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Sovereign Mare Stables

Lessons rooted in horsemanship and partnership 🐴Training and on-farm leasing available also. 💜

02/23/2024

We got some sad news about Jessie yesterday. We had some testing done to determine how successful a repeat baby attempt would be with her, and it’s just not going to be the best option for her. ❤️

However, this also means that Jessie will continue full work this summer and she can continue to show with the kids. I will be offering Jessie as on on farm lease horse as well. We love our girl and we just want her to be happy and healthy. 🩷🐴

We are currently searching for a new momma horse to add to the crew. 🍼🐴

02/21/2024

As the winter winds down we are thinking of Spring 😎🌻

Some events we are hosting this Spring/summer:

Saddle and Sip- Date night/ Girls night on the farm. Learn about horses and do a little riding before enjoying a cowboy style meal and mocktails! This one is for the adults! 🐴🕶️

Horse Camp- We will be hosting two camps this year!
🐴The first camp will be designed for first time campers who have not participated in camp before. May be able to accommodate new riders, but current lesson students are preferred.
🐴🐴 The second camp will be designed for returning campers and students who have been in our lesson program for some time. This camp is intended to extend on the skills learned in last summer’s camp.

And of course…lessons! If you are planning to be in our lesson program this summer please reach out as soon as possible.

Thank you! Lexy (and Eric) 🙂

02/01/2024

It is cold, and dark. The light from the barn only reaches so far across the arena. I close my eyes and feel my horse’s movements. Feeling the pull and push of each leg.

I could complain about the cold, the dark, and the ground.

I could be annoyed that my horse is excited, snorting, and prancing. Ignoring some cues, and testing others.

But I will appreciate the deep, wet, sand- because it will help my horse become more fit.

I will be thankful to have a spot, if only a small one, to bond with my horse.

I am thankful that she is sound and excited to work.

I will take her back once we are done, and groom her, put a cooler on, and make sure she is fed and watered properly- even when I am starving, and tired from a full day’s work.

Each year I learn a little more and more to appreciate the “off season”. 💙🩵🤍

01/27/2024

Held a family lesson today- with our honorary guest- Gavyn 😊

Eric is learning more of the mechanics of riding, and getting used to Harley. He worked on using his seat as a cue, and how to ask for transitions between gaits. He’s hoping to team rope on her eventually.🐮

Brynlee and Gavin also practiced using their cues, and their bodies to communicate with their horses.❤️

Proud of all of them!

01/19/2024

Just a cowgirl and her horse 💕

01/16/2024

Everybody got warm water with their feed tonight for a warm dinner. Fresh stalls, and second cutting hay. Waiting out the cold and snowy weather. Hoping that we get a few inches of snow to maybe help cushion the ground a bit for them. ❄️❄️❄️

01/14/2024

The worst kinds of days to own horses 😅

It’s cold, everything is frozen (including ourselves), but chores need to be done nonetheless.

Ponies got out for some turn out time while we cleaned and re-set stalls. The barn stays warm through the wind and freezing temps. Today we will likely drop several hundred dollars on feed, bedding, and hay to get us through the next week. No matter what- the livestock comes first.

As the temperatures go well below freezing we will monitor the barn several times a day for:

🔴 Horses with signs of colic
🔴 Clean manure/urine free bedding underfoot
🔴 Constant forage- this is the best way for horses to keep warm and to ensure the gut is working properly!
🔴Clean/unfrozen water buckets

We are impatiently waiting for summer days! ☀️

01/13/2024

The queen 👑 had a great run with one of her kids today!

Don’t mind dad’s placement of the breastcollar 🤣🤣 he tried and we love him for it.

01/13/2024

Jessie says “I guess I will tote the kids in the show today” 😍❤️

01/13/2024

First barrel race of 2024! 🛢️🐎

01/04/2024

Did you know…many horses all celebrate their “birthday” on January 1st! This well-known date is used mostly within the thoroughbred racing industry, but many other disciplines have adopted the same benchmark.

According to this tradition- our Dakota is now in his 28th year! Dakota has been in our family since he was three years old. I was 8 and Dakota was 3!

*Disclaimer I do NOT suggest this age pairing- my parents must have hoped I would bounce easily! 😂

Throughout the year Dakota did well locally in gaming events, and earned local club titles. He was an exceptional pole horse in his day! When not at shows, Dakota and I would ride miles and miles all over Litchfield. Most of the time we were each other’s best friend. The day before I left for college I promised him someday I would bring him home with me. He has now been through two moves with us, and we are happy to have finally found his last home here in Ulster.

Dakota now helps me give riding lessons, and even went to his first rodeo after 10 years of not showing! Although he is the best boy, he has PLENTY of SASS! Dakota’s favorite activity is to prance around with his herd of mares, and act like the band stallion he has always wished to be. 😂

I wouldn’t be where I am, or the horse woman I am without him. He has taught me a lot over the years, and it brings me a lot of joy to see him teach other new riders. 💙

-Lexy

12/31/2023

Snapshot from lessons today!

