Class 3
Quarter Horse
N/A
Gelding
2003
Dun
15.0H
3
Mordecai is a Quarter Horse with a beautiful coloration and sweet temperament, he loves attention and will give his all to please his rider. He is they type of horse that makes you want to be at the barn even on the days that are so cold you tend to question yourself why you own a horse :)
Coming in at about 15.1 hands, he is a great size for many riders, and has a smooth gait. Mordecai does have two large scars on either side of his withers where he was bitten by a stallion as a foal. These two areas can be sensitive and cause irritation if a poorly fitted saddle is being used. If you prefer the western discipline then we recommend using a well fitted saddle with a quality saddle pad.
Mordecai also sustained some damage to his flexor tendon on his front legs at some point in his life. He does wear wear shoes to give him easy break-over at the toe to help prevent any strain on his flexor tendons. He is sound and very comfortable with his shoes and would be well suited for most any disciplines. We do not suggest him for jumping but he is great out on the trails and in the arena. He will go out on his own or with a group and very little phases him. We have found that he can tend toward being buddy sour if left to field for a long period of time without being ridden but after a few rounds lunging he does great. He would be suitable for any level of rider if ridden regularly and would work great for a riding or lesson program!
Quarter Horse
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Gelding
2003
Dun
15.0H
3
Mordecai is a Quarter Horse with a beautiful coloration and sweet temperament, he loves attention and will give his all to please his rider. He is they type of horse that makes you want to be at the barn even on the days that are so cold you tend to question yourself why you own a horse :)
Coming in at about 15.1 hands, he is a great size for many riders, and has a smooth gait. Mordecai does have two large scars on either side of his withers where he was bitten by a stallion as a foal. These two areas can be sensitive and cause irritation if a poorly fitted saddle is being used. If you prefer the western discipline then we recommend using a well fitted saddle with a quality saddle pad.
Mordecai also sustained some damage to his flexor tendon on his front legs at some point in his life. He does wear wear shoes to give him easy break-over at the toe to help prevent any strain on his flexor tendons. He is sound and very comfortable with his shoes and would be well suited for most any disciplines. We do not suggest him for jumping but he is great out on the trails and in the arena. He will go out on his own or with a group and very little phases him. We have found that he can tend toward being buddy sour if left to field for a long period of time without being ridden but after a few rounds lunging he does great. He would be suitable for any level of rider if ridden regularly and would work great for a riding or lesson program!
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Mordecai- adoption pending
Class 2
Standardbred
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Gelding
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Black Bay
16H
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Meet Midnight! This tall dark and handsome man came to us in January 2018 due to family health issues. Although he can be very cautious and a bit nervous with new people, Midnight has a very sweet, loving, willing and in your pocket attitude once he gets comfortable with you. Midnight showed great potential and it only took a few months of rehabilitation before Midnight started to come out of his shell and trust again. He has been trail ridden at different locations, such as Dismal Falls, Fairy stone State park, and even been to the American Heart Association beach ride twice. When Midnight has confidence in his rider he will lead and follow out on the trail along with walk, trot, canter in the arena. Midnight is ideal for an advanced rider on the trail, in the ring and while working on the ground. He is a sensitive mount who feeds off his rider; so, the quieter the rider, the quieter he will be. Midnight is willing, and if his rider presents something with confidence, he will work hard to do whatever is asked. The more he works, the more confident he becomes. With a confident advanced rider, this boy really shines and has the potential to be your trusty mount out on any trail you want to try.
Overall, Midnight is easy-going, friendly, a bit shy, and an eager companion. He is low on the pecking order in the field. He requires some coaching when being caught and has done well with trailering, the farrier, vets and vaccinations.
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Standardbred
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Gelding
2008 model
Black Bay
16H
7
Meet Midnight! This tall dark and handsome man came to us in January 2018 due to family health issues. Although he can be very cautious and a bit nervous with new people, Midnight has a very sweet, loving, willing and in your pocket attitude once he gets comfortable with you. Midnight showed great potential and it only took a few months of rehabilitation before Midnight started to come out of his shell and trust again. He has been trail ridden at different locations, such as Dismal Falls, Fairy stone State park, and even been to the American Heart Association beach ride twice. When Midnight has confidence in his rider he will lead and follow out on the trail along with walk, trot, canter in the arena. Midnight is ideal for an advanced rider on the trail, in the ring and while working on the ground. He is a sensitive mount who feeds off his rider; so, the quieter the rider, the quieter he will be. Midnight is willing, and if his rider presents something with confidence, he will work hard to do whatever is asked. The more he works, the more confident he becomes. With a confident advanced rider, this boy really shines and has the potential to be your trusty mount out on any trail you want to try.
