PonyShare

There are so many wonderful instructors that teach you many things, improving your riding, The barn makes sure everyone is in a safe environment, and I have been there for 4 years now and I would never leave. Great place to ride, nice scenery on the trails, and beautiful, well kept, and well trained horses. highly recommend. More...

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Started here years ago on a Living Social voucher, and had such a wonderful experience that I haven't left. Friendly barn staff, trainers, and horses. With 24 years of experience, I was skeptical if the school horses could keep me challenged, but they offer great horses for every level - I learn something new from Frank, my excellent trainer, every lesson! Though I haven't been able to ride lately, I still often come by after work to hang out with the gang and get in some 'equine therapy.' I always feel welcomed whenever I mosey on in, despite just being a lesson student. Can't wait to get back in the saddle! More...

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A great place. Wonderful instructors and wonderful horses!

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Horseback riding summer camp for Children

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Fun place to visit for the entire family, an excellent venue for an on-site birthday party, and they even travel to you via horse trailer. The stables are in very close proximity to metro NYC, the train station is super close-by and the equine acility can be found on South St. in Morristown. SHS is an equine learning/teaching/training lesson barn/ facility with the horses, staff, instructors, and lesson availability to accommodate all level riders. From lead line, to walk-trotters, to the avid equestrian, Seaton Hackney Stables is happy to have you join the barn family and get into the saddle. A new after-school program for kids in 1st - 6th grades hosted by SHS and Managed/Organized by a recent business college grad. is being implemented into our programs & offerings. Please contact me directly for more info re: SHS -PonyCare- After-school activity program offering and to sign up & express your interest, Please contact me directly via email at ponypartybus2007@gmaill.com or by phone at (207) 838-0272 (cell). Thank you! More...

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My daughter went to the summer horse camp and loved it. The kids learn about riding and also do stable work. It was a great experience.

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My daughter went to summer camp there and she loved it. Most of the counselors are nice and informative. The horses are beautiful. My daughter learned how to ride, take care of the horse, and do barn work. She learned a lot of responsibility. More...

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We had a great experience yesterday! We showed up early and they took us early. Everyone was really friendly and professional. We took a trail ride and Maggie was great, teaching us how to prevent our horse from stopping and eating grass (which was successful). We had a great time! We didn't experience any of the things people complained about and were not asked to give a credit card deposit in advance. Wear boots and leggings and if you want to tip and forget to bring cash, the front office will help you out. More...

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Great experience at SH especially with their trainers. They have been much better for my daughter, as they push her to her ability versus another local stable that seemed to hold her back to collect the riding fees.

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I just came back from a wonderful trail ride with my 2 daughters...our guide Maggie was so patient and kind to us newbies and we loved every minute of our experience!

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My daughter is doing the PEP program and is in her glory at the age of 4! She says her favorite part is trotting with the horses and learning how to be a real cowgirl! I love how they get to be on a new horse each day and they are on their horse the entire hour! What a fantastic program! More...

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My Daughter had her 10th Birthday there on Sunday the 20th May! It was a great experience, all the volunteers that helped were wonderful and extremely helpful. All the kids had a great time!!! Thank you! More...

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Friendly, knowledgable staffs, kids and adult of all age.

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I purchased a Groupon for 3 private half hour lessons for $80.  It was a huge bargain.  Kelsey was my instructor.  She was a very good teacher.  Very patient and encouraging.  I give her 5 stars.  I felt very comfortable with her.  The stable was very well kept and clean.  Everyone in the office was very welcoming and friendly.I highly recommend this place. More...

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the staff are so good very friendly the horse are so good nice place love to go riding there

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Very friendly staff from top to bottom. I have been riding here for 4 months now and it has been quite the experience. Definitely a great place to learn how to ride.

