Country Fox Farm

05/28/2024

Quintana takes the knees to nose thing seriously.

05/14/2024

Baxter is recovering well after his surgery yesterday to remove his infected umbilicus. These procedures are never easy on horses and he was a little quieter this evening when I went to see him. Pearl is the BEST mom. She calmly watches over him and is so careful and conscientious. I know he’s in good hands (or hooves rather) with her and I can’t wait for them to come home. Looking forward to discharge later this week once we have culture results back to ensure that he’s on the correct antibiotics for continued healing. Big thanks to everyone who has contributed to Baxter’s recovery. You’re making a real difference for this sweet baby!

https://gofund.me/b09312d2

05/12/2024

Pearl continues to be the MVP. Baxter’s SAA had doubled this morning and his ultrasound showed increased infection so Dr. Estell recommended that he immediately have surgery to remove his umbilicus. It’s risky to separate such a newly bonded mare and foal but we did not want to risk Baxter declining (clinically he’s super bright, happy and active but his numbers and scan tell a different story). He came through the surgery well and has been reintroduced to Pearl with no problems. He has an excellent prognosis for continued recovery and discharge later this week! Please keep sharing his story and encouraging people to donate. Your contributions have made this life saving procedure possible!

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04/17/2024

Pro tip: find something that sparks this much joy and find someone who takes this picture without prompting.

04/07/2024

Windy but wonderful weekend! On Saturday we started our outdoor season at Swan Lake where Celine Tourpe’s Queeny made her American debut, bringing home ribbons in the modified hunter section! Ashley Clark and Fiona put in super rounds in the modified hunters, bringing home a ribbon in each over fences! Charly made his amateur debut and took home reserve in the low adults with Melissa! Brin and Tony the Pony were reserve in the Novice Eq at Swan Lake and took home top ribbons in the Limit Hunters on Sunday at Red Gate! Last but not least, Raelyn and Blondie took home reserve in the Pre-Short Stirrup Eq! Big thanks to the organizers of these local shows; they are so valuable to our people and horses!

03/09/2024

Ok, he’s perfect. 😍

03/02/2024

Great day at Prestige Premium Horse Shows! Raelyn Phelps and Blondie made their debut in the pre-short stirrup and took home reserve champion! Brin Gammill and Tony pony took home three tricolors (champion short stirrup eq and hunter and reserve pleasure pony)! Brin was also series champion in the Short Stirrup Eq, reserve SS hunter and reserve Pleasure Pony! Big congrats to both girls, super rides and fun times had by all!

02/18/2024

Congratulations to Celine and Herve Tourpe on their purchase of Queeny (Quincy (Quarterback) x Rotspon)! I am so excited to develop this special young horse for Celine to enjoy in the hunter ring! Big thanks to her breeders and their young horse rider, Lea for giving Queeny a fantastic start in Germany!

01/28/2024

ISO used (but still functional) Foalert, smartfoal or other foaling alarm system. Need to have one by mid-March. Thank you!

11/15/2023

Congrats to Holly Sullenberger on her purchase of Cyrus Adelheid Z! I knew this sweet, talented little horse wouldn’t last long in the barn and I’m thrilled that he found a great home! Big thanks to Riley Wilkerson for helping make this match happen, I know he will shine in your program! Always a huge thank you to my European partners for their continued trust, support and finding me the BEST young horses to bring to the American market!

11/03/2023

Heartfelt congratulations to the new owners of Mabel! I believed in this sweet mare from the moment I saw her boopable snoot poking over a stall door in Belgium two years ago and she’s been nothing short of an absolute joy to develop. I am so happy she’s found a wonderful home with equally wonderful people. Now go do all the things, fancy lady.

10/12/2023

Congratulations to Jennifer Eccles on her purchase of Kestrel! Developing this special horse with Melissa Zimmerman has been one of the great joys of my career. From the first day that I met him on the mean streets of Belgium, I knew he was a memorable creature. 5 years and more tri-colors than I can count later he’s proven to be so much more than just a little brown horse. First and foremost, thank you to Melissa for her trust and support, you are a dream client and it has been nothing but fun to go on this journey with you. And thank you to Erin Hastings for helping make this match happen. I know Nigel is in the best hands in your program and he will continue to thrive with Jen! It’s always bittersweet to sell a horse that holds such a huge place in my heart but I am thrilled that he found a wonderful home with equally wonderful people.

09/26/2023

Talented young jumper with all the quality for a pro to take up the levels and kind enough for an junior/amateur to finish in a program!

Jackpot “JP” is a talented, scopey, big-strided, brave and careful horse with all the ability to reach the top levels of the sport! He has an “in your pocket,” puppy-dog personality on the ground and very much loves to be groomed and doted on. JP has all the pieces for an ambitious pro to ma...

09/18/2023

My sweet girl is ready to find her forever person!

Mabel has the best brain! Sweet, gentle, non-mareish mare, always shows up ready to work and gives her best effort! Hack winner, beautiful jump, scopey, massive stride, snaffle mouth, brave and uncomplicated. She’s got all the pieces to make up into a world-beater Jr/AO hunter or international der...

09/13/2023

ISO working student! Looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to join the Country Fox Farm team. Open to shorter or longer term arrangements. Housing, meals and lots of riding opportunities available, potentially some showing (previous working students, .melliger pictured with sale horse Jackpot and with Electrik at HITS Culpeper)! Not a paid position. Must be 18 to apply. DM for more details!

08/29/2023

I’m headed to Sweden (Aug 31-Sept 4) to look for hunter ponies! PM me if you have any contacts there I should meet or know of a pony that I should see! Also PM if you’re looking for a pony, I’ve got some nice ones lined up to try, reasonable money!
(Pic for attention, no need to panic, Jaws is never for sale, he just needs a couple back up dancers!)

