Pepper “Royal Smart Peppy”

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Beginner to Intermediate Level

17 Year old Quarter pony, 14.2 H

Pepper has done a little bit of everything: trail riding, Western riding, English pleasure, hunters, and eventing.  He is a steady partner for a developing rider and can jump up to 2’6″. He is available for lessons and lease.

CIT training clinic, Sat. June 15th 2-4 pm.

$25 / 1.5 hours

Must be 11 years old for clinic, although cannot assist in summer camps until 12 years old.  (strict age requirement)  Can help with birthday parties and scouts at age 10+.  Come from 2-4 for the clinic with all the details on our structured program. CITs help in summer camps, and also for birthday parties, and Girl Scouts.  Come check out our amazing program.  Pizza and drinks served.

We will review a variety of topics such as:  barn chores,  daily health check of horses, grooming, tacking, and working with beginners.    This one clinic will not guarantee a position as a CIT or barn worker, but is meant to show the expectation of the positions, and show the proper ways of performing these duties.  scouts_100_0714

Brooke “Brooke’s Legacy”

Intermediate – Advanced Level

12 Year old Thoroughbred 16.0 H

 Brooke is an off-track thoroughbred.  She has competed in hunters, jumpers,eventing and dressage.   She has a lovely quiet temperament. She is  privately owned

Z Esmerelda

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Advanced Level

Holsteiner 16.3 hands | Age 12

Z is a well-bred mare that has foxhunted and evented.  She is also the mom of Revie!  She is available for occasional lessons / lease to select riders.

Outside Summer Trail Rides – various dates

For adults and teens.  We will be going on several trail rides with various groups (trail or hunt) and will post new rides as we come across them.
Date TBD  Ride to the Bluebells in Manassas Battlefield.  Red Gate Farm will be going to winery after the ride.  $150 includes use of horse, trailering fee, guided ride,  and (the first bottle of) wine.  8am – 4pm from Red Gate Farm.
Date TBD  Ride at Sky Meadows.  Red Gate Farm will be going to winery after the ride.  $150 includes use of horse, trailering fee, guided ride, and (the first bottle of) wine.  8am – 4pm from Red Gate Farm.
Date TBA with Loudoun Farifax hunt . ~ $35 fee payable to hunt. Bring a dish to share.
Date TBA with Loudoun hunt ~ $35 fee payable to hunt. Bring a dish to share.
Date TBA with Middleburg hunt ~ $35 fee payable to hunt. IMG_4637
Also, unless special pricing listed, cost is $75 horse usage, and $60+ trailering fee.  Reserve your spot on the trailer early!  Limited to 8 horses.  Contact Christine at (703) 585-7586 or RedGateFarmVA@aol.com
Please note:  $50 cancellation fee due to reserving a spot on the trailer.

Cross County at Red Gate Farm – Tuesday, Oct. 31, 12-1:30 or 1:30 – 3 pm

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  • Managing your horse in the open
  • Leaving the group
  • Position for XC riding
  • Safety
  • Jumping solid obstacles
  • Logs, coops, benches, planters, tables
  • Ride to your level (must be intermediate:  able to jump an 18″ course and canter in a group)
  • First session for intro level, Second session for experienced level
  • $100 per person

Sleepover – Sat. June 9, 6pm – Sun. June 10, 10 am

Everyone’s favorite DSC_2824event of the year!  Riding lesson in the evening, more riding in the morning. We will either sleep in tents or in the barn.  Dinner, and pancake breakfast with your friends.  Always a very memorable event ; register early!  $150

Games Camp – Saturday Dec. 27th, 8:30-12 noon

Come and join us for a fun day of pony games.  For experienced riders only, ages 10 and up.  $85 per day.  Includes horse care for 1st hour.

Red Gate Farm workday – Sat. April 8th 2-4 pm

Come and join us for a “Spring Cleaning”, including jump painting, a thorough barn cleaning, and whatever else we can think of !  Our horses deserve the best!  Red Gate Farm provides pizza, soda, and snacks.  Let’s have some fun!barn front

Safety Clinic – Sat. March 25 , 2-3:30 pm

Unmounted.  We will review the safety aspects of catching a horse, grooming, mounting, dismounting, riding on trails/road, and safety equipment.  Last 30 minutes will be checking helmet fit, availability to purchase helmets (including ski helmets/goggles) and raffle drawing for a FREE helmet.   Only $25   helmet   Click here for link to Helmets!