Grand Slam Equestrian, LLC.- Nina M. Shaffer

Grand Slam Equestrian, LLC.- Nina M. Shaffer Professional Equestrian specializing in beginner through advanced riders. Horse Show Management & Horse Training. A professional equestrian offering over twenty-five years of experience in the horse industry.

Serving Chester County, PA and surrounding areas.

Operating as usual

“LUNCH BREAK”This kid right here, is the coolest kid I know! He’s learning alongside his Dad the ins and outs & tools of...
12/28/2021

“LUNCH BREAK”
This kid right here, is the coolest kid I know! He’s learning alongside his Dad the ins and outs & tools of the trade, all while drinking his coffee black & sharing pizza with the pups! Pretty great childhood memories in the making if you ask me!

“LUNCH BREAK”
This kid right here, is the coolest kid I know! He’s learning alongside his Dad the ins and outs & tools of the trade, all while drinking his coffee black & sharing pizza with the pups! Pretty great childhood memories in the making if you ask me!

Wishing all of our wonderful customers and their families a very Merry Christmas! We look forward to helping you achieve...
12/24/2021

Wishing all of our wonderful customers and their families a very Merry Christmas! We look forward to helping you achieve new goals in the New Year! 🎄🎁 #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #GrandSlamEquestrian

Wishing all of our wonderful customers and their families a very Merry Christmas! We look forward to helping you achieve new goals in the New Year! 🎄🎁 #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #GrandSlamEquestrian

Really proud of “our” ⭐️ boys today, Carter & Dealer! We went and played in the jumper sand box at @thestablesatfoxcross...
12/19/2021

Really proud of “our” ⭐️ boys today, Carter & Dealer! We went and played in the jumper sand box at @thestablesatfoxcrossing and highly recommend their shows! @jennyy_brownn and I look forward to coming back soon with customers! A really nice last show for 2021! At least Dealer didn’t try to eat his ribbons during his photo opp! (At the last show he tried to eat his ribbon! 🤣)

#DealMeIn loves the tree in the barn, especially the mint garland! 🎄🎁 @leah_broker #grandslamequestrian #happyholidays
12/18/2021

#DealMeIn loves the tree in the barn, especially the mint garland! 🎄🎁 @leah_broker #grandslamequestrian #happyholidays

#DealMeIn loves the tree in the barn, especially the mint garland! 🎄🎁 @leah_broker #grandslamequestrian #happyholidays

Our #barnmoms are full of many talents beyond just transporting and writing checks! Look how beautiful our barn planter ...
12/16/2021

Our #barnmoms are full of many talents beyond just transporting and writing checks! Look how beautiful our barn planter turned out! Thanks, Amy!

At last! The case of the missing ear plug has been solved! 🙉
12/07/2021

At last! The case of the missing ear plug has been solved! 🙉

At last! The case of the missing ear plug has been solved! 🙉

As I head on in to year 6 as a Professional this week, I am filled with so much gratitude. Thankful for the wonderful cu...
12/02/2021

As I head on in to year 6 as a Professional this week, I am filled with so much gratitude. Thankful for the wonderful customers who have followed me on this journey and those who have recently joined us.

Their was never a doubt in my mind that this is what I would continue to pursue at this level. Thankful for my outstanding Mentors, friends and family who have stood behind me and my vision. To all the amazing horses- thank you for carrying me through difficult terrains, over fences, and through tough times. #GrandSlamEquestrian #Serendipity #RosstarSuperboy #DealMeIn #ChesterCountyTraditions #SootyFox #LowKeyFarm #BrassRing #PennStables #Pennbrook #SportingChanceFarm

Still available! Price reduced to $2895!
11/30/2021

Still available! Price reduced to $2895!

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is full of great food and special memories....
11/25/2021

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is full of great food and special memories. We have so much to be Thankful for today and everyday! #grandslamequestrian #thanksgiving #givethanks #family #friends #traditions

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is full of great food and special memories. We have so much to be Thankful for today and everyday! #grandslamequestrian #thanksgiving #givethanks #family #friends #traditions

Mother Daughter Duo! Perhaps the family class is in their future?!
11/22/2021

Mother Daughter Duo! Perhaps the family class is in their future?!

Mother Daughter Duo! Perhaps the family class is in their future?!

