OPEN TO ALL RIDERS & HORSES. Large indoor and outdoor rings with premium footing. Gravel parking lot; overflow in field. GREAT ribbons and prizes!
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All riders must have a signed Red Gate Release Form on record with us before riding.
Click here for Hannah Jones Photographer Photo credit on webpage: Nicole Cranford Photography
2024 STARTER HORSE TRIAL / COMBINED TEST SCHEDULE*
19255 Foggy Bottom Road
Bluemont, VA 20135
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ENTIRE ENTRY INCLUDING PAYMENT AND COGGINS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE CLOSING DATE OR PAY LATE FEE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 (9 am start)— Closing Date: May 14, Judge: Julie Brownson
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 (8 am start)— Closing Date: Sept. 24, Judge: Julie Brownson
Stephanie Leahey, Carol Thomas
STARTER/ COMBINED TEST LEVELS
W/T Intro— USDF 2023 Introductory Level Test A — Crossrail Jump Height (CT ONLY)
Introductory— USEA 2022 Starter Test — 18″-2′ Jump Height
Elementary— USEA 2022 Beginner Novice Test B— 2′ -2’3″ Jump Height
Beginner Novice— USEA 2022 Beginner Novice Test A— 2’7″ Max Jump Height
Novice— USEA 2022 Novice Test A— 2’11” Max Jump Height
Training— USEA 2022 Training Test A— 3’3″ Max Jump Height (CT ONLY)
Modified— USEA 2022 Modified Test A— 3’4″ Max Jump Height (CT ONLY)
Prelim— USEA 2022 Prelim Test A— 3’6″ Max Jump Height (CT ONLY)
STARTER HORSE TRIAL FEES
Entry: $135 (non-CDCTA/USPC member), $130 (CDCTA/USPC member)
COMBINED TEST FEES
Entry: $85 (non-CDCTA/USPC member), $80 (CDCTA/USPC member)
OTHER FEES
Late Fee (applies after closing date, or if no coggins/payment by closing date): $20
Extra Dressage Tests: $50/test
Extra Jump Rounds: $30/round HC
XC Rounds: $40/round HC
Day Stall fee: $50
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We welcome all competitors from local stables, including our Red Gate Farm students. Our facility boasts excellent footing, great judges, new jumps, indoor and two outdoor arenas, and spectator seating. Our shows have always been fun and our staff is friendly and helpful. Come and join us! Ribbons are awarded to the top 6 riders in each division. Riders in the introductory division will receive a completion ribbon if they finish but are outside the top 6. We are associated with CDCTA and MCTA and will run our combined tests according to their rules.
- Trailer parking is available in our field with easy access to the ring and facilities. Bathrooms – please use port-a-potty. Water is available outside the main barn.
- Designed to have straightforward courses with professional jumps and questions appropriate to the level.
Red Gate Farm wants everyone to have a pleasant, safe, and fun experience. Good luck to all!!
*In case of inclement weather, the horse show may be cancelled/delayed. An email will be sent to competitors if this is the case. Please call (703) 585-7586 (secretary)for any weather/time updates. Starter Horse Trial includes ribbons placings 1-6 and prizes for placings 1-3 in each full division.
TIMES will be listed below. UNLESS someone feels they do not have enough time in-between phases or if some other issue needs to be considered, no need for a reply to RedGateFarmVA@aol.com. We will do our best to make any necessary adjustments. Posted times will become FINAL AS OF 8 AM the day prior to show. Additional jump rounds (unjudged) can be added on day of show for $30 each. We will be selling limited food menu on site, and WILL have a professional photographer.
PARKING: Trailers: We will park trailers in field by front entrance, VIP/mobility issues up by the right side of the indoor arena and on grassy area past arenas and toward the house.
Cars: Park on the left side of the indoor arena. To get there, at top of drive, turn left and pass front of barn, then turn right after barn.
VET—ON CALL ONLY; No FARRIER. Professional photographer.
Show Office open and packets available one hour prior to first dressage time. XC course may be walked the day before.
Sorry, no refunds after closing date. Late entries accepted or changes with $25 fee. If payment hasn’t been received by the closing date, there will be a $25 late fee. No exceptions.
