Center

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Valkyrie Equestrian Center

Valkyrie Equestrian Center (VEC), located in picturesque Granby, Connecticut, is a full-service hunter/jumper facility.

We offer boarding, comprehensive lesson programs, training, leasing, and camps designed for all levels.

01/27/2025

We congratulate the Loomis Chaffee x Valkyrie team for their outstanding participation and achievements at the IEA show held at Folly Farm. We also celebrate Maddy Mushok’s qualification for the Zone Finals and the participation of our talented riders Cathy Zhang, Kiki Ribeiro, and Delphine Streeter.

12/31/2024

As we close 2024, we want to deeply thank our clients and students for their trust and unwavering support. This year has been filled with personal and team achievements that we’ve celebrated together, making every moment unforgettable.

Now, we look ahead to 2025 with excitement and full confidence that it will be a year of new challenges, learning, and triumphs. We are thrilled to continue growing together, driven by our shared passion for horses and the sport. Thank you for being part of our family!

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays everyone!

12/08/2024

The Loomis Chaffee high school IEA team hosted a horse show at their home barn, Valkyrie today. Although winter arrived in full force this week, the horses could not have behaved better, and the show ran with ease. Much thanks to all of our exhibitors, to both the LC team as well as the Valkyrie teams for all of their help, and a special thanks to all of our horse show officials for helping to make the day a huge success!

11/28/2024

So Thankful for our little community. Happy Thanksgiving all!

11/21/2024

We are excited to introduce the new Valkyrie logo. This redesign reflects our renewed identity, inspired by the strength and determination of the Valkyrie horses, mythological figures representing power and nobility. Just like them, our mission is to elevate equestrian sports to new heights, with a vision of excellence and a deep commitment to the care of our horses.

The lines and typography of our new logo are designed to blend the majesty of Norse mythology with the elegance and subtlety that define us. Every detail of this new identity reflects our passion for training and the well-being of our horses, which are the core pillars of our community.

We deeply appreciate the constant support of our followers and clients. We’re thrilled to share this new chapter of Valkyrie with you, and we hope you enjoy this transformation as much as we do!

10/26/2024

A reminder about the farm, and the property that we share with the horses: while horses are in pastures, it’s their time to be away from interaction with or stimulation from people, and we must respect that. They work very hard for us, and then they need time to themselves — and we’re so grateful that time is provided to them.

We therefore ask that when visiting Julien’s, you admire them only from the garden or the views from the shop. Valkyrie is a separate business, and a private property, so for the welfare of all of the horses — and people! — please respect these two separate spaces.

(PS: they’re transparent fly masks on their heads - not blindfolds!! 🙈)

Thank you thank you thank you!

- Julien

10/23/2024

Team Valkyrie split up last week. spent the week at the Pennsylvania National horse show competing and ribboning in very competitive jumper divisions, while and .neq took on New England finals. The week proved beyond successful for all. A perfect finish to a show season filled with learning, camaraderie, growth and of course excellent partnership. Many thanks go out to our teams both on the road and at home who help to keep things running smoothly. It certainly does take a village!

10/21/2024

So proud of these two riders and their performance in their last equitation final. Both rose to the occasion this afternoon and laid down some of their best rounds yet; demonstrating great riding, but even better partnership. For us trainers, these are the special moments, when sport and teamwork align at the right place and the right time…particularly when your teammates are Hero and Kallisto. It was a satisfying day for team Valkyrie at New England Finals! Congratulations to and .neq and much love to their mounts!

08/26/2024

Wrapping up the week up at Fieldstone Summer Showcase / MHJ Finals with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for our horses and riders, who were all confident and prepared to demonstrate their competitiveness in each of their divisions, while also coming away with clarity and excitement about where there is room for improvement. A balanced longview is the name of the game...

Equally exciting was the presence we got to have in the jumper ring. Seems to be a groundswell of interest in focusing our efforts in this discipline, and it’s so rewarding to see how a strong foundation in the equitation and hunters bear fruit in that division.

Some highlights:

⭐️Emilia Cisneros - 1st in the THIS Children’s Medal, 1st in the MHC Junior Medal, and a top 12 finish in the super competitive MHJ Junior Medal Final.

⭐️Madison Mushok - Champion in the 1.10m Open Jumper division with Cool Lady; 2nd in the USHJA Jump Seat Medal, 3rd in the Maclay, 4th in the WEC Premier Eq Cup with Hero.

⭐️Ava Stantial - Champion in the 1.10 Jr/Am Jumper divison, Reserve Champion in the MHJ 1.00m Modified JR/AM Jumper Final, 4th in the USHJA Jump Seat Medal with her Clear Skies.

⭐️Chris Peregrin - Champion in the 1.20 Open Jumper division with Kerusa, and stepped up and into the GGT Footing/Yered Trailers Grand Prix.

Summer, out — Finals season, IN!!

05/27/2024

We would love to have you come spend your summer at Valkyrie making new friends and learning about horses!!

05/05/2024

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03/12/2024

Week VIII was a BIG week for us here at HITS. Not only was it WCHR week, but it was also “friends and family”week for us. We had several visitors; some who came to ride, others who came to support, and a few to just visit. We love having the opportunity to share our little piece of paradise with our friends from home, and so rewarding to see the horses through a fresh lens, after being here for 8 weeks.

02/20/2024

Week V had many successful moments in the show ring here at HITS. For us though, the true success lies in team work and collaboration amongst the group. This group of kids, and this group of horses are special. They support each other in the wins and in the struggles. We also had some very welcome visitors from up north, our favorite vet with her amazing little nugget, and and Kathryn. Love having a piece of home seeing what it’s all about down here! Of course nothing would be possible without our manager , who keeps us running smoothly. Grateful for this team is the feeling after another long week!
Some of our highlights in the ring:
-Grace Tice: 2nd in the NHS adult medal, 3rd in the Dover, 4th in the Ariat on Prince Charming
-Caitlin Neijmeijer: 2,3,4,4 in the Mini Medals on Kallisto, great rounds in the children’s hunters on Kaliber
-Michaela Howe: moved up to the 3’3 with reserve in the mod. jr. hunters, 6th in the Large 3’3 older jr. hunters on Unik 6
-Emilia Cisneros: moved up to the 3’ with 2,2,4,2 in the Mini medals and great trips in the children’s hunters on Hybris Van Het Duvelsbos
-Isaac Mainardi: 5 in the children’s hunter pony on Max A. Million
-Maddie Mushok: 1 in the M&S, USHJA, and NCEA 3’3 medals, qualified for jr. hunter finals on Acalix Hero Z
-Maia Wijnberg: 1,1 on her new horse Pakkato in the 2’9 eq, great trips in the jumpers with Clovis VD Helle X
-Zach Libes: 5,7 in the USHJA 2’6 in Telemoniun Ajax in his first show ever
-Ava Stantial: 1,1,1 in the Mini Medals on .eq Pico Nevada, champion in the 12-14 eq on Nugano, moved in the 1.0 jumpers on Clear Skies and got 2nd
-Chris Peregrin: Double clear in the 1.20 jumpers on Karusa and great placings in the hunters with Lola Van Het Duvelsbos

Address

175 Barn Door Hills Road
Granby, CT
06035

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	7am - 9pm
Sunday	7am - 9pm

Telephone

+18606530288

Website

http://www.valkyrieequestriancenter.com/

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