Virginia Horse Trainers

Aldie

StoneGate Stables - Aldie, VA: Top hunter, jumper and equitation training at one of the top facilities in the Northern Virginia area. Our FT trainer has tremendous experience training and showing hunters and jumpers from VA to CA to FL as well as in England and Germany. Our students and horses show at all levels from the VHSA Associate shows to rated shows and have won tri colors at such "AA" shows as HITS Ocala, Showday National, Cavalier Classic, Winston National, Constitution Classic, USGPL Finals, Lexington, Loudoun Benefit, December Hunter Classic, Warrenton, McDonogh, June One Day, WBTA, Roanoke and Zone III Finals. We also have some nice show quality hunters and jumpers available for full and half leases as well as short stirrup ponies for those young beginners. Great atmosphere to ride, learn and compete. Call 703-542-5958, email at info@StoneGateStables.com or visit our website at www.StoneGateStables.com. 4/10/09

Augusta County

Hunter/Jumper Instructing & Boarding in Augusta County
Landon Vaught
Staunton / Waynesboro, VA
llandonvaught@vic.edu 540 960 0507
Now offering boarding & lessons in the Augusta County area. Great facility, 2 rings & a round pen, wash stalls, turnout, riding and more. I offer all levels of boarding, over night layovers & riding lessons from beginner to advanced. For any information please call me at cell 1540-960-0507 & home at 1540-468-2855 email at landonvaught@vic.edu Website: www.hermitagehillfarm.com 8/19/09

Berryville

Scarlett Grove Stables Dressage lessons are also available with a USDF "L" graduate from beginner through advanced with over 40 years experience working with horses. Board starting at $350.00 We specialize in personalized care for your equine friend. No accommodations for stallions at this time. We are offering competitive rates in this troubled economy. If you are interested, take a moment to inquire about us. We only have a few stalls left open. For more information visit our website www.scarlettgrovestables.com or to make an appointment to tour the facility call Andrea(703) 508-9307. 2/17/09

Northwest Arkansas

Theresa Thompson Training
Specializing in logistics – implementation of the details – in and out of the saddle! I only do a 90 day program of which I have perfected over the years. All horses I accept must have a 30 day handle on them – walk, trot, lope prior to arrival – I can start colts I just don’t any more. To get to a place – where you can make amazing progress within a 90 day period with Horse & Human – you better be good and I am. Formerly, having been on the road showing AQHA, including but not limited to the World Show – today I make the choice to teach you and your horse as much of everything I know within that 90 day period / because after that I’m board (some exceptions are made for horses and humans I like). My personal satisfaction and goals are unlike most horse trainers; they are to teach what I know for sure! Most trainers see withholding information as job security and/or they are unable to communicate what they know. I see giving and teaching as passing on the legacy and it’s what I love most. I do today – only what I love. Yes, I know it’s different and I know it works. You will be amazed at all you can learn along with your horse within this 90 day period – plus I include unlike other trainers – a money back guarantee. Testimonial / Referrals w/phone numbers available upon simple email request. I can support your goals with the logistics involved regarding the following events: barrels, barrel futurity horses, reining, western pleasure, poles, cutting, and hunter under saddle. Price $750 per mo. Pricing includes: Feed, Training, Lessons (up to 3 hrs. per wk), Video Evaluations, Questions & Answer Sessions, a Written Journal of the horse and rider training/lesson process (for later reference) and ongoing phone consultations (at no charge). Following this program you will be able to communicate via the phone for the most part – follow-up in person is available upon request, as well. Serious calls only. Indoor/Outdoor Facility Email: TheresaHFH@centurytel.net Cell: 479-633-4769 12/19/08

