Seaton Hackney Stables

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Elizabeth McNutt
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2020-10-17 15:26

We have been going here for lessons and camp for y...

We have been going here for lessons and camp for years. While some things can be better run administratively and I have seen improvements there, my kids couldn't be happier riding there. We are not hard core, my kids want to learn about horses so that is where I come from. I thought the camp origina...

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Reviews 2018
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2020-10-11 07:23

I have been at Seaton Hackney for almost four year...

I have been at Seaton Hackney for almost four years and I love it! The volunteer program offers a great way to make riding more affordable. The volunteer program also offers a hands on valuable experience. It is a perfect place for beginners and advanced riders! The horses are very well cared for a...

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Ann Cinque Pease
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2020-10-10 17:44

Seaton Hackney Stables provided ponies and a horse...

Seaton Hackney Stables provided ponies and a horse plus three trainers for a nonprofit event our company hosted. Staff arrived ahead of time, were friendly and professional, great with the children. Staff were careful to clean up after the horses, leaving the location as nice as it was when they cam...

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jersey eqxs
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2020-10-03 07:04

This barn has great (rubber) footing in the arenas...

This barn has great (rubber) footing in the arenas & beautiful jumps that look brand new. The instructors are very good, qualified and friendly people. I am really impressed by the size of this barn and the organization that the staff has to make the riding program run smoothly. The stalls are full...

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gabriella luciano
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2020-09-26 16:30

I rode here for 17 years, through two owners, and ...

I rode here for 17 years, through two owners, and have experienced every riding "role" ranging from summer camp only rider, to a boarder. After all this time I still thoroughly believe I would not have loved to ride as much, or have learned as much, if I had ridden at any other lesson barn. This is ...

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Heather Hecking
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2020-09-23 06:09

Seaton Hackney is one of the BEST stables in NJ. T...

Seaton Hackney is one of the BEST stables in NJ. They are so much more than just riding. They teach how to properly care for the horse before and after the ride. They have the most patient and calm horses. The instructors make riding fun and relaxing while still challenging. Their volunteer program ...

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Kahiya McDaniels
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2020-09-21 08:32

While visiting I got a weird vibe from the staff. ...

While visiting I got a weird vibe from the staff. I was left off to the side waiting for an instructor. No one came to help or speak to me for about 15 minutes. A Spanish speaking acquaintance of mine tried to book over the phone and was told there were no appointments but when a white male acquaint...

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Susan Morse
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2020-09-11 15:01

I cannot speak about the facilities or the program...

I cannot speak about the facilities or the programs but from a horse owner of 55 years caring for a varriety of horses. I have a horse that was under the care of Seaton Hackney Stable for about 9 months. This horse came to me in one of the worst conditions I have seen in a long time. He was thin not...

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Rich Noble
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2020-09-04 07:01

This place is amazing!! I moved back to New Jerse...

This place is amazing!! I moved back to New Jersey almost two years ago and finally got around to looking for a place to learn how to ride. Right from the beginning the proprietor (Marc) was very nice and welcoming. I came in for an evaluation lesson within a few days of initially reaching out an...

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Ellen Ng
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2020-08-12 16:26

I am sure some of you are skeptical about the revi...

I am sure some of you are skeptical about the reviews...some rated this place really high, and some rated this place really low. I (my daughter) have been a regular here since 11/2013. Before that she took the summer camp. We love this place. The staff are very nice and accommodating, the horses...

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Dongyan Mu
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2020-08-11 18:06

Really bad service and communication. They have ve...

Really bad service and communication. They have very bad booking system and they do not check their requests everyday. I called and confirmed a time for a party, and then I sent my request online and paid deposit. I also called after booking and confirmed they received my payment. However, 10 days l...

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Vera Ahluwalia
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2020-08-06 17:50

This stables teaches many things including:

This stables teaches many things including:
- Jumping
-Safety rules on a horse
-Caring and grooming for a horse
-Horsemanship

Also, Seaton Hackney introduces you to show and competitions,as well as hosts some of them.

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Catz
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2020-07-19 12:36

Great place to learn how to ride a horse and just ...

Great place to learn how to ride a horse and just enjoy the cool any of others riding. Enjoyed my time riding a few horses and getting to know them and be around such an amazing creature of its size and power. Deli across the street if you re wanting to grab a quick bit then head off and enjoy your ...

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Logan Connolly
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2020-07-18 23:02

Seaton Hackney does not take proper care of their ...

Seaton Hackney does not take proper care of their horses. They are kept in small stalls, with little to no turn out in the pasture. The stalls are filthy and the smell of menuar is overpowering. Any respectable horse facility would not have this issue. The horses are not fed enough, and they are ove...

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Happy Horse
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2020-07-16 03:36

After my 5 years of riding here at SHS I have lear...

After my 5 years of riding here at SHS I have learned so many things. Things that most stables don't tell you. As in, how to groom a horse, how to tack up a horse, and how to jump on a horse with no saddle!(bareback)
I have learned some of the most valuable lessons here. As you read the reviews o...

