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Blue Ridge Farm Training stable specializing in Eventing, Dressage and Hunter/jumpers. Boarding, beginner thru advan
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09/07/2024

A good coach plays multiple crucial roles that directly impact the growth and success of their riders. Some of these key roles include:

Mentor – Beyond just sport, a coach helps riders grow personally, sharing valuable advice and wisdom from their own experiences.
Motivator – They inspire and push riders to reach their full potential, fostering a mindset of positivity and determination to meet their goals.
Teacher – Coaches educate riders on techniques, strategies, and the rules of the sport, enhancing both their skills and understanding.
Strategist – Developing effective game plans, coaches leverage riders’ strengths while working on areas of improvement.
Communicator – Clear and effective communication is vital. A coach provides clear instructions, feedback, and support, ensuring riders fully understand their roles.
Disciplinarian – By enforcing rules and maintaining high standards, they promote discipline, respect, and structure within the team.
Supporter – Coaches offer emotional and moral support, helping riders handle pressure, setbacks, and success with resilience.
Evaluator – Regularly assessing riders’ performances, they set goals for improvement and help riders recognize areas for growth.
Role Model – Coaches lead by example, demonstrating sportsmanship, integrity, and a strong work ethic, shaping the attitudes and behavior of their riders.
Team Builder – By fostering camaraderie and teamwork, coaches create an environment where riders feel connected, valued, and supported.
Each of these roles plays an essential part in shaping athletes both in sport and in life.

However, one of the most critical traits of a great coach is the ability to handle the unexpected. Things rarely go as planned, and managing unforeseen challenges in a calm, efficient manner—especially around horses—is, in my view, the most vital quality a coach can possess

Wow what a fantastic weekend the BRF dressage team had at ODS dressage show this weekend 👏🏻👏🏻Lots of goals achieved ✔️an...
08/12/2024

Wow what a fantastic weekend the BRF dressage team had at ODS dressage show this weekend 👏🏻👏🏻
Lots of goals achieved ✔️and first tries at new levels but mostly a lot of fun, camaraderie and support among our wonderful barn family ❤️
Jessica Pescatrice and her Signato donned the tailcoat and did their first PSG tests, winning one and earning Jess’s silver medal. It was so fun to see all the support Jess and Sigge received from not only our own barn family but the whole community in general🏅💙
Beth White and her Hortelano put in their best ever 4th level test today to earn her first score towards her silver and most importantly the score she needs to debut her 4th level freestyle 🎼💃
Holly with Debi Smith’s Benedictine won their 4;3 test Saturday with their best yet test at this level 🍾
Hannah Wilson and Verlaine continued their winning ways at 3;3 proving they are a force to be reckoned with. Watch out young riders 🎉 💯
Barb Mele and her Furstenfreund had wonderful 3;3 tests bringing home (to NY) two blue ribbons 💙🖤
Debi Smith took over the reins on Benedictine on Sunday for her first ever 3rd level test (and first test on Benny) winning and earning her first third level score towards her bronze on a journey she started long ago on her wonderful partner Aragorn! There was much celebration going on as Debi has waited a long time to feel ready to show this wonderful horse herself. ❤️💙
Shannon Conway and Delano tackled 2nd level for only their second time and showed increasing confidence at this level finishing 1st and 3rd 👏🏻🎊
Holly and Linda O’Keefe’s Greatest Hit won both of their 2nd level tests, earning 2nd level high point Sunday with 74%! 🏅
Alexis Miller and Roulette also had very good 2nd level tests with a first and second on Sunday 👏🏻🎉
Tim Fitzgerald and Sirius knocked the show ring rust off at first level after having missed the whole season with a shoeing issue early on. Very successful first try at 1st level for this pair 🧡👊🏼
Kathy Chrislip and Iceman slayed all of their first level tests winning 3 and getting one second. This pair has shown such a huge jump in confidence and we’re all very proud of them 💃🏅
Holly and Carla Kreb’s Troubador had a very forward and accurate 1;3 test on Saturday 🏎️
At training level, Holly and Jeffrey’s So Blessed had an uncharacteristic tense and hurried test on Saturday (jumping into the ring before the whistle blew 🤦🏻‍♀️) finishing 2nd but came back Sunday to grab training level high point with a 76.6
We’ll forgive him this time 🤣💙
Holly and Melissa Granzier’s Easy did his first ever tests finishing all 4 with scores ranging from 74-76, earning 3 blues and one red ribbon. This is a seriously nice horse who’s looking for his next person ❤️💙
Alexis Miller and her Ryklof also had super training level tests earning a blue and Fresian high point with solid scores 👏🏻🏅
Carla Krebs and her Troubador had their best ever t-3 test scoring 68 and showing definite improvement in the forward department 🏎️🍾
We are so proud of this team and their dedication to being the best they can be and supporting each other in their journeys. As trainers, you can’t ask for more than that! Thanks to Jeffrey for being ringside for all warmups and for walking all of the babies to and from the rings and to Tracy Tabar for all the wonderful photos. We’re so lucky to have such a great support system!
Lastly, thank you to all at ODS that organized the show and worked to make this weekend so fun and wonderful!