Overall, Midnight is easy-going, friendly, a bit shy, and an eager companion. He is low on the pecking order in the field. He requires some coaching when being caught and has done well with trailering, the farrier, vets and vaccinations.
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Class 3
Paint Horse
American Paint Horse Association
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1994
Sorrel Tobiano
14.3H
2
Freckles is a super sweet mare. She is amazing for the beginner rider; she could be a real confidence builder for a first time/beginner riders because of her background. We have used her for riding lessons, trail rides and many different parades. She has even taught many Boy Scouts how to ride over the past few summers. She is very willing to do what she is ask to do for her rider. Here are just a few things that she does without hesitation: lead or follow out on the trail, walk and trot for beginners, advanced rider can get her to canter, and she can be ridden in English or Western.
Needless to say this mare is overall very easy going and super friendly. She does have a previous injury to her right front fetlock and a suspensory ligament along with the starts of arthritis and some evidance of the start of navicular. We keep her on a 4-6 week shoeing schedule with shoes that allow for ease of breakover but she can remain barefooted & trimmed with ease of break over if not being rode. Because she is older we do limit her ride time to avoid overexertion. We do suggest that she only be used for lighter riders to go out on the trail or ride around the ring.
She would also make a great pasture mate for another horse. Freckles is a perfect baby sitter horse and would make a WONDERFUL addition to your family!!!!!
Paint Horse
American Paint Horse Association
Mare
1994
Sorrel Tobiano
14.3H
2
Freckles is a super sweet mare. She is amazing for the beginner rider; she could be a real confidence builder for a first time/beginner riders because of her background. We have used her for riding lessons, trail rides and many different parades. She has even taught many Boy Scouts how to ride over the past few summers. She is very willing to do what she is ask to do for her rider. Here are just a few things that she does without hesitation: lead or follow out on the trail, walk and trot for beginners, advanced rider can get her to canter, and she can be ridden in English or Western.
Needless to say this mare is overall very easy going and super friendly. She does have a previous injury to her right front fetlock and a suspensory ligament along with the starts of arthritis and some evidance of the start of navicular. We keep her on a 4-6 week shoeing schedule with shoes that allow for ease of breakover but she can remain barefooted & trimmed with ease of break over if not being rode. Because she is older we do limit her ride time to avoid overexertion. We do suggest that she only be used for lighter riders to go out on the trail or ride around the ring.
She would also make a great pasture mate for another horse. Freckles is a perfect baby sitter horse and would make a WONDERFUL addition to your family!!!!!
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Tennessee Walking Horse
N/A
Mare
1998
Chestnut
15
6
Meet speedy Anna! If you’re looking for a horse to take out on the trail and cover some ground, Anna’s your girl. Anna is good for an advanced rider who can handle her forward tendencies. She has a wonderfully smooth gait plus this mare is versatile--she can lead, follow, and pony other horses. She'll cross bridges, ride on the road, and she's even gone the beach and waded into the water like she owned the place! She's a very hearty mare that has no soundness or health issues, has great feet and can go with or without shoes on all different terrain. She's even good for the farrier, vet, and dentist! Don't let her age fool you she's got more life and stamina than many of our younger horses.
Anna enjoys the company of other horses on the trail, but she will also go out on her own. The more you work with her, the better she gets! Miss Anna will take you anywhere you want to go!
Tennessee Walking Horse
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1998
Chestnut
15
6
Meet speedy Anna! If you’re looking for a horse to take out on the trail and cover some ground, Anna’s your girl. Anna is good for an advanced rider who can handle her forward tendencies. She has a wonderfully smooth gait plus this mare is versatile--she can lead, follow, and pony other horses. She'll cross bridges, ride on the road, and she's even gone the beach and waded into the water like she owned the place! She's a very hearty mare that has no soundness or health issues, has great feet and can go with or without shoes on all different terrain. She's even good for the farrier, vet, and dentist! Don't let her age fool you she's got more life and stamina than many of our younger horses.
