"To Succeed, Go Runnymede"
Runnymede is one of the largest eventing stables in the State of Oklahoma
 
Since 1956, Runnymede Stables has been the family business of Charlotte Moffitt Troup, her daughter, Lee Troup Johnson, and Lee's son, Sean Johnson.  More than eighty years of training experience is available at Runnymede.

Runnymede Stables was established by Charlotte Moffitt Troup in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the Fall of 1956. 

Charlotte had given lessons to local children and, in 1956, decided to start a riding school that she named Runnymede School of Horsemanship.  The stable specialized in the hunt seat style, teaching children in the Harrisburg area and taking them to local horse shows.  A tragic fire destroyed the stables in 1981.  Additionally, the Harrisburg urban area was beginning to encroach upon the farm, so Charlotte and daughter, Lee, decided to rebuild the stables in Oklahoma.  The present Runnymede Stables in Glenpool, Oklahoma, is just south of Tulsa, and was custom designed and built in 1983.  View Runnymede's amenities HERE.

Runnymede has produced excellent horses, including champions Copino and I'm a Copino Too.

Through the years, Runnymede Stables has handled most breeds of horses, including thoroughbreds, Quarter horses, Appaloosas and Morgans.  In the 1970's, Runnymede was primarily involved with the Appaloosa breed.

The most well-known Appaloosa stallion at Runnymede during this period, Copino (whom Lee Troup Johnson showed for ten years until his death), demonstrated his athletic ability by winning thirteen ROM's; and his son, I'm A Copino Too, winning World and National titles through his lifetime in all 3 seats, plus driving and trail..

Other Appaloosas were Captain Frost, Rebel Son, Arapahoe Jess, Mighty Booger, Sully's Lady Venture, Jag-on-Joe, Hot Cinderbar, Touch Me Echo, Above and Beyond, Front Page, Might Amy, Just A Double, Cofleet...and the list goes on.

Runnymede's riders have competed in Appaloosa shows under the Runnymede banner in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Ohio, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Oklahoma Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, and in Ontario, Canada.

Several nationally ranked eventers, including Aaron Thompson and Sean Johnson, have begun their careers at Runnymede.  Two very noted trainers from Runnymede are Rob Meneely of Meneely Show Horses in Conyers, Georgia; and Connie Struss Burchett of Burchett Show Horses from Harrisburg, PA.  Appaloosa trainer Jill Shull of Harrisburg, PA also began her career with Runnymede, as did Tonia Nance of Wichita, KS. 

Morgan horses have been prominent among the breeds trained for riding, carriage and versatility competitions. Fortune's Amber Lady, Fortune's Hightime, and many more have won national titles in carriage and under saddle.   View more about our Morgan Horses HERE.

On any given day, Runnymede might have an eventer, hunter, jumper, carriage-driving horse, western pleasure horse, polo pony, barrel racing, reining, or trail horse in training.

The stable is a full care training facility as well as training and lessons.  We accept any breed and help people achieve their goals.

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