Stone Gate Farm

11/04/2024

WOW!! Many thanks to Flying Cross Farm for putting me on to this quick and easy way to do our Volunteer Raffles. Click on the link in the comments, NOT the image, to check it out.

Enter names, spin wheel to pick a random winner. Customize look and feel, save and share wheels.

11/04/2024

It was a busy day of setting up jumping exercises and lessons yesterday! It looks like the weather is going to continue to be great to do it all over again next weekend so we're going to offer show jump and cross country lessons on Saturday and Sunday as well as cross country and trail course schooling. Please use the sign up below.

11/03/2024

Sunday lesson schedule. If you would like to join us let me know.

11:00 Bella Sweingard - Cross Country- Beginner Novice
1:00 Jessica Van D**e & Denise Merino - Show jumping - Starter
2:00 Shannon Morrow & Stacy Coe - Cross Country Starter
3:00 Jessie Morrow - Show jumping and the ditch Beginner Novice/

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11/03/2024

I can't believe it's been 8 years since we started excavation for the limestone jumping ring!!

10/31/2024

Look for this new logo for Winona Wednesday updates. Unfortunately I haven't had time to set up a Winona FB page. Thanks again Jennifer Hubbard Milliner!

10/31/2024

Many thanks to Jennifer Hubbard Milliner for updating our logo so it can go on the wings that Willow Wind Equine Jumps are making for us.

The wings will be gray supports and maroon slats. I don't know why I have waited so log to do this.

10/30/2024

Winona Wednesday: I have a lot to announce in the coming days but not quite ready for prime time yet. But I have decided to make a seperate FB Page for the 40th running of the Winona Horse Trials. Winona Wednesday will be limited to trivia questions and sharing memories from previous years but the page will also be used for other information regarding the event but not necessarily on Wednesdays.

Last week the question was what month was the first Winona Horse Trials? The answer was September 1985 less than two years after Dave and I got married. He didn't know what he was getting into ;)

This week's is a two part question. Where was the event held? Include dressage, cross country and show jumping.

I'll post the answer later today.

Hopefully I'll have the FB page done later today, but for now I've got a lot to do outside on this beautiful day! Enjoy!!

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10/29/2024

For thos who have been asking, I will be doing the Winter Lesson Series again this year and will be posting a tentative schedule soon. But why wait, the weather looks great for Sunday. I'll be offering cross country and show jumping lessons. Here's the sign up. Please include level and availability.

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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAB2BA0FA7-52383699-open

10/26/2024

I'm starting to put together the list of materials we will need to upgrade our show jump fences. I need a little input from you. For thoe who have been here before you are familiar with the fence we refer to the Thanksgiving fence because of the colors. So I have come up with colors that are pretty close but with a different design and 2' Thanksgiving turkeys on either side. My question, do you like the turkey's that will be just to the inside of the wings. Some may thing it may be a bit strange doing Thanksgiving in July this would simply be a reminder that anytime we can jump and compete with our horses we should thanks. OR we could paint the wings a different color and come up with completely different rails using this design. What are your thoughts? Thanks

10/24/2024

I couldn't wait for the next Winona Wednesday to announce that we are upgrading the show jumping course in celebration of the 40th running of the Winona Horse Trials. Many thanks to Willow Wind Equine Jumps who contacted me yesterday to build and donate the wings for the NEW Stone Gate Farm jump. Below is a mock up of what it will look like.

Stay tuned for more information and how you can help.

10/23/2024

UPDATE: No one even ventured a guess on the month the first Winona was held. It actually was held the end of September.

Now that the competition season is officially over, we're gearing up for 2025. First up is preparations for the 40th running of the Winona Horse Trials! We have a lot of ideas for celebrating FORTY years and we would we have a lot to share with you, so we are going to start the Winona Wednesdays early this year. Every Wednesday from now an though May 7th, that's 29 Wednesdays in total, I will be sharing some history, trivia questions, ideas for the celebration. I really would like to get all competitors and their supporters, Stone Gate Farm Volunteers past, present and future to get involed. First up I need a new logo to mark this milestone. You will find the document I'm sending to Jennifer Millliner, my go to graphic designer, and some notes as to how I would like them tweaked. What are your thoughts? Any suggestions?

Trivia question for today: What month was the first Winona Horse Trials held?

10/21/2024

Many thanks to Stephanie Tarr for running the Jagged Ridge Mountain Trail Series at the farm this year!! We hope everyone had a great time! In the mean time the trail park is open by appointment as long as the weather is good. Just message me on FB or text me at 330-277-6964. Come out and have some fun!

And a little update on the course. Since it was dry Dave removed the sludge in the water obstacle and it is going to get a load of footing in it to make it even better.

10/21/2024

Funny, I was thinking of setting up something like this since all the show jumps are out of the ring.

Canadian Olympic eventer Jessica Phoenix shares raised cavalletti exercises that help maintain her horses' fitness.

10/19/2024

My view this morning.

10/15/2024

The weather looks great for Sunday if anyone wants to come and play on the cross country and / or trail course. You're welcome to take a trail ride when you are done. I could be available for lessons if interested, message me.

10/14/2024

Yeah, that's always been our method ;)

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10/13/2024

The weather forecast has improved with no rain. Right now it's mostly SUNNY with a few clouds!! Come on down and school a little cross country or show jumping. It's the last time we can guaranteer water in the water jumps and the show jumps are getting put away tomorrow.

Message me if you're interested.

10/12/2024

Dave filled both water jumps for the last time for the season so if you want to come out this weekend, it may be your last opportunity. Dry today with showers overnight and in the early am tomorrow.

10/12/2024

Many thanks to Laura Emily King Fine who finished tabulating scores and verified everyone's volunteers hours and who has written a program that will make tabulating scores much more efficient next year. Unfortunately many riders missed out on receiving awards because the did not meet the minimum of 4 volunteer hours. There will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer next season, many of which will be well before the competitions and we will develop some jobs that can be done from home that will count towards your volunteer hours.

In any case, here are the top 3 for each level, congratulations to ALL!!. Working on how we're going to get the awards to you.

10/11/2024

There is still time to sign up for the Jumper Schooling Rounds and cross country schooling for this weekend. Click on the link below.

10/09/2024

Whether you're preparing for Team Challenge or just want the practice in a simulated show environment this is the will be a good opportunity for you and your horse. This will be your LAST chance to school the show jumping course before we put the jumps away for the season.

We will also be offering cross country schooling.

All proceeds will go to upgrading the show jumping fences!

Hope to see you this weekend.

More information and sign up on the link below.

10/09/2024

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