Lionheart Stables

09/23/2024

Team Lionheart Stables had an excellent weekend at the 2024 Essex Fox Hound Horse Show! Thank you to all for your incredible hospitality. Results are as follows!

🦁Makayla Thatcher and Lionheart Stables’ Snow White 3rd, 6th, 6th in the Walk/Trot Equitation
🦁Poppy Moerlein and Lionheart Stables’ Quick to Spot 4th, 5th, 6th in the Walk/Trot Equitation
🦁Lexi Riley and Lionheart Stables’ Midnight Harmony 2nd & 3rd in the 2’ Thoroughbred Hunter
🦁Charlotte Mikolay and Lionheart Stables’ Max’s Causeway with beautiful rounds in the 2’3” Child/Adult Hunter
🦁Zelina Williams and Morgan Taylor’s Lawmaker 4th in the 2’6” Child/Adult Hunter

Great job, team!

09/22/2024

Today, we celebrate the birthday of our barn owner, head trainer, and incredible equine caretaker and rider, Chrystal. We are all so fortunate to know and love you, to learn from you, and to laugh with you each and every day. Thank you for being a wonderful role model and friend to all. Happy birthday Chrystal! 🦄🎂🩷

09/20/2024

Looking forward to more ribbons and memories this weekend with our team!

09/19/2024

Come take an amazing lesson at Lionheart Stables and enjoy a cool-down trail ride afterwards!

Our beautiful facility hosts a unique opportunity incorporated within your riding lesson - a cool down trial ride around the plenty of trails on our forty-acre facility! After you and your horse enjoy an educating, hard working ride, we invite you to enjoy the stunning views as you cool off on a trail ride!

At Lionheart Stables, we are proud to host our program upon a forty-acre, picturesque facility located in the heart of Long Valley, New Jersey. Our facility boasts many unique amenities, including our on-property river, long on-property trails, as well as on-property access to Long Valley’s town-wide Columbia Trail.

Family and friends alike travel to Lionheart Stables to enjoy the scenery of our beautiful home while on their rides. The enjoyment of being able to ride all year long, in different areas of the property and in different arenas is incredibly important to our growth as a rider. After an educating and exciting lesson, we invite you and yours to enjoy our trails for an after ride activity, to cool both rider and horse down and enjoy the on-sight views.

With several trainers and staff helping daily, we have all of the offerings to make your rides seamless and enjoyable. We ask you to join in on the fun with those you love!

Our amenities include, but are not limited to:
🦁Indoor Arena fully equipped with Footing First LLC custom footing, designed for the top rider and horse pairings. Our indoor arena is located central to the main barn, and remains climate controlled all season long
🦁Outdoor Arena, Grass Grand Prix Field, On-Property Trails, and On-Property Access to Townwide Columbia Trail
🦁Climate-Controlled Bathrooms, Tack Room, and Viewing Lounge, as well as heated wash stalls
🦁Climate-Controlled Traveling Tack Trailer for our long competition days
🦁Two incredible trainers that boast years upon years of experience in disciplines from Hunter/Jumper to Dressage to Western Pleasure. Both have grand experience riding and competing, breaking and training young horses including OTTBs, and training riders of all levels. Our trainers have availability seven days a week, at nearly all times of the day, and the ability and aspirations to bring you to the level you wish to be at
🦁Over twenty-five show quality horses available to be ridden both at home and in the show rings. All of varying size that are safe, talented, and incredibly experienced, hoping to help you achieve that next level
🦁All horses are in a well-organized athletic program, with top care, appropriate nutrition plans, regular turnout, and great behavior
🦁Riders have the ability to ride a great variety of horses to test their skill and try new things all while learning amongst the best

With Lionheart Stables, we have all of the offerings and amenities to allow your dreams to come true. Come ride with us, in every season!

Enjoy The Trails Today!
📞 908-581-5026
📧 [email protected]
📱
🖥️ www.lionheartstables.com

09/16/2024

We are gearing up for another excellent weekend of competition with Team Lionheart! 🔜 2024 Essex Fox Hounds Horse Show 🦊

09/13/2024

Makayla and Snow White soarin’ ✈️

09/11/2024

You know the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”? Our village is my daughter’s barn family, which by default is my barn family. She’s growing up happier and more well-adjusted due to the warmth of her barn community. I’m indebted to everyone who plays a part, the many I have co...

