Vantage Point Farm, LLC

01/16/2025

Our industry is so fortunate to have had the blessing of Helen Rich in it.
For decades, she showered her love of the horses & people with support and care in so many ways.
Helen leaves a legacy like none other, the most special of which is her amazing daughter Ali DeGray.
Our barn family sends our thoughts, prayers and love to Ali and all of the 5R Family.

ASHBA joins the entire show horse industry in mourning the loss of the indomitable Helen Rich. A beloved part of the American Saddlebred industry for many years, Helen was a woman of many talents - owner and exhibitor of world's champions in multiple breeds, leader in animal rescue, philanthropist, published author, and owner/executive editor of Medallion Press. In 2020, she and her daughter Ali were presented ASHBA's highest honor, the Wing Commander Medallion, for her service to our breed.

01/15/2025

It’s time for membership renewals!
Show riders/owners need to be active members of USEF & ASHBA. TASHA membership is necessary for high point award eligibility.
Academy riders should be TASHA members & ASHBA Junior membership is encouraged.
Please bring physical copies of your 2025 memberships to the barn.
USEF members, please check your SafeSport status.

01/12/2025

What a fantastic program!
We are beyond proud of our riders, Jenna Croft & Ria Raju, whose hard work contributed to this success!

01/12/2025

Help keep our barn family healthy…don’t be the 🦠 spreader!
A great reminder for our riders while we’re in the midst of cold & flu season…
Anyone who’s had a fever within 24 hours of your lesson time should reschedule.

01/11/2025

Regardless of the discipline, an independent seat and balance are critical to the communication with the horse.

01/02/2025

Every bit of this!
Stay tuned for announcements about our upcoming clinic, show schedule and MUCH more!!

01/01/2025

Did you know that all horses celebrate their birthday officially on January 1st each year?
Here’s a very Happy Birthday wish to all the amazing horses in the world!

01/01/2025

Watch for the Scripps Miramar Ranch and their American Saddlebreds in tomorrow's Rose Parade!

12/27/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful holiday season.
As our thoughts turn to the New Year, VPF is thrilled to announce that Smith Lilly will be joining us again as our 2025 clinician.
More details to come of this fantastic event, January 31st - February 2nd, but we just couldn’t contain our excitement any longer.

12/25/2024

Wishing all our friends and family a very Merry Christmas!

12/22/2024

What a fun time we had at our 15th Annual VPF Holiday Celebration Brunch.
Cheers to our amazing barn family, dedicated staff and all of the wonderful memories we make together!

12/20/2024

It’s that time of year again…
We are READY for the 15th annual VPF Holiday Celebration this Saturday!

Join us for a potluck brunch from 11-2, featuring the ever-hilarious White Elephant Gift Exchange (separate adult & children’s games), delicious food by all of the talented VPF Family cooks and many wonderful laughs with our amazing barn family.

12/15/2024

Still searching for that perfect gift, one that will change the life of your loved one?
Give the gift of riding lessons!

Horses bring so much joy, confidence and strength to the world of children & adults.
Visit our website or give us a call to learn more about our amazing riding program.
281-787-9051
www.vantagepoint-farm.com

12/12/2024

Reminder VPF Family…
The barn Holiday Brunch is Saturday, December 21st.
Please be sure to RSVP soon and signup for the potluck on the barn bulletin board.

12/04/2024

“The outside of a horse’s good for the inside of a man”.
Winston Churchill was right in every way.
If you are searching for the gift that will boost self-confidence, hand-eye coordination, physical strength, build character and develop lifelong friendships - then choose riding lessons for your loved one.
Gift Certificates Available
www.vantagepoint-farm.com
281-787-9051

12/03/2024

Watching how someone saddles a horse can be a mirror for other parts of their training methods.

Most quiet trainers will first, obviously, make sure that the horse’s back is clean. Then they will put down any under pads, then gently place the saddle, NEVER slamming it down, probably a bit forward, and slide it back to the correct place,

When they tighten the girth, they tend to do it in stages, not by wrenching it, NEVER by kneeing the horse in the belly.

Once again, the process is non adversarial when done right, forceful when done wrong, and this reflects a general attitude that spills over into other aspects of the schooling and training.

Watch to learn---