Swan River Stables

06/16/2026

🐴 Summer Horse Camp at Swan River Stables 🐴

Looking for something fun and educational for your horse-loving child this summer?

Our campers don’t just ride—they learn what it takes to care for, handle, and work with horses every day.

This week’s campers have been:
✨ Grooming and bathing horses
✨ Learning to tack up
✨ Leading and handling horses
✨ Riding daily
✨ Building confidence around horses

Our next camp session begins June 29, and we still have openings available.

📅 June 29–July 2
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
👧 Ages 6–12
🐴 Daily riding and hands-on horsemanship
📍 Swan River Stables, Monticello

With small camp groups, every camper gets plenty of hands-on horse time and individual attention.

Message us with questions or register today before spots fill!

https://www.swanriverstables.com/summer-camps

06/11/2026

🌟 Introducing the Swan River Rider Progression Program! 🌟

We are excited to officially launch a new lesson program designed to provide riders with a clear path for growth, achievement, and success at Swan River Stables.

Our new program includes:

🏅 Rider Levels & Achievement Badges
📋 Regular Progress Reports
🐴 Monthly Horsemanship Classes
🎯 Individual Goal Setting
📅 Consistent Scheduling & Session Planning
👩‍🏫 A Team of Experienced Instructors Working Together to Support Every Rider

Whether your rider is new to horses or preparing for competition, our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and structured learning environment that helps every student develop confidence, horsemanship skills, and a lifelong love of horses.

We've spent months developing this program and are excited to begin rolling it out this fall!

More information, instructor bios, registration details, and rider level information can now be found on our website. https://www.swanriverstables.com/new-lessons

We can't wait to continue growing with all of our wonderful riders and families! 💙🐴

Every rider progresses at their own pace. Advancement is based on demonstrated skills, safety, horsemanship knowledge, and riding ability—not age.

06/08/2026

🐴 ONE WEEK UNTIL HORSE CAMP! 🐴

School is out, summer schedules are settling in, and if your house is anything like mine, the kids are already starting to say…

“I’m bored!”

Our June Horse Camp at Swan River Stables starts June 15–18, and we still have a few spots available!

Campers will:
🐴 Ride every day
🐴 Learn horse care and grooming
🐴 Make horse-themed crafts
🐴 Play games and participate in hands-on activities
🐴 Build confidence and make new friends

Whether your child dreams of owning a horse someday or simply loves animals, this is a fun and welcoming introduction to the horse world.

📅 June 15–18
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👧 Ages 6–12
📍 Swan River Stables – Monticello, MN

Spots are limited, and registration will close soon so we can finalize horses and camp groups.

Tag a friend who has a horse-crazy kid and help us spread the word! ❤️

Register here: https://www.swanriverstables.com/event-list

06/07/2026

Part-Time Barn Hand – Days & Weekends
Swan River Stables in Monticello is looking for a dependable individual to assist with the daily operations of our barn during the week and/or on weekends. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who loves being around horses and thrives in an active, outdoor environment.
Responsibilities include:
Horse turn-in and turn-out and grain feeding (2x daily).
Muck and bed 12'x12' stalls to maintain a clean, healthy environment.
Experience: Previous experience handling horses safely is preferred.
Physical Ability: Must be able to lift 50+ lbs (hay/shavings) and work on your feet in various weather conditions.
Reliability: Our horses depend on us; consistent attendance is a must. Preferential hours will be given to those willing to work weekends.
612-418-2998

06/02/2026

🐴 Ready to give horseback riding a try?

Swan River Stables is excited to offer a 4-Week Beginner Riding Program for new riders ages 6+!

This program is designed for riders with little or no horse experience and will introduce students to horse safety, grooming, tacking, riding skills, and confidence in the saddle in a fun and supportive environment.

📅 Choose from two sessions:

Friday Morning Session
July 10, 17, 24 & 31
10:00 AM

Sunday Evening Session
July 12, 19, 26 & August 2
5:00 PM

✨ 4 one-hour group lessons
✨ Learn horse care and riding basics
✨ Helmets provided
✨ No experience necessary
✨ Graduates receive priority booking into our weekly lesson program

💲 $275 per rider

Spots are limited to ensure plenty of individualized instruction.

Whether your child has always dreamed of riding horses or you’re looking for a unique summer activity, this is the perfect way to get started!

To reserve a spot, message us today, space is very limited.

