Green Ridge Farm

Trainer Certification

2012-01-19T06:27:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce the receipt of my Trainer Certification from the National Walking Horse Association. This is a new program through which owners and riders can access experienced and competent trainers to help them with their horses.

Carriage Driving at Green Ridge Farm

2012-01-19T06:14:00.000-08:00

At Green Ridge Farm we are returning to the world of carriage driving. We were competing at the Advance FEI level of Combined Driving several years ago. After my competition horse had to be retired due to injuries, I took a break from Driving and concentrated on Dressage training and teaching. I am currently driving both my Tennessee Walking horses and training our young Paint horse to hopefully be a future CDE horse. I am planning to take the test to become a Certified Driving Instructor through the Carriage Association of America. I will be offering instruction in Carriage Driving at Green Ridge Farm or at other locations as needed, as well as clinics. Please contact me for more information.

"Shiloh's" Training

2011-11-18T06:04:00.000-08:00

Our young Paint horse, Shiloh", is really growing up and doing well in his training. He seems to be a very good prospect for Dressage and I am hopeful that he will be my next Dressage star!

Trainer Certification

2011-11-18T06:00:00.001-08:00

Just got the news that I have been accepted as a Certified Trainer for the National Walking Horse Association. I am pleased that they have started this program as it will give owners and riders a place to look for qualified trainers.

Dressage at the Preserve Show Results

2011-06-07T08:58:00.000-07:00

Three Green Ridge Farm students competed at the Dressage at the Preserve show in May. This is certainly one of our most favorite shows of the year! Results are as follows:
Sue Morgan and M&M took the blue ribbon in the Intro B class with a score of 65.6 and was 4th place in the Intro C class with a 62.5
Sally Yeagley and her Quarter Horse gelding, Sirus, finished 4th in Intro B with a 63.1 and 6th in Intro C with a 61.5
Shelley Leicht and her big Quarter Horse gelding, Rudy, had good rides for a 3rd place in Training 1 with 64.1 and a 5th place in Training 2 with a 63.2
Congratulations to all for the good riding!!

Wind Drift Farm Show Results

2011-06-07T08:51:00.000-07:00

Another great time at the Wind Drift Farm Show in April. A well run show and a beautiful facility.
Melinda Garner and her beautiful Appaloosa gelding, Fella, had a good ride in the Training 1 class for a second place with a score of 65.4
Sue Morgan and her Appy cross mare took a third place in the Intro C class with a score of 65% Sue also had a successful ride in the CT division.
I rode my Walker mare Ryanne to first place in the TWH Intro A and B classes with scores of 67.5 and 69.3

Sport Horse Versatility Show

2011-04-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

We attended a wonderful show yesterday at Reflections Farm in Vass, NC It was a Sport Horse Versatility show sponsored by the Refined Horsemanship Assn.
These shows are a wonderful concept designed by trainer, Linda Hoover. First, you ride a Dressage test, then compete in a Trail Obstacle class designed to test the strength of your Dressage training to translate to real world situations. It is a lot of fun and the horses seem to enjoy it as well! Reflections Farm is hosting a show series this year and you can find more info on the Refined Horsemanship site at www.us-rha.com

High Point Results

2011-04-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

Just found out our Walker mare, "Ryanne" was 2010 NWHA Reserve National Champion High Point in the Dressage division! She has really found her niche as a Dressage horse and continues to excel in that dscipline. Congratulations to Claudia and Ryanne!

In Memorium

2011-04-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

We are saddened to announce the loss of our beloved imported Hanoverian mare, Mandy, and her unborn foal, sired by Don De Marco.
Mandy was the most kind and sweet horse, and she is greatly missed here at Green Ridge Farm!

Carolina Walkers Show Results

2011-04-10T11:15:00.000-07:00

It was a good show for Greeen Ridge Farm owned mare, U Gotta See This, aka "Ryanne".
She was first place in the Dressage Intro A class, second in the Intro B class, winner of both the Musical Freestyle and Dressage Suitability classes. All scores were in the 70's. She also tied for High Score Dressage horse of the show.
This was her first showing with Claudia in the Trail Obstacle Novice class. She was first place under one judge and second place under the other. She is proving to be quite good at the Trail class.
As usual it was a fun show and great management. Always nice to see friends after the winter!

