Lake Of The Woods Equestrian Center

11/11/2024

‼️ Reminder ‼️

✨📣Buy one get one 50% off trail rides are still available!📣✨

🍂🍁Grab a friend or family member and book yours now before the promotion ends on December 1st!🍂🍁

Trail rides are offered for riders age 12+ (Unless taken lessons with us) and are weather permitting.

Call us at 540-972-2238 or email [email protected] to book!

11/11/2024

Today, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have served in our nation's military. Their dedication, bravery, and sacrifice have safeguarded the freedoms we cherish. To all the veterans within our community and across the country, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your commitment and resilience remind us daily of the true meaning of service. Thank you for your sacrifice, your strength, and your selflessness.

11/03/2024

‼️🐴Don't forget, this time of year we are open 7 days a week for lessons, trail rides and pony rides🐴‼️

📣Follow the link below and subscribe via email or SMS to get updates from us on upcoming events and availability!📣

"RainedOut text messaging updates really took the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic to the next level and offered a service that I think will have everyone wanting it at every event they attend."

10/27/2024

📣Calling all new and existing riders!📣

‼️We have open spots on our schedule for lessons, trail rides, and pony rides‼️

Taken a lesson with us before? Great! Fancy would be thrilled to have you back!🦄

Never been on a horse before? No problem! Gus and Pesto are itching to be your perfect teacher!🐴

Our pony rides start at age 5+ years old, trail rides are 12+ years old, and private/group lessons start at 7+ years old with no maximum age limit!🎉

Call or email for more info and to get on the schedule! 📱📧
540-972-2238
[email protected]

10/22/2024

📣📩Our messaging system is still up and running📩‼️

Be sure to subscribe via email📧 or SMS📲 to make sure you don't miss out on announcements from the Equestrian Center📣‼️

Fancy has already taken advantage on jumping into the messages, don't miss her next one! 📢🦄🔜

https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=e5be2919c51328ef2bea

If you have trouble accessing the link, please reach out via messenger or [email protected] and we will assist the best we can!🐴

10/11/2024

Lake of the Woods Hunter Series
2024 Year End Results

**Please get in touch with Bridget if you need clarification, have a discrepancy or need to pick up your awards!**

Leadline Equitation
Champion Katelyn Bauer
Reserve Champion Madison Greenhalgh
3rd place Sterling Jones
4th place Kylie Greenhalgh

Pre-Short Stirrup Equitation
Champion Reagan Volpe
Reserve Champion Everly Schulman
3rd place Davis Lee
4th place Audrey Dubey
5th place Leah McClung

Crossrails Equitation
Champion Claire Pomatto
Reserve Champion Eleanor Call

Short Stirrup Equitation
Champion Kate Pomatto
Reserve Champion Gianna Schulman
3rd place Jason Maxwell Jones
4th place Addison Ayers
5th place Jovie Jones

Short Stirrup Hunter
Champion Just Like That
Reserve Champion Comet
3rd place Shamrockin’


Long Stirrup Equitation
Champion Trinity Gibbs
Reserve Champion Amanda Naifeh
3rd place Sonia Morris

Student Equitation
Champion Emerson Rusk
Reserve Champion Mady Bauer
3rd place Alyssa George

Pleasure Pony
Champion Pikse Eternity
Reserve Champion Panda Express
3rd place Lucky Charm (owned by Katelynn Heflin)

Pony Hunter
Champion Lucky Charm (owned by Katelynn Heflin)
Reserve Champion Blue Moon Merlin

Equitation on the Flat—Juniors
Champion Emily Jane Harding
Reserve Champion Hannah Brown
3rd place Ella Nesmith

Pleasure Horse—Adult
Champion Ziggy Stardust

Pleasure Horse—Junior
Champion Just Like That
Reserve Champion Locked N Loaded
3rd place Better Be Gryffindor
4th place My Pepper Ann

Limit Rider Hunter
Champion Emily Jane Harding
Reserve Champion Hannah Brown

Low Hunter
Champion Ziggy Stardust


High Point Trainer
Shanna Jones, Bayberry Riding Center

High Point Pony
Wish You Well, owned by Bayberry Riding Center

High Point Horse
Just Like That owned by the Pomatto Family of Bayberry Riding Center

High Point Rider
Kate Pomatto of Bayberry Riding Center

10/08/2024

A proud moment from Miss Bridget:

Audrey, Kate, Rooney, Sam and Lily…my little ducklings!

You girls worked so hard this past Sunday! Myself, Miss Nikki and Miss Sonia are so grateful and proud of all of you. Lesson barns are often full of drama and cattiness and I like to think we all contribute to a welcoming environment. From helping Litte Libby get ready to horseshow, to this photo series: jump crew!

Please know ladies, I am so proud of you all. I’m so glad you’re part of the Lake of the Wooods Equestrian Center!
🦆🦆🦆🦆

10/08/2024

The 2024 Hunter Series season has wrapped!

Safe to say we had a blast of a long day on Sunday!

Thank you to our horseshow staff for keeping us trucking!
Sonia, Sue, Nikki, Brittany and Margaret M.! Troy, Bill and Cynthia, thank you for getting the barn done!

Thank you for judging, Upshur! Leadline and the costume class were the hardest judges of the day!

