Keystone Equestrian

09/27/2026

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Our Mission

09/24/2026

We need to do better as an equine community.

Our veterinarians, farriers, trainers, grooms, barn owners, and equine professionals spend their lives caring for the animals we love — and too often, their own mental health comes second.

Behind the missed call, the long wait, the difficult diagnosis, or the bill you’re frustrated about is a human being carrying a weight you may know nothing about.

Kindness costs nothing. Compassion matters. Words matter.

Check on the people who take care of our horses. Thank them. Give them grace. Treat them like humans.

Our horses deserve our compassion — but so do the people who dedicate their lives to them.

We can do better. We have to do better. 🤍🐴

We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Cierra Cadena, and would like to extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and all who loved her.

While working in the veterinary field can be rewarding, it can also take an immense toll on one’s mental health. Long hours, emotionally taxing cases, and high-stress decisions frequently weigh heavily on the mental well-being of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff alike.

We would like to take this moment to remind our fellow veterinary professionals that it is okay to ask for help. Please know that you are not alone, and there are resources available to connect you to others who can help in even the darkest times.

We also ask that clients and the equine community as whole continuously offer their kindness, understanding, and patience to every member of their veterinary care team. A little gratitude can go an incredibly long way for those who need it most.

If you or someone you work with needs support, help is always within reach:
• Reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline anytime by calling or texting 988.
• Not One More Vet (nomv.org) is an organization that offers a variety of resources, outreach, and peer support for veterinary professionals who may be struggling.

Rest peacefully, Dr. Cadena. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and care. ❤️

08/26/2026

If they can’t walk and steer, they can’t trot and steer.
If they can’t balance at the trot, they aren’t ready to canter.
If they can’t go catch their own horse, groom it, tack it up and take responsibility for it, how are they supposed to lead that horse from the saddle?

Going faster does not equal getting better. Strapping your kid to a horse and sending them into the arena isn’t making them better, it’s setting them up to get hurt.

You might think watching your kid walk circles isn’t exciting. You might think they should be cantering, jumping “doing more.”

But sometimes they’re simply not ready.

And respectfully — that’s why you hired an instructor. Because knowing how and when to progress a rider is our job.

We aren’t holding your kid back. We’re building the foundation that keeps them safe and makes them GOOD.

- Author Unknown

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Amelia on her purchase of Princesspecialstormy! We are so excited to see these two continue to grow together!

08/23/2026

CJL @ Duncraven

Kelli & Krissy took the rest of our team to CJL @ Duncraven yesterday!

Cam & Legolas 🧱 took home Champion in a competitive group in Beginner Hunter, with two 1st, a 2nd and a 4th in their first show together! 🥇🥇🥈

Charlotte & Sir Charles 🎩 had great rounds in Beginner Hunter, finishing with two 3rds and two 5ths! 🥉🥉

Chloe & Grande Paris 🇫🇷 had their best ride yet out of a large and competitive group in Hopeful Hunter 2’, bringing home 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th! 🥉

Katelyn & Zig Zag Swag 🦓 were Champion out of a big group in Beginner Equitation, with two 1st, a 2nd and a 5th! 🥇🥇🥈

Katie & Sweet Magnolia 🌸 competed in their first show together, finishing Reserve Champion with a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th! 🥇🥈🥉

Brooke & All I Want 💜 were not far behind the others in Beginner Equitation, bringing home 4th and 5th on the flat and 2nd and 3rd O/F in their first show together! 🥈🥉

Grace & Sir Charles 🎩 came home with a 5th in their walk trot Equitation class out of a big group!

08/23/2026

Lotus August Show:

Kayla and her students had a great day at Lotus!

Amelia & PrincesSpecialStormy ☔️ had a great show against a big Pleasure division, finishing with two 2nds and two 3rds to tie for Reserve Champion! 🥈🥈🥉🥉

Ava & To Be Or Not To Be 🐻 competed in their second show together against a competitive group in New Rider Equitation. They started the division with two 4ths but finished strong with a 3rd and a 2nd in their last class! We’re so proud of your perseverance!

