Sharkey Farm

05/13/2024

Dear Barn Moms,

I see you figuring out rides to the barn and navigating 5:00am-8:00pm horse show days.

I see you working extra shifts so that your kid can horse more.

I see you organizing concessions and raffles and entries.

I see you not throttling your kid for losing their fourth left show glove.

I see you feeding, sun blocking, dressing, and wiping down your kid who likely got ketchup on their $70-$190 show breeches while you graze an 1100lb animal you may or may not know what to do with.

I see you juggling all of this while helping other peoples' kids (cough including mine) and doing all the same things for your other kids in other activities.

I see some of you doing all that while wishing you were the one competing or while competing yourself.

I see you behind the camera at every show, leaving me with just a few, mainly unflattering, pictures of you at your show mom job. (I almost didn't make this post because I'm missing pics of most of you!)

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, because without you all, this job of mine, and this sport of ours, couldn't exist.

I will keep making your kids drop their stirrups when they're rude to you, and remind them to thank you and tell you they love you.

Happy Mother's Day

PS Barn Dads and Barn Grandparents-I see you, too, but, it isn't your day.

(Stolen from my friend Beth at Walnut Grove Farm)

04/15/2024

Who wants to join us??

03/03/2024

Our IEA team is so lucky to have four horses selected to go to Zone Finals in Sherwood, OR! We are looking for sponsors for these amazing athletes. Horse sponsorship covers the cost to IEA for the transport paperwork, hauling, and stabling for our horses to be able to attend horse shows and be used within the IEA show.

IEA uses a draw format where riders are not required to own a horse. This makes it one of the most accessible and lowest cost forms of horse showing. We LOVE our IEA team and especially treasure our trusty steeds.

Let me know if you would like to sponsor one of these great guys for $150 each!

Sponsorship is even easier this year - use this link to donate via Paypal!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7HRERH25RDPHG

🦄Boomer 14.2hh QH
🦄Freedom 14.3hh Connemara
🦄Dan 15.2hh Appendix Paint
🦄Leo 15.3hh OTTB

(featuring Dan and Freedom modeling for their Coggins paperwork!)

01/29/2024

Our IEA team is so lucky to have nine horses selected to go to Region Finals in Tenino! We are looking for sponsors for these amazing athletes. Horse sponsorship covers the cost to IEA for the transport and stabling for our horses to be able to attend horse shows and be used within the IEA show.

IEA uses a draw format where riders are not required to own a horse. This makes it one of the most accessible and lowest cost forms of horse showing. We LOVE our IEA team and especially treasure our trusty steeds.

Let me know if you would like to sponsor one of these great guys for $100 each!

Sponsorship is even easier this year - use this link to donate via Paypal!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7HRERH25RDPHG

Benny 13.1hh Welsh sponsored by Cindy and Nora Burdick!
Phillip 13.1hh Welsh sponsored by Laura Oberto!
Tucker 13.1hh Welsh cross sponsored by Shannyn and Stella Lee!
Moonpie 13.2hh Welsh cross sponsored by Maggie Miller and Holly Farm!
Boomer 14.2hh QH sponsored by Cody Shank!
Max 14.2hh Morab sponsored by the Ostrea family and Julie Ebner!
Freedom 14.3hh Connemara sponsored by Caroline Callender!
Dan 15.2hh Appendix Paint sponsored by PTSD Hope for Heroes!
Leo 15.3hh Thoroughbred sponsored by Sarah Webb!

09/19/2023

It is time for Sharkey Farm logowear orders again!

You are also welcome to use this to order gifts for xmas and I will get the items to you discreetly. This shop closes on Oct 6th.

https://sharkeyfarmfall23.itemorder.com/shop/home/

If you want to order a show quality sunshirt, please buy one through this link and bring it to the farm. Purchase navy or surfer blue, logos should be $10 to add.

https://tinyurl.com/44k68z62

If you would like a puffer coat, please purchase one through this link and bring it to the farm. We will be adding a logo to it for you as well. I am not sure exactly how much logoing these will be - likely around $20-30. Purchase navy.

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E450310-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003
or
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E460917-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003

Online ordering for Sharkey Farm Store Fall 2023 ends on Fri, Oct 6, 2023 (11:59 PM PDT)

08/17/2023

Sharkey Farm travels to Ireland!

04/29/2023

7:10am Quinn Henderson
9:20am Braelyn Webb and Lauren Hoyt
12:30pm Maddi Larson
12:50pm Violet Smith

2:20pm- 3pm finals for flat!

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://iea.showgroundslive.com/

REGISTER FOR FREE to watch the IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals LIVE STREAM provided by SHOWGROUNDS LIVE. See results, schedules, class listings and more!

This link is also found on the IEA National Finals Webpage at
https://www.rideiea.org/2023nationalfinals/

The Hunt Seat Live Stream is proudly sponsored by Sweet Briar College.

ShowGroundsLive.com

Experiencing technical difficulties with registering?
Contact [email protected]

04/28/2023

5am Lauren Hoyt
8:40am Gabby Frederick
11am Lauren Hoyt
11:20am Sumi Talik Martinez
11:40am Emily Lindsay
12pm Nathaniel Biery
12:20am Harper Hood

1-3pm finals for flat!

