North Star Stables

08/13/2025

No matter your riding style, we’ve got you covered at North Star! 🌟
Whether you’re into English elegance or Western grit , Rebeca offers lessons designed to meet you where you are!

Lesson Options Include:
🐴 English: Dressage, Jumping, Eventing (Beginner–Intermediate)
🐎 Western: Pleasure Riding, Western Dressage (Beginner+)
✨ Private and group lessons available

📩 DM us to learn more or reserve your spot!

07/29/2025

🌟 Meet Daniella – Now Training at North Star Stables! 🌟
“As soon as I started, I knew riding would always be a huge part of my life.”

With over 14 years of experience, Daniella brings a blend of education, competitive success, and genuine passion to every lesson she teaches. Her encouraging, individualized approach helps both horse and rider gain confidence, skill, and clarity in the saddle, helping each rider understand the “why” behind each movement.

✅ Bachelor’s Degree in Equine Studies – Focus on Teaching & Training
✅ Champion Ribbons from “C” through “AA” Rated Shows
✅ Specializes in Hunter, Jumper, Equitation
✅ Passion for Restarting Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds
✅ Successful at Starting Young Horses Under Saddle

Daniella’s goal is simple: help every rider and horse become the best version of themselves—with patience, positivity, and a clear plan.

📩 Ready to start your training journey? Message us to get more information on reserving your spot!

07/08/2025

What a fun and rewarding evening with our very own, Rebeca!😁
👀Peep that stunning sunset backdrop!! 😍🤯

This Obstacle Course Clinic focused on helping nervous horses build confidence and deepening the bond between horse and human—starting from the ground up.

We absolutely loved watching each horse grow braver with every challenge, and seeing our riders walk away with smiles, new skills, and stronger partnerships. 🧡

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a success—we can’t wait to do it again!

07/02/2025

🐴 Did You Know North Star Stables Has Trainers?
Meet Rebeca!🤝
Rebeca is a passionate and skilled trainer who joined the North Star team last year🤩 and has quickly become a valued part of our barn family. With experience in both English and Western disciplines, she offers private and group lessons for ages 5 and up—whether you're brand new to the saddle or looking to refine advanced skills.

Her background spans both English and Western disciplines, with experience in:
✨ Dressage
✨ Jumping & Eventing
✨ Western Pleasure
✨ Western Dressage
✨ Roping & Cattle Sorting
✨ Starting young horses under saddle
✨ Restarting rescues with patience and care

📆 Summer lesson availability opening soon!
📩 DM us to learn how to reserve your spot or learn more.

06/30/2025

🎆 Fireworks can be frightening—and when pets panic, they run.. which is why more pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time!

Keep them safe✅
🔒 Secure your yard & home
📲 Make sure tags are up to date
📍 Microchip your pets
📝 Have a plan to keep them calm and comfortable

If your pet struggles with noise anxiety, we’re here to help! 🤳Call us today to talk about calming medications and how to prepare for the booms and bangs ahead. 🎆

06/18/2025

👏Welcome Dr Guilette!! 😄 💚🤎💛

BIG Warm Welcome tooo..🥁🥁🥁
🎉Dr Alayna Guilette - Our Newest Star at North Star! 🌟

Dr. Guilette is a proud Grays Creek native and a double graduate of NC State University (Go Pack! 🐺❤️). With a passion for mixed animal medicine and a heart full of love for both science and community, Dr. Beaty brings a warm, compassionate approach to caring for creatures great and small.

Her favorite color is Pink 🩷✨ and while she adores allll fluffy friends and wont be turning down any snuggles 🐶🐱, she has a special soft spot for Nigerian Dwarf Goats!🐐😍

Dr. Guilette believes every animal deserves a voice and feels truly honored to be their advocate.
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She’s excited to join the North Star team and can’t wait to meet all of you—two-legged and four-legged alike!

Let’s give her a warm North Star welcome! 💫

06/06/2025

🚨 Recent cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) have been confirmed in California, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Virginia. While there are no reported cases in our area, we want to keep our clients informed and vigilant—especially during travel season. 🐴

🧬 What is EIA?
Equine Infectious Anemia is a viral disease spread by blood-feeding insects like horseflies and deerflies. Infected horses become lifelong carriers and can spread the disease causing fever, anemia, weight loss, swelling, and even death. There is no cure, vaccine, or definitive treatment, and positive cases are often humanely euthanized to prevent the spread of the virus.

