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Rhythm And Blues Equestrian Center

Added: 03/19/2009 10:41pm
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General Information
Stable manager/owner: Monika Dujardin-Deppen
Stable website: http://rhythmandblueshorses.com
Type of stable: private

Address and Contact
Street: 5384 Green Meadow Rd
City: Northampton
State: PA
ZIP Code: 18067
Phone number: 610-216-7257

Property Profile
Approximate size of property: 25 acres
Approximate number of horses on property: less than 25
Approximate age of stalls: 10-25 years old
Types/sizes of stalls: Box stall
Number of arenas: 1-5
Type of footing in the arenas: unknown
Number of turnouts: 6-10
Type of turnout: grass
Access to trails or bridle path: easy to access
Approx. number of vets in service area: 1-5
Approx. number of farriers in service area: 6-10

Trainers
Number of trainers on premises: 1
Trainers for which disciplines: Hunter/Jumper, Dressage

Amenities
Disciplines supported: Hunter/Jumper, Dressage
Type of feed: Alfalfa hay
Supplemental feeding services: yes
Frequency of stall cleaning: once a day
Horse shows held: no
Indoor or covered arena available: yes
Eventing course available: no
Eventing course level: N/A
Race track available: no
Hot walker or Euroxciser available: none
Grooming/care services available: no
Number of crossties: 1-5
Number of hitching posts: none
Number of washracks: 1-5
Heated water in washracks: yes
Breeding facilities available: no
Trailer parking available: yes
Grazing available: yes

Costs
General boarding costs: $400-$600/month
Cost of trailer parking: unknown

Other
Other features: none

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Reviewed by Kermit The Frog on 08/05/2010 1:26am
 1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Working and riding with Monika was a great experience and I learned way more with Monika than with any other trainer I have ever met. Her passion and true dedication for the sport, animals and the horse community is contagious! She takes excellent care of her facility, horses and boarders - she takes the time to teach her employees how she wants things done (which could be a turn-off, but I think it is best for clear expectations). Monika's training is effective and positive. She pushes you to your best but watches that she does not push you over the edge! The horse care is great - each horse is known and cared for individually. There is ample turnout, despite what other reviews say. The years of experience that Monika has accumulated show through the fine condition of her horses and riders. Monika is a true horsewoman, and I truly respect her passion and dedication.
What needs improvement:
Monika is very passionate and dedicated - which can be overwhelming or intimidating, I feel that this can be motivating, inspiring or frustrating. Sometimes there are unspoken expectations, like being somewhere earlier than said or mandatory events not known as mandatory.
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Reviewed by KB on 05/13/2010 12:52pm
 16 out of 25 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Rhythm and Blues Eq Center is an excellent. facility. When I first moved there I was contemplating selling my beloved mare. But, the patient instruction and quality management at R&B have saved my relationship with my horse and I am excited about our future as a team. Monika takes the time to assess the needs of each horse/ rider and has helped us come quite far in a short amount of time.
I cannot find any fault with the care my mare has recieved! The barn is meticulously kept, pastures are green, hay is fresh and abundant, water buckets are dumped/scrubbed daily, and only high quality concentrates are fed.
All the boarders/riders get along and are very supportive of each other. We often meet on a nice day for a group trail ride!
In summary, I could not be happier with my decision to move my horse to R&B!!!
What needs improvement:
No improvements needed! If you are looking for a barn with great facilities full of mature, friendly people, this may be the place for you.
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Reviewed by EPG on 03/15/2010 5:49pm
 3 out of 18 people found this review helpful
What I like:
The barn is kept very neat and clean, the pastures and rings are well maintained, and the horses get excellent care. The manager is a talented professional and an excellent trainer who takes the time to know and care about the individual needs of each horse and rider, is very encouraging and fun to be around.
What needs improvement:
No major improvements needed.
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Reviewed by Anonymous on 09/16/2009 8:07pm
 12 out of 18 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Beautiful facility, great location
What needs improvement:
Director was difficult to work with and was a poor employer.
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Reviewed by HappyWalker on 09/10/2009 8:22pm
 29 out of 46 people found this review helpful
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Reviewed by Judy on 08/12/2009 1:38pm
 5 out of 18 people found this review helpful
What I like:
I'm very pleased with the facilities and the quality of care for my horse. Monika, the manager, is passionately committed to making sure the horses are well fed and well cared for. I have great confidence in her judgment as she's a seasoned professional. There's plenty of turnout and the stalls and barn are kept very clean. It's in a very accessible location, the footing in the rings is always well maintained, and we regularly get the horses out on trail rides in the area. I and my horse have benefited greatly from her training and have been doing very well in shows this year.
What needs improvement:
I've been very pleased, but it's not for everyone. If you're someone who feels they know everything there is to know about horses (a sentiment I detect in some of the negative reviews about this barn), you may not want to take direction from the manager. If you're mature enough to value the opinion of someone who has worked professionally with horses for over 30 years, I think you'll be very satisfied.
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Reviewed by Quackz on 07/25/2009 5:40pm
 7 out of 21 people found this review helpful
What I like:
The Director is top notch in every way - a true classical master and extremely personable. My horse is thriving in her care which is the best I have found on the east coast. The depth of understanding of classical dressage can only be matched by an excellent seat, beautiful position, light hands, skilled training techniques and professional attitude. I highly recommend this wonderful trainer.
What needs improvement:
The Director needs a clone so there are more of her.
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Reviewed by Anonymous on 04/14/2009 11:48am
 25 out of 42 people found this review helpful
What I like:
The facility is very nice. It has plenty of land to ride on. The aisles are nice. The indoor and outdoor are nicely sized. The pastures are in good condition. The person running the farm lives on the premise which is nice. The owner also lives on the farm and is very nice. All and all the facility is amazing ... if the owner would only fix the one problem ... the person running it!
What needs improvement:
The indoor is full of rocks! The horses are not allowed to play in the fields ... if they run at all they are brought in! The hay sucks! The stalls have next to no bedding! The women running the farm is very insecure and always looks for compliments. She makes the barn a stressful envirionment and unpleasent for you to bring visitors with you to the farm. She also is not qualified to teach jumping in any way!!! She has no clue what she is talking about and it is just a matter of time for a horse to get ruinned! She also puts down every facility you are moving to as if she is the best around! She is very unprofessional with how she talks about others. This makes this amazing facility a complete turnoff!
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Reviewed by Joe Schmoe on 04/14/2009 11:14am
 18 out of 30 people found this review helpful
What I like:
Large outdoor
Nice pastures
What needs improvement:
Management.
Rocky indoor.
Quality of bedding in stalls.
Care of horses
Horses not turned out
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