07/16/2023

Team CFF had a successful two weeks at HITS Culpeper! and Dreams Happen brought home the champion ribbon in the Short Stirrup Eq and got great ribbons in the SS Hunter! and Electrik had super consistent rounds and brought home results in the adults both weeks, competed in their first derby together week 2 and brought home reserve in the USHJA 2’9! Jackpot jumped clear rounds in the 1.0m and 1.10m, getting results in every section he entered! and Kestrel had their best two weeks yet, winning 6/8 o/f rounds in the Older Adults, placing top three or better in every other class and bringing home champion two weekends in a row! Last but not least, our young hunters, Carla and Mabel learned a lot in the ticket rings, such a great opportunity to bring them to an inviting venue with lots of schooling options! Big thanks to and for all their help to make the show run smoothly!

07/10/2023

⭐️ Elvis ⭐️

06/29/2023

ISO: small/medium children’s pony hunter year L with option. Kiddo is currently riding a saintly 29yo short stirrup machine and we’d love to find another with an equally good mind. Pony would want for nothing, live in a professional program, get lots of show miles and big kid/adult rides as needed. Ideal scenario for someone with a quiet/safe green pony that needs mileage or for an older division pony looking to step down. Must have a lead change and not need an exorcism for a petite 9yo to ride it on a windy day. PM or WhatsApp videos. Budget dependent on quality.

06/28/2023

Every day since the day I met her in 2017, I have thought the world needs more horses like Leena. I’ve always said that Leena is the most generous horse I’ve ever competed and she’s proven to be equally generous in the breeding department, giving me two embryos by Chacco Blue II on our first try. The “twins” are now in their individual recipient mares and heartbeats were confirmed last week! Huge thank you to Dr. Ellen Stephens for getting my girl in foal and to Dr. Schofield at Select Breeders for the embryo transfer services. Can’t wait to see what this match produces, fingers crossed for uneventful pregnancies and some very bouncy babies spring 2024!

06/19/2023

Upperville and Loudoun 2023 were a whirlwind! Jackpot moved up to the 1.15m and put in a stellar double clear round at Upperville! Kestrel and had fabulous weekend at Loudoun, bringing home lots of ribbons in the Older Adults and 3rd in the classic! Sambalina and had a great showing in the Younger Adults and then Samba went on to collect more ribbons with in the Low Children’s including 2nd in the classic! Jamal Z and were reserve in the Low Children’s and won the classic out of 25! Dreams Happen and competed in the VA Bred ponies (including a model!) for the first time and brought home ribbons in the Short Stirrup o/f! Last but not least, my good friend and Casper 429 joined us for the weekend and knocked it out of the park in the High Adults, taking home 7th in the speed and 6th in the $5k Classic! Big thanks to and for being the best behind the scenes crew and of course to my barn moms, , and for all you do!

06/08/2023

🎰Jackpot🎰

05/07/2023

Great day at Swan Lake! Kestrel and had super consistent rounds and brought home champion in the Adult Hunters! Dreams Happen and counted all their strides and took home champion in the Hopeful Hunters! Last but not least, Jackpot finished in the ribbons in both of his jumper classes!

05/05/2023

Congratulations to the Wall family on their purchase of Tsunami! Big thanks to Ashley Clark for her trust and support developing this special young horse! We are excited to watch Tsunami and Kylie’s partnership grow!

04/23/2023

We had the best time at HITS Culpeper! Big improvements made to the facility, friendly, attentive staff and great results! Melissa Zimmerman’s Kestrel was champion of the USHJA 2‘9 and brought home ribbons in the Adult Eq and 3ft Adult Hunters, including 4th in the NAL/WIHS Classic!
Courtney Anne’s Jackpot put in two double clear rounds in the 1.0m Jumpers, bringing home a third both days out of 20+ entries!
Last but not least, Leena M jumped into first in the Open 1.30m!
Big thanks to Phillip Goff for being my number one cheerleader, groom and human every day but especially during a busy show week! Thanks also to Melissa and Courtney for their trust and support to develop their young horses! Nigel and JP are such wonderful creatures!

03/30/2023

Congratulations to Aurora Brick on her purchase of Odarco vh Schaeck! We are thrilled to see Dunkin’ find his forever home! Big thank you to Valentina Timpone for her help making this match!

03/27/2023

Huge congratulations to Christina Goodwin on her purchase of All Inn vh Beeckhof Z! We are happy that Arf man has found his person! Big thanks to Juliana Thorbecke for helping make this match and to Niko Gumppenburg and Samantha Wolfram for their help developing this special horse!

03/26/2023

Congrats to the Kizel family on their lease of Simone! So happy that this sweet lady of a horse has found a kid to call her own! Big thanks to Gina Luciano for helping make this match!

01/14/2023

Huge congrats to the Wyman-Barrett family on their purchase of Marrera SW! We all loved “Rikki” from the moment his precious hooves set foot in our barn and I am so glad his short-term lease turned into a long-term partnership with Maya! Can’t wait to watch them grow together in the jumper ring!

12/06/2022

We are thrilled to congratulate the Buytenhuys family on their lease of Paint the Wind, aka Picasso! He’s been a wonderful partner for Maya over the last several years and we’re excited to see him and his new rider grow together! Big thanks to Kristin Mangum for helping make this match and to the Wyman-Barrett family for trusting us to find their sweet boy his next girl! And last but not least, kudos to Maya for developing her first young horse into a super star that has the confidence and character to bring another rider up the levels!
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