Gamble Creek Stables & Pony Club Riding Center

04/27/2026

Rally photos from this weekend ❤️ Way to go Team Creek!

04/07/2026

7 horses & 6 kids, some awesome weather and some much needed time out of the sandbox. The footing was good enough for some trot and canter work as well has marching up the hills. I love this time of year ❤️

03/17/2026

Show calendar for 2026.

03/03/2026

✨ Olympic Training Opportunity ✨

I wanted to share an incredible opportunity with our barn family and friends.

This summer, athletes have the chance to train at the Olympic Training Center in California with Coach Daniel Stewart — and Abi is planning to attend the August session!

This program embodies what it truly means to be an athlete. It goes far beyond riding skills — focusing on mental toughness, pressure training, physical longevity, and the habits that help riders’ bodies (and minds) hold up for a lifetime in the sport.

If you have a rider — youth or adult — who plans to ride through life and wants the tools to stay strong, confident, and competitive long-term, this is an amazing opportunity.

We’ve used Daniel’s Pressure Proof work in our program for years, and seeing it applied at this level is next-level training.

Let me know if you’d like details on dates, registration, or what to expect. I’m happy to share more!

💪🐎
Tanya Thompson
Gamble Creek Stables

01/27/2026

Wrapping up a night of pressure proofing with our barns athletic anthem. Sorry parents! I got them hyped up and then sent them home. proof

01/26/2026

Congratulations Logan & family on your new horse Graceland Lucia.

01/03/2026

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our GCS Support Family 💙

As we reflect on an incredible 2025, we want to take a moment to thank the entire support family behind Gamble Creek Stables—our parents and families, dedicated volunteers, and the professionals who keep our program running smoothly. A special thank you to Dr. Adams, our veterinarian, Dr. Helvey our Dentist Chad, our farrier and Voltaire Saddlery who work tirelessly to keep our horses comfortable, happy, and able to compete at their best. None of this happens without you.

Thank you for the early mornings, late nights, long drives, muddy boots, packed lunches, lesson reminders, show weekends, and the countless ways you show up—both seen and unseen. Thank you for trusting us with your kids, your horses, and their goals, and for believing in the Pony Club process even when it’s hard.

Your encouragement, patience, and commitment allow these riders to grow not only as horsemen and horsewomen, but as confident, responsible, and resilient young people. The success we celebrate belongs to you too.

We are so grateful to be part of this community and can’t wait to see what 2026 brings for our riders, horses, and support family alike. 💙🐎

01/02/2026

✨ What a Year 2025 Has Been at GCS! ✨

As we head into 2026, we couldn’t be more proud of the riders of Gamble Creek Stables. From Pony Club ratings to major competition milestones, 2025 was a year full of growth, grit, and teamwork. Happy New Year to our incredible barn family! 💙🐎

2025 Highlights:
🏆 Sent 4 teams of 5 riders to two Regional Rallies
🏆 Show Jumping Rally Champions for the third year in a row
🎓 Shayla Paddock earned her H-A
🎓 Hazel Gardner, Miles Paden, Kimberly Roberts & Rachel Karr earned their H-B
🌟 Isabel Tracy & Sunday Martell qualified for and competed at the American Eventing Championships at Galway Downs (Many more qualified but chose not to compete)

🎯 Congratulations to our riders who earned and advanced D- and C-level certifications in 2025:
Inora McComas, Logan Bainbridge, Holli James, Betsy Spruance, Scarlett Kathleen Fleming, Amanda Blosson, Keira Maeve Plehal, Belle Spruance, Hope Topham, Danica Karr, Sunday Martell, Tabitha Martell, Summer Johnson, Mary Isabel Tracy, and Liepa Mae Floria.

These riders put in countless hours of riding, horse management, studying, and teamwork—and it shows.

✨ And to the riders not named here—your quiet hours of homework, saddle time, and preparation matter. We see you and can’t wait to watch you shine in 2026.

🎉 So proud of all our Pony Club members and excited for what 2026 brings! 💙🐎

12/23/2025

I will be hauling this route after Christmas coming back west the 28/30th timeline. Trailer will be empty and sterilized if anyone needs a private trailer for a horses headed west. Trailer is fully insulated extra tall, extra wide WB trailer. I have over 20 years hauling experience coast to coast and can promise your horse the best care while in transit. Reach out to me if interested.

12/16/2025