To our exhibitors, thank you for a great season! Please tag us in your brag photos, we love to see them!
Bayberry Riding Center, Great Scot Riding & Training, Highpoint Farm, Touchpoint Farm, et al thanks for the laughs and your patience at the in-gate!

We will post the final year end standings later this week! In the meantime, here are some great highlights!

10/05/2024

Entry numbers for tomorrow’s horseshow!

We will, of course, accept your day of entries!

09/30/2024

📣📣‼️ Reminder, our October 6th show is this weekend ‼️📣📣

📸✨ AW Equine Photography will be our event photographer! Be sure to reach out to her after the show if you would like to purchase photos!

👻We can't wait to see all the amazing Halloween costumes! 👻
Visit the show booth the day of the show to get the special orange entry form for the Halloween class! $10 Per Participant!🧛‍♂️

✔️Only a few days left to get the pre entry rate! Your entry MUST be submitted by 5pm Wednesday October 2nd to receive the pre-entry rate ‼️📣

🧇🧇The Happy Waffle will also be back to serve our October horse show! 🧇🧇

📍Follow the link below for the prize list and to pre-enter!

https://www.facebook.com/share/D84vWtZ1m4MozFdH/?mibextid=WC7FNe

09/26/2024

Saddle Up for Fall: Apply for a Youth Riding Lesson Scholarship! The Equestrian Committee is offering riding lesson scholarships this fall to students interested in horses and learning how to ride. The APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, SEPT.28!!

Qualifications: Applicants (ages 7-18) must have parental approval, live in the LOW community, and complete an application that includes a paragraph on why they want to be selected. The application may be picked up at Member Services or downloaded from the Equestrian Center webpage.
https://www.lowa.org/Amenities/Equestrian-Center

09/25/2024

📣‼️ If you would like to receive text message and/or email messages from the Lake of the Woods Equestrian Center please follow the link below and subscribe to our service ‼️📣

https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=e5be2919c51328ef2bea

If you have trouble accessing the link, feel free to reach out to us and we will assist to the best of our ability!

"RainedOut text messaging updates really took the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic to the next level and offered a service that I think will have everyone wanting it at every event they attend."

09/24/2024

📣📣‼️ Our October 6th Horse Show is approaching fast ‼️📣📣

✔️ Entries are OPEN 🎉🏆, to get the pre entry rate, your entry MUST be submitted by 5pm Wednesday October 2nd ‼️📣

Its SPOOKY time! The Halloween class will have a special orange entry blank that will be available at the show booth the day of. Entries for the Halloween class will be $10 per participant. Bring your best costumes!

📍Follow the link below for the prize list and to pre-enter!

🧇🧇The Happy Waffle will also be back to serve our October horse show! 🧇🧇

Our first posting of current End-Of-Year Rankings are also listed below, if you have any discrepancies on points please contact Bridget ASAP.

https://www.facebook.com/share/D84vWtZ1m4MozFdH/?mibextid=WC7FNe

09/21/2024

Prescott needed a pick me-up after teaching Catalina Falcon how to canter today! Hooraay, Catalina!

Witch's Brew Cafe' Prescott and the rest of the Equestrian Center are wondering if you’re ready to talk about a partnership/sponsorship?!

09/15/2024

Introducing the Amenity Madness Equestrian Center Deal!
Trail Rides Buy One Get One ½ Off! Trail rides are best shared with a friend or family! Schedule a trail ride for you and a friend and get the second trail ride 50% off. Enjoy a 30-minute trail ride through the Wilderness Battlefield Park.
*Riders must be at least 12 years old to participate in the trail rides. The maximum number of riders for trail rides is three guests per ride.
Please call 540-972-2238 to schedule your ride. Offer Ends December 1, 2024.
Full Details:
https://www.lowa.org/Latest_News

09/09/2024

Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company continues to help the Equestrian Center by spraying down our show ring before horseshow days.

Many thanks to the guys who spend their Saturday evenings helping our horses!

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09/08/2024

THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS TODAY!

We had some LAUGHS, great rides and teachable moments for sure.

We love having Kimberlea Gilbertson to judge-Miss Kim, you are so kind and patient with all riders, horses, ponies and staff!

Kristie McCary kept us entertained with a few hot mic moments, you’re the best!🎤

The Happy Waffle PLEASE ALWAYS COME BACK!

New student Libby Weidow won 2 3rds and 1 2nd in Leadline with a HUGE support system! Fancy has a new bestie! 🦄

Our sunshine, AudreyBrandi Dubey, is most proud of her 2nd place aboard LOWA’s Jungle Boogie aka Prescott in Pre-Short Stirrup!! 🌞

Liz Morris kept a tight in gate AND morale high earning Reserve Champion in Long Stirrup aboard her own Top Gun. 😎

Great Scot Riding & Training, Bayberry Riding Center, Beth E Ravinsky, Monique Bernardo/Highpoint Farm, WRV Equestrian Center

et al, please tag us or drop your photos in the comments below! We love to see the ribbon photos!

We will get Year End Points posted this week-stay tuned!

Get your costumes ready for our October 6th horseshow! 🎃

09/08/2024

Wrapping up Pleasure Pony then we have 4 Pony Hunters and 3 Pony Equitations to bring us to our schooling break!!