Fairy Tail Farm

Fairy Tail Farm Fairy Tail Farm is home to the "girls". Warmblood dressage mares that are shown dressage. Working student for seven years for a USDF Gold Medal competitor.

Objective:
Mobile instructor who will assist horse and rider to maximize their potential. Experience:
1965 to 1984: Active in Western disciplines, 4H and Saddle club.
1984 to current: competitor in jumpers, eventing and dressage.
1988 to 1991: instructor at Okinawa riding stable
2002to 2004: Professional groom for USDF Gold Medal competitor. USDF Region 9 Volunteer of the Year
Central Texas Dres

sage Society President from 2010 to 2022. Earned USDF Silver Medal on JZ’s Sassy Princess, who I hand raised and trained. Purchased weanlings/yearlings and currently bred my own warmbloods, then started them under saddle and competed since 1984. Have competed and owned primarily mares since1998. Equine Education:
2013 to current: student of USDF Gold Medalist Christine Calao
Participant in USDF L Program and TD class
Participated in clinics with: Hilda Gurney, Lilo Fore, Anne Gribbons, Robert Dover, Betsy Steiner, Lars Peterson, Alfredo Hernadez, Imtiaz Anees, Cara Burton, Anne McKay, Leslie Morse, Jeremy Steinberg, Tara Stegen.

12/31/2024

Lacerated hoof

12/31/2024

Lameness & The Lameness Exam_ What Horse Owners Should Know

Wolfgang was my first instructor after moving to Texas 20 years ago. He was such a kind insightful person.
12/30/2024

Wolfgang was my first instructor after moving to Texas 20 years ago. He was such a kind insightful person.

12/30/2024

By CHELSEA DIRECTOR DIPEPPE A few months ago while at a horse show, my horse Ego suddenly seemed extremely sensitive to my leg. He was acting completely out of character and felt so uncomfortable, something I had never experienced with him in the almost 10 years of our partnership. I of course had t...

12/28/2024

Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of iconic musician Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, made her Olympic debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where she proudly brought home a silver medal. At 29 years old, she secured her spot on Team USA's jumping team ahead of the games that began on July 23, marking a significant milestone in her equestrian career. The team included notable riders such as two-time gold medalist McLain Ward, silver medalist Kent Farrington, and gold medalist Laura Kraut.

Upon receiving her silver medal for the team jumping event at Equestrian Park, Jessica shared her joy with reporters, revealing that she quickly FaceTimed her family. “I FaceTimed them really quick. They were all screaming, I don’t think we understood anything,” she recalled, as reported by CNN. “I just saw their Team USA gear; there was so much excitement. I couldn’t catch everything they said, but I know they were thrilled.”

Her mother, Patti, took to Instagram to celebrate Jessica's achievement, posting, “BRINGING HOME THE SILVER. Congratulations to the USA 2020 Equestrian Jumping Team!! What a day…what a ride.” Just days before the Games, Jessica appeared on TODAY with host Hoda Kotb, sharing how her famous parents were overjoyed about her selection for the team. “They were so excited,” Jessica said. “They’ve been my biggest supporters since I was little. This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and the sport has become a passion for them too. It feels like we’ve been on this journey together, so they were just so happy.”

According to her profile with the United States Equestrian Federation, Jessica has been immersed in equestrian activities throughout her life, starting her competitive riding journey at just five years old. In a 2019 interview with CNN, she reflected on how riding has always been a vital part of her life. “We had a very stable upbringing, and having riding as a personal focus was really beneficial,” she noted. “I truly believe that experience shaped me.”

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It’s simple, really.

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409 Upper Elgin River Road
Elgin, TX
78621

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Now accepting a limited number of students

I accept a limited number of students. I have achieved my USDF Silver Medal on a horse that I bred, hand raised (rejected at birth by her dam)/trained. I have 60 years of varied equine experience which includes: 4-H member/leader, western disciplines, jumpers, eventing and dressage. Due to my varied background, I have a broad approach to horse handling/riding. I will come to you or you can haul in. $60 within 30 miles of Elgin, TX (appropriate trip charge for additional distance). Text 512-281-6010 or email [email protected]

My dressage education includes: 7 years as working student to a USDF Gold Medal instructor. Have ridden in clinics with - Hilda Gurney, Lilo Fore, Michael Poulin, Anne Gribbons, Betsy Steiner, Tara Stegen, and Robert Dover.

I continue my eduction still while being working student and participate in select clinics thru out the year.

I have completed USEF L Program Part 1 and the Technical Delegate course.