$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!

$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.

$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. 

 Intermediate Level

20 Year old  pony, 14 Hands

Zoe is quick and fun, and has showing experience in hunters, jumpers, and
eventing.  She is privately owned and leased.

• Dressage (meaning “training”) is the foundation for all riding.
• Clinic may use cavaletti, poles, strides, cones, tempo, circles, and/or patterns to gymnasticise  horse and rider
• Focus on correct Body Position
• Practice proper geometry
• Semi-private format $125 per person/ 1 hour

During her career, Mary has successfully trained and competed a number of horses at the FEI Level. In addition, Mary’s European training has led to multiple awards and accomplishments, including:

Wins at the prestigious Grand Prix at Devon and Festival of Champions

USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals

U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) Long List

USDF Certified National Level Instructor and Trainer

VADA Horse of the Year Championships at FEI, Training, Third and Fourth

Mary has shared her extensive knowledge by helping develop future instructors through USDF workshops and seminars and offering clinics throughout the United States. In addition, she has spent many years teaching the U.S. Pony Club and has assisted three riders to earn their “A” rating. Mary has been featured in national magazines, including Dressage Today, USDF Connection, Dressage and CT and Practical Horseman, as well as appeared on several television programs, such as “Living with Animals,” a PBS special about advanced dressage.

To sign up, contact Christine at (703) 585-7586 or RedGateFarmVA@aol.com

Intermediate/Advanced Level

16 years old Irish Thoroughbred, 16.2H

Key is a quick, sensitive ride for experienced riders.  He was a very successful racehorse and foxhunter.  He is currently retired.

Intermediate Level

17 H, 9 years old  Oldenburg, 17H

Kodak is a tall, lovely gentleman.  He has shown in rated hunter shows, and is for intermediate-advanced riders only.  He is currently retired.

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.

$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.