The smiles said it all- was so happy to see all of the kiddos today! The horses were undecided about coming out of winter break for a few days, but the excercise is good for them. 😋

12/30/2023

Everyone is in for a little while to get a break from the mud. ❤️🐴

12/30/2023

My name is Lexy Gaydos!

I am the owner, and instructor here on our farm. I have been riding for over 20 years, and compete in barrel racing and rodeos. My newest adventure has been the world of roping. My goals for lessons are centered around horsemanship, communication, confidence, and helping you to reach your riding goals! Most of the year I am teaching in the classroom, and during the breaks and summers I am teaching kids and adults how to ride and communicate with horses. 😊

I currently have 5 horses on our farm that compete, give lessons, or both! Within the next couple of years we will be expecting our first foals, as we grow our performance horse program.

Our family lives on and works on our horse farm each day. We do this because we love it, not because we need to. We love that we have found our home here and can’t wait to see what the next year brings us. ❤️

12/28/2023

Calling all parents and adults!

I am thinking of hosting an adult “Date Night” this spring/summer. We would learn about grooming, basic riding, and end the day with dinner and dessert! Bring your partner, or bring a friend!

Who would be interested?

12/28/2023

Why I am sooo aware at all times how kiddos (and adults) are holding their lead ropes. As much as we love horses, they are prey animals and often choose “flight” when scared or nervous. Accidents can happen quickly!

12/23/2023

Our two lesson raffle winners! Thank you so much for everyone who bought tickets- means a lot that we get to give a little to someone who is suffering from the loss of their fur babies this season.❤️💚 Congrats winners!

Reach out and I will provide a certificate to each of you! As the weather allows through this break I will try to squeeze in some winter break lessons if possible. 😊

12/23/2023

I will be drawing today for the raffle ticket lessons! If winners would like a certificate to put under the tree, I can probably arrange to meet sometime today. 😊 Stay tuned! 💚❤️

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We are blessed to have this life, and love sharing our horses with the community. 💚❤️🎄

Pictures by Captured by Coda

12/17/2023

I am going to continue the lesson raffle tickets through the end of the week! I am going to reduce them to $1 a piece! I will draw for lessons on Friday! If you bought tickets today your name will be entered an additional 4 times for each ticket purchased! Thank you for your donations!

*Lessons are a $45 value.

12/16/2023

We are ready for Christmas in the Barn! Come on out!

12/11/2023

Everyone was looking for a nose boop, and maybe a peppermint cookie tonight. All the ponies are tucked in for the night, out of the storm. 😴🎄

12/08/2023

We are going to re-schedule Christmas in the barn for December 16th from 12-3 due to the rain forecasted for this date and Covid in our household. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Sorry to those who won’t be able to make the new date due to scheduling- it is a busy time of year for all!

Some additional information for this event:
We will be adding a Christmas craft table that will be open for kiddos to make a horsey-themed ornament to remember their visit.
🐴 🎄🎁

Coda Hoke a local photographer has offered to take photos for a donation this day, to support the families of the horses lost at Tioga Downs. 📸 🌲

12/06/2023

Will be offering lessons on Saturday!

If interested please reach out. Thanks!

12/02/2023

Important announcement!!

We will not have a professional photographer for this event. Unfortunately we did not have enough interest in the photo mini sessions this year. HOWEVER

We will have a Christmas photo staging area featuring our pretty pony ❄️Polar❄️ for you to take photos with your phone for FREE!

Remember we will also have $10 pony rides, hot chocolate, and meet and greet with our horses! Lesson certificates will be available for purchase! Makes a great Christmas gift. 💚❤️

We will also have a raffle for 2 free lessons in the spring/summer. All proceeds will go to the families of the lost Tioga Downs horses.

855 Pinewood Hill Rd
Ulster, PA 18850

12/01/2023

Give the gift of horses this Christmas!
💚❤️🎄🐴

Gift certificates for riding lessons will be available for purchase this season. Lessons will resume in April or May weather pending. Buy 4 lessons get one half off!

I will have certificates available for email or print (pick up) for those who are interested. I will have some ready at our Christmas at the Barn event as well! ❤️💚❤️💚

Lesson participants will need a signed waiver (parent/guardian if under 18), and abide by all barn and facility rules and expectations.

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Ulster, PA
18850

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+15708860399

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I don’t think I would be able to do lessons this summer without Jessie. ❤️ She is known as “momma” around here for this reason…she takes care of her kids! Olivia is doing an amazing job of listening to Jessie’s cues to learn “feel” when asking with her leg and rein. Jessie is a real live 🦄