Swan River Stables

08/31/2026

🍂🐴 FALL LESSONS START TOMORROW! 🐴🍂

Tomorrow officially kicks off our 2026 Fall Lesson Session at Swan River Stables, and we are SO excited to get started!

We have a great fall planned with lots of riding, learning, horsemanship, special activities, and plenty of time at the barn with our favorite horses. 💙

Whether you’re working toward a brand-new skill, building confidence, moving up a level, getting stronger over fences, or just looking forward to spending more time in the saddle, we can’t wait to see what our riders accomplish this season.

And when you come in for lessons this week, be sure to check out our NEW RIDER BOARD! 👀

You’ll find our Fall Session calendar, upcoming events, horsemanship classes, announcements and more — and we want our riders to help us fill it up!

🍁 WHAT’S YOUR FALL RIDING GOAL? 🍁

Add yours to the Rider Board this week! Big goals, little goals, serious goals, fun goals — we want to hear them all. Parents, feel free to help our littlest riders add theirs, too!

Here’s to a fantastic fall at Swan River. We’ll see you at the barn! 🐴🍂💙

08/26/2026

Adult Barn Chore Position — Weekday Daytime (Monticello, MN)
Swan River Stables — Monticello, MN
Seeking reliable, detail‑oriented adults for weekday daytime barn chores. Perfect for stay‑at‑home parents, retirees, part‑time workers, or horse lovers who want quiet, meaningful work in a calm, structured environment.

🐴 Position: Daytime Barn Chore Staff
Hours: Flexible 2–3 hour shifts between 6 AM and 2 PM
Days: Monday–Friday (choose 2–5 days per week)
Pay: Average $16–$18/hr depending on experience
Start: Immediately

🧹 Responsibilities
Cleaning stalls (training provided)

Refreshing water buckets

Sweeping aisles

Light barn cleaning

Assisting with turnout (optional)

Basic horse handling (optional — we will train)

This is not a heavy‑lifting or fast‑paced job. It’s steady, predictable work in a friendly barn environment.

👤 Ideal Candidate
Reliable and punctual

Comfortable around horses (or willing to learn)

Enjoys physical work and being outdoors

Works well independently

Wants flexible daytime hours

Friendly, calm, and safety‑minded

🌿 What We Offer
Flexible scheduling

Calm, supportive barn environment

Training for all tasks

Opportunities to learn horse care

Optional lesson credit for horse lovers

Consistent weekly hours

A team that values kindness, communication, and structure

📍 Location
Swan River Stables
Monticello, MN
(Convenient to Big Lake, Becker, Elk River, and Buffalo)

📩 How to Apply
Send a message with:

Your availability

Any horse or animal experience (not required)

Preferred number of weekly shifts

For safety and insurance reasons, this position cannot accommodate babies, toddlers, or children during chore shifts.

08/25/2026

Part-Time Barn Hand –Weekdays
Swan River Stables in Monticello is looking for a dependable individual for horse turn out and stall cleaning. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who loves being around horses and thrives in an active, outdoor environment.
Responsibilities include:
Horse grain feeding , turn out muck and bed 12'x12' stalls to maintain a clean, healthy environment.
Experience: Previous experience handling horses safely is preferred.
Physical Ability: Must be able to lift 50+ lbs (hay/shavings) and work on your feet in various weather conditions.
Shift is 4-5 hours.
Reliability: Our horses depend on us; consistent attendance is a must.
612-418-2998

08/23/2026

🍂 FALL LESSON AVAILABILITY IS OPEN! 🐴

Our Fall Lesson Schedule is officially built — and we still have room for more riders!

Fall lessons begin September 1st, and we currently have availability for both private and group lessons.

Not sure which day, time, or lesson format will work best? Reach out! We’d be happy to help find an available spot that works for your rider and your schedule.

At Swan River, our lesson program is about more than just time in the saddle. Riders receive progressive, quality instruction focused on building confident, capable horsemen and women — with experienced instructors, wonderful lesson horses, and an emphasis on safety, horsemanship, and long-term development.

🐴 Private & group lesson availability
🐴 Riders ages 4+
🐴 Beginner through advanced riders
🐴 Progressive Rider Level program
🐴 Horsemanship education both in and out of the saddle
🐴 Fall Session begins September 1st

Whether your rider is brand new to horses or ready to continue building their skills, we’d love to help find the right place for them in our program.

Message us to find an available lesson time or learn more about joining Swan River Stables this fall!

08/20/2026

Short term and overnight stalls now available for horses needing temporary stabling, winter riding access, or a calm place during travel transitions.
Structured care, predictable routines,and year -round indoor arena access in an adult-focused environment.
Message us to reserve a stall.

08/18/2026

🏆 2026 Swan River Stables Show Series Year-End Results 🏆

After five fantastic shows, the final points have been totaled and our 2026 Swan River Show Series year-end results are in!

Congratulations to all of our riders for a wonderful season of hard work, growth, and great rides. We loved watching everyone progress throughout the year and are so proud of all that was accomplished.

Special Year-End Awards
🐴 High Point Horse: All the Juice
Owned by Annika Greaney

High Point Dressage Riders
Adult — Annika Greaney
Junior — Maddy Riedeman-Lenzarz

High Point Jumping/Equitation Riders
Adult — Kasey Corcoran
Junior — Emily Kovanen

Swipe through to see the final placings and year-end award winners! ➡️

Year-end standings reflect points earned throughout the series by riders who joined the Swan River Show Organization and were eligible for year-end awards.

Winners will be contacted by email when their awards are available for pickup at Swan River.

Thank you to all of our riders, families, volunteers, instructors, judges, and horses for making the 2026 series such a success. We appreciate everyone who helped make this season so special.

Congratulations again to all of our year-end winners and participants! 💙🐴

08/17/2026

We’re currently developing short‑term and overnight boarding options for horses needing temporary stabling, winter riding access, or a safe place during travel or transitions. If this is something you may need, message us — your feedback will help shape the final offering. Full details and pricing will be released soon.

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

💙 THANK YOU for an incredible Ride for Rylie! 💙

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 2nd Annual Ride for Rylie Benefit Horse Show. Whether you rode, volunteered, sponsored, donated, cheered from the sidelines, or helped behind the scenes — thank you for being part of such a special day.

This show means so much to us, and seeing our horse community come together to remember Rylie and support a wonderful cause is something we will never take for granted. 🐴💙

As we start planning for next year, we’d love to hear from you! We’ve put together a short feedback form for riders, families, volunteers, and spectators. Tell us what you loved, what we could improve, and what you’d like to see at future shows.

👉 Ride for Rylie Show Feedback:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hAZLMS7XfssUQuVZSzHMDXiY2Smu2YN7t5Ju4mkTEuY/viewform?edit_requested=true

Thank you again for showing up for Rylie, for our riders, and for our community. We ride for Rylie. 💙🐴