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FULL CARE BOARDING
Sterling Elite Sporthorses offers a full care boarding experience designed to support every type of horse owner — from first time riders and families returning to the barn after years away, to dedicated competitors aiming for success in the show ring. Our philosophy is simple: exceptional care, clear communication, and a supportive environment where both horses and riders can thrive. Every horse in our program receives meticulous daily attention. Stalls are cleaned and freshly bedded, feeding programs are tailored to individual needs, and turnout is consistent, safe, and designed to keep horses mentally fresh and physically balanced. Our experienced team monitors nutrition, soundness, and overall well being, ensuring each horse — whether a beloved partner or a high performance athlete — is cared for with the same level of dedication. For new or returning owners, we prioritize patience, guidance, and approachability. Our staff is always happy to answer questions, explain routines, and help you build confidence in your horsemanship. We believe barns should feel inviting, not intimidating, and we’ve created a community where families, kids, and adult beginners feel comfortable and supported. For riders with competitive goals, our structured, professional environment provides the resources needed to excel. Boarders have access to quality training amenities and the option to integrate lessons, training rides, or show coaching through our hunter, jumper, and eventing programs. Whether you’re developing a young prospect or campaigning as a seasoned competitor, we offer the expertise and consistency that performance horses require. Sterling Elite Sporthorses is a place where every rider — new, returning, or competitive — can grow with confidence. It’s a community built on respect, encouragement, and a shared love of horses, where each horse receives exceptional care and every rider feels at home.
STERLING ELITE SPORTHORSES LESSON PROGRAM
At Sterling Elite Sporthorses, we believe every rider deserves a clear path forward — whether they’re sitting on a horse for the first time, returning to the barn after years away, or polishing skills for the show ring. Our lesson program is built on patience, respect, and a commitment to developing confident, capable equestrians in the hunter, jumper, and eventing disciplines. To ensure every student progresses with purpose, we teach through a comprehensive 10 Level Training Program (“The Sterling Levels Program”) that blends mounted and unmounted horsemanship. This structured curriculum gives riders a clear roadmap, measurable milestones, and the skills needed to become well rounded horsemen and horsewomen — not just riders.
THE STERLING LEVELS PROGRAM: A PROGRAM FOR EVERY RIDER
Beginners & First Time Horse Owners New riders and families are welcomed into a friendly, encouraging environment where safety and confidence come first. Early levels focus on foundational horsemanship such as identifying horse behavior, grooming, haltering, and leading — skills clearly outlined in Level 1 of your program (“Name various areas of the horse… Identify basic horse behavior… Demonstrate being able to halter your horse…”) . Mounted lessons introduce correct position, rein handling, balance, and basic control on and off the lunge line. Riders learn at a comfortable pace, supported by instructors who prioritize clarity, patience, and positive experiences. Intermediate Riders As riders grow, they advance into levels that develop independence, accuracy, and deeper communication with the horse. Intermediate levels include skills such as lunging a horse at all gaits, identifying diagonals, completing obstacle courses, and performing turns on the forehand and haunches (“Be able to lunge your horse walk, trot, and canter both directions… Be able to demonstrate a 360 degree turn on the forehand…”) . Mounted work expands to include cantering, pole courses, basic lateral movements, and warm up routines. Riders begin to understand rhythm, relaxation, and contact — essential elements for future flatwork and jumping success. Advanced & Competitive Riders For riders with show ring goals, Sterling Elite Sporthorses offers a professional, structured environment supported by experienced trainers and quality facilities, consistent with the competitive focus highlighted on your website.
STERLING ELITE SPORTHORSES TRAINING PROGRAM
Young Horses • Developing Horses • Show Ring Tune Ups Training at Sterling Elite Sporthorses is designed to meet horses exactly where they are in their journey — from their very first experiences under saddle to the fine tuning required for polished, competitive performance. Our approach blends patience, clarity, and consistency with a deep understanding of equine behavior, ensuring every horse develops confidence, balance, and trust. Whether you’re starting a young prospect, developing a horse for future competition, or preparing a seasoned partner for the show ring, our program provides a thoughtful, individualized path forward.
