Finer Points Farm

06/19/2024

Here is a special Poody smile to brighten everyone's day. photo credit to Caroline Green

06/18/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing of our beloved horse Big Black. Henry was a true super star in the show ring and was champion from Lexington to Culpeper and everywhere in between. He won dozens of series and year end awards for over 15 years. Henry was a true gentleman in and out of the ring and allowed many riders to experience the joy of riding and showing for the first time. Even at 30+ years old he loved his gummy candy and hanging his head out his open stall door. There will never be a replacement for him and he leaves a huge hole in our FPF family. But we take comfort in the many lives he touched while he was with us.

06/12/2024

Congratulations to Marina on the purchase of her new horse, Promise. We are excited for this next journey together. Thank you to Iron Spring Farm and especially to Quentin for their assistance during this process.

06/08/2024

Perfect weather for a horse show at Swan Lake today! Congrats to Marina Miragliotta and Slim Shady on their reserve championship, and to Leigha Schrader and HH Hadwin on their top ribbons in a tough division.

Marina Miragliotta Leigha Schrader

06/08/2024

Sammy is warming up for today's horse show.

06/02/2024

Junior and Katie are strutting their stuff today.

06/02/2024

FPF had a blast on Derby Day at High Fields Farm LLC today. Congratulations to Marina and Slim Shady on their victory! I'm Getting Around won the warm-up class and excelled in the derby courses at only his second show. His mother Pat returned to the show ring after a long hiatus to compete in the pleasure classes. Special thanks to Katie for riding Junior to gain more experience and for supporting our enthusiastic crew.

High Fields Farm LLC

05/31/2024

Not a bad morning at the office.

05/22/2024

Evening rainbows

05/01/2024

Johnny and Lexi did hill work this morning. It's hard to believe it's already time to beat the heat.

04/20/2024

Slim Shady was a good boy at BEST today.

04/20/2024

Congratulations to Rafe on his purchase of Johnny! We are thrilled to have him stay at FPF for his training. The future looks bright for this incredible horse, and of course, it includes plenty of bananas!

04/15/2024

Beautiful morning on the farm

04/14/2024

FPF had a great day at the Blue Crab horse show at Bay View Farm. Congrats to Pat and her horse I'M GETTING AROUND on a successful first horse show. Baby Bueller was also fabulous at his 2nd horse show.

04/03/2024

04/02/2024

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03/29/2024

Soooooo itchy! 👙

03/24/2024

Congrats to Marina and Slim Shady on their series Championship from Country Hill Farm . Thanks to Marsha and everyone at Country Hill for putting on a lovely series.

03/23/2024

Frustrated with the "group lesson" method? With paying for an hour of riding to get 5 mins of attention from the instructor? With a glorified "pony ride" or a less-than-safe experience on the "wrong" horse"?

Finer Points Farm ("FPF"), one of the area's most successful lesson, training and show barns, offers PRIVATE lessons to riders of all levels and all ages, on the most experienced and safe, champion show horses. National caliber riders, trainers and instructors with over 75 combined years developing riders from beginner and novice level to national caliber riders and horsemen in a family-friendly, stress-free, comfortable setting. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED on Rt. 27 in Mt. Airy, two miles south of Rt. 70 and 2 miles north of Damascus. Affordable rates with discounted packages! 100% satisfaction guarantee - if you're not pleased, you owe nothing! Experience working with special-needs children. Always 100% honest, frank and transparent, offering education for riders and parents alike.

For more information, call, text or email and set-up a convenient time to come visit the farm and meet the team (including the pigs, the minis, the pups and "Monty" the cat), or visit our website at www.finerpointsfarm.com. 301-980-0762 cell.

03/19/2024

“This is a shout out to all my fellow Shorties out there. No, not slang for girlfriends. I mean all those ladies out there who, like me, have short, if not stubby, legs. 🙌

Yes, we do exist! If the long legs so coveted by fashion and beauty norms abound, then their counterpart, the short leg, also exists and is worthy of some love. We have been overlooked by designers and authors alike. Every single piece of horse fiction ever has described the main heroine as long-legged, 💃 which to be fair, is a desirable trait for being able to wrap yourself around a one-ton animal. 🏇

Us Shorties like Tailored Sportsmen, not for the brand name, but because the cut of the leg is designed to stop mid-shin. 👖 Not for the Shorties! Tailored Sportsmen stop exactly at the top of our ankle and avoid the breech cuffing and chafing associated with other brands. Our patron equestrian saint is Margie Goldstein-Engle. ❤️ You will find us secretly smiling when everyone else is complaining about the leg room on airplanes because, for once, something was designed with our bodies in mind.

So to my fellow Shorties out there, I see you. You deserve to celebrate your body, short legs and all. Maybe one day a piece of equestrian fiction will describe the protagonist as “beautifully curvy, with short, muscular legs that allow her to truly appreciate the grace and power her mount affords her while in the saddle.” In the meantime, to all who belong in our club, finding properly fitted breeches and boots will forever be a struggle, but you are still beautiful!“

Did you read “A Love Letter To Shorties” at heelsdownmag.com? 👩‍💻You can find the full story there.

02/29/2024

Monty and Lexi hanging out before turn out. Thanks Laura for capturing this sweet moment.

02/17/2024

If I didn't have to run a horse farm....I would think this was a beautiful morning 🤣

02/17/2024

Johnny and Benny having a good roll in the snow this am

02/17/2024

PLEASE. 🥲

02/07/2024

I left Monty the cat in charge of Junior while I went to get my riding helmet. It seems to have worked out well.

02/02/2024

Junior and Bueller's first ever hack classes and they are so quiet I didn't even have to show them.. So excited to watch these future stars mature.