🧪 Coggins Testing Requirements:
The Coggins test is used to detect EIA and is:
✅ Required annually for most horses
✅ Legally required for horses crossing state lines, attending shows/events, trail riding, or being sold
✅ Strongly recommended for horses exposed to new or traveling horses

📌 At North Star, we also recommend all horses stay up to date on Coggins testing as a precaution during storm season and possible emergency travel or evacuations.

‼️If your horse hasn’t had a Coggins test in the past 12 months, now is the time to schedule it.

🔔 Stay Informed. Stay Vigilant. Stay Coggins Current

04/24/2025

🤯 Perspective check: That wall? It’s 10 feet tall.
And that horse? Just getting a casual peep 👀

Draft horses like this majestic traveler make us double-take every time😲😍🤗—and yes, North Star Stables is fully equipped to host giants like him for a comfy, secure layover.

Big hearts, big hooves, and apparently… big necks, too. 🐴
🤎💚🧡

04/23/2025

Room to Rest—Even for the Biggest Travelers! 🐴🚛

North Star Stables had the pleasure of hosting Sugar Ridge’s stunning Belgian Draft Horses on their journey back to Vermont! Our facility is equipped to handle horses of all sizes—including large drafts!! ✨

✅ 10 ft cinderblock stall walls for safety and privacy
✅ Spacious stalls and easy trailer access
✅ Peaceful overnight accommodations for equine travelers

If you're hauling through the area and need a secure place to rest, we've got you covered. Contact us to schedule your layover!

03/27/2025

What an amazing learning experience 🏇 and a ✨ Blast✨ it was !! Thank you all who joined us yesterday for this group lesson.
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Want to join the next one? Drop a comment below ⬇️⬇️so we can start planning the next event! 📩

Did you know we host Equine Riding Lessons 🤗 at North Star Stables? 🐴

Yesterday, we had the incredible opportunity to host Barb Crabo, a 5⭐ level eventing competitor with a talent for starting young horses, for a special lesson event! Riders gained valuable insights from Barb’s wealth of experience, refining their skills and building confidence in both horse and rider. 🏇✨

We’re excited to share that Barb is willing to return for regular lessons‼️— but we need to know who’s interested! If you’d 🫵love to train with a top-level eventer and take your riding to the next level, let us know in the comments or send us a message! 📩

A huge thank you to Barb and everyone who joined us. We can’t wait for the next one! 💚💛🐎

12/30/2024

🌟Join Us for a Special Riding Clinic with David O’Brien! 🌟
We’re THRILLED to welcome David O’Brien, an esteemed eventer with over two decades of experience competing at the international level of 3-Day Eventing. David has showcased his skills at prestigious competitions such as Rolex Kentucky, Fair Hill International, and Blenheim in the UK. David brings a wealth of knowledge, including classical dressage training honed under the legendary German instructor Walter Christensen. Renowned for his positive, straightforward teaching style, David has successfully coached riders of all levels, mentored young equestrians, and made lasting contributions to the governance and advancement of equestrian sports.
🐴 Schedule:
• Saturday, January 18: Dressage (private sessions only, as requested by David)
• Sunday, January 19: Jumping (private or semi-private sessions available)
💲 Pricing:
• Private sessions: $80
• Semi-private sessions (Jumping only): $70
• $10 ring fee for haul-ins
✨ Special Feature: A saddle fitting demonstration and presentation by David during the lunch break (day TBD).
🎉 Auditing is FREE – whether you ride or not, this is a great opportunity to learn from a true equestrian expert!
📝To sign up: Call or text Daniella at (847)802-0067. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
We’re excited to see you there! 🐎

10/28/2024

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Aren't these fantastic!?!? These were made for our stables team by Whimsical Wooden Boutique and we think they turned out great! You can find them on Facebook and see all the different fun things they can create for you! Thank you Whimsical Wooden Boutique.