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Bugie78
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2020-07-14 19:14

I went to camp here for Idk like four years when I...

I went to camp here for Idk like four years when I was younger, and I don't know why I returned each year, probably cause the horses I liked, but other then that, I hated this camp. I don't know about the owner or such, but the instructors I was with were really not nice at all and not patient. At t...

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Maria Marchione-Novoa
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2020-07-13 07:54

We love Seaton Hackney Stables! We visited twice o...

We love Seaton Hackney Stables! We visited twice over the summer and both times we had great experiences: the first time, my daughter's Girl Scout troop had a class lesson and we really appreciated the care that was put in each individual training and the friendliness of the instructors. The horses ...

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Kendall Larrier
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2020-07-07 00:24

I came to Seaton Hackney as a beginner rider. I d...

I came to Seaton Hackney as a beginner rider. I didn't even know how to trot! Now I know how to do cross rails and how to canter. I love the staff there and I have made lots of friends! They offer a very helpful volunteer program where you can volunteer and earn barn bucks. You can use those barns ...

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Lisa Arent
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2020-07-06 15:36

Meet Our 2nd Home. We feel in love with SHS 6 year...

Meet Our 2nd Home. We feel in love with SHS 6 years ago. From Lessons, to troop, Volunteering, to IEA Team, to full Equishare. Starting at 8yrs old to forever. Seaton has taught my girls how to love, ride, show and own. There is so much to love here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, Train...

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Gg B
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2020-07-05 04:28

This is a great place to go to begin your riding i...

This is a great place to go to begin your riding i started here when I was 8 and it feels like home. I volunteer and you get to spend your day with the horses and have fun i go there because it is like my zen place everyone is sooooo nice.

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Alison C
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2020-06-12 00:34

Such a great place ! As a young at heart yet quite...

Such a great place ! As a young at heart yet quite rusty rider I was not sure what to expect but from my first phone call and email I was welcomed and supported. Office and barn staff consistently helpful and friendly. Going 1-2 x weekly for lessons since Oct, I have seen very happy and comfortable...

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Lauren Tate
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2020-05-21 18:03

I've been at SHS for 5 yrs now and I love it! The ...

I've been at SHS for 5 yrs now and I love it! The volunter program offers a more affordable option for riding and the instructors and staff are all very helpful and friendly. The horses are very well taken care of and you can tell they love their jobs! I've tried 6 different barns in NJ and SHS has ...

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Full Of hit
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2020-05-11 13:15

Seaton hackney stables rundown dishonest trainers ...

Seaton hackney stables rundown dishonest trainers barn is in horrible condition girls don't ride at seaton hackney the trainers lie to your face there nasty rude they don't like military families and the horses don't even get taken care of I moved my horse to heritage stables in Randolph NJ EVERYONE...

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Christina Harding
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2020-05-10 03:26

Started here years ago on a Living Social voucher,...

Started here years ago on a Living Social voucher, and had such a wonderful experience that I haven't left. Friendly barn staff, trainers, and horses. With 24 years of experience, I was skeptical if the school horses could keep me challenged, but they offer great horses for every level - I learn s...

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Angie. N
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2020-04-24 08:07

I have been riding and volunteering at SHS for 4 y...

I have been riding and volunteering at SHS for 4 years, and it is an amazing place. For one, the second you walk into the doors, you are greeted and you know you will definitely feel always welcome. A PEP troop is provided for the little ones to learn how to ride a horse and slowly building up more ...

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lisa flesch
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2020-04-23 05:34

Seaton Hackney is a wonderful stable filled with p...

Seaton Hackney is a wonderful stable filled with passionate experienced trainers. My 2 daughters have been riding here for 3 yrs now. Shs has become their second home. This stable is by far one of the best stables we have been riding at. I have recommended many of my friends here and would tell you...

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Maureen Dellasala
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2020-04-22 22:00

This is the only local stable I could find that ha...

This is the only local stable I could find that has a program for little ones. I signed my daughter up for the fall PEP classes and she absolutely loves it. She knows all the tack and how to groom the horses. She was given real instruction on the ponies also. She cannot wait for winter to be ove...

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Denea Kaup
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2020-04-19 07:24

My daughter has been riding at SHS since she was 5...

My daughter has been riding at SHS since she was 5 years old. She has grown and matured into such a responsible young lady who loves horses and riding because of her experiences here. The volunteer program and learning opportunities have been nothing short of wonderful and engaging for her. She has ...

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Angela Maloney
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2020-04-05 08:33

Very unprofessional in requesting more money after...

Very unprofessional in requesting more money after a voucher was purchased for a designated amount. My efforts to seek clarification was met with rudeness. Unlike Groupon which supports their customers, the yelp representative advised leaving a negative review. This does not help a customer that ...

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Brad Smith
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2020-04-04 06:49

The summer camp is a huge disappointment. I can ge...

