Red Gate Farm has horses available for short and long-term leases, as well as those available for hacks (practice rides).   Some may be available for sale to current students also.  Please direct inquiries to Christine at (540) 882-3530.

A lease means that you commit to renting the horse for a set number of days per week to ride without an instructor. The purpose of the lease is to ride more often with one horse in order to practice skills learned in lessons. A hack is a one-hour practice ride to students who can ride in the ring without an instructor and who can tack up independently. Leasing and hacks are arranged on a case-by-case basis and do not include jumping.  Leasing and hacking  are only available to current students enrolled in lessons.  They are not a substitute for lessons.

Both leasing and hacking (practicing) must be supervised by an adult.  Hacks are available pre-planned only for $30.

To learn more about all of our current horses, click here.

To inquire about a lease, please contact us directly. Those horses or ponies currently open for lease are pictured below.  A one-day lease (preferably Thursdays) is $100 per month.  2 days is $200; 3 days is $250; schoolhorse lease is $300 (ponies) and $325 (horses) where you can ride anytime the horse is not used in more than 2 lessons that day.

Abby Pony of the Americas 12.2 hand Age 18 Little and speedy. She's very sweet and gentle, and loves children. Super on the lounge line. She has shown in local equitation shows and on judged pleasure trail rides. Abby's been with us since spring 2006.	Tuppence Welsh pony cross 12 hands Age 8 New in December, Tuppence arrived with excellent training and manners.  Currently being used in lessons for small, talented riders, she is gaining popularity.  She is SOOOO cute with her small size and blue eyes.	Knight Morgan 14.2 hands Age 20 Knight is a fun and popular pony who always tries his best.  Great on the flat and for jumping too.  He was formerly shown and evented.

CiCi *** currently partially leased *** Halflinger 14 hands Age 21 CiCi  is  adorable!  She loves treats, has a prancy trot, and loves being fussed over.  Has very nice gaits and can jump too!  Currently partially leased.	Elana *** currently partially leased *** Hanoverian 16 hands Age 20  We just LOVE Elana!  She is quiet, obedient, and well-trained in dressage and jumping.  What a lovely lady!  And so elegant.......	Bon Bon Welsh-X Pony 12.2 hand Age 20+ Bon Bon has taught many children to ride.  She is quick, but honest, and loves lessons. Great for the first lesson, first canter, and first jump course!  Bon Bon has been with us for 3 years.

	Hershey *** currently leased *** Quarter Pony 14.2 hands Age 16 Hershey has English and Western training. Hershey is very sweet and willing. Suitable for all levels, he tries hard to please.

 

Sassy Welsh pony 13.2 hands Age 20+  Sassy is a cute welsh pony that has taught many children to ride!  She is used in lessons and camps for all abilities.  Popular with many students.	Genie *** currently partially leased *** Thoroughbred/X 15.3 hands Age 20 Former Hunter show horse.  Sweet, talented.  Auto everything, but not for beginners. Limited lease opportunity for advanced rider only.	Flash "Jumping Jack Flash" Tb/X 15.3 hands Age 6  Our new horse is still a little young, but shows great promise to be an eventer or hunter.  Currently available only for Intermediate and Advanced lessons.  He's a sweetie!

 

Trooper Quarter Horse 16.2 hands Age 20 Trooper has been with us at Red Gate Farm for 2 years.   He is a lovely horse, well-schooled on the flat, honest over fences, and talented in cross country as well.  Steady and quiet.  He formerly fox hunted.	Cricket "Perpetually Jackie" *** currently partially leased *** Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse 15.2 hands Age 13 She's  back!  Forward and athletic. Former Virginia Quarter Horse State Champion. Shown in All-Around (English and Western) and Showmanship. Cricket has been here for 3	Jack "TMF Darkstar" *** currently partially leased *** Quarter Horse 16 hands Age 11 He's back!  Comfortable gaits, western and english. Big, but gentle, he loves kids and adults. Jack has been here for 3 years.

Felix "Felix the Cat" *** currently leased *** Tb 16 hands Age 18 Advanced students only, Felix is a Training Level eventer that knows dressage, super-fast jumper, and Cross County superstar.	Colorado ***  currently leased *** Warmblood 17.2 hands Age 13  Colorado is our newest, and biggest addition ever!  He is fitting right in here with his wonderfully sweet personality.  Nice on the flat and willing over fences.	Spunky *** currently partially leased *** Welsh Pony 13.2 hands Age 17 NEW!  Spunky has shown in the pony divisions.  He has a wonderful personality and is gaining popularity at his new home!

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