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Dutch Manor is the oldest continually operating stable in the Albany Capital District. The business was founded in 1967 at what had formerly been the Fort Orange Stable, which was located on the present parking arean of Crossgates Mall. With the completion of the mall in 1983, it became necessary for the stable to move to a new location.
During the twenty-six years at the current site, the staff developed numerous nationally recognized horses and riders. Such well known horsemen and women, such as Tim Gougen and Cynthia Ford, started their careers at Dutch Manor. During this time, a series of Winter Horse Shows was started, and with the advent of more shows the Capital District Hunter/Jumper Council was formed. Horses from the Capital District have gone on to qualitfy and compete at all the indoor finals due in large part to the level of competition provided on our local level.
In 1984 the present location for Dutch Manor was purchased and developed as a trainign cente for Hunters and Jumpers and their riders. Many local professionals have gotten their start with the help, encouragement, and training of the staff at Dutch manor. As the number of large recognized shows increased, and the quality of the local horses rise, the need for the winter series decreased and therefore Dutch manor, instead of having the series, now normally compete on the Florida show circuit in the winters.