What Facilities and Amenities Are Available at Saddlebrook Ridge Equestrian Center?

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Saddlebrook Ridge Equestrian Center (SREC) in Shamong, NJ offers riding and horse care facilities across 100 acres, including a 90 by 240 ft. indoor arena, a lit outdoor arena, a full cross country course, and a 1-mile conditioning trail. It suits riders in dressage, jumping, and trail riding, plus boarders who need individual turnout or lay-up care. Below is what the facility provides, based on the center's own description of its grounds and services.

Riding and Training Facilities

  • Indoor arena: 90 by 240 ft., usable regardless of weather.
  • Outdoor arena: Large and well-lit.
  • Cross country course: A full course on the property.
  • Conditioning trail: 1 mile, for fitness work and hacking.
  • Disciplines served: Dressage, jumping, and trail riding, with ongoing clinics and competitions adding to the schedule.

Horse Housing and Turnout

  • Stalls: 12 by 12 ft., described as providing optimal comfort.
  • Pastures: Seeded with carefully selected grass blends.
  • Individual turnout: Available for horses needing special attention during lay-up or showing.
  • Barn: Custom-designed, with attention to the needs of both rider and horse.

Barn Amenities

  • Heated and air-conditioned tack rooms
  • Heated and air-conditioned restrooms
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Hot water shower stalls
  • Custom-made lockers and tack boxes for each boarder

On-Site Services and Team

The center lists boarding, lessons, showing and clinics, and leasing among its offerings. Lessons range from basic equitation to high-level dressage and eventing. The team includes Dr. Gail Pratt (Owner/Operator), Melissa Maginnis-Harris (General Manager), and Samantha Hodgson (Dressage Instructor/Trainer), with 12 experienced staff and 24-hour-a-day care cited for the roughly 40 horses on site.

Who These Facilities Fit

  • Competitive riders: The indoor arena, outdoor arena, and cross country course support year-round training and showing.
  • Adult amateurs and trail riders: The conditioning trail and trail riding discipline make the facility usable beyond the show ring.
  • Owners needing special care: Individual turnout and lay-up accommodations address horses that can't be in group pasture.
  • Riders without a horse: Leasing is offered as an option for those not ready to own.

For current availability, pricing, or to arrange a visit, contact the center directly through the details on saddlebrookridge.com.