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I signed up through Morris County fall book of educational events.  Even though, the COUNTY mistakenly scheduled the INCORRECT time the group lessons would take place ( 4pm-6:30 ) I had to participate in the 6-7:30 pm , which I didn't enjoy as much because in the fall, it gets darker earlier. Yes, the stables had 2 large exterior stadium lights, I just prefer earlier time during natural daylight.  Kelsey our instructor was awesome ‼DESPITE THE EVENING RIDING, SHE MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE ! Very patient, mild mannered, just down to earth, & extremely knowledgeable about horses in general, their emotions, behavior, how to apply pressure to get them to move & in the direction you want them to move. Having the horse respect you, these are invaluable tools aside from learning proper posture, & the actual mechanics / physics / balance of riding . Kelsey made my experience just wonderful. I am motivated to begin private lessons with Kelsey.  Mark , the owner too, is so very kind & down to earth. More...

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I've taken my 2 year old here for multiple pony rides and the instructors have been great. She's safe and so happy. Would highly recommend.

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Amazing!!! My daughter had a great time.

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My daughter just completed one week of full-day summer camp, and had the time of her life. Seaton Hackney does a great job of giving the kids a wonderful experience. She can't wait until next summer, and is very interested in becoming a volunteer. More...

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Our first time here, we are both beginners so maybe a bit on the nervous side. Kelsey, our guide, is really down to earth, mellow and extremely knowledgeable about horses. I was kind of nervous in the beginning, but her patience and confidence in the horses was contagious and within just a few minutes I was fine. We enjoyed a nice leisurely ride and hope to go back someday! More...

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Liz is an amazing teacher. Can't wait to see what the next 5 weeks will bring for my daughter. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

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I used to ride for a number of years while I was younger and loved it. I found that Seaton Hackney had a PEP program. I was thrilled. Easy to sign up. Fingers crossed that my almost 4 year old girl would love it as much as I did and still do. From the moment we pulled up she had a smile on her face. The staff that worked in the office were great. When you enter to the one stable those horses are stunning. Beautiful property and all the staff were friendly and engaging as soon as they made eye contact. Chelsea or Kelsey was my daughter's group instructor, I didn't grab the volunteers name but she was just as amazing. She was awesome and so informative. She answered every question and was extremely patient with the children. My heart melted from the moment we pulled in to the moment we left my daughter had a blast. Thats what it is all about!!! Great job and would highly recommend this stable to anyone!!! More...

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I took my daughter and her friends horseback riding on the trail for her birthday. The kids loved the experience and enjoyed the staff. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. I will definitely visit again. More...

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yesterday was my first day here and it was  BLAST.  I had liz and kelsey as the horse walkers that taught us how to horseback. I got a groupon for private horseback riding for $30 for 30 minutes. To be honest, I learned alot and i certainly plan on returning for the hour trail ride that they offer. Also I really like the fact that this place offers riding lessons for children with special needs. so kudos to them for that. More...

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yesterday was my first day here and it was BLAST. I had liz and kelsey as the horse walkers that taught us how to horseback. I got a groupon for private horseback riding for $30 for 30 minutes. To be honest, I learned alot about the body mechanics needed to ride a horse and horseback riding terminology. I certainly plan on returning for the hour trail ride that they offer. Also I really like the fact that this place offers riding lessons for children with special needs. so kudos to them for that. More...

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This is such a family oriented barn. The teachers are caring and work hard to make your riding experience enjoyable! My daughter rides for their IEA team and it has been the best experience for her.

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I had such an amazing time my horse was calm a little in a hurry lol but he was so sweet (poppy) and the staff was just as amazing. The girl I had spoke to me the whole walk she wasn't rude she was very polite it was just an amazing place overall!! I do recommend bringing your children or the whole family it is definitely worth it !! I'm definitely coming back !! More...

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Wonderful place to have a birthday celebration- especially for a larger group. Price is very reasonable for what you get! Kids loved Cinnamon- and the hay ride!

