Moultonborough Area Horse Stuff?

thinkxingu · 12-01-2022, 04:07 PM

My almost-11-year-old daughter is infatuated with horses. She currently rides, and works, at a barn in southern NH a few days a week, but when summer comes that gets cut down to once a week since we're up at camp in Moultonborough most of the rest of the time.

Does anyone know of, or have contacts at, a barn in the Moultonborough area that might like to have a young worker/rider? I'd love to find a situation where she could work for some lessons or trail rides over the summer.

Thanks!

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ishoot308 · 12-01-2022, 04:53 PM

Think;

Might be a little too far for you but i'll throw it out there anyway... In Gilford, Lakes Region Riding Academy is awesome! I sent one of my young friends on Welch Island there this past summer for lessons and barn help and she had an absolute blast!! Julie the owner is super nice and a great teacher!

Lakes Region Riding Academy
Julie Lawrence
26 Young Rd.
Gilford, N.H. 03249
Telephone: (603) 707-7540
Email: kowgirl0620@yahoo.com
http://www.lakesregionridingacademy.net/contact.html

Good luck!

Dan

Descant · 12-01-2022, 06:34 PM

Not clear what you/she really wants. I Goggled stables in Moultonborough NH and several options popped up. Do commercial operations have age restrictions on staffing? Do you really need a private horse owner?
The Sandwich Saddle-ites is a horse and veterinary focused 4-H club. When I was a kid in a horse 4-H, we pretty much knew anybody that owned a horse within a 20 mile radius. The local clubs hosted horse shows with competition in equitation and barrel racing to egg and spoon. Lots of fun. In my experience, horse 4-H was mostly girls 12-18, so she might be able to connect with somebody her age who would share.

FlyingScot · 12-01-2022, 06:46 PM

Castle in the Clouds?

thinkxingu · 12-01-2022, 07:24 PM

At last check, Castle in the Clouds no longer does horseback riding.

Descant's suggestion of the Sandwich Saddle-ites might be perfect, but I'd still be open to an "in" someone here might have or something a bit more on the lowdown rather than straight up lessons or a club.

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Descant · 12-02-2022, 12:59 PM

BSA and GSA have horsemanship merit badges/patches. The respective counselors will have names of suitable horse owners who have likely gone through a background check.
Put a notice on the bulletin boards at Tractor Supply, or whoever sells feed etc. in Moultonborough. Do your own background check.

VitaBene · 12-02-2022, 03:18 PM

A good friend, Dani runs C2C Eventing, she is based in CH but moves the operation to SC in winter. In season, she is up on that beautiful farm on 25B

Another friend runs Lakes Region Riding Academy, but she is on the other side of the lake.

Either lady would be glad to chat with her I am sure! Both are on FB.

thinkxingu · 12-02-2022, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaBene

A good friend, Dani runs C2C Eventing, she is based in CH but moves the operation to SC in winter. In season, she is up on that beautiful farm on 25B

Another friend runs Lakes Region Riding Academy, but she is on the other side of the lake.

Either lady would be glad to chat with her I am sure! Both are on FB.

Great suggestions, thanks!

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thebix · 12-04-2022, 04:10 PM

Lucky Penny Stables

Posted in the Lacaonia is Talking FB group

It’s that time of year again! Would someone you love, love the gift of horseback riding!?
Lesson packages start at $270 per month for a weekly lesson! We ARE currently accepting new students!
Please call, text, or fb message to purchase, pickup is available or we can mail it out in time for the holidays!

https://www.facebook.com/luckypennystables/

Lucky Penny Stables is a year round horse boarding facility in Belmont NH. We are currently accepting new boarders!

238 Hoadley Rd Belmont, NH 03220

Neko · 12-05-2022, 12:10 PM

Try
High Meadows Farm
975 Beach Pond Rd
Wolfeboro
569 6052
My kids ride there all summer long, GREAT place.

C-Bass · 12-10-2022, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neko

Try
High Meadows Farm
975 Beach Pond Rd
Wolfeboro
569 6052
My kids ride there all summer long, GREAT place.