Green Ridge Farm Breeding Program

2011-02-24T05:50:00.000-08:00

We are looking forward to the birth of our Hanoverian mare, Mandy's, foal in mid April. She is in foal to Don De Marco, a lovely imported black Oldenburg stallion. He is an up and coming young Dressage stallion that is producing some incredible foals.
We have recently booked our Dutch Warmblood mare, "Fiona" to the imported Dutch Keur stallion, Farrington. He is a proven producer of champion foals with excellent movement and we are excited to have such a wonderful sire for Fiona's first foal. She will be bred this spring for a 2012 foal.

Year End Award Winners

2011-02-24T05:45:00.000-08:00

A big congratulations to my students, Sue Morgan and Jen Gurley on their year end Championships for the EDCTSA.
Sue and her mare, M&M, were Champions in both the Intro Level Dressage and the Senior Combined Training.
Jen and her mare, Ginger, were Champions in Training Level Dressage.
Very proud of you both!!

Canterberry Meadows Dressage Show results

2010-12-06T07:23:00.000-08:00

Green Ridge Farm students has a great ending to a successful show year at the Canterberry Meadows Dressage show in Williamston on Dec. 4th.
Melinda Garner and her fancy Appaloosa gelding, Fella, won both their Intro tests with great scores of 70% and 68.1%. They also won the High Score Amateur Championship! This was just their third Dressage show and now it's on to Training Level for them next year.
Sue Morgan and her mare"M&M" took home two second place ribbons with scores of 68.7 and 66.8. Good riding especially since Sue was under the weather with the flu.
Jen Gurley and her big mare, Ginger, also had very good rides for two second place ribbons in the Training Level division with scores of 65 and 63.2.
Junior rider Kaitlyn Briley had a great show with her new horse, Flicker, owned by Janine Wilson, taking home a win and a second place with scores of 65 and 64.3. Good riding Kaitlyn!
Shelley Leicht picked up a catch ride on Debbie Dufresne's beautiful and talented Arabian mare, Penny, for a win and a fifth place in the Training Level division with scores of 63.7 and 62.8. Not bad for riding the horse for the first time at the show!!
LaRita Johnson and her lovely Quarter Horse mare, Breezy, had very consistent performances, as usual, and took home 2nd and fourth places in their tests, as well as a second place in the Musical Freestyle class in the snow.
LaRita also debuted her fancy Palomino Pinto mare, Candy, at this show and had a very nice ride for her first time in the Dressage ring after being a trail horse. She received a fifth place with a respectable score of 60%.
Sally Yeagley and her Quarter Horse gelding, Sirus, had good rides for 3rd and 5th places with nice scores of 65 and 60.5.
Janine Wilson made her debut with her Appaloosa gelding, Dallas, at this show. Dallas is a work in progress, but he behaved well and handled the new environment like a champ, receiving a 6th place with a score of 58.1
My Walking Horse mare, Ryanne, had a good show to end the season, winning both her Dressage tests with scores of 72.5 and 71.8. She also won the Musical Freestyle and was High Score Open Champion. She has been undefeated in the fall show season against all trotting horses and this was her third High Score Championship in a row and sixth for the year. So proud of my horse!
Thanks to all my students for their support and great riding throughout this year and I look forward to another fun and successful show season in 2011.

Equine Chiropractic and Acupuncture

2010-11-24T14:01:00.000-08:00

At Green Ridge Farm we are very fortunate to have Dr. Blades McKnight of McKnight Equine as part of our professional support team. Dr. McKnight is a skilled Veterinary Chiropractor and Acupuncture Specialist. Her expert and thorough care keeps our horses at their peak of performance. She is available by appointment at Green Ridge Farm and you can contact us to set up an appointment for you.

