Valley Riding Inc. at Rocky River Stables

08/18/2025

A beautiful day to admire our new barn doors 🤩 🐴

08/12/2025

Summer Show Season Success! ☀️🐴 What a fantastic and fun-filled summer it’s been for VRI! Since May, our riders have been working hard and shining bright in the dressage arena.

A huge congratulations to our incredible crew who showed this season — your dedication, progress, and sportsmanship make us proud.

🌟 We’re especially thrilled to celebrate Nikka Hronis, one of our amazing trainers/instructors, who had a massive achievement this past weekend — qualifying for USDF Regionals aboard D’Lanaburga (Birdie), owned by Isabel Sufilka, with impressive scores of 76% and 72%! We are so excited for this talented pair and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!

Also, a big shoutout to instructor Jacqueline Boonekamp and her horse Maestro for successfully competing at First Level this past weekend — a fantastic milestone for this duo!

👏 And let’s hear it for all our VRI riders and their equine partners who competed this summer:
🐎 Lauren D’Angelo & Tank
🐎 Rachel Horvath & Alix
🐎 Christine Whitman & Davin
🐎 Sylvie Stevik & Tucker
🐎 Isabel Sufilka & Birdie
🐎 Mary Meehan & Lacey
🐎 Nora Renerts & Lacey
🐎 Kirsten West & Castle
🐎 Maddie Miller & Ozzie
🐎 Barbara Bower & Applejack
🐎 Ripley Doup & Credit
🐎 John Hutchinson & Nache

We’re incredibly proud of everyone’s hard work, determination, and growth this season. Here’s to more great rides and goals ahead!

07/29/2025

One of our favorite summer traditions! 🌞🐴 We were thrilled to host The Gathering Place for another week of Horse Camp — full of connection, confidence building, and of course, horses! We’re honored to partner with such an inspiring organization. This year, WKYC stopped by to catch a glimpse of the magic—check it out!

https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/animals/the-gathering-place-cleveland-horse-camp-cancer-children-impact-rocky-river-stables/95-5dbe2ec4-38bf-48e9-a5e9-c788a6b66070?fbclid=IwY2xjawL1tzhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETExWDdXZWl1MUk0ckFKMzcxAR4urMjSpHH3XC8Df0GF0h3JHKXYbm8mQzIXB-Cw-xvAWWJ0ppoPQ6a_5Zd1eA_aem_v3hGGnHxUqrvrivvCpTbDA

At a unique horseback riding camp, young riders do more than just learn how to saddle and steer. They learn how to face fear, process grief, and support each other.

06/29/2025

We are looking forward to hosting Northern Ohio Dressage Association's July show here at Rocky River Stables on Sunday, July 20! We have stalls available for the day or weekend. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Our July schooling show at Valley Riding Inc. at Rocky River Stables is open. Join us for a great show at a classic facility! Register at horseshow office. We look forward to returning to Rocky River for this show:)

06/23/2025

Despite the sizzling heat, NODA’s June show was a success! Our incredible horses and riders rose to the challenge, delivering fantastic performances all weekend long. Huge congratulations to everyone who competed — we’re so proud of the heart, grit, and talent you showed in the ring!

06/19/2025

There's still time to support VRI by shopping at Dean's Greenhouse! If you're doing any shopping for your garden, please consider purchasing from Dean's and mention you're "with Valley Riding" at check out - we will receive 20% of your total purchase ☀️ 🌻 🐴

🌷🌞 Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser! 🌞🌷
Support Valley Riding Inc. while shopping for your garden!

🗓️ May 1st – June 30th
📍 Dean’s Greenhouse
3984 Porter Road, Westlake, OH 44145

🛒 Just tell the cashier you're "with Valley Riding, Inc." at checkout — and 20% of your purchase goes to support our programs!

🌼 Grab your flowers, herbs, veggies, and spring décor — all while helping a great cause!

🙏 Thank you for supporting Valley Riding, Inc.!

04/24/2025

🌷🌞 Spring Flower Sale Fundraiser! 🌞🌷
Support Valley Riding Inc. while shopping for your garden!

🗓️ May 1st – June 30th
📍 Dean’s Greenhouse
3984 Porter Road, Westlake, OH 44145

🛒 Just tell the cashier you're "with Valley Riding, Inc." at checkout — and 20% of your purchase goes to support our programs!

🌼 Grab your flowers, herbs, veggies, and spring décor — all while helping a great cause!

🙏 Thank you for supporting Valley Riding, Inc.!

04/16/2025

🌸 Another Spring Schooling Show in the books! We hosted our annual Spring show this past weekend and it was a beautiful day. We are so proud of all of our riders that participated - everyone rode wonderfully and looked fantastic!

As always, a very special THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, caretakers, donors, judge, parents, and of course - our school horses. This event would not be possible without you! 🐴

04/12/2025

🌸🐴 Spring vibes & saddle rides! 🐴🌸
TOMORROW (April 13) is our annual Spring Schooling Show at Rocky River Stables!

Check out these AWESOME raffle prizes you won’t want to miss! Tickets can be purchased at the stables. It’s going to be a great day! 🐎💐

03/18/2025

🦄 We still have spots open for this summer's horse camp, but they're filling up quick! Don't miss out on all the fun and sign up today!!! 🦄

03/13/2025

VRI friends & family: we need your help! We are looking for school horses to join our lesson program. Please share this post or contact us if you have any leads! 🐴

01/20/2025

⚠️ ATTENTION: please note lessons are cancelled the following days this week due to the weather:

· Monday, January 20
· Tuesday, January 21
· Wednesday, January 22

All students should be sure to check their voicemail messages to notify them of our schedule. Stay warm & stay safe!