Valkyrie Ranch

12/30/2025

The weather forecast as far as the eye can see is looking decent for a January in Virginia! We have openings for both group & private riding lessons here at Valkyrie Ranch on lesson horses. Lauren will be teaching at Del Dios Way in Culpeper on 1/24 if you'd like to trailer your horse over for a lesson in the indoor arena.
Message the page here or email [email protected] to book!

12/29/2025

Didn't get that horse or pony under the tree that you were hoping for? Check out the gorgeous half-arabian sport horses we have available! https://valkyrieranchllc.com/stud-%26-sales
Located in Locust Grove, VA.

12/11/2025

12/06/2025

Hey mare owners!!! Who's looking for the ultimate in Arabian athleticism, versatility, and above all a kind, calm, trainable temperament that get's reliably passed down?
We're offering an early bird special- Book & pay stud fee in full by February 1, 2026 and we'll cover your first collection fee!
For more information and pictures of him & his offspring go to https://valkyrieranchllc.com/stud-%26-sales

12/06/2025

Valkyrie Ranch Newsletter
Winter Riding and Christmas Gift Guide, Stud & Sale, Upcoming Events- https://mailchi.mp/31ab8109df8d/upcoming-events-17729383

12/04/2025

We still have a couple spots open for our Reindeer Games next Saturday! We always have so much fun with this event and it's a great opportunity for parents to get some Christmas shopping/wrapping done! Message me or sign up here: https://forms.gle/iND8CQ6zKBQCUNv89

11/19/2025

If you're having trouble with the event registration links try this one to get to the google form for ALL of our fall events. If that doesn't work for you please don't hesitate to message me and I will help you get registered.

Event Address: Valkyrie Ranch llc 10053 Barnes Rd Locust Grove VA 22508 Contact us at (951) 566-7217 [email protected]

11/17/2025

Hey parents- this is a great time to get some Christmas shopping/wrapping done while your kids are out having a blast! Register for the event here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeClIFpiTSE_VTKH8IqMh0_0XQvK8btTY81p5CQv0fd7mpZlw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100759701615983822675
We also have riding lesson spots open at Valkyrie Ranch for ages 5 to adult, beginner through advanced riders! If your looking to give the gift of experiences this year we can send you a gift certificate to place under the tree!

11/17/2025

🐴HOW OFTEN IS THE POLL THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE NECK IN MODERN DRESSAGE COMPETITION?🐴

The 2025 FEI Dressage Judging Manual states (page 3, point 5) that...

"The head should remain in a steady position, as a rule with the nose line slightly in front of the vertical, with a supple poll as the highest point of the neck, and no resistance should be offered to the Athlete."

There are 11 further references that the poll should be the highest point.

🐴IS ANYONE ACTUALLY CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE THE POLL IS ON THE HORSE?🐴

The 26th edition (2025) of the FEI Dressage Rules (page 47, 2.1.2) states....

"The crownpiece of the bridle must lie immediately behind the poll and may extend forward onto the poll but must not be fitted to lie behind the skull."

Debbie Symes (Sports Science Graduate, Dressage Coach and Advanced Dressage Rider) and myself have written an article on this exploring this issue in greater detail which is OPEN ACCESS - https://askanimalweb.com/the-poll-or-not/

10/26/2025

Philippe Karl, renowned rider and teacher of French classical riding, shares his passionate critiques of modern dressage riding, and discusses how we can tra...