Wind Drift Farm Dressage Show Results

2010-11-22T14:42:00.000-08:00

Green Ridge Farm students had an exceptional day at the Wind Drift Farm Dressage/CT show on Nov. 20th.
Sue Morgan and her mare M&M got a third place in Dressage with a score of 66% then went on to win their division of Combined Training, then ended the day as the Combined Training Champion. Congratulations, Sue!
Jen Gurley and her big spotted mare, Ginger, won both their Training Level Dressage tests with very good scores of 68.2% and 67.6%. Great riding, Jen!
Melinda Garner and her fancy Appaloosa gelding, Fella, took the blue ribbon in Intro A with a 67% and was second in Intro B with a 66%. This was only Melinda's third show!
Jennifer Batts and her beautiful bay QH mare, Arial, had good scores of 62.2% for second place in Training level and 66.5% for another second place at Intro A. Nice job, Jen!
I was proud of my Walker mare, Ryanne, winning both her Dressage tests with scores of 67% and 70% along with the High Score Championship of the day, and the only horse to score in the 70"s.
Also congratulations to Hunter rider, Kim Kulers and her fancy Trakhener Warmblood gelding "Brownie, for their impressive wins at the big Hunter show in Raleigh this weekend.
I am SO PROUD of you all!!
Looking forward to the next show on Dec. 4th in Williamston. Hope to see you all there!

New Eventing/Jumper Trainer at Green Ridge Farm

2010-11-22T13:11:00.000-08:00

Green Ridge Farm is pleased to announce the addition of Cassidy Sitton of C-Horse Eventing to our team of equestrian professionals. Cassidy is an experienced trainer and competitor of Eventing horses. Her relaxed and encouraging teaching style suits both beginner and experienced riders. She will be available for lessons by appointment.
Please call us to schedule your lesson.

Dressage at the Preserve Show Results

2010-10-24T15:56:00.001-07:00

We had a wonderful day yesterday at the Dressage at the Preserve show. Everyone rode well and had good results!
Melinda Garner and her nice Appaloosa gelding won both Intro tests. Sue Morgan and her mare M&M had good placings at Intro level as well. Sally Yeagley and her QH gelding, Sirus, did well with a second place at Intro level and a Third place in her first time at Training level. Sue Morgan also showed Raben, Warmblood mare owned by Green Ridge Farm, to a second and third place at Training level. Jen Gurley and her beautiful Spotted Draft mare finished with a third and fifth place at Training level.
I was back competing after my joint replacement surgery with my Walker mare, Ryanne. She won both her tests and was High Score Champion of the day. LaRita Johnson also joined us, although she was not able to compete due to trailer trouble and we welcomed new student Pat Dunn and her flashy QH gelding Hollywood to our fun group. Pat had a fun day just riding around and getting familiar with the Dressage show atmosphere. Welcome Pat!!
Everyone had a great time and we look forward to the next show!

"Stellan" gets a new home

2010-10-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Sarah Stocks in Michigan on her purchase of "Stellan", our homebred Swedish Warmblood gelding. Sarah plans a career as an "A" Circuit Hunter for Stellan. He will be traveling to his new home up north on Sunday October 24th. We will miss him very much, but know he is in good hands with Sarah and her Trainer, Alaina Parsons.
Thank you very much to Alaina for her help in making this purchase possible.
Good luck to Sarah and Stellan, we know your future is bright!!!

Shawnee Acres Dressage Show Results

2010-10-04T15:53:00.000-07:00

The Green Ridge Farm students had a great day yesterday at the Shawnee Acres Dressage schooling show in Lucama.
LaRita Johnson and her beautiful bay Quarter Horse, Breezy By The Bay, mare were High Score Reserve Champions, along with a first place in Intro B, Sec.B and a third place in Intro A. Jack Coombs and his Dutch Warmblood mare, Unforgettable, won the Training Level test 2. Melinda Garner and her steady Appaloosa gelding, Fella, took 2 second places in the Intro division with very good scores in the 60's. This was there first Dressage show and had a great showing. Karen Louya and her beautiful Arabian gelding, Gus, had an accurate test in Intro B, for a third place.
Congratulations to all on their good riding!!

2010 Show Schedule

2010-08-10T15:24:00.000-07:00

We have now posted the Fall 2010 Show Schedule on our website. There are lots of fun events to attend starting in September. We hope you can join us!
Go to www.greenridgefarm.me and click on "calendar".

PROJECT HORSE FOR SALE

2010-07-15T11:45:00.000-07:00

If you are an experienced rider looking for a bargain horse with lots of potential, this may be the horse for you.
Reg. American Warmblood gelding. Dark Bay, 8 years old and 15.3 hands. Greenbroke and has been free jumped. Potential for Hunters or low level Eventing. Sweet disposition, just needs to get back to consistent work.
Owner is busy Veterinarian and Mom with no time for him.
Asking price is just $1,000.00

Contact Green Ridge Farm if interested.