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We treated my son and his darling GF to a one hour trail ride.  I didn't get out of the car but the parking lot and grounds looked well maintained.  It seemed like they gave them the full hour and they both were very happy and excited about the activity.  When teens want to do an activity again it's usually a good sign.  They said they might want lessons! More...

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Been riding horses for years and making it up as I go. Took "formal" lessons with Jeff! It was awesome as we drilled some basic horsemanship and worked at improving what I do right and scrapped the basic mistakes most people like myself make lol! This place is really awesome, especially if you have a "love for horses". Check it out. More...

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I used to ride, obsessively, in my pre-teen years (back before I discovered "romance," shall we say).  Back then, nothing could get me off the back of a horse.  I rode w/walking pneumonia, after being thrown & cracking some ribs, nothing could stop me.  Then life happened & I ended up moving very far from the stable at which I had grown up riding.To be honest, I came across Seaton Hackney through their amazing Groupon offer (if it's still available, pick one up; it's well worth it).  I had tried another stable's Groupon prior to finding Seaton Hackney, & I was sorely disappointed.  Still, I was willing to try again... mostly b/c I desperately wanted to ride again.From the moment I arrived, the staff at Seaton Hackney made me feel right at home.  We were joking around like old friends in a few minutes.  As I was early, they invited me to look around & say "hi" to the horses.  They have a wide selection of gorgeous animal, & it wasn't just limited to horses!  There are chickens, goats, a donkey... all well-maintained & obviously well-loved. I had my lessons w/Frank & I plan on returning for a longer-term package ASAP.  He was so encouraging, attentive, warm, & reassuring.  I had a pretty nasty fall when I learned to canter originally &, when I told him, he made me feel like there was nothing to worry about &, w/his encouragement, he had me cantering along in less than a minute.  I think he's absolutely fantastic & I can't wait until my schedule frees up enough to take another lesson under him.Finally, Levi is a fantastic horse.  Frank made sure that I got to work w/this gentle quarter horse each of my 3 Groupon lessons.  He was completely unflappable, albeit a little lazy (but I'd prefer that to a high-energy horse while I'm relearning all that I've forgotten in 15+ years), & had the smoothest, most rocking-chair canter I've ever experienced. Seaton Hackney is definitely my new "go-to" stable. More...

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I absolutely love coming to seaton hackney!  Everyone is so nice! The horses are so well kept and a pleasure to ride. The trails are very beautiful.  If you're in the area, I would definitely suggest going to seaton hackney! More...

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We took our 2 yr old son there this afternoon and he loved it. The volunteer staff Peggy is amazingly nice and very knowledgeable she taught our son alot of different techniques which he is still talking about now; he loves Almond Joy aka AJ!

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My 4 year old loves horses, and this is the only place I could find that has a program for her age!  Now she's completely hooked. I called around to several places and found them all to be rude.  With Seaton Hackney, I was able to email him and he responded very quickly - and he has been responsive with every email question since.At first they had the kids groom the ponies and then go for a ride, but then they started providing really good instructions.  My daughter, myself, and my SO even are so much more comfortable around horses.  We have had a great experience and I hope that it continues into her future.  She has more confidence in herself now and it's only getting better.She also loves the chickens! More...

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My little one loves the PEP program! All of us learned a lot!

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My parents took me to Seaton Hackney back in the 70s - I took riding lessons for 5 years, and continued to ride during college!  Here's a video of me from 1975 youtube.com/watch?v=6XVE…I've stayed in touch with the nice people at Seaton Hackney for 40 years, visiting the horses when I'm in the area ... if I had kids, I'd certainly encourage them to ride as I did when I was young.  Even now, I toy with the idea of taking their adult lessons ... but sigh, that same old excuse "I'm too old".  ;) More...

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Our daughter started riding at Seaton Hackney three years ago, and she loves ever  moment she spends at the barn.  She has participated in the troop program, the volunteer program, individual lessons, and is now a part of the show team.  Seaton Hackney incorporates horse care and training into its horsemanship program so the young riders learn a great deal about how to care for a horse as well as how to ride one.   We all adore her instructors and the great interest they take in encouraging our daughter to become the best equestrian she can be.  Finally, she has made several of her closest friends at the barn.   The Seaton Hackney family is a warm community, open and eager to share their love for horses with everyone. More...

