New Hope Stables

New Hope Stables We are a family owned and operated Stable in Hertford, NC Riding lessons for kids 6 and up. Mrs. She has the patients of a saint.
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Carla Bundy, owner and operator of New Hope Stables, is a highly experienced professional who has
applied her knowledge and passion for horses to her successful local business of over twelve years. From seven to fourteen years old, she took riding lessons from several local instructors. Following her
passion to compete on an Olympic level, she began teaching herself dressage and eventing, going

on to
win competitions on her own merit. In 1986 at the age of fifteen, she won the recognition of Jane Sleeper
(Olympic Competitor) and was invited to continue her education as her working student, even training
under Patrick Wright (Olympian Trainer) a year later. She continued to ride competitively, eventually
training horses, coaching students, and working with an AQHA World Champion Trainer until she opened
her own stables in 2001. She now coaches and trains students of all ages (including adults), skill levels, and riding disciplines. New Hope Stables has claim to a highly successful riding team that has, over the years, claimed local,
regional, and state championships. Carla believes in acquisition of knowledge outside the dirt covered
ring, teaching her students horse, equipment, and facility care. She even volunteers to lead a local 4-H
club (The High Achievers) in Perquimans County. To give her students and other local riders a place to
compete and exhibit skills, as well as develop a community of riders, she co-founded the Inter-County
Saddle Club Open Horse Show, which she continues to run today. New Hope Stables continues to expand, moving to a much larger facility in the Fall of 2012. Whether one
rides competitively or just for trails, Carla Bundy coaches a “one-ness”/relationship between horse and
rider as well as encourages a sense of friendship among riders. Now, our larger facility allows for more to
be able to learn under our instructor and join our tightknit community.

“New Hope Stables was not just named after the road that it resides on. Carla Bundy also named
her barn New Hope Stables because of the hope that her heart filled with. Hope that not only she can
reach a child but that she can love a horse that is in need of a good home. The barn has grown so much
in the past few years along with the hearts of all the kids, parents, horses and ponies that are involved. We feel that New Hope Stables is truly Blessed!”

“Carla has been amazing working with my young children! Carla not only
provides age and ability level riding lessons, she also teaches the children horse care and handling.” –
Page McGrath Pierce

“The environment at New Hope Stables is incredibly unique, and her passion and hard work fuels
everyone there. I rode with her for nine years before I left for college, but it’s still my home away from
home. Even from hours away, she still teaches me, cares for me, and encourages my success. I’ve never
met a more qualified and knowledgeable instructor, and I wouldn’t have chosen anyone else to grow up
learning from. Enough credit is not given to those teachers we have beyond the classroom.” – Madison
Heginbotham

“Carla started pushing my training forward A LOT so that I could be able to handle him (newly bought
Thoroughbred)…So when I worked with him, it was a lot of ground training to get his respect. Thats a big
thing at Carla's barn. Respect from the horse… After a year or so I was able to finally Canter him with no
problem, then jumping..”—Shannon Britton

“She is more than just an instructor. She connects with children and adults of all ages on how to ride and
take care of horses. No one could ever come close to being as kind, knowledgeable, and great at
teaching ... We all love her!” – Kaitlyn Sweet

“A year ago I bought my own horse and I trusted Carla on training me and getting my horse show ready. Even though I… got stressed out, Carla stayed patient with me… Carla made up this thing where her and
I [sic] sit at the picnic table and discuss what I could have done better … She knows the right decisions
for me and she's made me into a talented rider. One day she's going to be the reason my dreams have
come true.” – Regan Carlson

I just don’t think BoBo understands Dressage. I told him at X halt and salute….Not X halt and sleep!! He’s never far way...
07/20/2024

I just don’t think BoBo understands Dressage. I told him at X halt and salute….
Not X halt and sleep!!
He’s never far way.