NWHA Regional Championships Show Report

2010-06-21T11:01:00.000-07:00

Had a fantastic time at the Christy Anderson Memorial Regional Championship Walker Show last week in Asheville!
My gelding, "Corey", was Regional Champion at Third Level Dressage for the third year in a row, along with a third place in the difficult advanced Trail Obstacle class.
My mare, "Ryanne", was Regional Reserve Champion at Intro Level Dressage.
She also won her English Pleasure class.
Highlight of the show was me and Ryanne winning the Regional Queen contest. It was really fun riding our musical freestyle to the "Diamond Music", dedicated to the memory of Christy Anderson..
I really enjoyed having Ryanne's former owners, Ed and Teena Anderson, there with us to see Ryanne's wins. Really had a good time seeing all my Walking Horse friends and seeing them also win their classes. Congratulations to everyone!

Tar Heel Classic Walking Horse Show Results

2010-06-01T17:24:00.000-07:00

Enjoyed the day in May at the Tar Heel Classic Walker show. Our mare, Ryanne, won the Intro B test with a score of 70.5 and our gelding, Corey, won the Third Level Test 1 with a score of 59.3. Enjoyed seeing all our good friends at the show!

Iron Horse Farm Dressage Show Results

2010-06-01T17:21:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful time at the Iron Horse Farm Dressage Show. Thank you to Karyn and Mark Becerra for hosting this fun event.
Our Walking Horse mare, Ryanne, did very well in the Intro Division. She took second place in the Intro A test with a score of 68%, then won the Intro B test with a good score of 71%, which was the high score of the day among all breeds.

Spring Splash Show Results

2010-04-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Green Ridge Farm students on their good showings at the recent EDCTSA Spring Splash show.
LaRita Johnson and her lovely QH mare, Breezy, took a First and Second in the large Intro division with good scores of 69 and 69.5%.
Jenn Gurley and her big mare, Ginger, had good rides at Training Level and took home third and fourth places with scores in the 60"s.
Sue Morgan and her mare, M&M performed well and have recently moved up to Training Level.
The canter work is coming along well and her future looks bright!
I was very proud of everyone and their good riding. Look forward to the next show!

Carolina Walker Camden Classic report

2010-03-26T12:33:00.000-07:00

The first big Walking Horse show of the season proved to be a great success. With major improvements to the show grounds in Camden, S.C. everyone had a fantastic time. It was the first show for me and Ryanne and I could not have been more pleased. She won both the Intro Dressage tests with scores of 68 and 70.5 and was high score of the day. Then she won the Dressage Freestyle, beating my other horse Corey. My good friend from Georgia, Sue Stepp, showed her in a couple of rail classes on Saturday and got some good ribbons in large classes even though she had just ridden her for the first time that morning. Very impressive!
Corey also had a good show, winning the Third Level test 1 class with a score of 63%. He took second to his sister in the Musical Freestyle class. On Sunday we had a good ride in the Trail Obstacle class and took home a second and third place.
I really enjoyed doing the Dressage Musical Freestyle class with both horses and hope that more riders will compete next year.

Whinstone Farm Dressage Show report

2010-03-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

Had another wonderful time at the Whinstone Farm Dressage Schooling Show on March 21st.
Professional trainer, Kim Dome, from New Hampshire rode our Warmblood mare, Raben, to a first, second and third place.
Not bad considering she only rode her twice before the show!!
Claudia rode her Walker mare, Ryanne, against all the trotting horses and came away with a fourth and fifth place.
Our good friend Rachael Eckert rode her new TB gelding, Aly, to a win and a third place. This was their first show together, so it seems like they have a bright future! Congratulations everyone!

Eventing Clinic report

2010-03-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

Had another successful Eventing Clinic with Kim Dome last week.
Students always enjoy her positive approach and experience.
We plan to have her back soon!!

NEW WEBSITE

2010-01-26T06:38:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce the new Green Ridge Farm website. At the site you can find out more about us and the farm, as well as the calendar of events and horses for sale. We hope you will visit the site often!
www.greenridgefarm.me

Green Ridge Farm Facilities

2010-01-06T07:04:00.001-08:00

Photos from Clinic

2009-12-19T12:24:00.001-08:00

NWHA Dressage Clinic

2009-12-19T11:57:00.000-08:00

Had a wonderful time at the NWHA Dressage clinic last weekend in South Carolina at George and Betty Rugman's beautiful farm in Camden. Clinician was Mary Werning, a European trained Grand Prix level instructor. Mary is a wonderful teacher and is so down to earth and encouraging. I really enjoy riding with her each year!
I took both Corey and my new mare, Ryanne. They both worked well and I was proud of them. Despite the bitter cold weather everyone had a good time visiting with friends and I enjoyed meeting some folks from South Georgia.