Edit: All clear. Driveway is open!Current situation 4:00 Tuesday. All clients please hold off on traveling to the farm u...
08/06/2024

Edit: All clear. Driveway is open!

Current situation 4:00 Tuesday. All clients please hold off on traveling to the farm until we can get this cleared up.

Last weekend the BRF dressage team had a very successful and fun weekend at the ODS Down Centerline Dressage show at Bra...
06/21/2024

Last weekend the BRF dressage team had a very successful and fun weekend at the ODS Down Centerline Dressage show at Bravehorse. 🏆🌟
Alexis and Kingsley had good training rides, earning qualifiers and gaining valuable confidence in the ring. 🏆
Julie and Mouse completed their first level tests with good scores earning their second qualifier for regionals and gained valuable experience in the show ring together. 🐭
Sabine and Wyn also showed first level with several wins and some of their best scores, earning qualifiers. They win the award for staying the most composed when the gunshots started during their test 👏🏻👏🏻
Beth and Hero returned to the show ring after not competing most of last year and stepped up to 4th level for the first time. They showed a huge improvement in relaxation and rideability and continue to work on accuracy! 🦄
Barb and Freund showed 3;3 and improved their score from day 1 to day 2 with a focus on self carriage and riding forward. 🖤
Mellissa debuted her new special young horse Flotti with huge success and scores up to 71% at training level, earning their qualifications for regionals. 🍾
Maria and fish had much success at 2;3 and 3;3 with good scores and a few wins. Fish is now officially able to enter the pony divisions! 🐬
Alexis and Chaplin had lovely 1;3 tests that earned wins and qualifiers and had their first try at 2;3 with a qualifier as well. 🥇
Hannah and Verlaine stole the show with 4 wins at 3rd level and scores to 75%. This is a special team that is so fun to watch. 🌟
Holly rode Jessica’s Sigge at their first grand prixs with both success and struggles. 💙
Holly and Milestone had a winning 3,3 test and a respectable 4;1 test. 🖤
Holly and Debi’s Benny had improving 4;3 tests as Benny settled back into the show ring atmosphere. 🥰
Holly and Linda’s Jasper did their first 2;3 tests with two wins and sat second level high point. 🏆
Holly and Jeffrey’s Titan did 4 lovely training level tests with scores up to 74.6% and 3 wins, gaining invaluable experience in the show ring. 🥇
Coach extraordinare Jeffrey was in the warmup rings all day supporting everyone and we all greatly appreciate it. We had some lovely dinners out together and large cheering squads for anyone in the show ring ❤️🍾 All in all a great weekend for the team and we can’t wait for the next one!

PC to our favorite Tracy Lee

BRF dressage team wrap up for an awesome weekend at KDA ⭐️🏆Julie Weitzel and Musquetero PUJ made their horse show debut ...
05/27/2024

BRF dressage team wrap up for an awesome weekend at KDA ⭐️🏆
Julie Weitzel and Musquetero PUJ made their horse show debut competing in 1;2 and 1;3 with excellent results. They won 1;2 on Sat and scored up to 67% at 1;3, earning both qualifiers for regionals 👏🏻👏🏻 Mouse and Julie make a great team and we are so proud of how far they have come!

Hannah Wilson and Verlaine also made their horse show debut together competing at 3rd level. They also earned both qualifiers for regionals, won all their tests with scores to 70% and earned reserve high point 3rd level for juniors both days! Another fabulous team that work so well together ❤️

Holly took Mouse around for his first test on Friday, winning the 1;3 open. Milestone did two 3rd level tests and a 4th level test, winning two, second in one and earning reserve high point for 4th level. This sensitive horse continues to grow and develop confidence and relaxation 🖤💙
Holly and Jeffrey’s So Blessed stole the show with 3 wins at T3 with scores to 76% (with an error 🤦🏻‍♀️), a qualifier for the 4 year old test, two training level championships and two overall open high points for the weekend. We are very excited about this special, tall gentleman ❤️🦄

Thank you to Jeffrey, our coach extraordinaire, for being ringside for each warmup and test and to the organizers at KDA for a smoothly run show and for making accommodations to make Sunday’s rides work despite inclement weather!


Northern lights phenomenon over the farm last night Thanks Bri CM for the picture!
05/12/2024

Northern lights phenomenon over the farm last night Thanks Bri CM for the picture!