One of my favorite horse shows to attend was the Pennsylvania Arabian Junior Amateur Games, or P.A.J.A.G. The first day...
11/11/2021

One of my favorite horse shows to attend was the Pennsylvania Arabian Junior Amateur Games, or P.A.J.A.G. The first day was set up for clinics (Photographed) followed by competition. The show used to be held in Bloomsburg, PA at the fairgrounds. It was moved to Dillsburg, PA and is now held in State College, PA. I remember staying on site to take care of Superboy.

“The Games” are where Superboy and I competed in all of our Funny Costumes. The most famous being the Christmas Tree which he wore to the win at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in 2015, twenty years after I’d debuted it in Bloomsburg, PA.
#SupsieGallopsOn #GrandSlamEquestrian #RosstarSuperboy #arabians

One of my favorite horse shows to attend was the Pennsylvania Arabian Junior Amateur Games, or P.A.J.A.G. The first day was set up for clinics (Photographed) followed by competition. The show used to be held in Bloomsburg, PA at the fairgrounds. It was moved to Dillsburg, PA and is now held in State College, PA. I remember staying on site to take care of Superboy.

“The Games” are where Superboy and I competed in all of our Funny Costumes. The most famous being the Christmas Tree which he wore to the win at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in 2015, twenty years after I’d debuted it in Bloomsburg, PA.
#SupsieGallopsOn #GrandSlamEquestrian #RosstarSuperboy #arabians

So many people don’t have the opportunity or don’t explore getting involved in breed shows. The foundation of my show ca...
11/04/2021

So many people don’t have the opportunity or don’t explore getting involved in breed shows. The foundation of my show career began at Arabian breed shows. It’s given me my diverse background, experience, and expertise.

Pictured is one of my early role models, Karen Guerrina competing in a Native Arabian Costume Class in Harrington, DE. What is very unique about this class is that it is judged at the canter.

#NowYouKnow #arabianfacts #ArabianHorses #GreatnessBeginsAtGrandSlamEquestrian

So many people don’t have the opportunity or don’t explore getting involved in breed shows. The foundation of my show career began at Arabian breed shows. It’s given me my diverse background, experience, and expertise.

Pictured is one of my early role models, Karen Guerrina competing in a Native Arabian Costume Class in Harrington, DE. What is very unique about this class is that it is judged at the canter.

#NowYouKnow #arabianfacts #ArabianHorses #GreatnessBeginsAtGrandSlamEquestrian

These two are too cute!
11/02/2021

These two are too cute!

These two are too cute!

#TBT to Superboy and me competing in our Walk-Trot days. Age is JUST a number! #SupsieGallopsOn #GrandSlamEquestrian #ar...
10/28/2021

#TBT to Superboy and me competing in our Walk-Trot days. Age is JUST a number! #SupsieGallopsOn #GrandSlamEquestrian #arabianhorse

#TBT to Superboy and me competing in our Walk-Trot days. Age is JUST a number! #SupsieGallopsOn #GrandSlamEquestrian #arabianhorse

MagnaWave time with @jocelynj1966 tonight!
10/21/2021

MagnaWave time with @jocelynj1966 tonight!

MagnaWave time with @jocelynj1966 tonight!

#TBT post of very young Nina & Superboy competing at Prince George’s Equestrian Center. Did you know?Horses lay-over at ...
10/21/2021

#TBT post of very young Nina & Superboy competing at Prince George’s Equestrian Center.

Did you know?
Horses lay-over at Prince George before going in to compete at the Washington International Horse Show. They are commercially transported 24 hours before competing and are then housed in temporary stalls on the streets and in parking structures. Talk about horse show logistics!

Photos from Grand Slam Equestrian, LLC.- Nina M. Shaffer's post
09/29/2021

Photos from Grand Slam Equestrian, LLC.- Nina M. Shaffer's post

Monday’s are for @magnawavepemf with @jocelynj1966 #supsiegallopson #grandslamequestrian
09/27/2021

Monday’s are for @magnawavepemf with @jocelynj1966 #supsiegallopson #grandslamequestrian

Monday’s are for @magnawavepemf with @jocelynj1966 #supsiegallopson #grandslamequestrian

Harry was one of the best lesson horses I had the pleasure of working with! So happy he’s got his forever Cowboy, Jack H...
09/26/2021

Harry was one of the best lesson horses I had the pleasure of working with! So happy he’s got his forever Cowboy, Jack Hayes and another Cowboy or a cowgirl on the way with his family at Jocelyn Gentry’s Gentry Sport Horses!

