Starter Horse Trials and Combined Tests

OPEN TO ALL RIDERS & HORSES. Large indoor and outdoor rings with premium footing.   Gravel parking lot; overflow in field.  GREAT ribbons and prizes!

 

Click here for the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

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

 

Click here for the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

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

  • 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