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO REGISTER: https://iea.showgroundslive.com/

REGISTER FOR FREE to watch the IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals LIVE STREAM provided by SHOWGROUNDS LIVE. See results, schedules, class listings and more!

This link is also found on the IEA National Finals Webpage at
https://www.rideiea.org/2023nationalfinals/

The Hunt Seat Live Stream is proudly sponsored by Sweet Briar College.

ShowGroundsLive.com

Experiencing technical difficulties with registering?
Contact [email protected]

04/27/2023

Ride times for Thursday’s IEA classes (all times PST):

5am Braelyn Webb
6:30am Sumi Talik-Martinez
8:40am Darby Wygal
11am Nathaniel Biery
11:20am Gabby Frederick
11:40am Sumi Talik-Martinez
12:00pm Ella Hallman Luhn

Register for free to be able to see the Livestream!

Welcome to the LIVE STREAM site for the 2023 INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION (IEA) HUNT SEAT and DRESSAGE NATIONAL FINALS

09/16/2022

Who needs some farm SWAG?

https://sharkeyfarm.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Order by 9/18!

08/18/2022

My happy place 🌊

Such a great time taking kids and horses to the beach. Always in awe of what our horses put up with and how much fun they have getting out of the arena.

📸

05/10/2022

An amazing article about one of our Sharkey Farm IEA members!

Maddy Racicot won at the 2022 Interscholastic Equestrian Association Nationals Finals April 29.

02/09/2022

Opening up the Sharkey Farm Logowear store in preparation for IEA Postseason and the 2022 horse show season!

Please place orders by 2/23 and we will have them ready for you at Region Finals (mid March).

12/20/2021

Seventh annual caroling on horseback was a blast! Ponies were exceptional and so festive! 🎄🦌🧑🏻‍🎄

09/21/2021

Congratulations to Kaitlyn!!

Congratulations to our 2021 Dianne Johnson Legacy Grant Recipients:
✨Kaitlyn Twentey (Junior)
✨Gayl Russell (Amateur)

✨✨✨✨
The Dianne Johnson Legacy grant is for those junior and amateurs who exemplify hard work, dedication to the sport of equestrian, good sportsmanship, and leadership. Each term takes place from January 1st to December 31st.
✨
Each recipient will have their stall fee waived at every WSHJA show, Class entry fees & ring nomination waived up to $1200 at every WSHJA show for one season and they are entitled to keep all prize money won!
✨
To learn more about qualifying for this grant and to download an application, visit our website: www.wshja.org.

08/30/2021

Https://stores.inksoft.com/sharkey_farm/shop/home

Please follow the link and order any logowear you want by September 15th! (The link says August but it means September). Gear will be delivered to the IEA home show for pickup.

Typically: first names on front of soft shells/polos, and last names on backs of hoodies 😉

08/15/2021

When your flights gets delayed, you take the clinician to ☕️

07/01/2021

First couple bigger fences for Fenway. He’s only four so we are taking it super slow as he grows (an inch up in front, then back, then out) and grows and grows. He’s the most laid back OTTB I have ever had and it’s just the most lovely thing… however it means he’s not always impressed with the fences 🤣

Two weeks left until our debut!

06/11/2021

Upcoming Equitation and IEA Clinic with Katie Schaaf, IEA President and USEF Judge

Dates/Descriptions

**August 24th @ Willowcrest Equitation Clinic (Tentative)
This is the traditional clinic format, with emphasis on sound fundamentals, and quiet, effective riding.
Groups from flat up through 3'. 4-5 riders per group.
$100 per rider, $25 to use a non-leased or owned horse

**August 25 @ Sharkey Farm Equitation Clinic
This is the traditional clinic format, with emphasis on sound fundamentals, and quiet, effective riding.
Groups: flat only, xbars-2', 2'3"-2'6" and 2'9"+. Max 4 riders per group.
$100 per rider, $25 to use a non-leased or owned horse

**August 26th @ Sharkey Farm IEA Mock Show and Clinic
Participants learn from an IEA/IHSA judge what she’s looking for in the ring, and receive specific feedback on their rides. During the clinic riders walk the course, ride a class over fences and a class on the flat. Feedback is provided both through a conversation between judge and rider, and in written format. Riders will learn about differences between USEF and IEA/IHSA showing, and how to perform their best at each. Riders are encouraged to watch with the judge and to ask questions.
Classes: WT/WTC, xbars, 2', 2'6" (sign up for your IEA level)
$65 per rider (includes both flat and fences rounds)
Please plan to bring a suitable IEA horse for this if you have one!

If you would like to sign up, please add your name to the spreadsheet in the appropriate column!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GwjAbxe6NugBLRsbKHS8SCR0ot57WTv641yOG-1LWaQ/edit?usp=sharing

Sheet1 August 24th - Equitation Clinic ($100 per rider) AT WILLOWCREST Flat Only,xbars-2',2'3"-2'6",2'9"+ Isabella Lee Emily Lindsay August 25th - Equitation Clinic ($100 per rider) at SHARKEY Flat Only,xbars-2',2'3"-2'6",2'9"+ Lex (Fisher) August 26th - IEA Mock Show and Clinic ($65 per rid...

06/09/2021

Love our TBs!