Congratulations to Sarah and The Golden Snitch yesterday at the Brandywine Valley SPCA show at Ludwig's Corner. First place in the Pleasure Pony Walk Trot class in good company. Sarah was a good sport yesterday and I'm proud of her for sticking it out!

So proud of my buddy Fleet yesterday! He tackled his first courses on grass and at a new height. A really good boy for h...
09/20/2021

So proud of my buddy Fleet yesterday! He tackled his first courses on grass and at a new height. A really good boy for his second horse show ever! #FleetsPeople #FleetGoldDigger #grandslamequestrian
TRRAC - Thoroughbred Retirement, Rehabilitation and Careers Derby at The Vineyard Show Series Paradox Country Farm Penns Woods Winery

Congrats to Anna and #tommytheterminator yesterday! Fourth in the cross rail derby at Derby at The Vineyard Show Series ...
09/20/2021

Congrats to Anna and #tommytheterminator yesterday! Fourth in the cross rail derby at Derby at The Vineyard Show Series in a group of 17 hosted at Penns Woods Winery by Paradox Country Farm!
Very proud of them tackling their first truly challenging courses.

Congrats to Anna and #tommytheterminator yesterday! Fourth in the cross rail derby at Derby at The Vineyard Show Series in a group of 17 hosted at Penns Woods Winery by Paradox Country Farm!
Very proud of them tackling their first truly challenging courses.

Great day at Penns Woods Winery for the Derby at The Vineyard Show Series! Leah Broker’s Deal Me In was second in the Pr...
09/19/2021

Great day at Penns Woods Winery for the Derby at The Vineyard Show Series! Leah Broker’s Deal Me In was second in the Professional Derby today in great company. Thank you Cynthia Weiner for all your help today! Thank you to my wonderful team of people who make this possible.
This wonderful horse is available for an on farm lease at our facility in West Chester, PA.

Great day at Penns Woods Winery for the Derby at The Vineyard Show Series! Leah Broker’s Deal Me In was second in the Professional Derby today in great company. Thank you Cynthia Weiner for all your help today! Thank you to my wonderful team of people who make this possible.
This wonderful horse is available for an on farm lease at our facility in West Chester, PA.

#barnfriends #saturdaymorningmoms #bestfriends #grouplessons #allshapesallsizes #allcolors #gray #bay #chestnut #darkba...
09/17/2021

#barnfriends #saturdaymorningmoms #bestfriends #grouplessons #allshapesallsizes #allcolors #gray #bay #chestnut #darkbay #allbreeds #arabian #otttb #warmbloodhorse at #grandslamequestrian

New course set! #derbyprep #grandslamequestrian
09/13/2021

New course set! #derbyprep #grandslamequestrian

New course set! #derbyprep #grandslamequestrian

Unique, Boutique Boarding Opportunities Available in West Chester, PA. Easy access from Routes 202, 1, & 322. We have on...
08/30/2021

Unique, Boutique Boarding Opportunities Available in West Chester, PA.

Easy access from Routes 202, 1, & 322.

We have only 2️⃣ stalls available for boarders or training horses. Grand Slam Equestrian operates will small numbers for a personalized experience.

We offer boarding, training, and lessons for beginners through advanced riders. We attend at least one horse show per month year-round.

Grand Slam Equestrian is located a few miles outside the borough of West Chester; Close enough to enjoy all the amazing restaurants and night life West Chester has to offer.

Our amenities include:

💍 Outdoor ring with lights
🛁Hot/Cold wash stall
🌾Excellent quality hay
👑Triple Crown Nutrition
TheraPlate Sessions
Certified MagnaWave Practitioner on site weekly

Half and Full leases are available within our barn. Several ponies and horses.

BASE BOARD begins at $850 per month and one lesson/training ride or use of approved horse for lessons per week is required as part of our boarding contract. It’s a great way to keep your horse conditioned if you have limited time.

Please send us a PM or call Nina 484-341-3849 for additional details.

Congratulations to Rachael and Sunny on their wins today for The Amateur Only Dunmovin’ Dressage Show at Devon! #wegotdr...
08/28/2021

Congratulations to Rachael and Sunny on their wins today for The Amateur Only Dunmovin’ Dressage Show at Devon! #wegotdrenched💦 #DrenchedatDevon #dunmovindressageshow #SVFSunnSoilder Arabian Horse Association Circle Y Saddles

FOR SALE-I have this beautiful saddle for sale! 2015 CWD calfskin SE01 17” We are asking $3000 for just the saddle and u...
08/26/2021

FOR SALE-

I have this beautiful saddle for sale!