09/11/2024

The best team!

09/09/2024

That moment when Lexi was champion and rocked the show 💪🏻🏆

09/07/2024

Our IEA team has started, and we have a few remaining open spots on the team and in our lesson program as well!

Lionheart Stables is a full service equestrian facility located in the heart of picturesque Long Valley, New Jersey. Our facility hosts incredible amenities and opportunities for beginner riders to advanced competitors. We have the ability to host both young and older riders, recurring or returning clientele, from those looking to advance up the levels to competition or looking for a new, fun activity. Our widely-known lesson program is consecutively growing, with new riders each week and incredible horses. Our program runs all year and has plenty of availability to accommodate all of our riders when it best fits into their schedule! No matter your experience level, ability, or interests, we are proud to welcome you upon our team.

IEA, further as Interscholastic Equestrian Association, is an excellent opportunity for riders Grades 4th-12th to experience riding as a team activity and in a competition standpoint, without the extensive cost, commitment, or owning your own horse. With IEA, riders are given the opportunity to ride with riders around their age and experience level, advance in a supportive group setting, trail variations of horses, attend competitions near and far, AND gain school athletic credit!

At Lionheart Stables, we are proud to host a family-friendly community for all to love and enjoy. Each and every week, we host exciting events and group activities for our children to enjoy, and we take pride in all our facility has to offer. We have built our team from the ground up as a no drama, supportive and kindhearted team in a positive, comfortable environment. When school becomes difficult, our facility welcomes you in with open arms and gives your child a place to be a part of a family and a team.

The Equestrian sport is an excellent way for children to develop a passion for something they enjoy, all while working on responsibility amidst a group of riders alike.

Lionheart Stables’ amenities and activities include, but are not limited to:

🦁Indoor Arena for riding in any weather, Outdoor Arena, Grass Grand Prix Field, On-Property Trails, and On-Property Access to Townwide Columbia Trail
🦁Climate-Controlled Bathrooms, Tack Room, and Viewing Lounge
🦁Two incredible trainers that boast years upon years of experience in disciplines from Hunter/Jumper to Dressage to Western Pleasure. Both have grand experience riding and competing and training riders of all levels. Our trainers are patient, understanding, and share the ability and aspirations to bring you to the level you wish to be at
🦁Kind hearted, helpful and educated staff and working students who are trustworthy and experienced of many years to help our riders enjoy their experience in a positive and supportive manner
🦁Over twenty show quality horses available to be ridden and learned upon. Riders are encouraged to ride varying horses to gain experience. All of our mounts are safe, talented, and incredibly experienced, hoping to help you achieve that next level

Riders partaking in our team will gain valuable life lessons, responsibility, education, remain active, and meet lifelong friends and mentors.

Come join us this fall season!
📞 908-581-5026
📧 [email protected]
📱
🖥️ www.lionheartstables.com

09/06/2024

Big horse = big dreams 🏆

09/02/2024

Lots of fun with our crew in our on-property river! 🌊 A great cool down for both horse and rider.

08/30/2024

Girl Power 🎀

08/28/2024

The best team around 🧡

08/26/2024

Our final week of summer sessions was a blast! 🔜 IEA 2024 ⭐️

08/23/2024

Final week of our 2024 Pony Program Summer Sessions concludes TODAY! What a summer we’ve had 🥰

08/21/2024

Welcoming riders from other barns to join our Lionheart Stables’ IEA Team! Become a team rider, IEA & Lesson Program, and be the best you can be! Our team starts THIS month!

IEA, further as Interscholastic Equestrian Association, is an excellent opportunity for riders Grades 4th-12th to experience riding as a team activity and in a competition standpoint, without the extensive cost, commitment, or owning your own horse. With IEA, riders are given the opportunity to ride with riders around their age and experience level, advance in a supportive group setting, trail variations of horses, attend competitions near and far, AND gain school athletic credit!

