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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Mid and Upper Level Schoolmasters Available for Lessons and On Site Lease

Schoolmaster...such an interesting word! To me it means a horse that is confident in his/her training and execution of the exercises so that it can help a rider learn the timing without becoming rattled or upset. Most of them have a been there, done that attitude and are very sound. At the moment - I’ve got several in full work and they are available to be used for lessons and on site leases (showing is very possible). These horses have all shown above 4th level and have solid, easy lateral work, pirouettes and changes. They have been careful brought along to be shown and sold - but in the meantime, they should share what they have learned with other riders. All are over 16.2 hands with 3 correct gaits. Most are best in a double bridle - but that can be discussed as needed. Each horse has their own custom fitted saddle and bridle that can be used by a student.

Lesson prices start at $125.

Lease prices will vary based on the horse’s level of training and the amount of riding time that an individual can commit. A standard lease includes 2 lessons per week and the horse(s) will remain at Watermark Farm. At this time we are not offering off site leases but with a good match showing/competitions are definitely possible.


2019 In Utero Foals for Sale

Expected Foals for 2019

June Palomino Foal by Milky Way 

Wylie WF (Waldaire x Amelia WF by Again and Again) 
2006 15.3 hands

Wylie is trained through Prix St. Georges with a lovely passage and piaffe. She is a powerful mover with a superb top line and strong loin connection. Her gaits are expressive with an active hind leg. She has miles in the local hunter and jumper divisions as well as the dressage arena. She is bold and careful over jumps and has also foxhunted. Wylie is currently sound and could return to being a riding horse at any point in the future. Her foal should mature 15.1-16.0 hands. Wylie’s full sister is 17.2 hands. 

In Utero Price $7000 (foal only)
Mare and foal package $24500



Wei WF (Waldaire x Sabrina WF by South American Way)
2006 16.3 hands

Bea is a big framed mare with a top producing damline in multiple disciplines. She has powerful gaits with a strong top line. Over fences she is brave and very careful with good technique. Her beautiful face and very sweet nature mare her a joy to work around in the stable. She was started as a young horse and could return to a riding career in the future but would need an experienced rider as it has been quite some time since that was her job. Her full brothers have rated show miles with the AA/JR riders. Bea’s foal should mature to 15.2-16.2 hands. One of her full brothers is just shy or 18 hands. 

In Utero Price $7500 (foal only)

Mare and foal package $26000

Friday, August 24, 2018

Boarding spaces available 10/1/18

We have openings in the barn for new boarders and horses in training beginning October 1, 2018.

Space is available in the upper barn (attached to the indoor) where the stalls are roomy12x14’, fully matted with high velocity fans installed or in the cozy bank barn where stall sizes range from 10x10’ (pony size) to 14x16’ fully matted but the ceiling is lower.

Our pastures are well maintained and primarily fenced with 3 hole post and rain with electric running 24/7. There are security cameras operating 24/7 within all the buidlings and barns. There is a portapot located in close proximity to the tackroom and it is professionally maintained. Our wash rack is being redone at the moment but should be completed within the next 3 weeks. Individual paddocks range from 30x70’ to several acres. The indoor is 70x144 and there are assorted jump material that can be utilized. The outdoor is set with a measure large dressage arena with an exterior size of 90x240’. We also have a large portion of the upper farm available for hacking ~ 50+ acres. In addition to our own facility, we have good relations with a neighbor with an outstanding facility that can be used by appointment with a wide range of jump and cross country material - additional fee and waiver must be signed prior to a field trip.

Full care board is $850 with individual turnout, blanketing (as needed), customized feeding program, straw bedding with a clean stall, locally produced hay and 2 freshly scrubbed water buckets daily.

Self care (and this is on a case-by-case basis only) is $500/month. 

Field board (geldings only at this time) is $500 per month.



We also have a limited spaces available to accept horses in training with Ellie for $1900 for full care board. Show fees will be additional. Veterinary care, farrier care and any additional fees will be billed directly by the provider.

Monday, August 6, 2018

February 2017 seems like a long time ago!

By some magical event - the iPad has allowed me to log into Blogger!!! Cue the celebratory music! 🎢🎡🎢

Why the celebration? In my mind it is because this allows me to post about upcoming events and educational opportunities at the farm on a social media platform beyond Instagram and Facebook!!!

YAY!

For now I’ll just start with the basics -

The website is being updated bit by bit. New pages and lots of new content will be added in the coming weeks. If you have updates on WF bred, trained or sired horses, please send the information and photographs (with permission and photo credit) to elrawle@epix.net

We have 2 foals coming in 2019! Wei WF & Wylie WF are both confirmed in foal to Milky Way - German Riding Pony! That means we’re expecting two PALOMINO babies! They should mature around 15.1-16 hands and just be cute as a bees knees! You can see Milky Way here

My internet is spotty at the moment - so I can’t add ultrasound photos!! Boo!

Any way - we have training spaces and stalls available for boarding for Fall & Winter. 2 Working student positions are available also. We will have 2 clinics in October and December to wrap up the season. One is definitely a long lining clinic!

So I’m going to scoot before the internet takes a(nother) dive. Talk at you all later!!!!