HPS Dressage

27/06/2024

ISO 2 barn employees-both part-time positions to start in August.

Weekday Position:
Monday-Friday barn help with a morning and evening shift. Morning shift is from 7-10am and evening shift would be from 3-6pm, there could be some flexibility within these hours.

Weekend Position:
Saturday/Sunday barn help-would include AM/PM chores. Hours the same as above.

Would be working with FEI trainer and USDF Gold medalist. Job would include general wellness check on all horses, assessing and managing basic equine medical care, feeding, picking stalls, turning horses in/out, tacking up, blanketing, holding for farrier, etc.
We are a fun group to work with and have a really wonderful relaxed barn environment!
Must be mature, hard working, detail oriented, organized, and a passion for horses! This is not a riding position, but lessons could be provided on your own horse.

13/06/2024

Vinny is very proud of himself after doing a clean change both directions😊
Such a smart boy-and only turned 5 last month!

20/05/2024

We had a great weekend at MADfest in Lexington this past weekend!

Sophie put in two relaxed/consistent tests in the CDI ring in the PSG and I1. Super proud of her!

Vinny, owned by Helle Stewart, was an absolute super 🌟. He won all of his classes, earning a 9 and 10 in his last test. Only his second show, but he acted like a seasoned pro.

Karen Fox and Bully made their 4-3 debut and put in two great tests!

We are so grateful for all the organizers and volunteers for the show, looking forward to next year!
Thank you Viktoria Manley, Hailey Paige Clifford, Kim Johnson Schmidt, and Parker Schmidt for all of your help-couldn't have done it without you!

20/03/2024

A week off and crazy winds and still such a good boy!

28/02/2024

ISO full time barn help.

Would be working with FEI trainer and USDF Gold medalist. Job would include general wellness check on all horses, assessing and managing basic equine medical care, feeding, picking stalls, turning horses in/out, tacking up, blanketing, holding for farrier, etc. This could turn into a management position for those with past experience.

We are a fun group to work with and have a really wonderful relaxed barn environment!

Must be mature, hard working, detail oriented, organized, and a passion for horses! This is not a riding position, but lessons could be provided on your own horse.

Contact Hannah Pierucci Schmidt at 561-628-9068 for more info.

26/01/2024

I didn't realize I got another chestnut 😂

25/12/2023

Got myself a little Christmas present this year! 🎄
He's small, fancy, and Sophie doesn't totally hate him (yet) 😂
Meet Georgie, he's a 3 yo George Clooney x Gribaldi gelding and a total sweet heart.

21/11/2023

Offered for sale:

Bella is a super sweet, 6 year old, 17h, black, Dutch warmblood/percheron mare. She has has been in professional dressage training for the past three months. She is solid walk/trot/canter, can be trail ridden with others and by herself, and brought over some trot poles. She currently goes out with a group of mares, but has also been turned out by herself without issue. She is being sold through no fault of her own, she is just too tall for her current owner. Stands for the farrier and trailers well. Super sweet girl!��Bella is green, but would be the perfect project for someone to go in any direction with a little more training.

Located in Scottsville, Virginia.

PM me for more information or call/text me at 5616289068

30/08/2023

ISO assistant barn manager with extensive equine experience.
Would be working with FEI trainer and USDF Gold medalist. Job would include general wellness check on all horses, assessing and managing basic equine medical care, feeding, picking stalls, turning horses in/out, overseeing other staff, tacking up, blanketing, holding for farrier, etc.
Must be mature, hard working, detail oriented, and organized.
Contact Hannah Pierucci Schmidt at 561-628-9068 for more info.

25/08/2023

25/08/2023

We had a great midweek show at ERAHC in Lexington, Virginia!

Sophie is officially an I1 horse! We had two decent tests that earned us a 64% and a 68%-she also got FEI High Point on Thursday.

Susan Laurie's, Wilhelmina, was super (per usual)! She finished qualifying for regionals at first level and stayed in the 70s in all her classes!

Kim Schmidt's, Charleston, had his first real debut! He earned consistently in the upper 60s at training level. Some normal baby distractions, but overall such a good boy!

Kim Schmidt's, Don Dinero, got some more exposure at fourth level. Ending the show with a nice consistent test.

Hailey Clifford and her boy Charlie had their first recognized dressage show! Hailey did a beautiful job riding and made some great progress this year!

Molly Bull and Nashville finished qualifying for championship-a highlight being her 74% in T-3!

Karen Fox and Bully finished qualifying for championships at third level. Starting to add some extra sparkle ✨ to her tests!

14/08/2023

Had a great turnout for our Grayson Farm Schooling Show!!

We had a barn full of first time showing and new levels from Grayson itself-
Hannah Pierucci Schmidt and Charleston (owned by Kim Schmidt)
India Dixon and Fantasia
Sheisha Kulkarni and Poppy
Eliza Slone and Wynn
Casey Grebin and Polly
Jennifer Cardoza and Zeke
Hailey Clifford and Charlie
Lots of great scores and ribbons😊 Proud of you guys!

We could not have done this without all of our amazing volunteers! Thanks everyone for participating 🎉

25/07/2023

We are having a schooling show at Grayson Farm Saturday August 12th!
Closing date August 6th.

Prize list:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSBQZlkn0W4Y1E6W25yJ4PXeMQxsY_G0Rz0PjUasXbQAHB2pJ_eTeMEPYFKKkCv5OBrLW_mFW0uafYD/pub

Entry Form & Waiver:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTXH4pxxzh3swL0AvtiyaKdVJ8nXaCPHANMsY8yCB5PS4ja8rdrC0wX5hUMnGyb6CJqUsUrkmCaUvCi/pub

16/07/2023

Dressage at Lexington was a hit this year!