Lionheart Stables is a full service equestrian facility located in the heart of picturesque Long Valley, New Jersey. Our facility hosts incredible amenities and opportunities for beginner riders to advanced competitors. We have the ability to host both young and older riders, recurring or returning clientele, from those looking to advance up the levels to competition or looking for a new, fun activity. Our widely-known lesson program is consecutively growing, with new riders each week and incredible horses. With the excellence of our IEA Team comes our lesson program, which runs all year and has plenty of availability to accommodate all of our riders when it best fits into their schedule! No matter your experience level, ability, or interests, we are proud to welcome you upon our team.

Riders partaking in our IEA Team will gain valuable life lessons, responsibility, education, remain active, and meet lifelong friends and mentors.

Lionheart Stables’ amenities and activities include, but are not limited to:

🦁Indoor Arena for riding in any weather, Outdoor Arena, Grass Grand Prix Field, On-Property Trails, and On-Property Access to Townwide Columbia Trail
🦁Climate-Controlled Bathrooms, Tack Room, and Viewing Lounge
🦁Two incredible trainers that boast years upon years of experience in disciplines from Hunter/Jumper to Dressage to Western Pleasure. Both have grand experience riding and competing and training riders of all levels. Our trainers are patient, understanding, and share the ability and aspirations to bring you to the level you wish to be at
🦁Kind hearted, helpful and educated staff and working students who are trustworthy and experienced of many years to help our riders enjoy their experience in a positive and supportive manner
🦁Over twenty show quality horses available to be ridden and learned upon. Riders are encouraged to ride varying horses to gain experience. All of our mounts are safe, talented, and incredibly experienced, hoping to help you achieve that next level

Be a part of our unique team! We have offerings for riders of all ages, prior experience levels, and goals. We have what it takes to take you to where you want to be, in an appropriate, safe, personalized program!

Come join us this IEA Season!
📞 908-581-5026
📧 [email protected]
📱
🖥️ www.lionheartstables.com

08/21/2024

Two of the best, pinning a 🥈 at the MET at USET last week ❣️

08/19/2024

Charlotte Mikolay and Lionheart Stables’ Pixie Dust ✨
Pixie is one of our very special horses apart of our Lionheart Stables’ program. Not only is she flashy, talented, and beautiful, she is also one of many of our incredible horses able to be ridden and shown by our team riders! Join us today!

📸 Bryan Nigro Photography

08/16/2024

Team Lionheart Stables had an excellent time at Metropolitan Equestrian at the USET this week! Results are as follows:

🦁Makayla Thatcher and Lionheart Stables’ Snow White 6th, 7th, 7th in the Mini Stirrup
🦁Lauren James and Lionheart Stables’ Maximus 2nd, 4th, 7th in the Beginner Rider Equitation
🦁Abby Santini and Lionheart Stables’ Quick to Spot with two blue ribbon rounds and a 6th in the Leapfrog Jumpers
🦁Lexi Riley and Lionheart Stables’ Midnight Harmony with two blue ribbon rounds and a 1st to take the division Championship in the Leapfrog Jumpers
🦁Isabella Duarte and Lionheart Stables’ Bye Felicia 6th in the Itty Bitty Jumpers

Congratulations to our spectacular team!

08/15/2024

Sign up for our FINAL WEEK of 2024 Lionheart Stables’ Summer Sessions, our IEA Team picking up NEXT month and our all year lesson program!

For parents looking to accommodate their children this summer while school is out, summer camp is an excellent experience. Our Lionheart Stables’ Summer Sessions continue to teach both new and recurring riders year after year. Though we incorporate both social and fun activities, we as well work towards giving our riders the opportunity to learn responsibility as a rider and animal caretaker and to be educated upon new topics. Our riders enjoy the opportunity to spend time with fellow riders in their age range who later become friends, learn helpful work ethic, and enjoy fun times in the beautiful, outdoor scenery!

Lionheart Stables is a full service equestrian facility located in the heart of picturesque Long Valley, New Jersey. Our facility hosts incredible amenities and opportunities for beginner riders to advanced competitors. We have the ability to host both young and older riders, recurring or returning clientele, from those looking to advance up the levels to competition or looking for a new, fun activity. Our widely-known lesson program is consecutively growing, with new riders each week and incredible horses. Summer Sessions doesn’t need to be your child’s only time to ride, as our lesson program runs all year and has plenty of availability to accommodate you and your family when it best fits into your schedule! No matter your experience level, ability, or interests, we are proud to welcome you upon our team.

