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Saddlebrook Ridge Equestrian Center (SREC) is a 100-acre equestrian facility in Shamong, New Jersey, offering horse boarding, riding lessons, training, showing and clinics, and leasing. It serves a broad range of riders — from elite competitors to adult amateurs and trail riders — across disciplines including dressage, jumping, and trail riding. If you are looking for a full-service barn in the Mid-Atlantic region where you can board a horse, take lessons on a school horse, or lease instead of buy, this is the kind of operation to evaluate.
Core services
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Boarding | Full care for your horse, with the stated aim of letting you simply enjoy riding |
| Lessons | Basic equitation through high-level dressage and eventing |
| Showing & clinics | Show information and ongoing clinics/competitions at the facility |
| Leasing | An option for riders not ready to own a horse |
| Training | Instruction and training tied to the disciplines above |
A behavior instructor is also on the property, and school horses are available to learn on — useful if you don't own a horse yet.
Facilities and grounds
The property is described as 100 acres of farmland with:
- A 90 by 240 ft. indoor arena
- A large, well-lit outdoor arena
- A full cross country course
- A 1-mile conditioning trail
- 12 by 12 ft. stalls and custom-designed barn
- Pastures with selected grass blends, plus individual turnouts for horses needing special attention during lay-up or showing
- Heated and air-conditioned tack rooms and restrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, hot water shower stalls, and custom lockers and tack boxes for each boarder
The mix of indoor arena, cross country course, and conditioning trail is what supports both ring disciplines (dressage, jumping) and eventing or trail work at one location.
Who it's for
SREC states it caters to a diverse equestrian community: elite competitors, dedicated adult amateur riders, and trail riders. Practically, that means:
- Prospective boarders who want full-care boarding with turnout options and on-site amenities.
- New or returning riders who need school horses and lessons rather than their own horse.
- Riders not ready to buy who want to lease.
- Competitors in dressage, jumping, or eventing who want on-site shows and clinics.
Team and experience
The site lists 45 years of experience, 40 horses, 24-hour-a-day care, and 12 experienced staff. Named team members include Dr. Gail Pratt (Owner/Operator), Melissa Maginnis-Harris (General Manager), and Samantha Hodgson (Dressage Instructor/Trainer).
How to decide if it fits
Because boarding, lesson, leasing, and showing arrangements depend on availability, discipline, and your horse's needs, the practical next step is to contact the center directly and ask:
- Whether boarding space is available and what turnout your horse would get.
- Whether lessons are taught on school horses and at what levels.
- What leasing options currently exist.
- Which shows and clinics are scheduled.
The facility is located at 10 Saddle Brook Court, Shamong, NJ, and the site's contact section is the entry point for those questions.