Welcome

No guts, no glory!

Located in the scenic St.Croix Valley, Valiant Stables is one of Minnesota's premier American Saddlebred and Hackney Pony stables. Training and instruction is available for all levels, beginners to world's champions.

We offer:

  • Full Service Training
  • Academy Lesson Program
  • Saddlebred and Hackney Sales

An Experienced Team

Headed by owner/trainer Cary Bartz, the Valiant Stables' team also includes: riding instructor Hilary Diaz, and caretaker Heather Tatarek.

Our Name May Have Changed

from Volz Stables to Valiant Stables, but we are committed to extraordinary horsemanship for all, by promoting safe beginner's lessons straight through to the winner's circle!