# | Rider Name | Horse | Division | DR | SJ | XC | Total | Placing |
276 | Gabby Sanchez | Deanoguska 300026692 | CT Intro | 39.67 | E | — | — | E |
277 | Sarah Gresens | Chessie | CT Intro | 40.0 | 0 | — | 40.0 | 1 |
278 | Ciara Sitko | KML Custom Made | HT Intro | 31.67 | 0 | 0 | 31.67 | 1 |
279 | Lake Dukes | Cool n Flashy | HT Intro | 35.67 | 4 | 0 | 39.67 | 2 |
280 | Morgan Carley | Reese | HT Intro | 40.33 | 0 | 0 | 40.33 | 3 |
281 | Carson Moody | Virtual Bue Sky | CT Elem | 37.19 | 04 | — | 37.19 | 1 |
282 | Becca Biggs | Streets on Fire 300027976 | CT Elem | 31.25 | 8 | — | 39.25 | 2 |
283 | Sarah Baniowski | Skyline Details | HT Elem | 38.75 | 0 | 0 | 46.75 | 2 |
284 | Ariel Zelenka | Friday | HT Elem | 47.19 | 8 | 0 | 55.19 | 3 |
285 | Reagan Nolan | Finley | HT Elem | 37.5 | 0 | 0 | 37.5 | 1 |
286 | Sarah Crutchfield | Merry Legs Lady Ophelia | HT BN | 37.35 | E | — | E | E |
287 | Melinda McCullah | Maestro 300029915 | HT BN | 31.47 | E | — | E | E |
288 | Katherine Carter | Miss Scarlett | CT BN | 49.41 | R | — | R | R |
289 | Kay Pfaff | Midnight Beauty Gal 300037190 | HT BN | 33.82 | 8 | — | 41.82 | 1 |
290 | Alexis Emch | Solos Senorita | CT BN | 42.65 | 4 | — | 46.65 | 1 |
Lisa Landis | FHR Wingman | CT BN | — | — | — | SCR | SCR | |
291 | Erica Jones | R U Sure 300037382 | CT N | 31.11 | 0 | —- | 51.11 | 1 |
# | Rider Name | Horse | Division | DR | SJ | XC | Total | Placing |
166 | Allison Tripp | Quick Wit | CT Intro | 30 | 0 | — | 30 | 1 |
167 | Victoria Seitz | Philipe | HT Intro | 31.33 | 0 | 20 | 51.33 | 5 |
168 | Ty Diamond | Saphira | HT Intro | 38.33 | 0 | RF | — | E |
169 | Phoebe Pearson | Chasity Pender | HT Intro | 28 | 12 | 0 | 40 | 4 |
170 | Angela Kemerer | Yankee Division 300038744 | HT Intro | —- | — | — | — | SCR |
171 | Christine Vallejo | Desert Moon | HT Intro | 20.67 | 0 | 0 | 20.67 | 1 |
172 | Katie King | Run From the Heat 300034070 | HT Intro | 25.67 | E | 0 | — | E |
173 | Addison Cox | Izzy | HT Elem | 31.67 | RF | 0 | — | E |
174 | Anna Nicely | Josie (Daddy’s Money) | HT Intro | 37 | E | — | — | E |
175 | Lake Dukes | Cool n Flashy | HT Intro | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
176 | Ryleigh Schofield | MSH Fireworks after Dark | HT Intro | 31.33 | 4 | 0 | 35.33 | 3 |
177 | Amanda Gookin | Runability | CT Elem | 35.31 | 0 | — | 35.31 | 1 |
178 | Brooklyn Collo | Rocky | HT Elem | 26.25 | 0 | 0 | 26.25 | 4 |
179 | Darrin Mollett | Dominator Touch Z | HT Elem | 26.56 | 0 | E | — | E |
180 | Ariel Zalenka | Friday | HT Elem | 27.5 | 0 | 0 | 27.5 | 6 |
181 | Juliet Milder | Reese | HT Elem | 26.56 | 0 | 0 | 26.56 | 5 |
182 | Alyssa Schmitt | Ashby | HT Elem | 28.75 | 0 | 20 | 48.75 | 10 |
183 | Elena Guallar Thompson | Pilot’s Error | HT Elem | —- | — | —- | —- | SCR |
184 | Katellyn Kellum | Goldfish | HT Elem | 28.12 | 0 | 0 | 28.12 | 7 |
185 | Nora Robinson | Tiny Tina | HT Elem | 20.93 | 0 | 0 | 20.93 | 3 |
186 | Addy Sheplee | KD Mac | HT Elem | 15 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
187 | Leigh McPartlin | Mo Mischief 300039710 | HT Elem | 25.93 | 0 | 20 | 45.93 | 9 TIP |
188 | Caroline Scott | Playing With Fire | HT Elem | 16.87 | 0 | 0 | 16.87 | 1 |
189 | Demery Schriver | Eye of Jupiter | HT Elem | 37.81 | 4 | 0 | 41.81 | 8 |
190 | Adelaide French | CFH Darker Royale | HT BN | 17.05 | 4 | 0 | 21.05 | 2 |
191 | Sarah West | Unexpected Blessing 300040990 | HT BN | 27.05 | 0 | 0 | 27.05 | 4 |
192 | Reagan Loker | Leroy | HT BN | 22.05 | 0 | 0 | 22.05 | 3 |
193 | Denya Leake | Day N Night | HT BN | 19.70 | 0 | 0 | 19.70 | 1 |
194 | Lee DiGangi | Eleventh Hour | HT N | 21.66 | 0 | 0 | 21.66 | 1 |
# 9/24 | Rider Name | Horse | Division | DR | SJ | XC | Total | Placing |
151 | Ainsley Knudsen | Blue | CT WT | 34.375 | 0 | — | 34.375 | 1 |
