Archives for 2016

Breezy

breezyIntermediate/Advanced level
Thoroughbred 16.1 hands | Age 9
Breezy has been in training for eventing, showed in jumpers, and is available for lessons and lease.  Suitable for intermediate / advanced riders only. Currently partially leased.

Joey

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Intermediate level
Pony 13.2 hands | Age 20
Joey has shown in Pony hunters, and fox hunted for years.     He is now finding his role as a teacher; he is forward and willing.

Blizzard “Picturesque Bit of Blue”

blizzardBeginner/Intermediate level
Welsh pony 13.2 hands | Age 16
Blizzard is a super pony!    He is a great teacher, and popular with many levels of riders. He is available for lessons and lease.

Clinic – Hannah Sue Burnett – Thurs. July 5, 2-9 pm

Red Gate Farm is delighted to offer another clinic opportunity with 5* Event rider Hannah Sue Burnett. She will be at the farm in the afternoon and evening of Thursday, Juy 5th. This clinic was very popular last year and will fill up fast, so if you are interested, sign up to reserve your spot right away!

Hannah Sue has been in the top placings at the upper levels for the last several years, both at the national and international level.

With Hannah Sue’s impressive resume comes a teaching style that is accessible to riders of all levels and experience. Take advantage of this special opportunity to train with a top event rider at a top facility in the heart of horse country in Bluemont, Virginia.

Dressage lessons will take place in the indoor arena on Nike Air footing with polymer coated sand, or in outdoor dressage ring on grass.
Jump lessons will be in the outdoor arena on Euro-Felt footing with a show jumping course.

Auditors are welcome! The indoor boasts a climate-controlled viewing area, and the outdoor has a large grandstand.

Dressage: $150 (30 minute private)
Jump: $150 (45 minute group),  XC might be possible if enough interest
Both: $275
Audit: $25

To sign up, please contact Christine Vitkus
RedGateFarmVA@aol.com

 

Joker

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Beginner-Intermediate level
Quarter Horse | 15.1 hands | Age 20
Joker is a really quiet, comfortable best friend.   He is a great teacher  for that first canter or first jump. He is available for lessons and lease.

Maestro

parkerIntermediate/Advanced level
Thoroughbred | 16 hands | Age 12
Maestro is a straight-forward Thoroughbred that has shown in hunters, jumpers, and eventing.  He is privately owned, but occasionally available for lessons for select students.

Ember “Maxis Nimblefeet”

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Advanced level
Thoroughbred | 16 hands | Age 9
Ember is an  off-track Thoroughbred that has been evented and fox huned.   She is privately owned and leased.

Fox Hunting Clinic (mounted), Sun. Feb. 25th 3:30-5:30 pm; Fox Hunt Sun. March 3rd

 

hounds$100  Location:  Red Gate Farm

Contact us if you’d like to attend our mounted fox hunting clinic Sunday, Feb. 25, 3:30-5:30, followed by  an introductory fox hunt with the Loudoun Hunt on Sat., March 3. Must be an intermediate rider. We will cover EVERYTHING (tack, attire, etiquette, history, hunt staff and roles, expectations of horse/rider, etc.). Includes talks by master and huntsman, and a kennel tour.

$50 reduced cap fee(adults) for the hunt on March 3, plus $150 extra fee if you need a horse for the fox hunt. Our staff will ride with you on the hunt to assist and explain. Trailer spots limited!

Ride through the cornfields, Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 2 pm -3:30

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$75   Includes horse and guide, wine/beverages/snacks

Ride in a group through the cornfields.    One of our instructors will guide the group.  If we get  a large group, we might split into 2 groups by riding level.

 

Lameness and Horse Care Clinic – Sat. April 14, 3-5 pm

leg-wrap$25 / 2 hours

Provided by Clarke equine in conjunction with our staff, we will be seeing a live demonstration of the “lameness locator” on one of our horses.  Also will be discussing what every horse owner should know (routine care: worming/vaccines/Coggins/dentist/farrier) as well as common ailments (Colic, abcess, wound care, fever, tying up) and when to call the vet! Refreshments served.  If you work with horses, lease a horse, dream of owning a horse, or are lucky enough to own one now, you should see this presentation. At the end, wrapping of a foot and leg demo.