Opava Eventing

08/04/2024

Weekend morning ranch hand/stall cleaner position available. We have an immediate opening for our morning Saturday and Sunday stall cleaner. Duties include cleaning stalls, cleaning waters and filling, sweeping stall mats in 2 of our barns, keeping the aisle ways clean in all three barns and disposing of the manure. The job takes @ 4 hours, depending on a workers efficiency, but mediocre work done at speed is not accepted.

Requirements:

1. Experience with horses and cleaning multiple types of stall and bedding.
2. Must be able to supply references.
3. Must have reliable transportation.

We are a high quality, friendly facility. Candidate must be a diligent worker, reliable, a self-starter with a high sense of respect for the facility, clients and the horses. The pay rate is generous but based on the quality of work.

Contact: Darla at 818/515-3210 or message

07/06/2024

Look who's admiring himself in the tack box mirror! What the horses do at night when they are bored! "I'm too sexy for my saddle, too sexy for my saddle, too sexy!"

06/14/2024

The boys just chilling before tomorrow's start of the Shepherd Ranch HT!
girls

06/06/2024

Had fun schooling Ultra in prep for Shepherd Ranch next weekend! "Mr. Greenie" is truly beginning to get this sport. Afraid of water a year ago (no problem now), starting to lock onto his fence and learning to see his spot.

04/26/2024

If anyone wants to buy this for me I guarantee free trailering forever! 🤣🤣 No, actually, serious!

04/20/2024

Be VERY CAREFUL with a security post from Facebook. I was told my Opava Eventing page was on a 30 day suspension. They wanted all sort of security information. I didn't submit to it, clicked on home and my page it fine.

04/07/2024

Having fun at Ram Tap! Ultra's first full phase event. Got the square halt but he had to keep his eyes on everything. And the beginner novice XC course was pretty maxed out in height, but Ultra nailed it! Super kudos to Julie Wolf and Lore (aka Bright Promise) currently in 4th place in open novice and Cat Sontier and Gus (aka Clear Creek Guinness) for making the huge step up to beginner novice with no jump faults on her super Connemara gelding! Tomorrow stadium!

04/01/2024

What do you do the day after you get married if you are a horse girl? Come up and ride your horse ba****ck in the rain! Congratulations Cat Benson Sontier!! (Scotland and Ireland honeymoon in September)

03/07/2024

Amazing perspective! Great viewing!

03/07/2024

I love this! Great to view!

12/10/2023

I just received a "review" from a person that has never taken a lesson here. Be aware that vindictive people are out there and making up all sorts of stuff. The things that were said I have never done.

12/09/2023

Christmas is here!! At Opava Eventing! Thanks Mika and Beau!

12/06/2023

Nothing speaks more about unprofessionalism than okaying a $50,000 purchase of a horse for a client and the selling trainer turning away as you are about to offer a handshake. Nice way to solidify your reputation.

12/02/2023

Ultra is all snuggled in at Ram Tap for our playful Shindig weekend. So chill and looking forward to cross country fun!

10/16/2023

Celeste and Bravo showing that hard work pays off! Bravo is a hot potato rocket when jumping and Celeste is getting so proficient at handling him with finesse and rhythm! Absolutely impressed by her talent and skills at such a young age!!

10/14/2023

Awesome Ram Tap stadium prep for Julie Wolf and Lore! You are going to rock it next weekend! So excited for my client going for her first novice!

10/11/2023

When gas prices feel like a TRICK, it’s a TREAT to stay local. Come join us HALLOWEEN weekend!

Entries are open for our dressage and eventing derby schooling show on October 29th! Excellent opportunity to test your dressage at a schooling show - USEF and USEA, run the full combined test derby, or just do a jumping round over a mix of obstacles - cross rail up to 2'11".
Information and all entry forms can be found online at www.OpavaEquestriantrainingcenter.com
Or call Darla at 818/515-3210

10/08/2023

10/02/2023

It's October and entries are open for our dressage and eventing derby schooling show on October 29th! Excellent opportunity to test your dressage at a schooling show - USEF and USEA, run the full combined test derby, or just do a jumping round over a mix of obstacles - cross rail up to 2'11".

Information and all entry forms can be found online at www.OpavaEquestriantrainingcenter.com

Or call Darla at 818/515-3210

09/20/2023

So very proud of my clients this past weekend on their schooling at Ram Tap. It was unfortunate that I wasn't able to be with you, but you were fantastic! Taking from all your hard work at home and letting it shine!! Congratulations to Vicki, Cameron and Jonathon Armstrong, and Julie Wolf. And to their wonderful horses- Monarch, Alsatian, Taavi and Lore!!! Plus a very special thank you to photographer extraordinaire, Gordon Armstrong!

09/14/2023

Offering for sale a wonderful jumper prospect! Cali Rocks is a sweet, scopey 9 year old, 16 hh, chestnut OTTB mare. She is an energetic jumper who steps easily over 2'9" fences. Will make a 1.0 m or higher mount. My client realizes she needs a more advanced rider who can continue to develop her. Super low 5 figures. Contact [email protected] or Darla at 818/515-3210
Additional pictures and videos upon request.

Video available on you tube http://youtu.be/Nd4YDLEHd5A

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09/07/2023

SAVE THE DATE

Opava Eventing
Derby and Dressage Schooling Show
October 29

USEA derby cross rails through novice level. USDF dressage tests intro through 1st level. USEA dressage tests starter though novice A. Separate jumping classes.

Entry forms, class premium and releases all available at www.OpavaEquestrianTrainingCenter.com

Dressage to be judged by Susanne Regalmuto, USDF licensed “L” judge, USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist, Silver and Bronze Reiterabzeichen certification

09/02/2023

09/02/2023

I had a great time jumping my boy Ultra today. I haven't jumped him in a few months and he was wonderful! Did the grid (video) and even ran a few cross countey fences. So looking forward to getting him out and running him in a few events!