Facility
Valley Crest Farm is located at By The Hounds, Millbrook NY.
One of Valley Crest Farm’s main goals is to nurture a
family oriented environment. Family and friends are a welcome
sight. Children can ride and take care of their mounts in a
pleasant and safe atmosphere. Parents are encouraged to be involved
in their child’s riding as well as learn and take Lessons
themselves.
Our Riding Arenas:
- A large sand outdoor arena with a full set of jumps.
- There is a large cross country field with jumps.
- A indoor arena with superior footing which has a heated
viewing lounge where family and friends can watch lessons
(complete with microwave, vending machines, TV and VCR).
- Outdoor lessons can be viewed from benches in the shade.
The Barn: 
- A main barn with 40 stalls, 2 indoor heated wash stalls,
feed room, office, tack cleaning/laundry area, and
2 tack rooms.
- Horses are turned out daily and/or overnight in the summer
if desired.
- All paddocks are post and board that vary in size to suit
the individual needs of each horse.
Boarding:
Boarders have full use of the facilities 7 days a week, 8am
to 9pm.
The farm hosts numerous clinics
and shows throughout the year that boarders are welcome
to participate in.
This
makes participation easier and less time consuming. Children
can ride and care for their mounts in a safe and friendly
environment where help and guidance are always available.
Your horse will never be wanting for good care or attention.
Our feeding program is individual tailored to each horse.
We also offer a supplement program to keep your horse at its
healthiest. Hay and water are checked and provided 4 times
daily.
Please visit our forms page for all
applicable forms.
Rates
Basic Board $1100.00/month
(includes daily feed turn out and stall cleaning)
Full Board $1300.00/month
(same as above and includes grooming, trimming, mane care,
and blanketing)
Training Board $1850.00/month
(same as above and includes 4 training sessions or lessons per week)
Leasing
Valley Crest Farm has a wonderful selection of horses available
for lease or shareboard. If you don’t own a horse but
would like to learn what it is like talk to us about a lease
or shareboard.
This is an opportunity to experience owning your own horse
without the commitment, obligation or expense of full ownership.
Leased horses are available for riders of all levels.
Often the leased horse is a wonderful stepping stone in the
riders education.
Please visit our forms page for all
applicable forms.
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Lisa-Iannelli Winkler
has a long established equestrian history with over 25 years of accomplished riding and training experience. She is a graduate “A” from the Millbrook Pony Club. She specializes in bring along young horse and transforming them into mounts that any seasoned horse person would be proud to ride. As well as owning and managing a successful business Lisa continues to give lessons and actively compete at many levels. She three day events, shows dressage to second level, and competes in the jumper arena up to 4’2”. She is the riding instructor and lecturer for The Running Fox Pony Club that operates out of Valley Crest Farm. She teaches all aspects of horse care and health as well as coaching students at the local, regional and national levels. Lisa currently belongs to the USDF, USEA, PHA and Rombout Hunt. She has served as a Stable Management judge for the regional and national USPC competitions. Lisa holds a Law Degree from the Western New England College School of Law in Massachusetts and a Business Degree from Marist College in Poughkeepsie New York. She is licensed to practice law in both New York and Massachusetts. Lisa currently serves as the head coach for the Marist Equestrian Team and is actively involved in their riding program. Ask any student, parent of a student, or virtually anyone that is connected to horses in the northeast about Lisa and they will not only know her but have nothing but praise for her contributions to the world of horsemanship.
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Lessons
Our experienced staff of riding instructors offers lessons
for riders of all levels. Whether your focus is Hunters, Jumpers,
Equitation, or Eventing, Valley Crest Farm can help you achieve
your goals.
Students participate in many competitive and learning events.
These events include USEA events, US Equestrian shows, IHSA
shows, clinics with guest instructors in dressage, equitation
and show jumping.
Valley Crest students also participate in hunter paces, fox
hunting with Old Chatham, Millbrook and US Pony
Club activities.
Our instructors are available seven days a week and lessons
are scheduled throughout the day and into the evening hours.
Lessons can be purchased individually or in a discounted package
of 5 lessons.
Lessons are provided year round and can be scheduled around
your availability.
Lesson Price List
Prices effective October 15, 2008
Lessons are available for purchase either individually or
in 13-week sessions*.
½ hr private, 1 hour group, or 45 min semi private:
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Individual Lesson |
13 Week Sessions* |
| Boarder |
$47.00 |
$520.00 |
| Non-Boarder |
$51.00 |
$565.00 |
1 hour Private
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Individual Lesson |
13 Week Sessions* |
| Boarder |
$75.00 |
$830.00 |
| Non-Boarder |
$100.00 |
$1,105.00 |
* Season Package Dates
| FALL: |
9/1-11/30 |
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| WINTER: |
12/1-2/28 |
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| SPRING: |
3/1-5/31 |
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| SUMMER: |
6/1-8/31 |
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All lessons must be used in the session they are purchased
for; they cannot be carried over. Make up sessions will be
available.
Other Fees**
| Show (without cross country) |
$75 |
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| Horse Trials |
$100.00 + expenses*** |
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**Coaching discounted $25.00 for those who also pay VCF trailer
fees,
***Expenses may include fuel, food and/or lodging.
Instructors at Valley Crest Farm
Lisa Iannelli-Winkler, Esq.
Summer Camp
Valley Crest offers fun filled summer camp programs for the
novice and experienced equestrian alike. Children have been
enjoying our camps for 10 years.
Allow your children ages 6-16 to experience the joys or riding
and horsemanship. Children will participate in intensive weekly
workshops covering a variety of equine activities.
Grooming, tacking, horse care, first aid, tailoring and horse
showing are among the many topics that will be covered. Children
will participate in a riding lesson during the morning. The
afternoon will consist of horse care and an additional horseback
ride.
Campers are welcome to bring their own horses. Stalls are
available at a daily rate.
All campers should bring a box lunch. Refrigerator and snack/drink
machines are available.
Campers should wear blue jeans and hard sole shoes with a
short heel. Children wearing sneakers will not be permitted
to ride.
Camp hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Early drop off and late
pick up should be arranged in advance. ($6 per half hour)
 Sessions
are Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM rain or shine- Campers ride twice daily
- Daily unmounted lessons in beginner through advanced
horse care occur daily
- Early drop off and late pick up available for a fee
- Students 6 years and up are welcome
- T-shirts, prizes, games and more!
- No riding experience necessary
For additional information, please call the stable office
at (845) 677-6454 or simply fill out the Camp Form and send
it to us with payment.
Please visit our forms page for all
applicable forms.
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Policies, Rules and Regulations
All boarders agree to follow all VCF rules and regulations.
These rules include but
are not limited to the following:
- absolutely no smoking on the barn premises.
- all riders must wear as ASTM helmet while mounted on
the barnpremises.
- all riders and guests, who will ride boarder’s
horse, must sign aVCF release of liability.
- Each boarder may store one (1) trunk per each horse at
the barn. Each horse will be allotted one saddle and bridle
rack. All other equipment must be stored off VCF premises.
- VCF is not responsible for any loss or damage of equipment
stored on VCF premises.
- No boarder or student may jump without an instructor
present
- There is absolutely no free longing permitted in any
ring or paddock.
- No running in the arenas or around horses
- Dogs must be leashed
- Please pick up after yourself and you horse
- ADDITIONAL RULES AND FEES MAY BE POSTED AT THE BARN.
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