Lidia & Roshni Desai’s Prince Charming 👑 finished our day off tying for Champion, with two 1sts and two 2nds in Mini Stirrup Equitation and a 1st in Mini Stirrup Hunter! 🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈

08/21/2026

Georgia is another one of our riders heading off to college this fall, and we couldn’t be more proud of the young woman she has become. 💙

When Georgia joined us in 2022, she was a completely different person than the one we see today. Her growth, both inside and outside of the ring, has been incredible to watch.

Georgia was the very first rider to form our show team. For years, she put in the miles on our green horses, Winnie and Blue, eventually leasing Blue before his passing in 2024. The year that followed brought plenty of change, and Georgia rode whatever horse was available without ever complaining. Somehow, no matter what horse she was on, she always found herself in the show ring coming home with top ribbons.

That same success continued when Georgia began her one-year lease on Hollywood Halo—a lease she worked hard for and absolutely earned. Together, they moved up a division, competed throughout the year, and even completed a two-day clinic with Jerry Schurink. It was so rewarding to watch her confidence and ability continue to grow.

This year, Georgia worked harder than ever, graduating a year early while balancing school, her time at the barn, and recovering from an injury from another sport. Through all of the trials and tribulations she has faced over the years, Georgia has continued to persevere, and the barn has always been a place where she could find happiness.

We can confidently say we have never been prouder of you, G. ❤️ Watching you grow into the rider and person you are today has been such a privilege.

Keep working hard, keep chasing your goals, and go show them what you’re made of in college! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. 🎓🐴

08/12/2026

🐴 In-House Lease Opportunities 🐴
📍Located at our barn in Stirling, NJ

Please DM us or text Krissy (908)-451-0861 for more information, availability, terms and pricing!

Don’t see a horse that matches your skill set? We have a few beginner horses available too!

08/11/2026

Fantastic day at Metropolitan Equestrian @ USET

Katelyn started us strong by catch riding Sir Charles 🎩 in Beginner Equitation and finished with Reserve Champion, with a 1st and 3rd on the flat and two 2nds O/F. This was Katelyn’s first time on Charlie! 🥇🥈🥈🥉Thank you Krissy & Charlotte for sharing Charlie with Katelyn!

Charlotte & Sir Charles 🎩 were Reserve Champion in Beginner Hunter 2’ out of a competitive group, with two 3rds and a 1st O/F and a 3rd on the flat! 🥇🥉🥉🥉

Charlotte and Sir Charles were also Champion in Outreach Junior/Amateur Equitation, with a 2nd on the flat and a 1st and 2nd O/F 🥇🥈🥈

Chloe & Grande Paris 🇫🇷 continued to make improvements in Beginner Hunter 2’ and finished 4th, 5th and 6th O/F and 5th on the flat. Keep up your hard work!!

Chloe and Grande Paris also competed in Outreach Junior/Amateur Equitation and finished strong with a 1st on the flat and two 3rds O/F 🥇🥉🥉

We’re so proud of everyone and their hard work! What a privilege it was to compete at such an iconic venue! We had fun and got to cheer on our friends Amelia, Tony & DJ 🩵

Thank you Mia, Katie, and Soph for your help today!!

08/09/2026

Brookside Show Stables August:

Emma & Pumpkin Spice 🎃 were Reserve Champion in Beginner Rider/Short Stirrup Eq combined, with a 1st in WTC and a 2nd O/F in their first show together! 🥇🥈

Kara & Hocus Pocus 💫 had a great second show together with lots of improvements, taking home a 1st in WT and a 3rd and 4th O/F out of a competitive group in Beginner Rider/Short Stirrup Eq combined! 🥇🥉

Maggie & Painted Cowboy 🤠 were Reserve Champion in Pleasure, with a 1st, 2nd, and two 3rds! 🥇🥈🥉

Grace & Hocus Pocus 💫 were Champion in Academy Equitation! This was Grace’s first show and she took home a 2nd in WT Equitation, a 1st in WT Pleasure, and a 1st and 3rd in cavaletti!🥇🥇🥈🥉

Ava & To Be or Not To Be 🐻 were Reserve Champion in Academy Equitation in their first show together, with a 3rd in WT Equitation, 2nd in WT Pleasure, finishing strong with a 1st and 2nd in cavaletti! 🥇🥈🥈🥉

We’re so proud of all of our riders! Great job everyone!