Volte Farms, LLC

10/26/2024

Beautiful morning gearing up to get the clinic started.

10/26/2024

Looks like we will have fabulous weather for the clinic this weekend. Here is the schedule for both Saturday & Sunday.

Group I - T/P 9:00 AM
Group II - N 10:15 AM
Lunch - 12:00 PM
Group III - BN 12:30 PM
Group IV - Intro/BN 2:00 PM
Group V - Intro/BN 3:30 PM

Auditing $15 per day or $25 for both.

09/30/2024

We’re just a little over 3 weeks away from having Buck Davidson for a two day clinic and still have a few spots available. Come join us for what will be a fantastic weekend of learning.

Groups will be limited to 3-4 if we are indoors, 4-5 if we are in the outdoor. Please Venmo us to secure your spot.

$450 per rider
$50 stabling (limited stabling available)
Audit $15/day $25 for both days

Venmo: -LLC

09/23/2024

Making progress on the banks today.

09/17/2024

Phase II done ✅

08/30/2024

In traditional riding lessons, the way to obtain more activity always seems to be “more leg”. But that’s not really correct. If you drive more, if you use stronger leg aids, you stiffen your leg muscles, which blocks your hip joints, which blocks the horse’s back and hind legs. Gripping or kicking legs cause the horse to hold his breath and to brace his rib cage, which also kills the impulsion and the back activity.

The secret to better engagement and activity is really not to do anything with your seat that can block or slow down the hind leg movement. “Take the foot off the brake, before you step on the gas” is something I used to tell students who took longe lessons on our horses in the US and weren’t able to keep the horses in the trot. Most of them would immediately kick the horse to keep him going, although they themselves were the reason why the horse fell back into the walk. The less you interfere with the horse’s back movement, the less you need to drive.

08/22/2024

08/07/2024

ASAP 😊
GROOM/WORKING STUDENT POSITION
Two weekdays needed,
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-3pm
Looking for a hard working individual or two at our busy eventing and dressage farm. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge working with young horses and learning the ins and outs of a training facility.
Primary Responsibilities include tacking and untacking horses for the trainers, general grooming and horse care, ground work, bathing, wrapping, turnout and blanketing. Ability to handle young, expressive thoroughbreds.

06/21/2024

‼️ Sold ‼️

Gaspara is a 2013 15.2H 1/2 PRE 1/2 Swedish Warmblood gelding. Gaspara has had a later start in his training. He is a naturally talented horse who has the aptitude to be a straight dressage horse, but is a very athletic, natural jumper. He is very honest and brave to the fences, and has a steady cadence that would translate well as a jumper or an eventer. With very comfortable ground covering gaits, Gaspara is on the quieter side, but not a push ride. He knows basic lateral movements, is learning to become lighter off the aids, and carry himself into a steady connection.

Gaspara can be pushy on the ground and is best suited for a very confident AA in a program or a trainer looking for a quality horse on a budget to finish. He is good for the vet/farrier, sound, and an easy keeper requiring no maintenance.

Asking low 🖐️’s negotiable open to offers

06/15/2024

Middleburg, Va.—June 6 It would have been easy for McLain Ward to jack up the fences and put together a challenging course for his clinic at Rutledge Farm, after all, all four riders in attendance compete in grand prix classes themselves and bro...

05/27/2024

‼️ Sold ‼️

Fancy eventing prospect. Gaspara is a 2013 15.2H 1/2 PRE 1/2 Swedish Warmblood gelding. Gaspara has had a later start in his training. He is a naturally talented horse who has the aptitude to be a straight dressage horse, but is a very athletic, natural jumper. He is very honest and brave to the fences, and has a steady cadence that would translate well as a jumper or an eventer. With very comfortable ground covering gaits, Gaspara is on the quieter side, but not a push ride. He knows basic lateral movements, is learning to become lighter off the aids, and carry himself into a steady connection.

