Ivy Rock Farms

Specialties

We are a full service boarding facility and offer training and horseback riding lessons daily. Located in scenic Mid-​Hudson Valley, NY, our relaxed, family atmosphere offers something for everyone; from beginner pony lessons right up to Show Prep clinics — from Classical Dressage to Western Pleasure. We have an active show program which is maintained for those interested riders. Of course, pleasure horses are always welcome as our facilities are free of the pressures to compete and show. We offer superior horse care and our excellent, experienced staff create a safe and relaxed environment for our horses and riders. Our tranquil settings are a horse lovers «paradise».

Our convenient locations between train stations and bus stops make us easily accessible to our Manhattan customers — only 60 miles North of NYC. Our facilities ideal as we are within 10 minutes of major routes and highways like 17, 9W, 84 and the NYS Thruway. We even offer a Guest House for our traveling horses & guests.

History

Established in 1995.

Owner, Shelley Gray, started Ivy Rock Farms with the goal to provide the highest quality of horse care possible and to create a facility that allows children & adults, from all walks of life, to enjoy horses safely, affordably and with excellent instruction. These two beautiful, full-​service equestrian facilities were created with careful attention to meet the individual needs of each horse and rider. These barns could not function without the highly-​qualified, dedicated and caring staff that were selected by Shelley because of their extensive experience in horse care and training. While many stables claim to provide this level of horse care, Ivy Rock Farms has actually created an atmosphere with the horse always in mind first.

Shelley Gray has been caring for & boarding horses for over 20 years. She strives to continue educating herself and her staff with the latest in horse care, pasture maintanence, and barn standards.

Meet the Business Owner

Shelley G.

Business Owner

Horses are my passion and I take great pride in how they are cared for and treated at my facilities. These majestic animals deserve respect and a life that is as natural as it can be. Our horses are out as much as possible on our pesticide free fields. They eat the best Purina feeds, natural hay that we grow, and drink fresh mineral enriched water. Their stalls mimic the outdoor earth with our Stall Mattress systems which encourage them to lay down and relax. Our goal here is to make our horses as happy as they make us.