East of Eden Stables

East of Eden Stables Horse Stables East of Eden is an educational center committed to bringing horses and riders together in a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment.

We strive to foster healing, confidence, community, and collaboration. Lessons consist of an introduction to horses, grooming time, learning to put a saddle on, preparing your horse to ride and riding instruction. Safety helmets are provided.

$50 for a 1 hour lesson. Payment expected at time of lesson. Payments accepted - Cash, check, PayPal or Venmo. PayPal link - http://paypal.me/SonjaPlummer

Venmo - -eyler

New Student Application - https://forms.gle/Fym4fhnjFjqSfDds8

Cancellation Policy - Effective September 19, 2021
You are joining students of all ages and abilities. We have limited resources (horses, volunteers, and arena space) available and therefore can only schedule a limited number of lesson students. Please be respectful of your scheduled lesson time and arrive on time. We realize life can get busy so please be respectful of our time and message the East of Eden page if you need to cancel your lesson. We plan ahead for your lesson and coordinate horses and volunteers to give you the best ride and support possible. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If a student cancels with less than 24-hours notice or inadvertently misses their lesson, you will be charged for that lesson. If cancelled with more than 24-hours notice, student will not be charged for that lesson. Students and families must make a commitment to the rider’s lessons as progress cannot be made with frequent cancellations/no shows. Additionally, we have a long waiting list of students who very much want the timeslot you have. East of Eden has the expectation that students will not cancel more than one time per month. If a student’s cancellations are excessive, the student will lose their time slot and go back on the waiting list or may be dismissed from the program. We can make exceptions if cancellations are planned in advance (i.e. vacations) so we can schedule your time slot with other students. We will be as flexible as possible while trying to run a consistent and sustainable program for our students. Make up lessons are not available at this time. Our schedule is organized very carefully, we do not have the flexibility to change days or times. If you would like to withdraw from our lesson program, please notify the Director Sonja or message the East of Eden page. No Call/No Show -
Students who have two (2) No Call/No Shows to a lesson, will be removed from their time slot and will go back on the waiting list or may dismissed from the lesson program. A missed lesson, without notice, really causes a burden as staff and volunteers prepare for the lesson and wait. You will be charged for a missed lesson that is not cancelled with more than 24-hours notice. Late to Lesson -
If a student arrives fifteen (15) minutes or later past their lesson time they will still be able to ride during your scheduled lesson time but will be charged the full amount.

Our c**t 🖤
09/14/2025

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📸Angelica 🖤
09/14/2025

📸Angelica 🖤

We cannot thank Ross enough for his photography talent capturing these incredible candid shots from our show. Thank you,...
09/13/2025

We cannot thank Ross enough for his photography talent capturing these incredible candid shots from our show. Thank you, Ross Allen Photography!

The incredible Max and Jaida 📸Ross Allen Photography
09/13/2025

The incredible Max and Jaida

📸Ross Allen Photography

“Everything you could possibly ever want, have, or need is right here inside of you.” —Kristin McGee📸 Angelica
09/08/2025

“Everything you could possibly ever want, have, or need is right here inside of you.” —Kristin McGee

📸 Angelica

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09/08/2025

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Teenage Barn Drama: Zero Tolerance Policy in Effect 🚫

Let me be crystal clear about something: My barn is not a social experiment.

The drama I've witnessed:
- "She got to ride MY horse!" (it was a lesson horse!!)
- Cliques excluding other riders
- Gossip sessions in the tack room
- Mean girl behavior toward newer students
- Social media drama spilling into the barn

Here's my policy: One warning. Then you're out.

Why zero tolerance?
🐴 Horses feel tension - your drama stresses them out
🔒 Other students suffer - quiet kids quit because of your behavior
⏰ My time is valuable - I'm not a middle school counselor

After kicking a problem student out of my program, the mother said to me "But they're just teenagers!" Exactly. Which means this is the PERFECT time to learn that actions have consequences.

What I tell the teens: "You can have drama OR you can have horses. Pick one."
The result? My barn stays focused on horses and riding. Students actually learn. The good kids thrive without toxic energy around them.

Life's too short to manage teenage attitudes when there are horses to ride and skills to build.

Fellow instructors: Am I too harsh? How do you handle barn drama?

Horses deserve better than our human drama. So do the students who actually want to learn.

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09/07/2025

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09/07/2025

We had a tremendous day! Arieann Davenport Lacy Wallace East of Eden Stables

09/07/2025
🌟 Show Day! 🌟The sun is up (and behind clouds), the horses are brushed, and the grounds will be alive with the sound of ...
09/07/2025

🌟 Show Day! 🌟

The sun is up (and behind clouds), the horses are brushed, and the grounds will be alive with the sound of hoofbeats and laughter, it’s show day!

Today we celebrate not just ribbons and placings, but the hours of practice, the courage to step into the ring, and the spirit of East of Eden sportsmanship that makes our horse community so special. From leadline to seasoned riders, every class is a chance to learn, grow, and cheer each other on.

A big thank you to our volunteers, judge, families, and friends who make these days possible. Your support keeps the tradition alive and the joy in the arena shining bright. 💙🐎

We can’t wait to see you all ringside. Let’s ride!

Address

95 Allen Road
Presque Isle, ME
04769

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 6pm
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6pm
Thursday 3pm - 6pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(207) 227-0570

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