New Addition at Green Ridge Farm

2009-12-13T22:22:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce the acquisition of "U Gotta See This", aka Ryanne. She is a 7 year old Tennessee Walker mare. I am very grateful to Ed and Teena Anderson and Mikal Spooner for making this possible. Ryanne's former owner, Christy Anderson passed away last year at just 28 years old from a lifelong battle with Leukemia. After losing my beautiful mare, Penny, from cancer recently it was difficult to think of getting another horse, but I called upon my friend and fellow trainer, Mikal Spooner to see if she had something suitable for me, not knowing that Christy's mare was at her farm. When I arrived, Mikal informed me that she had spoken to the Andersons and they graciously decided to make Ryanne available to me. Needless to say I was thrilled, as I had admired this horse for years at the shows. After riding Ryanne it was an easy decision to make arrangements to purchase her and make her a part of our family. No horse will ever take Penny's place, but this seemed like it was "meant to be". I think maybe Christy and Penny had something to do with Ryanne becoming my new partner! So look for me, Corey and Ryanne at the shows this coming year.

Dressage/CT Show Report

2009-11-23T11:20:00.000-08:00

We all had a great day on Saturday at the EDCTSA Dressage/CT Schooling show in Washington.

Jen Gurley and her Spotted Draft mare, Ginger, competed in their first Combined Training competition. She won her class and was Champion Combined Training of the show, as well as taking second place in Dressage Training Level test 1. Congratulations to Jen and Ginger!

Sally Yeagley had two nice tests with her horse, Sirus at the Intro level, then graciously allowed Sue Morgan to show Sirus in the Training Level test 1 class, which she won.

First timer Junior Rider KK and her pony "Spirit" put in a great performance at Intro level and gained some valuable experience. This combination has a bright future with further training. Thanks to Janine Wilson for mentoring KK and Spirit!

Next show will be Whinstone Farm on December 6th.

In Memorium

2009-11-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

I am saddened to announce the passing of my beautiful Walker mare, "Penny", due to cancer.

She was a very special horse and will be greatly missed!!

Whinstone Farm Dressage Show Report

2009-11-10T16:40:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful day for a show on Sunday. We again attended the Whinstone Farm Dressage Schooling show. Sue Morgan and her mare, M&M, moved up to Training Level and gained some valuable experience under judge, Susie Wiedman.
Sally Yeagley and her nice QH gelding, Sirus, were competing in their first Dressage show and did very well, posting scores in the mid 60"s and placing in both Intro classes.
Beth Calloway also rode in her first Dressage show. Sally was generous enough to let Beth ride Sirus in the Training Level 1 test, which she won with a score of 67%.
Well done riders!!
I also competed with my Walker gelding, Corey, in Third Level Test 1. He earned a respectable score of 63.5%, even though he had a pesky bee buzzing in his face during the test, which caused his some loss of focus. I was riding HC since the Judge is my trainer.
It was another fun day at Whinstone and we look forward to the next show in December.

Eventing Clinic Report

2009-11-10T16:36:00.000-08:00

Jack participated in the Steuart Pittman Eventing Clinic at Falcon Park Farm on Saturday. He had originally planned to ride Fiona, his Dutch Warmblood mare, but she was a little tender on her feet from a bout of scratches. So, he decided to take Vickie, his Warmblood cross mare instead. She had never seen any cross country jumps like these and was scared at first, but by the end of the session she was jumping and having fun. Steuart was a really good trainer and also very nice. Jack gained some valuable knowledge and it was relly fun to see the beautiful new facility at Falcon Park Farm in Clayton.

Fall Morning

2009-10-24T07:36:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful fall morning at Green Ridge Farm

Jack and Fiona at Jumping Clinic

2009-10-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

We had a fun weekend at Equine Country in Jacksonville. Jack participated in a 2 day jumping clinic with instructor Annie Lane-Maunder. Annie is an International caliber Eventing trainer from England and she now resides in Tryon, N.C. She has a unique teaching style that mixes ecouragement, british humor and lots of hard work.

