A History
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
area of Crossgates Mall. With the
completion of the Mall in 1983 it became
necessary for the stable to move to
larger quarters.
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During the 17-year
period at this site, the staff
developed numerous nationally
recognized horses and riders.
Such well-known horsemen and
women as Tim Goguen and Cynthia
Ford started their careers here.
During this time a series of
Winter Horse Shows was started,
and with the advent of more shows
the formation of the Capital
District Hunter-Jumper Council
was established. Horses from the
Capital District went on to
qualify and compete at all the
indoor finals due in large part
to the level of competition
provided on our local level.
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In
1984 the present location for Dutch Manor
was purchased and developed as a training
center 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 rose, the
need for the winter series decreased and
therefore Dutch Manor, instead of having
the series, now normally competes on the
Florida circuit in the winters.
As the interest
in equine activies increases in the
Capital District, the staff at Dutch
Manor will strive to accommodate the
needs of the avid equine enthusiast.
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