The stables began offering riding lessons in 1943 and has been teaching equestrians young and old ever since. In 2001, David Bradley, founder of The Advisory Board and publisher of The Atlantic magazine, established Meadowbrook Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization. He then invested in extensive renovations to the barns, rings, paddocks, and other aspects of the facility.

Since then, Meadowbrook has maintained a strong riding program that excels in teaching riding and horsemanship to children and adults of all levels, from beginners through those showing at the national level.

Meadowbrook is a community inspired by the love of horses and committed to educating the next generation of horsemen through programs that foster the development of excellent equestrian skills, while nurturing the attributes of kindness, responsibility, sportsmanship, ethical business practices, and compassionate care for animals. Meadowbrook seeks to make the joy of engaging with horses available to children and youth from all walks of life through partnerships with schools and nonprofits; our doors are always open to the local and greater Washington community.  We’re committed to providing high quality lifelong care for our horses, including the best in wellness care, exercise, nutrition, and veterinary medicine. We seek at every opportunity to implement sustainable and green horse-keeping practices that minimize adverse environmental impacts. And as we enter the 21 st Century, we’re mindful of our stewardship role to preserve Meadowbrook as an historic equine facility and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of riding and interacting with horses.

Meadowbrook Community Principles: Meadowbrook Stables welcomes all members of the community to participate in our programs. We maintain a safe, inclusive, equitable, and supportive organization for our students, families, visitors, and employees, and strive every day to expand our opportunities for interacting with and appreciating horses. We hope to see you soon!