Josie Howard

Josie Howard is a professional dressage and event rider based at RE Sporthorses in Fort Defiance VA.

01/17/2025

Here’s to the horse moms who do it all! From early mornings to late nights at the barn with my little one, I wouldn't trade becoming a mother for anything in the world. Raising a great kid while managing a barn full time isn’t easy, but us mamas make it happen every single day. Cheers to bringing up our little humans while chasing our dreams in the saddle!❣️

📷: Emily Elizabeth Hassell

01/16/2025

At our barn, caring for over 40 incredible horses starts with quality nutrition. 💪

Thanks to our amazing sponsor Cavalor North America, our horses thrive with feeds tailored to their needs at any phase of their life from high performance to pasture pony.

Check out our program at www.resporthorsesllc.com!

01/13/2025

Throwback to an amazing clinic with William Fox Pitt last Spring! I only had baby horses at the time, so Luna (aka Out of Paynt) came along. Considering it was her first time off site and her first time cross country schooling – she was epic! Since then she's been out to multiple events, one of which was Area II Championships. She is growing in confidence by the day and I am incredibly proud of how this special mare is coming along!

✨ Luna is available for sale. Learn more about her here: https://resporthorsesllc.com/luna-2

01/09/2025

Quill's first canter under saddle last week! This young stallion stepped right into it with ease and confidence. I can't wait to see what this talented boy achieves as he grows. He’s got the brains, movement, and heart of a future star. Like and follow to keep up with Quill's 2025 journey! 🌟

2021 bay Hanoverian Stallion 16hh Qredit – Icy River (Ideal/Riverman)

Learn more about my training philosophy here: www.resporthorsesllc.com/bio

And thanks to Prestige Saddles for their innovation and craftsmanship, ensuring the perfect fit for both me and my horses as we train and perform at our best!

01/06/2025

We’re in for a cold month here in Virginia, but the horses sure do look adorable in the snow! ❄️

Snowed in with nothing to do? Cozy up and browse our available horses for sale: https://resporthorsesllc.com/available-horses

01/02/2025

We're kicking off the New Year with gratitude and big dreams!

As the calendar turns, I’m reflecting on a year of incredible growth for myself, my horses, and my students. 2024 was full of raising babies, human and equine, and all the challenges and triumphs that come with it. 💪

We've got big dreams for 2025! Keep a lookout for training updates, new sale horses, and a full event schedule. We're striving to make this year one for the record books. ✨

I couldn’t survive without my amazing barn family and dream team. Your support, dedication, and shared insanity, er I mean passion, for our horses inspires me daily. I’m so grateful.

Here's to stepping into the new year with our hearts full and determination on lock! 🥂

Check out my website to learn more about training, sales, and showing: www.resporthorsesllc.com

09/21/2024

❤️ Team RES!

01/14/2024

I am really excited to announce Shelby Campbell as my new assistant 🤩 Shelby started training with me on her spicy Arabian mare a couple of years ago and last year it was an honor to help her bring along her new OTTB mare in the world of eventing. With Shelby already having been in my program for a couple of years, she already knows the horses and how I like to run my barn. Over the past couple of weeks she has been a tremendous help and I’m excited for the things we have planned for this coming spring. Stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, give Shelby a big welcome!

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302 Bailey Road
Fort Defiance, VA
24437

Telephone

+16164050606

Website

https://resporthorsesllc.com/

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Cavalor keeps our horses thriving

At our barn, caring for over 40 incredible horses starts with quality nutrition. 💪 Thanks to our amazing sponsor Cavalor North America, our horses thrive with feeds tailored to their needs at any phase of their life from high performance to pasture pony. Check out our program at www.resporthorsesllc.com! #resporthorses #horsenutrition #cavalor #empoweryourambition #cavalorpartner #ottb #josiehoward #virginiaeventing #virginiaequestrian

Throwback to Luna's first cross country school with William Fox Pitt

Throwback to an amazing clinic with William Fox Pitt last Spring! I only had baby horses at the time, so Luna (aka Out of Paynt) came along. Considering it was her first time off site and her first time cross country schooling – she was epic! Since then she's been out to multiple events, one of which was Area II Championships. She is growing in confidence by the day and I am incredibly proud of how this special mare is coming along! ✨ Luna is available for sale. Learn more about her here: https://resporthorsesllc.com/luna-2 #resporthorses #horsetrainer #ottb #virginiaequestrian #offthetrack #eventinglife #dressage #virginiaeventing #josiehoward #crosscountry #williamfoxpitt #prestigesaddles #empoweryourambition

Quill's first canter under saddle

Quill's first canter under saddle last week! This young stallion stepped right into it with ease and confidence. I can't wait to see what this talented boy achieves as he grows. He’s got the brains, movement, and heart of a future star. Like and follow to keep up with Quill's 2025 journey! 🌟 2021 bay Hanoverian Stallion 16hh Qredit – Icy River (Ideal/Riverman) Learn more about my training philosophy here: www.resporthorsesllc.com/bio And thanks to Prestige Saddles for their innovation and craftsmanship, ensuring the perfect fit for both me and my horses as we train and perform at our best! #resporthorses #horsetrainer #hanoverian #stallion #virginiaequestrian #eventinglife #undersaddle #dressage #virginiaeventing #josiehoward #horsebreeding

Here's to big dreams for 2025!

We're kicking off the New Year with gratitude and big dreams! As the calendar turns, I’m reflecting on a year of incredible growth for myself, my horses, and my students. 2024 was full of raising babies, human and equine, and all the challenges and triumphs that come with it. 💪 We've got big dreams for 2025! Keep a lookout for training updates, new sale horses, and a full event schedule. We're striving to make this year one for the record books. ✨ I couldn’t survive without my amazing barn family and dream team. Your support, dedication, and shared insanity, er I mean passion, for our horses inspires me daily. I’m so grateful. Here's to stepping into the new year with our hearts full and determination on lock! 🥂 Check out my website to learn more about training, sales, and showing: www.resporthorsesllc.com #resporthorses #barnfamily #horsetrainer #ottb #virginiaequestrian #eventinglife #biggoals #dressage #virginiaeventing #josiehoward #newyear #grateful