Courses By Design
Hunter Horse Show Series held at Gleneayre Farm in Lumberton, New Jersey
About Courses By Design
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The management of Courses by Design originally started running horse shows in 1979. At that first show a top quality facility was selected, a knowledgeable horse person officiated and the courses were well designed and decorated. The exhibitors and trainers were our top concern.
Those traditions worked well then and they still work today!
Over the years different facilities were used to hold the various shows. The Marlton Equestrian Center, Buttonwood Stables, and the English Setter Club were just a few of the host sites. The rings at these facilities were always large with excellent footing for the horses competing. The officials that were asked to judge were knowledgeable horse people from the area. Some of those first judges included Robin Rost, Mark Leone, Cynthia Hankins and Kip Rosenthal. Riders competed throughout the year in stake classes and hunter classics for challenge trophies and high score awards.
Ideas that were well received by exhibitors then were continued and built upon over the years. The past definitely helped to mold the shows of the future.
From 2004 through 2011 the shows ran at Chesterfield Farm in Chesterfield, NJ. Starting in 2012 these shows will be moved to the lovely Gleneayre Farm in Lumberton, NJ. Once again a quality facility, with beautiful rings, fabulous jumps and inviting courses will begin a new show series. Our objective remains to provide exhibitors and trainers the kind of horse show people enjoy attending. The shows that were started in 2004 will continue to run with the same focus and commitment to the exhibitors.
The places may change but the ideas for a good show remain constant.
See you at the in gate!
- Suzanne Auletto
Show Updates​
Welcome to the 2025 Gleneayre Show Series!
We're looking forward to another great season with you! ​​​​​​​​​​​
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Beautiful all new arenas!
We can't wait to welcome you to our first show in the completely rebuilt arenas at Gleneayre Farm!
This includes two brand-new arenas, featuring a state of the art Ebb and Flow hydration system and top-tier footing, ensuring world-class conditions that never need to be watered.
As a result, our show schedule has been adjusted. Please make note:
Our April 27th show has been rescheduled to June 1st.
SHOW 1- May 18
SHOW 2-May 31
SHOW 3-June 15
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Class updates:
Working Hunter is now split into two divisions: Schooling Hunter at 2'6", and Working Hunter at 3'
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Congratulations to the 2024 Gleneayre Invitational
and Equitation Ride-Off Winners!
2025 Special Classes & Awards
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Horseflight Equitation Ride-Off
Sponsored by Emil Spadone
The featured class on September 7th will consist of our top ten scoring Equitation riders from the series competing in a two phase ride-off on the flat and over fences. The top 4 riders from this group will be asked back for further testing to determine the final placings. All riders will return for Ribbons & Victory Gallop
Participation Fee: $40
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$1000 M&N Hunter Finale
Sponsored by M&N Farms
Throughout the spring season, our judges will be asked to select 3 horses from each show that best represents their "Ideal Hunter". On October 5th, these horses will have the opportunity to compete against each other in a 2-round Hunter Classic. The first round will be judged and scored on style and brilliance. Round two will be judged and scored on suitability and handiness. Scores will be combined to determine 2025 M&N Farms "Ideal Hunter."
Top 10 scoring horses will be asked to return to the ring to ride for awards: cooler, ribbons, and prize money.
In order to participate in this classic, horse and rider must be pre-entered in one complete division at the show
Participation Fee $40
Prize money to be awarded
$220, $150, $120, $100, $90, $80, $70, $65, $60, $50​​​
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Meg Trout Memorial Trophy & Scholarship
A $200 scholarship awarded to the child accumulating the most points in any one division in our Children Challenge classes.
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The Joy Kloss Leading Trainer Award, donated by Kayley White
Awarded to the trainers from the Main ring and Annex ring earning the most points with their students.
Two different trainers will be selected. ​
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The "Do Work" Pony Hunter Memorial Trophy
A Challenge Trophy awarded to the High Scoring Pony of the show series.​
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The Southern Magic Perpetual Trophy, donated by Lyn Gallagher
Awarded to the Leading Horse and Rider combination from the Annex ring.​
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The Mystery Date Challenge Trophy, donated by Laura Coffey and Clare Gallogly
Awarded to the Leading Hunter from the Main hunter ring.
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The Courses by Design Equitation Trophy
Awarded to the Leading Equitation rider of the series.
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The The Gatsby Memorial Trophy, donated by The Wilkes Family
Awarded to the horse throughout the series that earns the highest score from one of our judges.
2025 Gleneayre Hunter Series Prize List
Our Sponsors
Hunter Finale Sponsor
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Division & Class Sponsors
Directions to Gleneayre Farm
Gleneayre Farm
55 Bridge Road
Lumberton, NJ 08048
From Rt. 537 West:
Rt. 206 South to Rt. 38 West to jug handle (Eayrestown/Mt. Holly Business District) At stop, make left, cross over Rt. 38, (you are now on Eayrestown Rd.) Follow 2.5 mi. and make a right onto Bridge Rd(612W) Show entrance will be on right.
From Rt. 295:
Exit 40 to Rt. 38 East (Moorestown-Mt. Holly) for approximately 5 miles and make right at Masonville/Fostertown Rd. (2nd street from Prospectors Restaurant). Go through blinking light and take road for about 1-2 miles to light. Turn left at light (Main Street -541). Turn right at first street (Bridge Rd – 612 East). Follow Bridge Road, show entrance on left.
From NJ Turnpike:
Exit 5 (Mt. Holly) to Rt. 541 South continue on Rt. 541 South bypass to Lumberton. Bear right on Rt. 541 South at the Burger King. Continue to Rt. 38. Cross over Rt. 38 and follow to Village of Lumberton bearing right at traffic light on Main St. Proceed to first traffic light (just past Lumberton Deli on right-hand side) and make a left on Landing St., bear right at the “Y” and continue to stop sign (this is Eayrestown Rd.) Make a right onto Eayrestown, continue .5 Mi.to Bridge Rd(612W) and make another right. Show entrance will be on right.
From Philadelphia and Camden – Ben Franklin Bridge:
Rt. 30 in Camden to Rt. 38 East, continue to Lumberton, approximately 20 miles and make a right at traffic light on Masonville/Fostertown Road (2nd street after Prospectors Restaurant). Go through blinking light and continue for about 1-2 miles to traffic light. Turn left at light (Main St./Rt. 541). Turn right at first street (Bridge Rd./Rt. 612 East). Follow Bridge Rd. Cross over little bridge and continue to show entrance on left.
From Shore Areas:
From circle at Rt.206 and Rt.70 - take Rt.70W. Stay to right on circle and immediately after circle take first road on right. Proceed to stop sign. Continue straight on Eayrestown Rd.(towards Lumberton) about 4 miles to Traffic light. Continue straight 1.8 miles and turn left at bend with arrows onto Bridge Rd. Show entrance will be .5 mile on right.