Anna enjoys the company of other horses on the trail, but she will also go out on her own. The more you work with her, the better she gets! Miss Anna will take you anywhere you want to go!
Class 2
Tennessee Walking Horse
N/A
Mare
1998
Chestnut
15
6
Meet speedy Anna! If you’re looking for a horse to take out on the trail and cover some ground, Anna’s your girl. Anna is good for an advanced rider who can handle her forward tendencies. She has a wonderfully smooth gait plus this mare is versatile--she can lead, follow, and pony other horses. She'll cross bridges, ride on the road, and she's even gone the beach and waded into the water like she owned the place! She's a very hearty mare that has no soundness or health issues, has great feet and can go with or without shoes on all different terrain. She's even good for the farrier, vet, and dentist! Don't let her age fool you she's got more life and stamina than many of our younger horses.
Anna enjoys the company of other horses on the trail, but she will also go out on her own. The more you work with her, the better she gets! Miss Anna will take you anywhere you want to go!
Tennessee Walking Horse
N/A
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1998
Chestnut
15
6
Meet speedy Anna! If you’re looking for a horse to take out on the trail and cover some ground, Anna’s your girl. Anna is good for an advanced rider who can handle her forward tendencies. She has a wonderfully smooth gait plus this mare is versatile--she can lead, follow, and pony other horses. She'll cross bridges, ride on the road, and she's even gone the beach and waded into the water like she owned the place! She's a very hearty mare that has no soundness or health issues, has great feet and can go with or without shoes on all different terrain. She's even good for the farrier, vet, and dentist! Don't let her age fool you she's got more life and stamina than many of our younger horses.
Anna enjoys the company of other horses on the trail, but she will also go out on her own. The more you work with her, the better she gets! Miss Anna will take you anywhere you want to go!
Donate in honor of Cheryl hansen
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Our hearts are broken with the passing of the wonderful soul we all knew as Cheryl Hansen! Her big heart and ever strong drive to help others made a difference in so many lives, including the life of the horses here at Ride-A-Rescue! Cheryl not only provided words of support and encouragement for Reagan while starting the Ride-A-Rescue program, she also raised a wonderful son, Chris Hansen, who shared the same giving heart. His giving heart played a key role in helping to start the Ride-A-Rescue program and he still commits most of his time and energy into helping keep the Ride-A-Rescue program running. Not only did Cheryl help create a strong drive to help in her son, she also continually helped support the Ride-A-Rescue program with her encouragement, donations, and consistent "praising and talking" about our program to anyone who would listen! Her presence will be greatly missed but it will never be forgotten!
If sending a check is your preferred way to make a donation please make checks payable to: Ride-A-Rescue and the mailing address is
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Donate in honor of Linda Bell Palmer
We are saddened to say that Linda Bell Palmer has passed from this world into the heavenly realms on July 19, 2020, at age 96. Linda was the mother of Sheila Palmer Miles and Grandmother of Reagan Miles. It was Linda's love of horses and always trying to lend a helping hand that sparked the flame in her daughter and granddaughter's hearts which eventually lit the fire to start a horse rescue now known as Ride-A-Rescue Inc. In honor of Linda, the love she showed everyone and the passion she helped ignite in Sheila and Reagan's hearts, we are setting up a way to donate to Ride-A-Rescue Inc. in lieu of flowers. Please consider donating in her name to continue helping horses in need by mailing it to
Ride-A-Rescue Inc. 3390 Roanoke St Christiansburg, Va 24073 or clicking the donation button below!
Ride-A-Rescue Inc. 3390 Roanoke St Christiansburg, Va 24073 or clicking the donation button below!