153 | Juliana Smith | Where’s the Party 00557584042323 | CT Intro | 30.33 | 0 | — | 30.33 | 1 TIP |
154 | Reagan Knudsen | Frodo | HT Intro | 39.33 | 4 | 0 | 43.33 | 2 |
155 | Victoria Seitz | Charlie Brown | HT Intro | 31.33 | 0 | 0 | 31.33 | 1 |
156 | Emily Finnelle | Grand Galloping Gala 300026038 | CT Elem | 36.875 | R | —- | R | R |
157 | Katherine Carter | Miss Scarlett | CT Elem | 36.25 | 4 | —- | 40.25 | 1 |
158 | Melinda McCullah | Maestro 300029915 | HT Elem | 31.25 | 4 | 0 | 35.25 | 1 TIP |
160 | Ariel Zelanka | Friday | CT Elem | 38.5 | 4 | — | 42.5 | 2 |
162 | Lauren McCullah | Mia | HT BN | 34.117 | 4 | 0 | 34.117 | 1 |
163 | Ali Swanson | Proper Job 300036006 | DR fix a test | 37.058 | — | — | HC | |
165 | Jodie Potts | Island Fever | DR 3 tests | 31.346
30.172 |
— | — | HC |
# 5/21 | Rider Name | Horse | Division | DR | SJ | XC | Total | Placing |
26 | Sarah McClafin | Without Bond | CT WT | 37.5 | 0 | — | 37.5 | 3 |
36 | Catherine Ziobro | Excel Star Ramesses | CT WT | 47.5 | 0 | — | 47.5 | 4 |
39 | Haley Partlow | Asgardian Mischief 300039700 | CT WT | 33 | 0 | — | 33 | 1 TIP |
52 | Frankie Schofield | Victor | CT WT | 36 | 0 | — | 36 | 2 |
53 | Elena Guallar Thompson | Pilot Error (Mel) | HT Intro | E | E | — | E | E |
83 | Lauren Byrd | Linaria | HT Intro | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 3T |
84 | Katelyn Kellum | Snack that Bites Back | HT Intro | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 5 |
85 | Kaycee Zopp | Daddy’s Money | HT Intro | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
86 | Madison Muldoon | Quinn | HT Intro | 35 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 3T |
87 | Lake Dukes | Cool n Flashy | HT Intro | 37 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 2 |
89 | Layla Al-Saleh | Bullsboy | HT Intro | 42 | E | 0 | E | E |
90 | Laurie Guffey | Brooke’s Legacy | HT Intro | 32 | 0 | 0 | HC | HC |
91 | Angela Kemerer | Yankee Division 300038744 | HT Intro | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 4 TIP |
92 | Melissa Hancock | Romeo’s Juliet | CT Intro | 32 | 4 | —- | 36 | 1 |
93 | Brooklyn Collo | Jasmine | HT Elem | 35 | 4 | 20 | 59 | 5 |
94 | Emily Perrotte | Cozzie | HT Elem | 36 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 |
95 | Ari Zalenka | Friday | HT Elem | 38 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 4 |
96 | Camille Balderson | Manhunt 300032190 | HT Elem | 28 | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 TIP |
97 | Devon Burnett | Eclaire | HT Elem | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2 |
98 | Andrea Brownstein | Picadilly Pete 300026740 | CT Elem | 39 | 4 | — | 43 | 1 |
99 | Jennifer Price | Native Red Cloud | CT Elem | 31 | E | — | E | E |
100 | Nicole Martin | Simply Irresistible | HT BN | 35 | 8 | 40 | 83 | 1 |
14 | Carissa Smith | Harlequin | CT BN | 27 | 0 | — | 27 | 1 |
47 | Amanda Marino | Maybe Tomorrow | CT N | 31 | R | — | R | R |
Julia Korey | G Man 30003450 | HT N | 34 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
+Red Gate Farm HT/CT 03/19/23
#/Owe | Rider Name | Horse | Division | DR | SJ | XC | Total | Placing |
254 | Alyssa Schmitt | Wonderoos | HT Intro | 35.3 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 4 |
252 | Logan Meyers | Rocco | SJ | — | 3 rounds
10:30 – 11:30 |
— | Jumper | |
251 | Seth Cooley | Xavier 77 | Intro Test A
Intro Test C |
— | — | HC | ||
253 | Melissa Hancock | Romeo’s Juliet | CT Intro | 33.6 | R | — | R | R |
255 | Amanda Myers | Mae Be Dreaming | HT Intro | 30.6 | W | W | W | W |
256 | Angela Kemerer | Yankee Division 300038744 | HT Intro | 33.6 | 0 | 0 | 33.6 | 3 |