05/30/2026

📣 Entries Are Now Open for the July 11 Swan River Schooling Show! 📣

We're excited to welcome everyone back for another fun and educational day at Swan River Stables!

🐴 Dressage entries are now open and will be capped at 40 tests. Once we reach that limit, additional dressage entries will be placed on a waitlist, so be sure to enter early if you'd like to reserve your spot.

📈 Our May show filled before the closing date, and we expect July to be another busy show!

🏠 We have also added additional day stalls for the July show to accommodate more horses and riders.

⭐ July 11 is the last regular season show before our season finale—the Ride for Rylie Schooling Show on August 15! The Ride for Rylie show will feature DOUBLE POINTS toward year-end awards, making July a great opportunity to earn points and prepare for the finale.

Whether you're chasing season awards, introducing a young horse to showing, or simply looking for a welcoming and supportive environment, we'd love to have you join us!

📅 July 11, 2026
📍 Swan River Stables

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05/30/2026

🐴 Rare Boarding Opportunity at Swan River Stables 🐴

Open stalls at Swan River don’t come around very often, but we currently have 3 stalls available for new horses and their humans!

Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy your horse, continue your riding education, or become part of a supportive barn community, we’d love to show you what Swan River has to offer.

✨ Large indoor and outdoor arenas
✨ Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
✨ Active lesson and show programs
✨ Clinics, events, and educational opportunities throughout the year
✨ Knowledgeable staff dedicated to horse and rider success
✨ Convenient location in Monticello

We pride ourselves on creating a positive environment where riders of all ages and goals can enjoy their horses and continue learning.

Interested in learning more or scheduling a tour? Send us a message—we’d love to meet you and your horse!

📍 Swan River Stables | Monticello, MN

05/28/2026

School’s almost out in Minnesota… and we all know what happens after about a week at home 😅

“Mommmm, I’m bored!”

Keep your kids active, outside, and making memories this summer at Swan River Stables! ☀️🐴

Our June 15–18 Summer Camp is the perfect way for horse-loving kids to spend their days learning to ride, making friends, caring for horses, and having fun at the barn.

🗓 June 15–18
⏰ 9 AM – 1 PM
📍 Swan River Stables

We still have a few spots open and would love to fill this camp with a great group of kids before summer officially kicks off!

More info & registration:

Our Summer Horse Camp is designed for kids who want to learn, ride, and spend time around horses in a safe, encouraging, and fun environment.

05/26/2026

Now that we’ve wrapped up an incredible May show at Swan River Stables, it’s time to focus on another really special event happening THIS Saturday!

We are hosting an Equine Bodywork Clinic with Doug Knick and there are still a few spots available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about:
• how horses move and compensate
• identifying soreness and tension
• hands-on bodywork techniques
• helping your horse feel and perform their best

And one of the best parts — you do NOT need to own or bring a horse to participate.

We are offering FREE lease of Swan River school horses for the day so riders, students, horse lovers, and anyone interested in equine wellness can still get the full hands-on experience.

Whether you’re a competitive rider, lesson student, horse owner, or just wanting to learn more about horse care and biomechanics, this clinic has so much valuable information for every level.

📅 Saturday
📍 Swan River Stables
📩 Message us for details or to reserve your spot!

These kinds of learning opportunities are hard to find locally, and we’d love to fill the barn with people excited to learn.

05/24/2026

Wow. Yesterday was our biggest Swan River schooling show yet, and we are feeling incredibly grateful today. ❤️

Thank you to every rider, trainer, horse owner, family member, volunteer, sponsor, and spectator who came out and helped make the day such a positive and welcoming experience for horses and riders alike. Watching this little show series continue to grow into such a supportive and encouraging community means more to us than we can say.

Our goal has always been to create a fun, educational, low-pressure environment where riders can learn, gain confidence, and enjoy their horses — and all of you are what make that atmosphere possible.

As we continue growing and improving future shows, we would love your feedback! Whether you showed, coached, volunteered, or simply came to watch and support, please take a few minutes to fill out our show survey:

https://forms.gle/YMYWug667xZai14Q8

And if you took photos yesterday, we would LOVE to see them! Please feel free to share your favorite pictures in the comments. 📸🐴

Thank you again for helping make Swan River such a special place. We can’t wait to do it again.

Thank you for being part of the Swan River show community! We’re always working to improve our shows and create the best possible experience for riders, families, and horses. Your feedback means a lot to us. At the end, you’ll also have the chance to nominate someone for the Rylie Spirit Award, ...