Our summer session amenities and activities include, but are not limited to:

🦁Riders are invited and encouraged to enjoy riding each and every day! We are proud to host both an indoor and outdoor arena for an educating lesson, no matter what the weather brings, as well as a fun ride with friends upon our incredible outdoor amenitiesWe are proud to an Outdoor Arena, Grass Grand Prix Field, On-Property Trails, and On-Property Access to Townwide Columbia Trail
🦁We have Climate-Controlled Bathrooms, Tack Room, and Viewing Lounge, to ensure cool temperatures all summer long
🦁Two incredible trainers that boast years upon years of experience in disciplines from Hunter/Jumper to Dressage to Western Pleasure. Both have grand experience riding and competing and training riders of all levels. Our trainers are patient, understanding, and share the ability and aspirations to bring you to the level you wish to be at
🦁Kind hearted, helpful and educated camp counselors who are trustworthy and experienced of many years to help our camp kids enjoy their experience in a positive and supportive manner
🦁Over twenty show quality horses available to be ridden and learned upon. Riders are encouraged to ride varying horses to gain experience. All of our mounts are safe, talented, and incredibly experienced, hoping to help you achieve that next level
🦁Other fun activities including involvement in the care, upkeep, and feeding of the horses, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, horse treat making, social time, and more

Pick up a new, rewarding interest! We have offerings for riders of all ages, prior experience levels, and goals. We have what it takes to take you to where you want to be, in an appropriate, safe, personalized program!

Come join us this summer!
📞 908-581-5026
📧 [email protected]
📱
🖥️ www.lionheartstables.com

08/14/2024

Sussex Champions 🏆

08/12/2024

There’s no feeling quite like the one of a blue ribbon! 🥇

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

Come throw your parties and events at our gorgeous gardens at Lionheart Mountain Venue at Lionheart Stables!

Lionheart Stables is proud to introduce our beautiful facility as an event venue and an opportunity for excellent photographs by Capture the Moment at Lionheart Stables. We, as well, have a party planner on staff if need be.

Our forty-acre, picturesque facility is located in the heart of Long Valley, New Jersey, with breathtaking views and unique opportunities. Our facility has a gorgeous mountain backdrop with on-property access to beautiful, well-maintained fields, a river, exquisite gardens, an in-ground pool and lounge, and of course, over twenty-five horses for your viewing and usage. By the river, we also have a beautiful bonfire area for late night enjoyment.

Our facility has hosted several events over the past years including, but not limited to; Birthday Spectaculars, Sweet 16s, Quinceañera Photoshoots, Graduation Parties, Kentucky Derby Parties, Bridal Events, Weddings, Baby Showers, and more.

We have excellent staff who works to keeping our property maintained and beautiful all year round, with extensive opportunity for your dream event, including plenty of parking and golf cart valet!

As well, we have access to many exciting additives including, but not limited to; waterslides, mechanical bull, live music and DJs, catering services, valet services, photo booths, lighting, dance stages, bartenders/serving staff, pony rides and trail rides, horse and carriage rides, and more.

We also are proud to offer Capture The Moment at Lionheart Stables. Lionheart Stables is available for picture perfect moments, no matter the occasion. You name the location, we have the ability to offer it! Our property is fully equipped with a vibrant landscape, breathtaking skies, and mystical creatures. Lionheart Stables is home to three beautiful barns and lovely outdoor fields for photographs with any of our sparkling four-legged friends. We also offer non-equine related photography, from our fully lit in-ground swimming pool with floral attachments, flowing river with natural landscape, tennis courts, the “Lionheart Pub,” and more. Anywhere on the property is open to becoming a photo spot with memories to remember. BYOP! Bring Your Own Photographer OR we will use one of our connections. Come shoot some long lasting memories in a truly unbeatable location.

With Lionheart Stables, we have all of the offerings and amenities to make your dreams events come to life. Begin booking with us today!