257 | Lake Dukes | Cool N Flashy | HT Intro | 33 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 5 |
260 | Brooklyn Collo | Jasmine | HT Intro | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
261 | Alyssa Schmitt | Buddy | HT Intro | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
262 $$$ | Samantha Stefanowicz | Archenemy | XC Elem | — | — | |||
258 | Natalie Cosenza | SF Sergeant Reckless | HT Elem | 26.8 | W | W | W | W |
263 | Harper Ullrich | Captain Zoom-Zoom | HT Elem | 24.3 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 2 |
264 | Erica Leslie Jones | R U Sure 300037382 | HT Elem | 25.3 | 8 | 0 | 33.3 | 5 |
265 | Arabella Block | Philipe | HT Elem | — | 0 | 20 | — | HC |
266 | Alyssa Schmitt | Nyx 95 | HT Elem | 25.9 | 0 | 0 | 25.9 | 3 |
270 | Melinda McCullah | Maestro 300029915 | HT Elem | 23.4 | 0 | 0 | 23.4 | 1 TIP |
259 | Seth Cooley | Aitherios | HT Elem | 29.1 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 4 |
267 | Colleen McKitrick | Anzio Beach 300038603 | HT BN | 31.2 | R | R | R | |
268 | Annabel Carruthers | Duke 300029595 | HT BN | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 22.6 | 1 |
269 | Cenia McFarland | Roddickton | HT BN | 24.7 | 0 | —- | 24.7 | 1 |
271 | Kara Levi | Champagne Toast 300038817 | CT BN | 22.94 | 0 | —- | 22.94 | 1 CT |
272 | Lauren McCullah | Mia | HT BN | 25.2 | 0 | 20 | 45.2 | 4 |
273 | Taylor Kosin | Ricochet Rabbit | HT BN | 26.4 | 0 | 0 | 26.4 | 3 |
274 | Abby Dove | Malibu Mayhem 300036584 | CT N | 22.5 | 4 | — | 26.5 | 1 CT |
275 | Ashley Cosenza | Mason’s Dream 300028267 | HT N | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 23.8 | 1 TIP |
Points for 2023
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Name 19-Mar 21-May 24-Sep 22-Oct 12-Nov Total Intro Al Saleh, Layla 0 0 Byrd, Lauren 4 4 Collo, Brooklyn 10 10 Dukes, Lake 1 6 7 Guallar Thompson, Elena 0 0 Guffey, Laurie 0 0 Kellum, Katelyn 1 1 Kemerer, Angela 4 2 6 Muldoon, Madison 4 4 Myers, Jocelyn 0 0 Schmitt, Alyssa 8 8 Zopp, Kaycee 10 10 Elementary Balderson, Camille 10 10 Block, Arabella 0 0 Burnett, Devon 6 6 Collo, Brooklyn 1 1 Cooley, Seth 2 2 Cosenza, Natalie 0 0 Jones, Erica 1 1 McCullah, Melinda 10 10 Perrotte, Emily 4 4 Schmitt, Alyssa 4 4 Ullrich, Harper 6 6 Zelenka, Ari 2 2 Beginner Novice Carruthers, Annabel 10 10 Kosin, Taylor 4 4 Martin, Nicole 10 10 McCullah, Lauren 2 2 McFarland, Cenia 6 6 McKitrick, Colleen 0 0 Novice Cosenza, Ashley 10 10 Korey, Julia 10 10 Parking Lot OPEN one hour prior to first dressage time
- Dressage warm up on grass; Dressage test in indoor arena or on grass.
- Stadium warmup in small outdoor arena or indoor arena. Stadium course in large outdoor (show) arena.
- SNACK BAR and photographer. Please bring water. For emergency, An outdoor hose may be used to hose off your horse or to get water.
- Braiding not necessary; formal attire not necessary.
- Event timetable posted below
- Please be sensible when parking ; and thank our volunteers.
- All ribbons/prizes will be given out unmounted at the show office.
- Show Jumping phase: Fences will go from lower to higher heights. The course is basically the same for all levels. Jump rounds can be added on the day of the show at the office. Course walks will be available when we are adjusting the fences and whenever the ring is available. REMEMBER that any fall related to a jump in the SJ is an elimination—you must leave the course at a walk.
- XC phase: Intro: no water, bank, ditch. Mostly logs. Elementary: average. BN: difficult for that level. Novice: Average, some jumps shared with BN.
- XC schooling not allowed once course has been flagged, normally Thursday at noon
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