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Quite Creek Stable

Quiet Creek Stable

539 ROUTE 94, VERNON NJ, 07462
(845) 986-9433 OR (973) 764-7446

Welcome to Quiet Creek Stable! We continue today in the legacy of the late Virginia H. Martin, whose family has owned this property, known as Borderland Farm, since 1911. The farm has seen many incarnations through the generations–dairying, fruit growing, a hunting and fishing paradise and even a few bison roamed here in Teddy Roosevelt’s day. But today we continue in the horse business begun in 1962 by Virginia and her brother, Peter Martin.

Today, family members here at Quiet Creek have stepped up to continue her ideas of preservation and education; teaching any and all age levels and abilities the incredible joys of riding and horsemanship. We continue instructing the skills for Dressage, Jumping, Hunter Pacing, Trail Riding, etc. etc. etc. Virginia believed it should be FUN, and so do we, so come out and join us!

If you’re looking for a non-traditional way to strengthen your core, horseback riding may be just the exercise you need.

“Horseback riding really works the core muscles that stabilize the trunk: the abdominal, back, and pelvic muscles,” explains Alison Stout, DO . “It’s not just about the strength of the core, but the coordination and stability of it as well. The more you ride, the more the body learns to move with the horse. Horseback riding is a great way to exercise different parts of the body,” she says. “And it can be challenging and calming at the same time.”

  • Core Strength: “Horseback riding is an isometric exercise, which means it uses specific muscles to stay in certain positions, in this case, keeping balanced on the horse,” Dr. Stout explains. “As a result, postural strength becomes very important in horseback riding.”
  • Balance and Coordination: “Staying balanced becomes more challenging the faster and more quickly the horse moves,” she says. Cantering or galloping and jumping, for example, are much more difficult than a simple jog or trot. The rider must develop coordination skills to move the body with the horse in order to help the horse stay balanced.
  • Muscle Tone and Flexibility: Along with the core muscles, the inner thighs and pelvic muscles get the biggest workout as a rider positions himself or herself. This exercise helps with good overall muscle tone and flexibility. In fact, Dr. Stout says the muscle strengthening can be as effective as a typical weight-bearing exercise. The arms and shoulders get a workout as well as they have to constantly gently communicate with the horse’s mouth, similar to dancing with a partner.
  • Cardiovascular Exercise: Depending on the type of riding and the speed and agility of the horse, horseback riding can require more effort, energy, and cardiovascular capacity.
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