90 Years of History 

Meadowbrook Stables is one of the oldest and last remaining urban equestrian facilities in the United States. When it opened in 1934, the “Meadowbrook Saddle Club” was recognized as one of the “finest saddle clubs in the East” and hosted local, national, and international horse shows. The club portion of the building was designed after a Charlottesville tavern. The second floor contained a ballroom. 

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. 

A Brighter Future

For nearly a century, Meadowbrook has been a cornerstone of the community, providing exceptional equestrian programs and fostering a love of horses in generations of riders. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to the animals in our care, and to teaching the next generation an exemplary standard of care.

This includes:

-Treating horses with kindness and respect

-Creating a living environment that takes into account a horse’s biological and physiological needs

-Caring for horses in a way to that considers their needs first

-Using science and qualified equine professionals to stay up to date with the latest horse care and training techniques

-Teaching all level of students about equine behavior, nutrition, and healthcare

 As a nonprofit organization, your contribution will help care for our beloved horses, maintain and improve our facilities, and enable us to expand our community programs to reach even more aspiring riders. Celebrate with us by giving back to the horses and stables that have given so much to our community!