07/19/2024

Ok kiddos I still have Rippy and Bubbles open for the EEP show in Williamston Aug 1-3 open. If anyone else wants to show please let me know ASAP! I will need paperwork today!!

We received the exciting news that these amazing young ladies will be joining the PQ crew going to Southern Regional 4-H...
07/16/2024

We received the exciting news that these amazing young ladies will be joining the PQ crew going to Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Georgia! They will be representing the NC 4-J Horse Program in team presentations!

They also have the opportunity to compete at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio & the Eastern National 4-H Round-Up in Kentucky!

Way to go Eva & Paige! We are beyond proud of you! Go PQ 4-H 🍀🐴🍀

Home safe!
07/15/2024

Home safe!

07/14/2024

Out of respect for our teammates devastating loss of her heart horse, we will refrain from posting any photos of the show today.

07/14/2024

Prayers needed for one of our 4-H families.

07/14/2024
Almost ready!!
07/13/2024

Almost ready!!

Getting crazy out here!!What a great pony to stand here and tolerate all of this!! 
07/13/2024

Getting crazy out here!!
What a great pony to stand here and tolerate all of this!! 

Not a bad day!! Proud of all of these kids!!Costume, versatility for Jr and alumni show up showmanship tonight!
07/13/2024

Not a bad day!! Proud of all of these kids!!
Costume, versatility for Jr and alumni show up showmanship tonight!

Great day for for the SR Pony’s!
07/13/2024

Great day for for the SR Pony’s!

Big thanks to our parents for keeping the herd fed!!!
07/13/2024

Big thanks to our parents for keeping the herd fed!!!

What a way to start the morning!!!Great job Rippy and Sydney!
07/13/2024

What a way to start the morning!!!
Great job Rippy and Sydney!

Here we go again!!!
07/13/2024

Here we go again!!!

These kids are working hard. Well they are working me hard!  They forgot their back #, their saddle pads, show coat and ...
07/12/2024

These kids are working hard.
Well they are working me hard! They forgot their back #, their saddle pads, show coat and I’m sure they forgot to use the bathroom!
This versatility class can last for two hours and you can’t leave the ring. 

Opening Ceremonies underway!!!
07/12/2024

Opening Ceremonies underway!!!

Stella Pulling the 4 th!!!
07/12/2024

Stella Pulling the 4 th!!!

Time for western!!
07/12/2024

Time for western!!

I will not complain about the rain because it’s not 115°!!!Good morning!!
07/12/2024

I will not complain about the rain because it’s not 115°!!!
Good morning!!

First time ever getting done early at the show!Pizza party by the pool!
07/11/2024

First time ever getting done early at the show!
Pizza party by the pool!

How much weight can a horse carry?In my experience, a horse can carry an infinite amount. They can carry the weight of b...
07/11/2024

How much weight can a horse carry?

In my experience, a horse can carry an infinite amount.

They can carry the weight of broken hearts, broken homes, and broken bodies. Countless tears sometimes comb their tangled manes. Moments when parents and friends cannot be there to help and hold a person, horses embrace and empower. They carry physical, mental, and emotional handicaps. They carry hopes and dreams; and they will carry the stress from your day when you can’t carry it anymore.

They carry graduations, they carry new careers, they carry moves away from everything familiar, they carry marriages, they carry divorces, they carry funerals, they carry babies before they are born, and sometimes they carry the mothers who cannot carry their own baby. They carry mistakes, they carry joy, they carry the good and they carry the bad. They carry drugs and addictions, but they also carry the celebrations.

They will carry you to success when all you have felt is failure. They will carry you, never knowing the weight of your burdens and triumphs.

If you let them, they will carry you through life, and life is hard, life is heavy. But a horse will make you feel weightless under it all.unknown

Sydney did a great job but Rippy was a wiggle worm is showmanship this morning.
07/11/2024

Sydney did a great job but Rippy was a wiggle worm is showmanship this morning.

Address

104 Atkins Way
Hertford, NC
27944

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+12523129994

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