Faith- adoption pending
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Quarter Horse N/A Mare 8 Chestnut 15.2H 1 $3500 Faith is a chestnut Quarter horse mare that has a laid back, sweet personality that anyone can ride! She prefers to do trail rides and has many miles of trail experience, but has also been used as a lesson horse at the rescue. She is capable of a smooth walk/trot/canter, is the perfect horse for a beginner, but also has the ability to take any level rider in any direction they may want to try! Even though Faith prefers to take things easy and slow, she has potential for almost any discipline. |
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Arabian/Warmblood Cross N/A Gelding 1996 Grey 14.2H 2 $1200 Thunderbolt (Bolt) is an Arabian/Warmblood cross who is one of our “go to” horses for beginner trail rides and lessons. Bolt has a personality that makes him irresistibly adorable, which also makes him a great horse for the kids who come out to the barn! Bolt has a big appetite, and it's sometimes hard for him to resist the unending buffets he finds out on the trails. Even with his occasional snack breaks, he is a great trail horse! Bolt also has wonderful field manners, so it comes as no surprise that he is one of the first horses to greet you in the field as soon as he hears the chain on the gate. Bolt is suitable for any experience level and any discipline. |
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Thoroughbred N/A Mare Estimated 2003 Flea-Bitten Grey 15.3 Hands 3 $900 Daisy is a thoroughbred and has been trained as a hunter/jumper. We have used Daisy for beginner lessons in our arena, and she has done well with inexperienced riders. She has also done well on trail rides, and has good field manners. Daisy is an all-around family horse who would be suitable for any experience level, and can be used for anything from trail rides to hunter/jumper showing. Daisy does tend to have typical TB hooves and needs regular hoof care to proactively prevent any issues such as cracking, crushing heels, or weak hoof wall. |
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Quarter Horse N/A Mare 1993 Black 14.2 Hands 1 $300 (Negotiable to the right Home) Alice is a 14.2 hand Quarter Horse who has a sweet temperament and a big 'ole hay belly! Alice came to us after receiving a call from animal control regarding an animal neglect case. We picked her up along with four other horses from the same farm, and all five of the horses were essentially skin and bone. We are very happy that Alice, along with the rest of her herd, have recovered and are ready to find forever homes. We don't know much about Alice's history, but we do know that she had had some experience in gaming. Since she has regained her physical health, we have been using her for riding lessons for younger kids and she has been wonderful. Aside from being a little difficult to catch sometimes, she has great ground and field manners. Alice would be a great companion horse or a beginner horse for kids who are just learning how to ride. We do not recommend her for adults due to her age. |
vera-pts 2020
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Warmblood N/A Mare 19 Chesnut 4 Vera is a chestnut Warmblood cross mare that has middle to upper level dressage training along with Hunter/Jumper experience. She is a special type of mare that loves to work and strives to have a purpose in everything that she does. She is eager to please, but does need someone that will give her direction and a goal to meet. Because she is always looking for something to do, she can become buddy sour if she is left in the field to long and not worked. She is a mare that is always thinking and if left sitting too long she will find a a friend and focus her energy on "mothering" that friend, thus making her buddy sour if you take her away from her friend. The more she is worked that better she becomes at focusing her energy on her rider and striving to please in any manner she can. She is great on the trails and amazing in the arena, but we suggest her for an advanced intermediate/ advanced rider because she can be antsy on the ground. If you are looking to improve your riding skills or advance in your dressage training, this mare is for you! She knows her stuff and will give you her all to try and please her rider! |
Blake - ADOPTED (2014)
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Gelding 10 Chesnut 3 Blake found his new home at the end of 2014. His new owner fell in love with him the minute she took him out for a test ride. She is now riding Blake on the trails of North Carolina, and loving every minute of it. Congratulations to Blake and his new family! |
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Quarter Horse N/A Mare 10 Dapple Gray 5 Miss Kitty is a beautiful dapple gray Quarter Horse mare. Kitty came to us with severely overgrown feet and depleted muscle tone. It has taken some time, but she has now started to show good muscle tone and her feet are well on their way to recovering. She is still a little tender footed, and her stride is currently a bit off but she is improving daily. Kitty has a very affectionate personality, and is most definitely a "LOVE ME PLEASE!!!" type of horse. The history we received on her was that she has had all sorts of training under saddle and was used as gaming horse and cow horse. Because Kitty is still working toward a full recovery of her feet we have only done mostly ground work with her. She can be pushy on the ground & nippy at times because she is looking for treats, but the more we work her the better she gets! COST WILL INCREASE WITH HER TRAINING |
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Irish Sport Horse Yes Gelding 1991 Bay 2 Ryan is an Irish Sport Horse who was a trained eventer and hunter/jumper who was shown at the collegiate level. Ryan has bilateral navicular in his front feet and needs special shoes. His workload should be limited, and we recommend that rider weight is considered for Ryan. With great ground/field manners along with a sweet temperament under saddle, Ryan would be ideal as a beginner lesson horse. |
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Oldenburg Registered Mare 1996 Bay 3 Darla is a 16 hand Oldenburg Mare who is a beautiful mover and eager worker. This mare LOVES to work. Trained as an eventer, this horse has the attitude to do it all. Darla has good field manners, but she can be a little restless while alone. We have also found that she can be a little restless when initially being groomed and tacked, but as soon as the bit goes in her mouth, she settles down realizing that it is time to work. Darla is a forward mover, and we would recommend an intermediate to advanced rider for her who is not intimidated by a forward moving horse. She picks up her leads easily, and will calm into a smooth collected trot that you can sit to. This horse is a sweet girl and still has a lot of life left in her. She would be a great horse for a rider beginning in low level eventing, hunter jumper, or dressage. |
ALL OTHER TRAIL RIDE RULES APPLY TO THIS SPECIAL: All patrons should review our Rules and Regulations for further trail ride and special event rules or contact us if you have further questions.