Thanks to EDCTSA for sponsoring this clinic and specifically to Libby Kachmor for her great organizing skills. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot!

Congratulations

2009-10-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Sue Morgan and her mare, M & M, on winning the High Score Championship at the recent Dressage at the Preserve show, with an excellent score of 74.5% .

Great riding girls!!

Dressage at the Preserve Show Results

2009-10-11T22:30:00.000-07:00

Green Ridge Farm students and friends had a successful day at the beautiful Dressage at the Preserve show on Oct. 10. Everyone had good rides and many ribbons came home, several of them blue!! Congratulations to the following horses and riders:

Sue Morgan and M & M, Karen Louya and Gus, Debbie Dufresne and Penny, LaRita Johnson and Krissie, Jen Gurley and Ginger, Jenn Wallace and Maxx, Kim Dome with Raben and Fiona, and last of all was me with Corey.

Although we ended up soaking wet by the end of the day, we all had fun!

Please join us for the next Dressage show at Whinstone Farm in Zebulon on November 8th.

We will also be attending the Horse Trial on November 1st at Five County Stables.

Great Week

2009-10-11T22:23:00.000-07:00

And in the end, a great time was had by all this past week!

Maxx Has Fun

2009-10-11T22:18:00.000-07:00

Jenn's Walker gelding, "Maxx", enjoyed his stay at "Camp Green Ridge Farm"!

Kim and Madison

2009-10-11T22:15:00.000-07:00

Kim had a blast riding our neighbor's jumping mare, "Madison".

This talented mare is for sale, please contact Green Ridge Farm for more information.

Good Learning

2009-10-11T22:06:00.000-07:00

Several Green Ridge Farm students and friends enjoyed their lessons. The following people took advantage of this unique training opportunity. Sue Morgan, Debbie Dufresne, La Rita Johnson, Jennifer Batts, Jack Coombs and Ken Dome

Schooling Horses

2009-10-11T21:59:00.000-07:00

Jenn and Kim enjoyed some time riding Claudia's Third Level Gaited Dressage horse, "Corey".

Kim and Fiona

2009-10-11T21:52:00.000-07:00

Kim Dome enjoyed jumping Dutch Warmblood mare, "Fiona", owned by Green Ridge Farm

New England Trainers Visit Green Ridge Farm

2009-10-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful visit this last week with New England based trainers Kim Dome from New Hampshire and Jenn Wallace from Massachussetts. Their husbands Ken Dome and Craig Wallace were also able to join us for a few days. The week was filled with good riding and enjoying helping each other school and train our horses.
Several Green Ridge Farm clients enjoyed the opportunity to have lessons and learn from these talented ladies.
Jenn brought her beautiful Walking Horse "Maxx" with her for some training and to enjoy one of our local Dressage shows.
The following are some photos from the last week.

Green Ridge Farm Improvements

2009-09-26T12:10:00.001-07:00

We have finished some improvements here at Green Ridge Farm. Construction is now complete on a new 14 X 28 run in shelter with large paddock.

We have also added a 2 horse groom area with rubber mats. This makes grooming and tacking horses much more efficient.

Whinstone Farm Dressage Show Results

2009-09-24T17:30:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful day for our return to Whinstone Farm in Zebulon, N.C. for their Dressage Schooling Show series.

My student Jen Gurley and her big mare, Ginger, competed in their first Dressage show. She had two solid, mistake-free rides and got respectable scores for her first time out.

I rode my Walking Horse mare, Penny, and we had a couple of nice tests. She scored a 72.5% for the high score of the day, and the only horse to score in the 70's. Not bad for an "alternative" Dressage horse!

LaRita's new horse

2009-08-02T12:45:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to LaRita Johnson on the purchase of her new Walking Horse mare. She is a beautiful 6 year old and is a perfect fit for LaRita. She is destined for a career as a show and trail horse.

Stellan's Sunday playtime

2009-08-02T12:38:00.000-07:00

We had a big rain storm today and Stellan decided he wanted to go out and play in the puddles with the dogs and then do some jumping.

Hartsfield Plantation Clinic

2009-08-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to teach a Gaited Dressage clinic yesterday at Hartsfield Plantation in Zebulon. I enjoyed meeting a really nice group of ladies and working with some very talented Walking Horses. If they decide to compete in Dressage, look out everyone, because there are some real winners in this group! I look forward to continuing to work with everyone.
Big thanks to Jean Klein for organizing the clinic and to Amanda Henderson, owner and trainer at Hartsfield for hosting at her beautiful farm. See you all again on August 14th!

