Glendevon Stables is a breeding and training operation located in north central Maryland. We produce and sell select warmblood and draft crosses at affordable prices.

Welcome to Glendevon Stables, a small breeding and training operation located in north central Maryland. We produce and sell select crossbred sporthorses, both by our own Glendevon's Mountain Man, and from other breeding programs that meet our high standards. Our specialty is in making rewarding and uncomplicated partnerships between horses and riders.

Leslie Deering began Glendevon Stables in 1988, after returning from several years training with, and running barns for, Torrance Watkins and Karen Reuter, in VA, and Edith Conyers and Hill n Dale Farms in KY. Her time spent with these operations gave her a wide variety of experience with horses. Some of the highlights of these years included experiencing the behind the scenes training, preparation and competition for the ‘84 Olympics, in which Torrance and Finvarra received a team gold medal; prepping and showing the multi million dollar TB colts sold by Hill n Dale Farms at the prestigious Keeneland Select Sales; and overseeing the care of Karen Reuter’s Arbor Hill, as he competed and flew to and from Holland, for the international three day event at Breda. It was while working for Edith Conyers, former master of the Iroquois Hunt, in Lexington, KY, that Leslie was first introduced to foxhunting, sporthorse breeding via A.I., and the athleticism and versatility of draft cross sporthorses.

Leslie feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with world class horsemen, learning good old fashioned horsemanship. She continues to take advantage of lessons and clinics. Leslie gets great satisfaction in helping others, with practical and down to earth advice, whether on selecting a new horse, or better understanding the needs of a current mount. Her extensive experience in re-educating off the track Thoroughbreds and “difficult characters” has also given Leslie a real appreciation for the much greater ease of starting, whenever possible, with a good tempered youngster, correctly handled, healthy and confident!

Glendevon’s program now focuses on producing these prospects in limited numbers. Our 115-acre farm, nestled along Sam's Creek on the edge of Frederick county, is surrounded by open farmland and rolling hills, perfect for educating and conditioning horses across country. By restricting our herd, we are able to invest considerable time and training with each individual. Starting from birth, our babies are handled daily. Foals by Glendevon’s Mountain Man consistently demonstrate his prepotency. Their calm and willing temperaments, combined with size, substance and athleticism, make them a joy to own and train as numerous happy owners have reported to us! Youngsters become experienced at leading, tying, clipping, vacuuming, bathing, and no stress trailering. They soon progress to quiet work under tack in our round pen, followed by lunging and ground driving. Once under saddle, all horses receive a solid education in dressage and jumping. We enjoy furthering their education at small shows, events, and out foxchasing whenever our schedule permits. Great emphasis is always placed on obediance, balance, and forward impulsion. As a result, our horses are light off the aids, brave and happy in their work.

We are very proud of our reputation for honesty, professionalism, great rapport with horses, high client satisfaction and loyalty. Please look around our site. We look forward to working with you, and hope you’ll contact us. We know you'll find our prices for sporthorses and services to be realistic and highly competitive!

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