If inclement weather arises during our Valentine's Day trail Ride Fundraiser rescheduling dates are available but trail ride must already be scheduled for February 10-18th prior to being eligible for rescheduling due to inclement weather.
February 2018 VALENTINES DAY TRAIL RIDE FUNDRAISER, FEBRUARY 10-18, 2018
It's that time of year to enjoy our special Valentines trail ride again!
This fundraiser is a great idea for singles, couples, and groups- everyone is welcome! For an incredibly beautiful, romantic, and fun one hour trail ride that includes a BOGO certificate for The Mockingbird Café bag lunch along with a sweet treat and a bottle of NON-alcoholic sparkling cider provided by The Williams Gang.
All booked trail rides include an instructional demo for riders, safety helmets, a trail guide, and amazing views from horse back!Valentine's Day is a day of love, and we hope you'll come share the love when you help to save a horse, Ride-A-Rescue!!
Visit our online store to make your quick and convenient purchase!
Rules and Details:
It's that time of year to enjoy our special Valentines trail ride again!
This fundraiser is a great idea for singles, couples, and groups- everyone is welcome! For an incredibly beautiful, romantic, and fun one hour trail ride that includes a BOGO certificate for The Mockingbird Café bag lunch along with a sweet treat and a bottle of NON-alcoholic sparkling cider provided by The Williams Gang.
All booked trail rides include an instructional demo for riders, safety helmets, a trail guide, and amazing views from horse back!Valentine's Day is a day of love, and we hope you'll come share the love when you help to save a horse, Ride-A-Rescue!!
Visit our online store to make your quick and convenient purchase!
Rules and Details:
- Offered date: After purchase, the customer has from February 10th until February 18th to redeem their trail ride package. After February 18, 2018 coupon is only valid for its purchase price and may only used toward a trail ride with Ride-A-Rescue Inc. The coupon cannot be applied to any other specials or discounts with Ride-A-Rescue Inc.
- Other details: BOGO coupon is only valid for a bagged lunch, and is not exchangeable for any other options or discounts, and cannot be sold. Coupons must be used prior to the expiration date listed on the coupon (February 24, 2018), and the entire value of the coupon must be redeemed on one visit. The included dessert is baker's choice.
- Reservation details: Reservations are REQUIRED a minimum of 48-hours prior to the desired trail ride time, and ALL cancellations must be made 24-hours in advance!
- Proof of purchase required: The order receipt must be shown as proof of purchase prior to your scheduled appointment.
ALL OTHER TRAIL RIDE RULES APPLY TO THIS SPECIAL: All patrons should review our Rules and Regulations for further trail ride and special event rules or contact us if you have further questions.
If inclement weather arises during our Valentine's Day trail Ride Fundraiser rescheduling dates are available but trail ride must already be scheduled for February 10-18th prior to being eligible for rescheduling due to inclement weather.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2017:
Offered date: December 16, 2017 - December 23, 2017
Expiration Date: April 30, 2018
Other details: You must redeem your pre-purchased trail ride by April 30, 2018 to receive the full promotional discount. If you do not redeem your ride by 4/30/18 then your purchasing cost will still be valid but not for the discounted rate.