Book With Us Today!
📞 908-581-5026
📧 [email protected]
📱
🖥️ www.lionheartstables.com

08/09/2024

Despite the rain, Team Lionheart Stables had an excellent week at the Sussex County Fair & Horse Show. Results are as follows;

🦁Makayla Thatcher and Morgan Taylor’s Lawmaker pin all blues to take home the Championship in the W/T Equitation
🦁Makayla Thatcher and Lionheart Stables’ Snow White pin two seconds to take home the Reserve Championship in the Mini Stirrup Hunter
🦁Reya Naren and Lionheart Stables’ Lucky Charms WIN a class in the Mini Stirrup Hunter
🦁Lauren James and Lionheart Stables’ Maximus take home a 4th, 5th & 6th in the Beginner Rider Equitation
🦁Abby Santini and Lionheart Stables’ Pixie Dust 4th, 4th, 5th in the Short Stirrup Hunter
🦁Lexi Riley and Lionheart Stables’ Tom’s Louie 3rd, 5th, 7th in the Short Stirrup Hunter
🦁Charlotte Mikolay and Lionheart Stables’ Pixie Dust had great rounds in the USHJA 2’3” Hunters
🦁Zelina Williams and Morgan Taylor’s Lawmaker pinned 3rd, 3rd, 4th in the Low Adult Equitation 2’6”
🦁Abby Santini and Lionheart Stables’ Pixie Dust with a great round in the Itty Bitty Jumpers
🦁Morgan Andrews and Lionheart Stables’ Paradox Rex with a great round in the Itty Bitty Jumpers
🦁Lexi Riley and Lionheart Stables’ Midnight Harmony with a great round in the Itty Bitty Jumpers
🦁Isabella Duarte and Lionheart Stables’ Bye Felicia 4th out of 20 in the Itty Bitty Jumpers
🦁Amanda Smith and Morgan Taylor’s Lawmaker 5th out of 20 in the Itty Bitty Jumpers

Great job team!

08/05/2024

Team is looking forward to the Sussex County Fair & Horse Show this week, with a throwback picture of our wins from last year 🔜

08/02/2024

Join Lionheart Stables’ IEA Team NOW, even if you ride at another facility! Our team starts THIS month! Join us & our lesson program to kickstart your fall!

IEA, further as Interscholastic Equestrian Association, is an excellent opportunity for riders Grades 4th-12th to experience riding as a team activity and in a competition standpoint, without the extensive cost, commitment, or owning your own horse. With IEA, riders are given the opportunity to ride with riders around their age and experience level, advance in a supportive group setting, trail variations of horses, attend competitions near and far, AND gain school athletic credit!

Lionheart Stables is a full service equestrian facility located in the heart of picturesque Long Valley, New Jersey. Our facility hosts incredible amenities and opportunities for beginner riders to advanced competitors. We have the ability to host both young and older riders, recurring or returning clientele, from those looking to advance up the levels to competition or looking for a new, fun activity. Our widely-known lesson program is consecutively growing, with new riders each week and incredible horses. With the excellence of our IEA Team comes our lesson program, which runs all year and has plenty of availability to accommodate all of our riders when it best fits into their schedule! No matter your experience level, ability, or interests, we are proud to welcome you upon our team.

Riders partaking in our IEA Team will gain valuable life lessons, responsibility, education, remain active, and meet lifelong friends and mentors.

Lionheart Stables’ amenities and activities include, but are not limited to:

🦁Indoor Arena for riding in any weather, Outdoor Arena, Grass Grand Prix Field, On-Property Trails, and On-Property Access to Townwide Columbia Trail
🦁Climate-Controlled Bathrooms, Tack Room, and Viewing Lounge
🦁Two incredible trainers that boast years upon years of experience in disciplines from Hunter/Jumper to Dressage to Western Pleasure. Both have grand experience riding and competing and training riders of all levels. Our trainers are patient, understanding, and share the ability and aspirations to bring you to the level you wish to be at
🦁Kind hearted, helpful and educated staff and working students who are trustworthy and experienced of many years to help our riders enjoy their experience in a positive and supportive manner
🦁Over twenty show quality horses available to be ridden and learned upon. Riders are encouraged to ride varying horses to gain experience. All of our mounts are safe, talented, and incredibly experienced, hoping to help you achieve that next level

Be a part of our unique team! We have offerings for riders of all ages, prior experience levels, and goals. We have what it takes to take you to where you want to be, in an appropriate, safe, personalized program!

Come join us this IEA Season!
📞 908-581-5026
📧 [email protected]
📱
🖥️ www.lionheartstables.com

08/02/2024

The best time to trail ride! 🦄

07/29/2024

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