Sophie exceeded my expectations and was reserve champion in the PSG Challenge with a 69% on Friday. She then won her PSG class on Saturday with a 68.9%. Consistency has always been a huge challenge for her, so this was a wonderful surprise.
A huge thank you to Josh Shoemaker and Custom Saddlery for keeping my picky girl super happy-could not do it with your support!

Susan Laurie's, Wilhemena, finished off qualifying for championships at training and first level.

Kim Schmidt's, Charleston, put his big boy pants on and got a taste of horse show life as a non-compete.

Molly Bull and her boy Nashville debuted first level (at his second show nonetheless!) and got some great scores and blue ribbons 🥇

Karen Fox and Bull showed 3-3 for the first time and they qualified for championships and got reserve SHAC third level!

Kim Aust and her amazing pony Skippy got her final scores for her bronze medal 🎉🎉

Peta Wylie and her all three of her boys got some more great experience in the ring. Wookie being the big star winning his third level class 🥳

Lisa Macchi and Sunny got back in the ring and put in some great first level tests, aiming for some freestyles in the future!

Huge thank you for Viktoria Manley for being my groom/sanity superstar (despite it being her birthday weekend)!
Also, super grateful for Kim Johnson Schmidt and Hailey Paige Clifford from my Grayson Farm family.

On to the next 🕺

15/07/2023

Proud of my girl this weekend!

25/06/2023

HPS Dressage has one available stall open for short or long term training or sale. Located in Scottsville, Virginia at Grayson Farm. Variety of different training options available.

Contact Hannah at 5616289068 if interested!

For more information on Hannah, her facility, and her program please see link below:

Hannah Pierucci Schmidt is an FEI trainer & USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist located at Grayson Farm in Scottsville, VA

22/05/2023

How Theo thinks one should sit in the kabota 🤣

22/05/2023

Lily is a 12 year old, 14H, registered Haflinger, who is in fact just about as cute as it gets!
She is being offered for sale through no fault of her own. She is super versatile whether its dressage, jumping, or fox hunting-this girl does it all with ease! Lilly is forward thinking, comfortable, trainable, sensible/safe and as sweet as they come! To top it all off she comes running to you when called in the field 😊

She started her dressage training only a month ago and is already schooling 1st level with some bits and pieces from second. She is super trainable and as far as jumping goes-she goes over anything and everything.

Prior to her recent dressage training she has been fox hunting for the past two years. She has ridden in 1st and 2nd flight and as a staff horse-all have been performed with her owner riding her one handed in a hackamore.

This past weekend she had her dressage debut and got better with every test-ending the weekend with a 74% and high score of the day.

Don't miss the opportunity to sn**ch this cute little thing up! Contact me at 5616289068 with any questions.

Located in Scottsville, Virginia.

Videos of dressage and jumping:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLflBInrzGMsdugdijvuGzh2A8twuU9XeG

22/05/2023

We had a successful MADFest at the Lexington Horse Center this weekend! It was a week of firsts for all ponies and people.

Hannah competed Carrie McCory’s, Lily, at training level and she rocked it! She has only been doing dressage for the past month and she has come along so quickly. She ended her debut with a 74% at training level and High Score for training/first/ & second levels. She is FOR SALE!!

Hannah also competed Susan Lauries, Minna, in her showing debut as well. She competed training and first level and consistently scored in the upper 60s.

Hannah and Sophie both had their CDI debut at PSG. Unfortunately, Sophie had some unfortunate fussiness and “opinions”, but onward and upward (hopefully! 😂). Their national PSG test was much more relaxed and ended with a 63.8%, with so much room for improvement.

Molly Bull competed her new boy, Nash, for the first time-he was a super star! They even broke into the 70s.

Karen Fox and Bully got the rest of her scores for her bronze! Super impressive considering she started her dressage season out at first level.

Thank you Jen Schnelli for all of your help and Pati Pierucci for your support in coming all the way from Texas 🥰

Now onto the next one!🎉

04/05/2023

I don't think it gets much prettier than this

29/04/2023

Sophie the pocket rocket 🚀.........

26/04/2023

Sophie had a great PSG debut this weekend at Loch Moy Farm-with minimal red mare sass 😂 ended up with a 66.7% and a 64.8%. So proud of my girl! Maybe she's finally growing up 😜

11/04/2023

Congrats to Sheisha Kulkarni on her new partnership with this lovely girl, Poppy 🌸🎉
So excited to see these two progress together!

22/03/2023

3 years ago Sophie's changes were....wild, a year later-stubbornly late (and sometimes still wild 😂) and now we have these reasonably straight and relaxed 3 tempis!
Wonder what next year will bring🎉

22/03/2023

Eliza Slone's 4 year old, Wynn, has become such a trail blazer! Hacking solo all over the property like a champ😊

14/02/2023

HPS Dressage has a couple stalls open for training at Grayson Farm in Scottsville, Virginia. This could be for short or long term training or a sales horse.
Contact Hannah Pierucci Schmidt for more information 561-628-9068.

19/01/2023

Barn help wanted on Grayson Farm between Charlottesville and Scottsville, VA.
Primarily a Dressage boarding and training barn.
Job description includes cleaning stalls, feeding, turning out, and blanketing.
Hours would be Mon - Friday mornings plus occasional weekends.
Not a riding position, but experience handling horses helpful.
Help with mowing and w**d eating if experienced.

Contact Kim Schmidt
[email protected]
434-962-8012

31/12/2022

Thankful for some good eyes on the ground! 😂

27/12/2022

Becky and Phil making some awesome progress on a super cold day 🎉