RESERVATION REQUIRED!
PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED: MUST BRING your order receipt or gift certificate, as proof of purchase, to your scheduled appointment to receive credit for your ride.
ALL OTHER TRAIL RIDE RULES APPLY TO THIS SPECIAL: Please check Rules and Regulations for all trail rides (see below) for other trail rules or contact us of you have questions.
Offered date: December 16, 2017 - December 23, 2017
Expiration Date: April 30, 2018
Other details: You must redeem your pre-purchased trail ride by April 30, 2018 to receive the full promotional discount. If you do not redeem your ride by 4/30/18 then your purchasing cost will still be valid but not for the discounted rate.
RESERVATION REQUIRED!
PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED: MUST BRING your order receipt or gift certificate, as proof of purchase, to your scheduled appointment to receive credit for your ride.
ALL OTHER TRAIL RIDE RULES APPLY TO THIS SPECIAL: Please check Rules and Regulations for all trail rides (see below) for other trail rules or contact us of you have questions.
2nd Annual American Heart Association Trail Ride & Poker Run
American Heart Association Fundraiser
August 23, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Join us as we partner with Resthaven Farms for our First Annual Trail Ride and Poker Run fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
We will be riding for 4-5 hours over several miles of wooded trails over 400 acres down to the New River. Snacks will be provided at our pit stop by the river, and we will have burgers and hot dogs for dinner after the ride. We will be crossing water and climbing hills.Trails are well marked and the scenery is beautiful! Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate wagons.
Primitive camping is available for the nights of August 22 and 23. For those camping with us on the night of Aug 22nd, we will have games (barrels, poles, potato race) set up in the arena, $3 a run! These will be for fun, but we will have small prizes for fastest times. If you participate in the Poker Run portion of the event, we will have prizes for the best and worst hands!
Don’t have a horse or a way to haul your own? Rent one of our seasoned trail horses for a fee. Proceeds from renting a horse benefit the rescues at Ride-A-Rescue. Contact us at ridearescue16@gmail.com or call 540-320-1697 to find out more.
Proof of current Coggins is required. Be onsite, registered and ready to ride by 10:00 a.m. on August 23.
Please call ahead for trailer parking information, 540-320-1697.
Cost: $25 per Rider (trail ride only) $30 per Rider (trail ride and poker run)
American Heart Association Fundraiser
August 23, 2014 10:00 a.m.
Join us as we partner with Resthaven Farms for our First Annual Trail Ride and Poker Run fundraiser for the American Heart Association.
We will be riding for 4-5 hours over several miles of wooded trails over 400 acres down to the New River. Snacks will be provided at our pit stop by the river, and we will have burgers and hot dogs for dinner after the ride. We will be crossing water and climbing hills.Trails are well marked and the scenery is beautiful! Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate wagons.
Primitive camping is available for the nights of August 22 and 23. For those camping with us on the night of Aug 22nd, we will have games (barrels, poles, potato race) set up in the arena, $3 a run! These will be for fun, but we will have small prizes for fastest times. If you participate in the Poker Run portion of the event, we will have prizes for the best and worst hands!
Don’t have a horse or a way to haul your own? Rent one of our seasoned trail horses for a fee. Proceeds from renting a horse benefit the rescues at Ride-A-Rescue. Contact us at ridearescue16@gmail.com or call 540-320-1697 to find out more.
Proof of current Coggins is required. Be onsite, registered and ready to ride by 10:00 a.m. on August 23.
Please call ahead for trailer parking information, 540-320-1697.
Cost: $25 per Rider (trail ride only) $30 per Rider (trail ride and poker run)
Valentine's Day Trail Ride Fundraiser
SHARE THE LOVE FOR VALENTINES DAY!! Take a trail ride and raise money for hay for the Ride-A-Rescue horses!!
Details: RESERVATION ONLY
Date: February 10th-14th
Over view: Ride-A-Rescue will be providing trail rides for singles, couple and groups! Trails are an hour long, you will get a photo of you and your valentine to take home along with a photo frame to keep your memory in; PLUS you will go home with a sweet treat to share for the holiday provided by Professional Catering Inc. and get a BOGO coupon for a bag lunch at Mockingbird Cafe so you and your sweetheart can grab a bit to eat together also.