On the ground he can be extremely pushy and tests his boundaries. Due to this behavior, he is best suited for a very confident AA in a program or a trainer looking for a quality horse on a budget to finish. He is good for the vet/farrier, sound, and an easy keeper requiring no maintenance.

Asking low 🖐️’s negotiable

05/20/2024

The Volte team had a very good day at the Spring Gulch Horse Trials Saturday. Kelsey and Tatum rocked their very competitive BN division. Out of 19 starters Kelsey brought home the win 🥇 and Tatum with Raina finished 4th. To round out the day, both Gina and Michael had top ten finishes. Gina with Apollo had much improved ridability finishing 10th. Michael with Lark finished 7th on her dressage score out of 17 starters in Lark’s first recognized event. It was a rousing success for the team at the 1st rated show of the season.

05/07/2024

Michael Graham is out there working now - any of our peeps with a few hrs to spare they can use the help!

04/16/2024

Volte Farms is looking for a reliable, hard-working, efficient farmhand at our large eventing/dressage barn. Hours are 7:30am to 2ish, starting immediately. (More hours are an option.) Competitive pay. Part-time.
Duties include morning feeding, turnout horses, blanketing, stall and paddock mucking. The mucking includes large 1/2-acre paddocks. Spring mowing and trimming also a possibility.
This job is outside, physical and NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. It is year-round and involves a wheelbarrow and a pitchfork. 30+ horses on property. (It is a lot of walking and an excellent exercise plan, SLOW-MOVING humans need not apply).
HORSE knowledge and experience are essential. Do not contact me if you have not worked with horses before. Tractor driving experience a bonus. Please pm with experience/resume and questions.

04/16/2024

ASAP 😊
GROOM/WORKING STUDENT POSITION
Two to three weekdays needed,
Tuesday through Friday, 9am-3pm
Looking for a hard working individual or two at our busy eventing and dressage farm. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge working with young horses and learning the ins and outs of a training facility.
Primary Responsibilities include tacking and untacking horses for the trainers, general grooming and horse care, ground work, bathing, wrapping, turnout and blanketing. Ability to handle young, expressive thoroughbreds.

04/12/2024

‼️ Sold ‼️

SD Quinn is a stunning 8-year-old, 15-hand Gypsy cob gelding.

Quinn a barn favorite has tons of personality wrapped up in a very athletic, expressive and powerful frame. With three light, lovely and comfortable gaits Quinn is currently showing at 2nd level with his trainer and 1st level with his current owner. He could easily continue up the levels further with a confident adult amateur rider.

Quinn is very well-mannered for both the farrier and the vet. He gets along great with other geldings, (usually is alpha), and is a super easy keeper. He lives out 24-7 in a paddock. We do keep him in front shoes.

🎥 https://youtu.be/Z6kfVOkNt78?si=duouSZ5ejoDgJpO6

Asking low ✋’s

03/30/2024

Rachel & Charm figuring out the game.

03/28/2024

A little slow motion of Jenn & Lark making easy work of a novice vertical/gymnastic.

03/23/2024

Crisp and pretty start to the day.

03/15/2024

It’s pretty but messy and so wet! Luckily we didn’t get hit as hard as other areas.

03/14/2024

So thankful we had such incredible weather the past weekend for our clinic.

02/26/2024

‼️ Sold ‼️

Quinn is still available. SD Quinn is a stunning 8-year-old, 15-hand Gypsy cob gelding.

Quinn a barn favorite has tons of personality wrapped up in a very athletic, expressive and powerful frame. With three light, lovely and comfortable gaits Quinn is currently showing at 2nd level with his trainer and 1st level with his current owner. He could easily continue up the levels further with a confident adult amateur rider.

Quinn is very well-mannered for both the farrier and the vet. He gets along great with other geldings, (usually is alpha), and is a super easy keeper. He lives out 24-7 in a paddock. We do keep him in front shoes.

Asking low ✋’s