Sea Horse Stables at 50 Poverty Hollow Road hosted a 20th anniversary open house Sunday, August 8. The event offered tours of the facility, a raffle, an opportunity meet the horses up close, and a chance for visitors to speak with trainers and staff about their programs.
Kristen Abbatiello, owner and head trainer at Sea Horse Stables, told The Newtown Bee how she grew up riding and showing horses on Long Island, which later inspired the stable’s nautical name.
In 2001, she was working as an independent trainer, riding and teaching at multiple locations. Upon building a loyal group of local clients, she opened Sea Horse Stables.
“We started with a small group at Zoar Ridge Stables in Sandy Hook, and we continuously grew over the years. Then [we] settled permanently at Red Gate Farm on Poverty Hollow about 12 years ago,” Abbatiello said.
She added, “We have an experienced team of insured professionals that are dedicated to managing all aspects of our operation: client services, equine management, horse care and health, stable maintenance, and training.”
Abbatiello describes the 67-acre facility as blending “the best of Old World traditional charm and state-of-the-art amenities.”
Sea Horse Stables has oversized indoor and outdoor riding arenas with modern synthetic footing. The horses are also provided with both all-weather and grass turnout, according to Abbatiello.
The business offers boarding and training options to all levels of horses and riders.
Abbatiello explained, “We provide horses with individualized care and training programs specifically designed to achieve goals. We prepare riders for local level showing through national level competition. Other services include horsemanship instruction, clipping, grooming, and leasing.”
Many of the stable’s riders will even be competing in the CHJA medal finals at the Fairfield County Hunt Club at the end of the month.
Ultimately, Abbatiello said, Sea Horse Stables cultivates a community where riders become a team and get to grow their passion for riding.
“While we are focused on a clientele that is serious about and dedicated to our sport, it is very important to us that our culture feels inclusive and fosters a real camaraderie... We believe that creating individualized programs to develop young horses and riders is the key to successful training,” she said.
To learn more about Sea Horse Stables, visit seahorsestablesllc.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook at @seahorsestablesllc. Those with questions can call or text Kristen Abbatiello at 203-722-0743 or stable manager Sarah Booth at 203-984-7421.
Reporter Alissa Silber can be reached at alissa@thebee.com.
From left are Sea Horse Stables owner/head trainer Kristen Abbatiello with students Sarah Evans, Kylee Henderson, Morgan Neff, and Hannah Evans selling homemade cookies at the stable’s 20th anniversary celebration. The August 8 event included tours, raffles, crafts for children, and a meet-and-greet with horses and staff members. The cookies were provided by Henderson’s business, Rein and Bark. —Bee Photos, Silber
Kristen Abbatiello, owner and head trainer at Sea Horse Stables, celebrated the business’s 20th anniversary with an event for the public on August 8.
Amy and Ella Kundrat, of Bethel, pet Quin the horse during a tour of Sea Horse Stables on Sunday, August 8.
Sharon Becker rides her 15-year-old horse, Elton, while visitors tour Sea Horse Stables on August 8.
Sea Horse Stables owner/head trainer Kristen Abbatiello’s horse Delila smiles during the barn tour on Sunday, August 8.
During the tour of Sea Horse Stables, guides showed visitors the room of equipment that included a row of riding helmets
From left are Melissa Beard of Floral Designs By Melissa, Matt Mihalcik of the Newtown Chamber of Commerce, Kami Evans of Sea Horse Stables, and Neviana Zhgaba of Aquila’s Nest Vineyards taking a tour of Sea Horse Stables property on August 8.
Jake, the friendly barn cat at Sea Horse Stables, lounges on a pathway and lets visitors pet him during the public tours on August 8.
At Sea Horse Stables, Dr Bonnie Asher feeds a treat to Elton the horse, then pets his head.
Visitors to Brittany Kochiss’s booth at Sea Horse Stables’ 20th anniversary event found free informational materials and horse-shaped stress relief toys. Kochiss was there on behalf of Daighle & Travers Insurance, which insures Sea Horse Stables.
Sea Horse Stables has two barns at Red Gate Farm on Poverty Hollow Road, and cares for up to 30 horses, each of whom gets plenty of individual attention.
Sea Horse Stables has a round pen for the horses to use that overlooks the scenic property.
Comfort dog Georgia brought smiles to people visiting Sea Horse Stables on August 8.
Sea Horse Stables conducted a raffle during its 20th anniversary event. Prizes included a treat basket from BD Provisions.
Sea Horse Stables’ grand prix field has jumps set up for horses to master.
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