2015 CWD calfskin SE01 17”

We are asking $3000 for just the saddle and used cover.

PACKAGE DEAL as follows:
$3000 for the saddle with used cover
$150 for the 54” used leathers. No additional holes have been punched in the leathers. (retails for $215)

Package $3,150
*Buyer would pay additional shipping

Open to all reasonable offers, but not separating the package for complete individual sale at this time.

Venmo or PayPal

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS of SPOTTED JEWEL! ‘Giulia’ is a 2014 edition spotted draft cross mare headed to her fo...
08/24/2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OWNERS of SPOTTED JEWEL!

‘Giulia’ is a 2014 edition spotted draft cross mare headed to her forever home!

If you are looking to sell or buy your next horse, Grand Slam Equestrian is here to help.

We are located in West Chester, PA.

Please PM for additional info or call Nina- 484-341-3849.

Address

West Chester, PA
19382

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

4843413849

Website

https://linktr.ee/grandslamequestrian

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Horse Trainer, Riding Lessons, Horse Showing, Summer Camp

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The struggle is real! Volume up for his famous 🐷 noises! @leah_broker

Tommy headed back to his home today after six months with us in boot camp! He’s now ready for summer camp! He’s extra excited to be reunited with his “Mom” Anna!

He just had a bath yesterday 🤦🏼‍♀️🦄

#turnouttime🐴 #piggy noises @leah_broker

“Don’t worry, neither one of us have forgotten our lead changes...yet!”

So proud! She’s working hard! #SupsieGallopsOn

Teach them correctly, then let them do it themselves. With the longer lunge lines I make two of the girls work together.

Any Horse Girl’s Husband: “Why does the horse have more jackets than I do?” Horse Girl: “First of all they aren’t called jackets, they are called blankets. They need about three of EACH kind, a sheet, a medium weight, & a heavy weight. Watch this video honey and you’ll see. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Horses live by the Monkey see, Monkey do philosophy! 🙈 As you can see, horse blankets have to go to the cleaners pretty often.” Thank you Dopirak's Blanket services for all you do!!

Would you just 👀 look at these two adorable souls! #SupsieGallopsOn

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Each week we will feature a staff member that makes our horse shows possible. #StaffMemberMondays NINA M. SHAFFER “I am the owner/trainer of Grand Slam Equestrian- Nina M. Shaffer. A little bit about me. I grew up competing almost all summer long as a child. We were more your ‘fair weather type’ horse owners back then. I became an independent individual, professional packer, and seasoned traveler by the time I was eight years old. Growing up I mostly competed at Arabian Breed Shows. In particular, the Eastern Amateur Arabian Horse Show Circuit or EAAHSC. When I aged out of leadline into walk-trot, my parents took on larger roles beyond just being horse show parents. The EAAHSC was a true community teaching and helping others. My Dad, Craig Shaffer is an RN paramedic (35+ years at Brandywine Hospital) so he was always our designated Horse Show EMT. (A backboard was a regular item in our trailers tackroom!) In 1998-1999 my Dad took on the role of High Point Chairman for our Circuit as well as running the South Eastern PA Horse Show. He and a few other chair members created an Excel formula. They were pretty ahead of the times! Lol The SE PA Show fell every year on Father’s Day Weekend and was held at Fair Hill. My Mom, Debbie Shaffer ordered ribbons and handled stabling & entries. I loved handing out ribbons and taking care of my pony, Rosstar Superboy. Fast forward- In 2013 Kathy Gillmer approached me about working for her horse shows. I began by learning how to run the in-gate under the tutelage of Hope Wood. Over the years I’ve settled into the roles of Stabling Manager, Ribbon Coordinator, and most recently Social Media Manager. I encourage all parents to get involved and volunteer. Perhaps your skills in your professional lives can benefit the organization in which your child(ren) are participating. If you aren’t sure how to get started, your child’s trainer is a great person to ask and can point you in the right direction, or feel free to ask me directly. All of the people around you have been new- it’s ok to ask questions! The greatest gift horse’s have afforded me that I truly cherish is the people, the places, and the relationships I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing for over 25 years. It is an honor to work with Kathy and help her continue the shows and tradition she’s created, which we all know today as Brass Ring Horse Shows, but especially Brass Ring at Devon.”
Rick's Heritage Saddlery is looking for full and part time staff members please contact us to apply