Boarders and Leasers Ride with Confidence at Rockleigh Equestrian Centre

Horsing around is not an option in Rockleigh Equestrian Centre as they take the job of caring for your horse seriously. The Rockleigh Equestrian Centre’s staff has training and experience with many horse breeds.

Plus, the intimate environment and one-on-one attention that each horse receives allows both resident horses and caregivers to become comfortable with one another. That way, you know the Rockleigh Equestrian Centre has full control of the reins, and your horse is in caring, qualified hands.
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A Brief Background

The farm has been in the business as an equestrian facility for almost 100 years and has been through several owners before becoming Rockleigh Equestrian Centre in 2003.

Rockleigh Equestrian Centre began when Dr. Stephanie Cohen and her husband Dr. Peter Walsh purchased the property about 18 years ago. It is a lovely 10-acre horse boarding stable, horseback riding centre, and horse farm located in Rockleigh, New Jersey, just about 14 miles from the George Washington Bridge and New York City. Three barns, two outdoor rings, three paddocks, and a 5-acre grass field with a cross-country course are all set in a park-like landscape.

Rockleigh Equestrian Centre is made not just for the horses to enjoy but also for the people to relax, learn, and have fun.

Rockleigh Equestrian Centre:
​The Perfect Home for Your Horse

There is no doubt that once we have pets, we treat them like family, whether big or small. Taking care of any animal, but especially a horse is a big responsibility with many challenges, some of which may be unforeseen or completely out of your control. Nevertheless, true animal lovers only want what is best for them.

Luckily, a place like Rockleigh Equestrian Centre exists and is here to help! It is a significant decision to entrust a horse to a facility. You want to know that the attendants at Rockleigh Equestrian Centre will attend your horse 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in a safe, caring, and positive environment.

Rockleigh Equestrian Centre provides a well-managed facility with bright, well-ventilated stables, lovely turnout, and personalized training. Their on-site team of professionals will provide personal care for your horse, ensuring that he thrives. Depending on your unique needs, they provide basic and full-service board and a la carte additional services.

At Rockleigh Equestrian Centre, it is not just the horses that get to have fun and enjoy the 24-hour care; you do too. You get to enjoy privileges for being a border of the centre. These privileges include the ability to ride whenever you want, not only between 9 and 5. The lit ring is available for that relaxing ride after school or work in the evenings. Many of its events, such as hunter pacing, horse shows, and trail riding, are open to the boarders. There are miles of trails just behind the property that you and your horse can explore too.

The Farm
​Rockleigh Equestrian Centre provides 24-hour care with on-site staff living on its premises. At any given time, the farm usually accommodates roughly 30 horses.

Barns
Horses will flourish in brightly lit, well-ventilated stables with plenty of clean air. Barns, aisles, and stalls are cleaned and maintained in good condition, and two outdoor wash stalls are also accessible.

Turnout
The horses can relax in the sun or shade, with a view of the farm and the ring, in eight well-kept paddocks.

Cross Country Course
On the five-acre, one-of-a-kind cross country course, you may get ready for your next hunter pace or horse show. There are 34 natural hurdles to practice, ranging from ditches and brush jumps to combination fences and coops.

Outdoor Ring
Enjoy the large outdoor riding arena, which features weekly course adjustments and night riding lights. The natural sand ring gets dragged every day to guarantee appropriate footing. Weather-related downtime gets kept to a minimum with a French drainage system. Additionally, the covered viewing pavilion is always open for unplanned afternoon picnics or to watch the action in the ring.

Direct Trail Access
Relax and enjoy riding on the facility's eight miles of trails. This trail access gets offered to both leasers and boarders.

Leasing a Horse

Leasing is a stepping stone between taking lessons and owning a horse. It is an excellent method to prepare riders and their families for monetary and personal obligations. 

It is a fantastic chance to check out some incredible horses or hone a certain set of skills without committing to ownership.

Leasing is an excellent method to form a personal bond with a horse. In all of the sessions, you will ride the same horse and take part in every facet of the equestrian journey, from washing to grazing to grooming; you will do them all to help you know if you can give the time and effort to your horse if you wish to own one.
You have more possibilities to ride at your leisure and on your schedule when you lease a horse. You can also attempt new activities that are not accessible in the lesson program, such as trail riding or hunter pacing.

Leasing is a common choice for many people. While most leasers eventually acquire a horse sometime after, some riders want to continue leasing.


Special EventsThe summer is coming to a close with a clinic every month, many hunt paces, and a few horse shows.

However, regarding forthcoming special events, Rockleigh Equestrian Centre is conducting a 6-week winter horsemanship session, which teaches students basic horsemanship skills and abilities.

The Rockleigh Equestrian Centre Experience