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Lessons, Training, Boarding & Showing Sunny Stables is located in Picturesque Highland County Va. We are a Fully Insured USEF member facility.

We offer lessons for all ages and riding abilities and specialize in the English Discipline. Instruction is provided on any of our great lesson horses or on your own personal horse. Lessons are taught by a Virginia Intermont College Equine Major with over 28 years of experience. We also offer 4 yearly summer horse camps for the younger riders. Located 35 minutes from The Homestead Resort.

11/08/2026

Well deserved!!

11/08/2026

A wonderful, sunny afternoon spent with this group of riders!

11/08/2026

When trainer Geoff Case watches riders flatting their horses, he sees a lot of the same thing: people lapping the ring, zoning out, and missing a huge opportunity. “It’s one of my biggest pet peeves,” Case said. “People just go around the outside, staring off into space. That’s not riding. That’s exercise.”

In Case’s eyes, flatwork isn’t just something to do when you’re not jumping—it’s where you actually become a better rider.

To Case, a good flat session should feel like a jumping round. “You should be riding lines, bending, adjusting your rhythm,” he said. “Every step is a chance to make something better.”

He encourages riders to ride patterns and turns with purpose. “Don’t just stay on the rail,” he said. “Use the whole ring. Make a circle, ride across the diagonal, do transitions in different places. Ride like you’re setting up for a jump.”

That kind of thinking builds skills that directly transfer to the show ring. “When you ride with that much attention, the horse gets sharper, you get straighter, and suddenly your distances show up easier,” he said.

The flat, he added, is where you learn timing, balance, and control without the distraction of fences. “If you can’t organize yourself between the jumps, you won’t do it over them either.”

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08/30/2026

🐴✨ What a fabulous day for all the Sunny Stables riders at the 2026 Highland County Horse Show! ✨🐴

We are so proud of all of our riders and the hard work they put in. It was a wonderful day filled with great rides, beautiful horses, smiles, and memories that we’ll cherish! ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who worked hard to organize and make the Highland County Horse Show possible.

08/25/2026

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08/02/2026

Not every horseman is called to the same role.

Some are competitors who thrive under pressure and love the thrill of the arena. Some are incredible horsemen who may never win big, but their feel, timing, and understanding of a horse are second to none. Some are gifted coaches and mentors, pouring into the next generation and helping others achieve their dreams.

Some are trainers who would rather stay at home, starting colts, solving problems, and building great horses than chasing rodeo miles. And some are blessed to do a little bit of all of the above.

I’ve seen champions who have won a lot but aren’t great horsemen. I’ve seen outstanding horsemen who rarely compete or never seem to win. I’ve seen people who excel at both.

I’ve also seen trainers who have no desire to compete they simply love developing horses and helping others succeed. And I’ve seen successful competitors who are so busy competing that they don’t have the time to coach.

None of these paths is more valuable than another.

The horse industry needs competitors, horsemen, trainers, coaches, and mentors. Each one plays a different role, and together they make our industry stronger.

So don’t compare your journey to someone else’s. Keep working hard, stay true to the role God has called you to, and do what brings you joy.

Success isn’t determined by the arena you’re standing in. It’s determined by the impact you leave behind and by the horses and people who are better because you crossed their path.

❤️❤️❤️❤️
Elsabe Hausauer
MBR Performance Horsemanship LLC

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08/01/2026

What an incredible way to wrap up our 2026 camp season! 🐴☀️
Sunny Stables Intermediate Camp came to a close yesterday after three fun-filled days of riding, learning, and making memories. Intermediate level campers continued to build their horsemanship skills, gained confidence in the saddle, and enjoyed time with friends who share their love of horses.
A huge thank you to all of our campers, parents, and our amazing volunteers who helped make this year's camps such a success. We are grateful for each of you and can't wait to see everyone back at the barn for another great summer camp season in 2027!

08/01/2026

Sunny Stables traveled to Kemper Knoll Stables LLC last weekend! We had a wonderful day, brought home a ton of ribbons and made many amazing memories! Thanks to everyone who had a hand in hosting this fun show! We're looking forward to the next one!

07/18/2026

🌞 Sunny Stables 3rd camp of the summer is a wrap! 🐴

After three fun-filled days, we finished up camp yesterday with plenty of riding, crafting, swimming, educational games, and hands-on learning about the many aspects of horses. We are so thankful to everyone who attended and to our dedicated volunteers who helped make this camp such a memorable experience! 💛🐎

06/24/2026

We wrapped up our 2026 Jr Horse Camp today. This amazing group was so much fun! We spent lots of time riding, learning different aspects of horsemanship, crafting, and playing educational games. A sincere thank you to all who attended, and as always, a huge shout out to all of our dedicated volunteers for making this a memorable experience for these young riders!

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634 Jackson River Road
Monterey, VA
24465

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