Today both the event 🐎 and dressage 💃 team members had fun in the ride-a-test clinic to help get everyone prepared for s...
04/28/2024

Today both the event 🐎 and dressage 💃 team members had fun in the ride-a-test clinic to help get everyone prepared for show season! Lots of discussion surrounding proper warmup, geometry 🤦🏻‍♀️, test riding skills and how to improve every movement. Very educational and fun and of course food was involved! We hope everyone feels ready for the season!
Thank you to Jeffrey who sat in the chair judging all day and gave valuable feedback after every ride and to Ainsley for scribing all day until her ride time 👏🏻Let’s go horse showing 🏆

The event team had an awesome group jump school on the new course setup in the outdoor show jump ring. It was a beautifu...
04/22/2024

The event team had an awesome group jump school on the new course setup in the outdoor show jump ring. It was a beautiful day, even if it was a bit chilly, for horses, fun, friends, laughs, near misses and pizza!

A beautiful warm day after a weekend of wind and rain and the rings were perfect! We are so fortunate to call this wonde...
04/14/2024

A beautiful warm day after a weekend of wind and rain and the rings were perfect! We are so fortunate to call this wonderful place home ❤️

03/14/2024

ISO responsible and reliable horse experienced farm hand.
50 stall, busy show/training facility in North Ridgeville.

Cleaning stalls, turnout, general barn chores.

Fast paced, physically demanding.

Part time hours with room for more.

Competitive pay.

MON-SAT 8-approx 1 (flexible)
Please PM me if interested.

Baileys H earned some swag at The American Hanoverian Society awards banquet. He finished as the top placing Hanoverian ...
02/18/2024

Baileys H earned some swag at The American Hanoverian Society awards banquet. He finished as the top placing Hanoverian for the year at first and second level open, top placing Hanoverian at USDF finals for open national levels and overall high point Hanoverian for USDF open training through 4th levels. Very proud of our boy!

⭐️So Blessed⭐️“Titan” is a stunning, 2020, 17.2h Hanoverian gelding. He is destined for the big ring by his quality and ...
02/09/2024

⭐️So Blessed⭐️
“Titan” is a stunning, 2020, 17.2h Hanoverian gelding. He is destined for the big ring by his quality and pedigree. Titan’s sire is one of the current hottest young stallions in Europe, So Unique (Sezuan/Donnerhall) and he’s out of a Laurie’s Crusader/Hohenstein damline.

Titan’s sire, So Unique, was awarded premium stallion at his Hanoverian licensing in Verden and also in the Danish warmblood licensing and in addition won his 35 day stallion test. With an overall score of 9.64, So Unique was champion of the 4 year old final at the World Championships for young dressage horses in 2019 in Ermelo.

Titan has an impressive character with a quiet temperament, excellent rideability and superior work ethic. Don’t let his size fool you, this young horse has super balance with an uphill canter, an elastic ground covering trot and a clear 4 beat walk. This gentleman will excel in the USEF young horse classes.
Appropriate for the professional looking for an outstanding prospect, but also suitable for a Jr/YR or adult amateur in a program to develop.
Available to be seen in Wellington FL until March.
High 5 🥕

https://youtu.be/W84GPWxZRQM?si=R2pjCnkxbMIcQJow

✨American Hustle aka Cooper✨Race name: SupersideUSEA ID 193064Cooper, a 16.1h, 10 year-old OTTB gelding by Super Saver, ...
11/07/2023

✨American Hustle aka Cooper✨
Race name: Superside
USEA ID 193064

Cooper, a 16.1h, 10 year-old OTTB gelding by Super Saver, is proudly offered for your consideration. After retiring from the track in 2016, he has been developed slowly through the levels and is successfully and confidently competing at Modified level and PT with his adult amateur rider/owner. He was 5th out of 16 horses in Open Modified at Flying Cross HT in Sept 2023, and before that, he was 2nd at Waredaca HT in August 2023. At home, Cooper is in a professional training program, schooling 3rd level dressage and 3’9” courses. Whether he is at home or off property, by himself or in a group, this horse is all business. Cooper is an uncomplicated ride on the flat and to the jumps. He is the perfect mount to take on trail rides. Cooper is easy to trailer, clip, and shoe. No extra maintenance is required to keep this boy happy and healthy! Cooper is a barn favorite with his in-your-pocket personality. He is a training level packer and would be perfect for an adult amateur or young rider who wants to gain confidence eventing through training / modified level.
Located on the west side of Cleveland, OH. A 5* home is a must!