Quinton

FOX POINTE FARM,QUINTON,VA (804-932-8710 / foxpointefarm@yahoo.com BOARDING, LESSONS, TRAINING, SHOWING Currently accepting a limited number of schooling, boarding and show clients for 2010!
Professional instruction, private and small group classes, quality lesson horses, beginner- through advanced rider levels. Lessons taught Monday-Saturday with flexible scheduling. Showing year round , the local thru "AA" Short Stirrup to Adult Amateur, Equitation and Medals. Reasonable schooling rates, and multiple rider successes. Our riding school has an Interscholastic Riding Team for grades 6-12, competing in Zone 3. Reasonable schooling rates, and multiple rider successes. Accepting quality hunter/jumper prospects for full or partial training and specializing in ponies! Full care and field board option and lesson packages available. 11/4/09

Salem

Mike Baker & Shannon Ketcheson-Baker operate Baker Performance Horses out of Mount Regis Stables. We specialize in Western Pleasure, Hunter & Under Saddle, Trail, Showmanship, Horsemanship & Reining. Judges cards are held with the ApHC, ApHCC, NRHA, APHA, AHA, USEF, Morgan, Pinto & AQHA Reining. Mike comes to VA via California where he trained Reining horses for over 40 years. He has Judged World & National shows for all cards held. He is a 2006 Pinto Judges Hall of Fame inductee & former California Professional Horseman of the year and has Judged all over the World. Shannon comes to VA from Ontario, Canada where she has shown Appaloosas all her life. She has Judged in the US, Canada & Australia including the New South Wales State Championships and is a certifed Ring Steward with CBC (Color Breed Council - OKC). Judging, Ring Stewarding and Show Services are available in addition to Lessons & Training. We believe in teaching the rider and the horse together and promote a true, professional show ring presence. Only a limted number of horses are accepted. Please call or email for further information. We would be happy to see how we can assist you and your horse. Please visit our website at www.bakerperfhorses.com 9/28/09

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA -- Heron Creek Farm is located on 32 acres in Pungo, the heart of Virginia Beach horse country. HCF focuses on private instruction in hunt seat equitation as well as starting and training horses. Students range from beginners to AA-Rated United States Equestrian Federation division participates.
Beginning students are selectively placed on experienced "school masters", horses that help teach riders the basics. As students progress, lease programs allow students to ride and show on the highest quality horses and ponies.
Horsemanship, safety and sportsmanship are priorities. We offer training board to a limited number, and specialize in special equine needs such as laminitis prevention and individual nutritionally tailored feed programs.
Starting young horses naturally without "breaking", and continuing training or retraining experienced horses to enjoy their job, makes a horse that is successful and a pleasure to ride.
In addition, Kathleen Renfro, owner of Heron Creek Farm, is a certified equine massage therapist. She enjoys all aspects of equine care and hopes you will contact her with your individual needs and desires at 757-580-5300. Heron Creek Farm is located at 3940 Dawley Road in the Pungo section of Virginia Beach, VA. Check us out at www.heroncreekfarm.com 6/19/08

Trainer specializing in starting young horses and re-schooling problem horses now has opening in barn. References available. please email: timetooride_1@hotmail.com or call:
434-828-4428 10/4/07

Hunter Jumper lessons beginner through advanced: Private $30/hour. Will travel for lessons.
Training: colt starting to Grand Prix level Jumpers; 36 years experience and more than 20 years of placing horses in the show circuit (10 horses currently showing all levels though A Circuit). Training: $550/month (includes full board). Ten miles to the Horse Center; 2 miles from Exit 200 on Interstate 81. Kevin Johnson; 540-849-9653 ajohnson023@triad.rr.com 7/27/07

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hello! my name is Amanda, and I am here to help you train your horse or help you to ride your horse. I have 12 years of experience in both english and western riding. I have shown in hunter jumper, eventing, dressage, and western. I would be willing to come to your farm and work with your horse, or work with you and your horse together. I am a firm believer in your horse being your companion someone you are comfortable with, you can trust, and one who is safe. I would love to help you make that happen! Please contact me! bornswimer@aol.com 5402205444 8/25/09

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