Our
goal at Mountainside Stables (MSS) is to provide our
students and campers with a strong foundation in
horsemanship skills that the rider can use for a lifetime.
Over the past 30 years we have established a reputation of
excellence and expertise in our field.
At MSS, we believe that riding and horsemanship are an
art form – as technical and disciplined as music or dance.
Horsemanship is a physically and mentally demanding sport
that requires patience, strength, commitment, and
discipline. Riding and horsemanship also require a deep
compassion for horses as living entities. Balancing the
abilities and sensitivities of the horse and rider is a
priority at MSS. By keeping student and
summer camp attendance
numbers low, we are able to know our students on a personal
level and help them achieve their personal best and attain
their riding goals. Our participant numbers are lower than
industry average for safety reasons and to allow us to
personalize every student’s experience. It is our
expectation that our students will enjoy each other, enjoy
our horses, instructors, and most of all, have a wonderful
riding experience.
Joanne
is married to husband Mick, and they have two boys, Jeff and Justin. Mick
enjoys flying a Piper Club airplane in his spare time, he has over 50 hours
logged so far and just loves it. He also enjoys hiking with his dog Daisy
almost every day. Jeff is living in Boston, MA and is working as a Human
Resources Manager for Kenexa. He is also in the process of starting up his own
online business and enjoys the city life.
Justin is living
in Boston, MA and works for Wellhome in Nashua as a home energy auditor.
In February of 2001, Joanne was the recipient of the “2001 Horse person of
the Year” award. Each year the selection committee searches for candidates who
exhibit excellence in horse health management, show an active participation in
community equine-related activities, and promote the true meaning of
horsemanship. Joanne proved herself in all of these categories.
In January of 2003, the North American Horsemen’s Association named Joanne
the 2003 “Horsewoman of Distinction” for her exceptional leadership in the
horse industry, her safety conscious attitude, her acts of volunteerism
achieved through teaching, and for her promotion of human growth through the
interaction of horses.
In 1986 Jo Gelinas began working at the
New Morning
School in Goffstown NH and after 24 wonderful years, they will be closing
their doors in May 2010.
For a full list of Joanne’s awards and recognitions, please
click here for more info.
If you have any questions, please contact us!
If I could…
I would teach a
child to be positive,
To smile, to love
and be loved.
I would teach each
child to take time to observe
some miracle of
nature… the song of a bird,
the beauty of a
snowflake, the orange glow
of a winter sunset.
I would teach each
child to feel warmly about the
peers for whom the
task of learning does not come easily.
I would teach each
child to be kind to all living creatures,
And to crowd out of
their lives feeling of guilt,
Misunderstanding,
and lack of compassion.
I would teach each
child that it is okay to show
Their feelings by
laughing, crying, or touching
Someone they care
about.
Every day I would
have each child feel special and,
Through my actions,
each one would know
How much I really
care.
-Rogene Penny
"To
teach is to touch a life forever."
Joanne Gelinas,