$45,000

Dressage: https://youtu.be/fPks6akDSQI?si=iOTV3vPdODAfnu4P

SJ: https://youtu.be/6VfP8L4kBCY?si=8oJYSClAyeZzoS3v

Xc: https://youtu.be/9kh4dHBUr1E?si=hGSKaGSJET4GKRZD

🌟Newtonsthirdlaw SBF 🌟Newt is a 5 year old (2018), 17.1h, KWPN, gelding bred in the USA. His sire is the Jazz son Olivi ...
11/07/2023

🌟Newtonsthirdlaw SBF 🌟
Newt is a 5 year old (2018), 17.1h, KWPN, gelding bred in the USA. His sire is the Jazz son Olivi and his dam line consists of Flemmingh/Armstrong. Newt has been in a professional training program for the past 7 months and is confidently schooling all second level movements: shoulder in, haunches in, simple changes and turn on the haunches and he also has a green flying change. This flashy gelding is an exceptional value for the tall rider looking for a horse to develop up the levels. Newt has also been tried at the jumps, showing bravery and emerging talent in this area as well. He could make up into a lovely hunter/jumper or event horse as well as a dressage horse. Due to his age and size, this gentleman requires a confident junior or amateur rider or a professional looking for a horse on a budget. Newt had a set of X-rays completed Nov 2022.

$35,000

Located on the west side of Cleveland. Please PM for more info or contact (216) 272-4752 (preferred).

Dressage:
https://youtu.be/FkB4JNpzx4I?si=kV5hzd_m7rWjnx1M

Jump:
https://youtu.be/h28xRrRum_U?si=d9eqxDGywYm5tdGS

SOLD!CONGRATS TO HIS NEW MOM ANNA. We wish you all the best with this special horse!!🌟Road to Cairo🌟Cairo is a 16.2h, da...
11/06/2023

SOLD!
CONGRATS TO HIS NEW MOM ANNA. We wish you all the best with this special horse!!

🌟Road to Cairo🌟

Cairo is a 16.2h, dark bay, TB gelding born in 2016 at AIRDRIE STUD by Cairo prince out of Rimini Road by Dynaformer. He had only 13 starts on the track before retiring sound and injury free.
Cairo is owned and ridden by an adult amateur with consistent professional riding in a strong dressage and eventing program.
Cairo has lots of show mileage at USDF recognized shows. He has achieved TIP high point and has been overall high score at training and first levels throughout his show career with scores in the 70s.
He was the 2021 Thoroughbred Incentive Program Training level Champion.
Cairo is quiet for trail rides on and off property, honest over fences, showing good form and technique and has schooled cross country demonstrating bravery and good scope. He goes in a loose ring snaffle for all phases.
Cairo is suitable for a confident amateur or junior rider or for the pro looking to develop a quality horse up the levels in any discipline.
Cairo passed a vetting from his original purchase in 2020 with clean x-rays. Sadly for sale to the best home due to owner’s life circumstances.
Located on the west side of Cleveland Ohio

Dressage
https://youtu.be/vzHXJ_yTg_E?si=Wytk-tFRZdRqKvGo

Jump
https://youtu.be/7r13hf9aMsE?si=Z1ikQEOTYNnqx5xm

The Blue Ridge Farm family would like to extend our congratulations to the Wilson family on acquiring Verlaine! We are v...
10/31/2023

The Blue Ridge Farm family would like to extend our congratulations to the Wilson family on acquiring Verlaine! We are very happy for Hannah and even more excited that he stays here with us at BRF!

ISO:Farm help at a horse boarding stable. Duties include feeding and cleaning stalls as well as turnout of the horses. F...
10/28/2023

ISO:
Farm help at a horse boarding stable. Duties include feeding and cleaning stalls as well as turnout of the horses. Flexible hours, there’s always enough work to do! Competitive pay and a friendly environment. Barn is heated in the winter.
Please DM for more information.

Region 2 wrap up for the BRF dressage team! Wow what a huge success for everyone!! Holly and Jessica Pescatrice’s Signat...
09/25/2023

Region 2 wrap up for the BRF dressage team! Wow what a huge success for everyone!! Holly and Jessica Pescatrice’s Signato started us off Friday with reserve champion in the I1 open with a 69%, falling to the champion by just .15 points! Next up on Saturday Holly and Baileys H won the 1st level open with a 74%. Kirsten Fadenholz and Bellisaro also finished 7th in that large class with a 68.9%! Kirsten aboard Shannel finished 7th in the training level open with a 67.7% then Alexis Miller and Roulette finished 4th out of 42 in first level AA with a 70%! Sunday morning brought 2nd level open and Holly and Baileys H also grabbed that championship with a 70%! Next up Timothy Fitzgerald and his event horse Sirius earned 4th place in a huge training level AA class with a 70% and Alexis and Ryklof finished 17th with a 65.5% in that same class. Last to go before the long drive home was Lucinda McConnell and Fuerstendance who finished 8th in the third level AA with a 65.5%.
The warmup classes also brought lots of blue ribbons, great scores and invaluable ring time for the horses and riders to prepare for these championships. Everyone has worked so hard this season and the results show that! Thank you to our coach extraordinare, Jeffrey, for all the prep work and polishing to help us get where we are! On to finals!!

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