Missouri Clinic

2009-07-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

I travelled to Missouri last week to teach a clinic in Gerald, Missouri. Had a good time and met some very nice people and horses. Thank you to Elizabeth Jones for organizing the clinic and to Gerri and Dave Muldrow for allowing us to use her beautiful facility, Night Wind Farm. I had the pleasure of working with both Gaited and Trotting horses this time. Plans are in the works for me to go back for another clinic this fall, so I look forward to seeing everyone again.

Pictures of Fiona and Claudia

2009-07-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

On Friday we did a photo shoot at our farm for 360 Degree Marketing. We were doing an ad for Pariani saddles and these are some of the photos Jack took of Claudia riding our Dutch Warmblood mare, Unforgettable, aka Fiona.

New photos of Stellan

2009-07-11T17:12:00.000-07:00

Baby Stellan is growing up. He is weaned now and learning to be a real grown up horse.

We are currently preparing him to be shown at the Labor of Love Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Show in Septmeber.

Firecracker Show Results

2009-07-08T15:04:00.000-07:00

A good time was had by all at the Firecracker Walking Horse Show this past weekend.
Congratulations to my students, Renee Coghill and her horse Windy and Meredith Haddock and her mare, Josie for their wins and good placings. Great riding girls!! Congratulations also to our good friend, Jennifer Batts, and her 3 horses, Sandy, Layla and Tonka. Jennifer also took the Dressage High Score Award with her beautiful young mare, Layla. They brought down the house, with all 3 horses taking home many blue ribbons. Way to go!!
I brought just my mare, Penny, and she behaved herself very well. First classes were Dressage, on Thursday morning. She was quite tense in the Training Level Test 1 and received scores in the low 60's for a fourth and fifth place ( two judges scoring separately at this show), but in the Training Level Test 3, she settled down and went to work. I was extremely happy with her test and the judges rewarded her with a First and Second place, scores of 70 and 74.8%. Friday morning was the Trail Obstacle class for Penny and although we had not really practiced, she made it through the class with just a couple of difficulties. She placed a respectable 6th under one of the judges. (12 horses in the class). I decided to throw in an English Trail Pleasure class on Friday evening just for fun and some experience for Penny. It was the best she has ever behaved in a rail class, even with a borrowed bit, so I was really happy. It has been a struggle to get her focused, and she really pulled it together and even got a 6th place!
It was really nice to see all my "show friends" and have a chance to visit.
Thanks so much to my buddy, Judy Hadley, for all her help on the Exhibitor's party. Judy and I worked together at putting on the party, and it turned out well. Everyone seemed to have a good time.
I'm off to Missouri next week to teach a Gaited Dressage Clinic on the 18th and spend some time visiting with my Aunt in St. Louis.
We will now be on Summer break from shows during the hot weather and start back the end of August. Will be posting the fall show schedule soon.
Hope everyone has a happy and safe Summer!

More Show Results

2009-06-16T16:43:00.000-07:00

We had a good time at the Shawnee Acres Dressage/CT schooling show on Saturday.
Congratulations to Sue Morgan, riding Debbie Dufresne's lovey Arabian mare, Penny, for a third place in Intro B and a win in the Training Level Test 1 class. Great riding Sue and Penny!
My Walker mare, also named Penny, redeemed herself from the week before by winning both her Training Level tests and ending up with the High Score Championship of the show. She always performs well when her boyfriend, Corey, is not around!
I will be attending the Open show this weekend in Williamston with a few students and then on to the Firecracker Walker show, also in Williamston on the July 4th weekend. Then we are done for the spring show season and will take a much needed break while the weather is hot during the Summer, and begin working for the fall season. If anyone would like to attend shows in the fall with us, please let me know, we'd love to have you come along and have some fun!