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Seaton Hackney is a wonderful place to ride and go to camp. The staff really cares about my children and are patient and informative. Jenna and Katey are especially lovely and carrying! If I could give 6 stars I would. Thank you for being my daughter's favorite place to go! More...

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I knew very little about horses -- 'still do -- but I know when I'm in the presence of professionals.  I have yet to map out what's next with my daughter's riding but I so enjoy the Flex Camp, Summer Camp and occasional trail rides, and travel from Essex County to do so for her whenever I can. We've even attended SHS's Christmas party where I was like a kid, myself, feeding carrots and peppermints to the gorgeous animals.  My daughter has gone rain, shine, cold, heat, New Year's Day, has done barn work, cared for and learned about the animals and calls it her "therapy".  SHS is a world class establishment where (I've met everyone by now) the staff is knowledgeable and organized. More...

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My daughter had her first lesson today. Her instructor Liz was amazing and taught her so much. We can't wait to come back.

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We love Seaton Hackney Stables! We visited twice over the summer and both times we had great experiences: the first time, my daughter's Girl Scout troop had a class lesson and we really appreciated the care that was put in each individual training and the friendliness of the instructors. The horses were mild mannered and visibly happy, the facilities are comfortable and - if you're there with younger children - the corral with a few farm animals is a bonus. We returned a few weeks later for a family class and we liked it even better. Our instructor, Frank, was outstanding and so personable. At the end of our lesson, we felt energized and with a greater love for both horses and riding than when we started (most of us are beginners). A plus, Seaton Hackney Stables makes riding more affordable with the variety of plans offered, for adults and children alike. More...

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I had been longing for the chance to ride a horse again after being absent from the sport for several years. I began riding while away at a college in Oklahoma. When I moved back to NJ I had almost forgotten about the great experience I previously had with riding horses. In my search throughout NJ and NY, I had tried various horse ranches but none of which were like SHS. I got an actual lesson and not a tour guided trail ride! My trainer was Nicole and she was beyond great! She took the edge off from being nervous about not having ridden in a while. Nicole was especially humorous as well as encouraging. The people that worked there were very welcoming. Although I enjoyed my session I was not super fond of having to use thecommunity head gear. I was lucky enough to bring my hair cap to use underneath the helmet. I suppose, however, when I decide to sign up for more lessons, I will invest in my own personal horseback riding gear. A word of advice would be to not wear jeans and shoes with no more than a 1 to 1 1/2 inch heel. Jeans tend to be restricting so if you're serious about riding it is best to wear clothing that allows you to move freely (i.e. spandex/lycra, breeches, leggings, etc.)Finally, I have earned my riding points by not falling off, as I almost did. Haha ahaha! Yes, I almost fell off however, I saved myself that bit of excitement. Seeing that I have not ridden in a while, I did wake up the next day feeling pretty sore from having awakened my unused muscles in my core and thigh areas. I wear that pain proudly and look forward to returning to SHS for future riding experiences. By the way, they have a newer, much larger location in Flemington, NJ. It is a little over 100 acres, I believe. As of this date, that location is not yet opened as they are working on getting a few additional things up and running (i.e., water). I will be heading out there to check it out when I get the chance. More...

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Great place! Friendly staff and amazing outdoor ring. Instructors are experienced and knowledgable, horses are various for the individual need. I really enjoy coming there and highly recommend this place to everyone who love horses. More...

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I had my sons 3rd birthday and he had such an amazing time. The children all enjoyed themselves and so did the adults. The staff was incredibly helpful, patient and kind ! I would recommend this place to anyone. I love going to the stables it's always such a pleasant experience ! Everyone is so friendly and kind ! More...

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