Their barn for winter riding is in Moultonborough off Rte 109 near 171. I've ridden there, nice people, good operation.

12-01-2022, 04:07 PM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,632 Thanks: 1,131 Thanked 1,816 Times in 1,118 Posts	Moultonborough Area Horse Stuff? My almost-11-year-old daughter is infatuated with horses. She currently rides, and works, at a barn in southern NH a few days a week, but when summer comes that gets cut down to once a week since we're up at camp in Moultonborough most of the rest of the time. Does anyone know of, or have contacts at, a barn in the Moultonborough area that might like to have a young worker/rider? I'd love to find a situation where she could work for some lessons or trail rides over the summer. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

12-01-2022, 04:53 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,567 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 4,602 Times in 1,769 Posts	Lakes Region Riding Academy Think; Might be a little too far for you but i'll throw it out there anyway... In Gilford, Lakes Region Riding Academy is awesome! I sent one of my young friends on Welch Island there this past summer for lessons and barn help and she had an absolute blast!! Julie the owner is super nice and a great teacher! Lakes Region Riding Academy Julie Lawrence 26 Young Rd. Gilford, N.H. 03249 Telephone: (603) 707-7540 Email: kowgirl0620@yahoo.com http://www.lakesregionridingacademy.net/contact.html Good luck! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

12-01-2022, 06:34 PM	#3
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 3,673 Thanks: 1,077 Thanked 1,374 Times in 891 Posts	4-h ? Not clear what you/she really wants. I Goggled stables in Moultonborough NH and several options popped up. Do commercial operations have age restrictions on staffing? Do you really need a private horse owner? The Sandwich Saddle-ites is a horse and veterinary focused 4-H club. When I was a kid in a horse 4-H, we pretty much knew anybody that owned a horse within a 20 mile radius. The local clubs hosted horse shows with competition in equitation and barrel racing to egg and spoon. Lots of fun. In my experience, horse 4-H was mostly girls 12-18, so she might be able to connect with somebody her age who would share.

12-02-2022, 12:59 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 3,673 Thanks: 1,077 Thanked 1,374 Times in 891 Posts	More contacts? BSA and GSA have horsemanship merit badges/patches. The respective counselors will have names of suitable horse owners who have likely gone through a background check. Put a notice on the bulletin boards at Tractor Supply, or whoever sells feed etc. in Moultonborough. Do your own background check.

12-04-2022, 04:10 PM	#9
thebix Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Down since 2009. Posts: 94 Thanks: 2 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts	Lucky Penny Stables Lucky Penny Stables Posted in the Lacaonia is Talking FB group It’s that time of year again! Would someone you love, love the gift of horseback riding!? Lesson packages start at $270 per month for a weekly lesson! We ARE currently accepting new students! Please call, text, or fb message to purchase, pickup is available or we can mail it out in time for the holidays! https://www.facebook.com/luckypennystables/ Lucky Penny Stables is a year round horse boarding facility in Belmont NH. We are currently accepting new boarders! 238 Hoadley Rd Belmont, NH 03220

12-01-2022, 06:46 PM	#4
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,055 Thanks: 1,015 Thanked 872 Times in 541 Posts	Castle in the Clouds?

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12-01-2022, 07:24 PM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,632 Thanks: 1,131 Thanked 1,816 Times in 1,118 Posts	At last check, Castle in the Clouds no longer does horseback riding. Descant's suggestion of the Sandwich Saddle-ites might be perfect, but I'd still be open to an "in" someone here might have or something a bit more on the lowdown rather than straight up lessons or a club. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

12-02-2022, 03:18 PM	#7
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,499 Thanks: 1,539 Thanked 1,587 Times in 812 Posts	A good friend, Dani runs C2C Eventing, she is based in CH but moves the operation to SC in winter. In season, she is up on that beautiful farm on 25B Another friend runs Lakes Region Riding Academy, but she is on the other side of the lake. Either lady would be glad to chat with her I am sure! Both are on FB.

12-05-2022, 12:10 PM	#10
Neko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 101 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Try High Meadows Farm 975 Beach Pond Rd Wolfeboro 569 6052 My kids ride there all summer long, GREAT place.

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