JL Performance Horses
English & Western Horse Riding & After School Program
Summer & After school PONYSITTERS program
Lessons, Clinics, Workshops, Parties & More!
All ages, levels & abilities welcome.
Be Part of the JLP Horse Family!
Team PONYSITTERS
More than just learning to ride a horse! Our comprehensive equine studies program is designed for horse crazy kids! PONYSITTERS bridges your child's love for all things equine with their academics through hands-on, project based learning including equine nutrition, equine anatomy, veterinary care, stable management, equipment care, safe horse handling skills and YES, English and Western riding lessons. No prior experience required.
Horseback Riding Lessons
As the area's oldest riding academy, JL Performance Horses offers English and Western riding lessons for children and adults for recreational and therapeutic purposes and for those with a view to compete. We are dedicated to passing on the tradition of excellence of good horsemanship and producing capable and knowledgeable horsepeople.
Tiny Trotters / Mommy & Me
Tiny Trotters learn about horses and saddle up to ride with a friendly, professional instructor who welcomes your little one to the wonderful world of horses. Toddlers & Pre-school children welcome.
Happy Halloween Trail
Team PONYSITTERS is excited to welcome you to their Happy Halloween woodland trail across 7 manicured acres. Everyone is welcome but you must have a ticket to enter.
Celebrate Your Child's Special Day
What child doesn't dream of being a cowboy or cowgirl? Or wants to ride magical unicorns? Make your child's day extra special and celebrate their day with us.
Horsemanship Merit Badge
We welcome all Scouting organizations, troops, dens and packs! Earn your Horsemanship merit badge here! Our instructor is a Girl Scout alumni and registered BSA Merit Badge Counselor for Horsemanship. She is an enthusiastic coach who has successfully led Scouts safely through the skills, rules and horsemanship academics.
Curry Comb Club
Perfect for anyone who loves horses. Children & adults welcome. Proper footwear required. Boots are perfect. Handle, groom and care the horses and ponies. Saturday, Sept. 18, 10am-12pm.
Make A Wish
Go ahead and make a wish. We do our best to grant as many wishes as we can. What are you waiting for?
About Us
We cater to what YOU love!
We cater to what YOU love!
We cater to what YOU love!
No prior experience is required. You do not need to own a horse to participate.
We proudly maintain scholarship and financial aid opportunities and welcome your generous contributions to continue to do so. Please contact our scholarship coordinator to make your generous donation to the future equestrians of the world today.
First-Rate Course Offerings
We cater to what YOU love!
We cater to what YOU love!
As Union Vale's oldest riding academy, JL Performance Horses continues to offer quality, community based, comprehensive equine educational programs and English & Western riding lessons, clinics and workshops for children and adults of all abilities.
We are happy to customize your personal equine experience.
Our Mission
We cater to what YOU love!
Our Mission
JL Performance Horses continues to be dedicated to producing capable, knowledgeable horsepeople and quality all-around horses for show and recreational purposes.
We offer the opportunity to attend various equine educational clinics, horse shows and participate in community and holiday events with our equine ambassadors.
Memberships, Certifications & Supporters
Featured in BOTH editions of the Hudson Valley News
PONYSITTERS Only at JL Performance Horses
From television and news publications to parenting magazines, our popular PONYSITTERS and other programs continuously make headlines and get glowing reviews! Click here to read about us in the Hudson Valley News.
Highlights from the APHA Western National Championship Show
Some of Our Fans, Followers & Supporters!
Adult Horse Riding Group
Book online now and SAVE $25 joining the fun Tuesday, September 21 from 10:30-1pm. Saddle up with professional horseman, Michael Dunn.