Gladstone,
NJ has been a mecca for equestrians for years. The beautiful stable is steeped
in the history of the nation's greatest horses and riders, and today's athletes
consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to train and compete on the
Gladstone grounds. Once the training center for America's best and brightest
equestrians, it now serves as the headquarters of the United States Equestrian
Team Foundation and the NJ branch of the United States Equestrian Federation,
as well as the site of national championships, High Performance team training,
selection trials, and horse shows.
Despite Gladstone's
rich history and prestigious presence in the world of equestrian sport, rumors
have been circulating about the closure of this landmark facility. The truth is
that the USET Foundation will continue to be stationed at Gladstone,
keeping this beautiful stable open for area equestrians to use and enjoy.
This news comes as a
sigh of relief for riders and supporters of equestrian sport all over the east
coast! The USET's presence at Gladstone means that the highest levels of
training and competition are only a stone's throw away from eastern
Pennsylvania equestrians. National championships, team training, and the staff
that makes it all happen will continue to be only a little over an hours' drive
from eastern PA horse farms. Gladstone will continue to exist as a valuable
resource for equestrian athletes and fans of the sport in NJ, PA, and across
the country.