You don't need to own your own horse.

One of Dutchess County's oldest, privately owned horse farms, JL Performance Horses is located in beautiful Union Vale, NY.  The farm recently underwent an almost decade long, modernizing design for World-class horse training, riding and stabling.  The farm continues to provide community-based, comprehensive equine education programs and welcomes children, adults, families, Scouts, schools and other groups to the wonderful world of horses.  JL Performance Horses continues to produce quality, all-around horses for both competition and recreational riding purposes and developing capable, knowledgeable horse people through hands-on equine experiences. 

JL Performance Horses is a NYS Certified Women Owned Agricultural Small Business, an active member of the DCRCOC, AQHA, APHA, USEF and USPC. 

For more than half a  century, JL Performance Horses has been earning National and local accolades and awards in English, Western & Driving events at Open, USEF and breed shows (AQHA, APHA, PtHA, AMHA, AMHR). The farm has received meritorious recognition for stable management, equine health care and training. Our instructors and trainers are lifelong horse people who are accomplished equestrians themselves. They have a proven professional track record and have successfully completed the US SafeSport, other safety & professional coursework and pass full background checks. Our team includes Certified Horsemanship instructors, carded horse show judges, equine veterinarians, veterinary assistants, a master farrier and authentic cowboys/cowgirls.  (Meet the JLP Horse family)

The horses, ponies, minis and the beautiful equestrian landscape make JL Performance Horses the perfect place for private photoshoots and for hosting the best pony parties and play dates EVER! 

JL Performance Horses provides EVERYONE who LOVES HORSES a place to safely and properly follow their passion and learn all about horses and ponies. JL Performance Horses is a premier horse training facility, fully equipped with modern, state-of-the-art, fully appointed indoor and outdoor amenities. 

NEW TO HORSES? Ready to pull on your boots? Simply use our online booking system to secure your 1/2 hour time slot. We'll happily introduce you to the wonderful world of horses.  Be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Question section and our 2022 Specials. 

English

Hunters, Equitation, Ponies, Jumpers, Dressage, Cross Country, Stadium/Show Jumping, Hunter Paces, Trail Rides, Halter

Western Dressage

Western 

Halter/Lounge line, Showmanship, Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, Ranch Riding, Patterns, Games (Barrel Racing, Pole Bending), Trail Riding 

We utilize both Natural Horsemanship and classical training methods. Our custom C&S Iron 60' professional grade round pen is the perfect place to start your equine experience.

• Round penning for respect
• Improved communication/focus
• Liberty work 
• Conditioning & Exercising
• Ground work/Desensitizing
• Evaluating
• Mounting up/Warm up

WIDE, OPEN SPACES, BREATHE IN THE FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR!  Seven manicured acres have undergone an amazing transformation showcasing our private, groomed trail system complete with more than 2 dozen obstacles and sensory activity stations spanning across the farm. Take a look!

JL Performance has frequently hosted workshops and clinics with Down Under Horsemanship, legendary horseman and Spirit of the Horse recipient, Kennis Fairfax and the Northeast Ranch Horse Director, judge and clinician, Michael Dunn, giving neighboring farms and fellow equine enthusiasts World class training opportunities close to home. Learn more

YES! We have show quality, proven, confidence building, well-trained horses and ponies available for you and your child to handle, work with, ride and care for.  

YES! We do offer horse training. Learn more.

Yes, we offer horses and ponies for on-farm lease and sale. 

Call us and plan your visit (845) 260-0962.