The summer camp is a huge disappointment. I can get over the dilapidated structures and grounds, but there's way too much standing around for the kids. I'm at the "parent visiting day" now and it's clear the problem is the camp is run by kids. No adult supervision. Super potential but I would not co...

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Julie Murley
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2020-04-03 00:05

The staff are very experienced, within my first ha...

The staff are very experienced, within my first half hour lesson with jamiah I learned very much. He relayed information to me in a way I could grasp. I was purposely given an experienced horse which I did very much appreciate, for my next lesson he is giving me a another specific horse to accommoda...

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Jess Palmer
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2020-04-01 04:01

This place is a mess.

This place is a mess.

Everything is disorganised, particularly the summer camps and PEP program. The horse are clearly overworked, underfed and because of this are quite clearly unhappy. They keep them in tiny stalls that are absolutely filthy. Most of all though, the owner, Marc, is awful. He is...

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Nicole Dallal
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2020-03-26 19:18

In response to what these other two "reviewers" ha...

In response to what these other two "reviewers" have posted:
I have worked in various barns over the years. The horses here are well cared for AND much loved by everyone, employees and volunteers alike. Not one of the horses works for more than 3 hours a day, so there is NO WAY the tack could be us...

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Veronica Trulin
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2020-03-16 06:52

My daughters have been riding at SHS since 2008. T...

My daughters have been riding at SHS since 2008. The instructors and all the staff are amazing. The friendships they have formed with other riders and staff alike is invaluable and the opportunities that they are offered to improve on their riding are incredible. My girls are there every week and I ...

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Dorothy I
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2020-03-09 09:14

Seaton Hackney provides a great affordable way to ...

Seaton Hackney provides a great affordable way to enjoy horseback riding to people of all ages and skill level. I have been riding there for about a year and have loved all my experiences there. Recently had to take some time off, but can't wait to get started again!

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Shaniece Degazon
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2020-03-07 22:18

What a great place. Wednesday afternoon no crowd o...

What a great place. Wednesday afternoon no crowd of people are there. I got a groupon for a private 30 min lesson. It was my first time here but certainly not my last. Liz was my walker and she was an excellent instructor. I learned so much in that short time. I will definitely come back for the tra...

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Amanda Lewis
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2020-03-01 16:44

Every time I bring my daughter here to ride it is ...

Every time I bring my daughter here to ride it is chaos and nobody knows what is going on. She is in the PEP program yet when we show up the employees there are not sure which class she should be in - whether it is PEP troop or PEP program (with the ponies) who the instructor is, if there are enough...

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Gail Bazyl
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2020-02-26 13:58

I can not believe that it will be 10 years since I...

I can not believe that it will be 10 years since I started to come to Seaton Hackney as a beginner rider. I fell in love with the place....the instructors, the office, the riders and the horses all become part of a village that nurture your heart and soul. You can get as involved as much as you w...

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Valerie Solomon-Stuart
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2020-02-11 16:32

This was a birthday gift class for my daughter. Ne...

This was a birthday gift class for my daughter. Needless to say it was a hit. The animals appeared to be well cared for (something that's important to me) staff were friendly and the experience was great. Gonna have to put aside a "horse fund" cuz we will be back lol. Pricey as it is, it is understa...

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angela kritz
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2020-02-11 12:26

I had a B-Day party for my 5 years old there and i...

I had a B-Day party for my 5 years old there and it was a disgrace. They did not provide what was agreed. They had provided only 16 juice boxes for 28 kids on a hot day, although I had specifically informed them in writing how many kids are coming. When I have asked the office for more drinks the an...

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Exportcity Group
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2020-02-05 17:54

I was looking for adult private training for horse...

I was looking for adult private training for horse riding class and seaton is the closest and most convenient for me. Kids running around and petting horses so despite look disorganized, it seems perfect for kids since it s not intimating them (or me). My wonderful trainer frank is very patient an...

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Christopher Shenise
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2020-01-28 23:30

We live in the neighborhood behind Seaton Hackney ...

We live in the neighborhood behind Seaton Hackney Stables and love to listen to the horses just beyond our yard. We often take our 2 1/2 year old son Finn to say hello and the staff are always very welcoming. Just stop on by.

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Marie Conte
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2020-01-10 00:00

Looked at many Stables in our area. Seaton Hackeny...

Looked at many Stables in our area. Seaton Hackeny Stables offered us the most. My girls are in troop, lessons and have the ability to go on trail rides.
They also just completed their Volunteer Program.
They can now Volunteer on the Weekends and enjoy more time at the Stable. Staff is friendly an...

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Grace Zong
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2020-01-09 10:08

Worst place ever!!! I've taken my daughter and nie...

Worst place ever!!! I've taken my daughter and niece here once, technically twice... and hoped we've never came!! The first time was just ok. The staff were ok, the instructors were ok. So we scheduled for next time, since the girls did like it there at first. However, when we went the second time a...

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