Regional Championship Show Results

2009-06-09T17:35:00.000-07:00

I'm proud to report that my Tennessee Walker gelding, CD's Double Agent, better known as "Corey", captured the Third Level Dressage Regional Championship for the second year in a row in Asheville. It was his best performance to date at Third Level, with a score of 72%. He was also named the Reserve Regional Champion in the Advanced Trail Obstacle class. Unfortunately my mare, Penny, had a little trouble with some separation anxiety and was not on her best behavior.
We then attended the Dressage Camp at Fellowship Farm in Greensboro for 2 days. It was a great experience and I really enjoyed working with Grand Prix level trainers, Tami Batts and Angela Halloran.
Corey worked beautifully both days and managed to show all the big Warmbloods that Tennessee Walkers can excel at high level Dressage just as well as they can! Both trainers and all the other participants were very complimentary and they enjoyed seeing my "alternative" Dressage horse. This was their first Dressage Camp and they plan to have it again, so I will definitely be going again. Thanks to Tami and Angela for a fantastic weekend!!

Springtime

2009-05-10T07:54:00.000-07:00

The horses are enjoying our beautiful North Carolina springtime!

Hunter/Eventing Prospect For Sale

2009-04-08T07:52:00.000-07:00

"Hannah" is a 6 year old Reg. Appendix QH mare, 16 hands.

This is a lovely mare with a very quiet and willing disposition. Well started and working walt, trot and canter with no problems.

With classic looks, this mare should excell in the Hunter ring or could go on to a career in Eventing.

Reasonably priced at $5,300.00 or offer. Price will increase with training.

Contact Green Ridge Farm.

2009-02-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

Green Ridge Victoria, aka "Vickie", is Jack's favorite "baby". Bred by us, she is sired by Don Raffon, a multiple Champion Purebred Arabian stallion that we owned for 25 years until his passing a few years ago. Vickie's dam is Raben. Jack has done most all of Vickie's training since her birth at our farm. She had considerable success at Sport Horse In Hand competitions winning Championships with Jack handling her. Claudis also had several wins in Dressage.

She is currently Jack's trail mount and they enjoy many miles on the trails with friends.

2009-02-05T12:22:00.000-08:00

Raben is the "Grand Dame" of Green Ridge Farm. This 17 year old Oldenburg Warmblood mare has been quite successful in Dressage with Claudia and she loves to jump with Jack.

Purchased in California at just 9 months of age, Jack and Claudia have done all of Raben's training.

She is currently working on her 4th foal and is due on March 24th to the Grand Prix Swedish Warmblood stallion, Baltic Sundance. We an anxioulsy awaiting this foal, so check back for photos of the new arrival in March! This photo was taken just a few days ago and she still loves to ride despite being so pregnant.

2009-02-05T12:02:00.000-08:00

One of the superstars at Green Ridge Farm is JPR Quasar, better known as "Hogan". Purchased from JPR Morgans in Elmira, New York in 1997 to be Claudia's Combined Driving horse. Hogan quickly rose through the ranks of Single Horse competitors on the East Coast. After many wins, and being named Southeast Regional Champion in the Preliminary Division, with help from their trainer, Bill Long, Claudia and Hogan began competing at the FEI International level and were qualified to compete at the World Championships. After his career in Driving, Hogan became successful in the sports of Eventing and Dressage, with many wins to his credit. Hogan is currently retired at 19 years of age due to a leg injury and he enjoys the pastures and life of leisure at Green Ridge Farm. A retirement well deserved!!

2009-02-05T11:45:00.000-08:00

The old man at Green Ridge Farm is Don Siera, a 22 year old Purebred Arabian gelding. Siera spent many years with Jack in California riding in the mountains and competing in Endurance racing. He is now retired and enjoys a few trail rides at home.

2009-02-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

Adonis's Penny Ante is a 9 year old Tennessee Walker mare. She was purchased as a green 6 year old from Stepp-N-Out Farm in Georgia. Claudia has been training her in Dressage, and after several wins at Intro and Training Levels, she is currently working on First Level.

2009-02-05T11:18:00.000-08:00

Jack Coombs is shown here jumping our 8 year old Dutch Warmblood mare Unforgettable, aka "Fiona". Fiona was purchased as an unbroke 2 year old and Jack has done her basic and jumping training while Claudia has done the Dressage training. Fiona is a multiple Champion in Dressage.

2009-02-05T11:02:00.000-08:00

This is Claudia Coombs riding CD's Double Agent, a black Tennessee Walker gelding. Trained exclusively by Claudia, he is a National Champion in Dressage and Trail Obstacle as well as the current Regional Champion at Third Level Dressage.

Look for Claudia and "Corey" at the National Walking Horse Association shows in the Southeast.