Purchase: Store page
SHARE THE LOVE FOR VALENTINES DAY!! Take a trail ride and raise money for hay for the Ride-A-Rescue horses!!
Details: RESERVATION ONLY
Date: February 10th-14th
Over view: Ride-A-Rescue will be providing trail rides for singles, couple and groups! Trails are an hour long, you will get a photo of you and your valentine to take home along with a photo frame to keep your memory in; PLUS you will go home with a sweet treat to share for the holiday provided by Professional Catering Inc. and get a BOGO coupon for a bag lunch at Mockingbird Cafe so you and your sweetheart can grab a bit to eat together also.
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Fall Open Fun Show Fundraiser
Its time for the Fall Fun show!!! Come have fun with your horse and help raise money for Ride-A-Rescue a 501c3 non-profit.
There will be classes for riders of all skill level, kids and adults, western and English, and timed events!!! There will be ribbons for riders and prizes for the class winners.
Cost: $5 a class $ 35 for 8 classes $40 for 10 or more
Prices are for pre-registry, prices increase on day of!
COWBOY TRAIL CHALLENGE will be a class/activity of its own with seperate prizes and ribons
Entry fee for trail challenge: $10 pre-register, price increases the day of!
Where: Skyline Stables 100 High Meadow Parkway Radford Va. 24141
When: October 1st
Gates open at 8am
Classes start at 12pm
Its time for the Fall Fun show!!! Come have fun with your horse and help raise money for Ride-A-Rescue a 501c3 non-profit.
There will be classes for riders of all skill level, kids and adults, western and English, and timed events!!! There will be ribbons for riders and prizes for the class winners.
Cost: $5 a class $ 35 for 8 classes $40 for 10 or more
Prices are for pre-registry, prices increase on day of!
COWBOY TRAIL CHALLENGE will be a class/activity of its own with seperate prizes and ribons
Entry fee for trail challenge: $10 pre-register, price increases the day of!
Where: Skyline Stables 100 High Meadow Parkway Radford Va. 24141
When: October 1st
Gates open at 8am
Classes start at 12pm
Congratulations!
We have had several adoptions this past year and we want to congratulate all of our adopters on their new family additions and we look forward to hearing about their progress with each other. Visit our Success Stories page to see more photos of our rescues at their new homes. We have more pictures to come, so keep checking back!
Interested in adopting? Visit our How to Adopt page to find more information on starting the process.
We have had several adoptions this past year and we want to congratulate all of our adopters on their new family additions and we look forward to hearing about their progress with each other. Visit our Success Stories page to see more photos of our rescues at their new homes. We have more pictures to come, so keep checking back!
Interested in adopting? Visit our How to Adopt page to find more information on starting the process.
Sinkland Pumpkin Festival and Fall Open House
Posted: November 12, 2015
Thank you to all of our volunteers and patrons for their support at this year's Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival and Winterfrost's Fall Open House. We had such a wonderful time at both events and we hope you did too! Your support will help us feed our rescues through the winter, which comes as a huge relief to us! For pictures of the events, visit our Past Events Page.
Do you have photos to share with us of your experiences with Winterfrost Ride-a-Rescue? Post them to our Ride-a-Rescue Facebook site and we'll add them to our website and news feed.
Posted: November 12, 2015
Thank you to all of our volunteers and patrons for their support at this year's Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival and Winterfrost's Fall Open House. We had such a wonderful time at both events and we hope you did too! Your support will help us feed our rescues through the winter, which comes as a huge relief to us! For pictures of the events, visit our Past Events Page.
Do you have photos to share with us of your experiences with Winterfrost Ride-a-Rescue? Post them to our Ride-a-Rescue Facebook site and we'll add them to our website and news feed.
New Horses Available for Adoption
Posted: August 9, 2015
Check our Available Horses Page to see some of the new horses we have available for adoption. If you don't see a horse that fits your needs, then contact us at raradoption@gmail.com and let us know what you are looking for. We have many horses that come and go through our facility, and we may be able to find one that fits your needs.
Posted: August 9, 2015
Check our Available Horses Page to see some of the new horses we have available for adoption. If you don't see a horse that fits your needs, then contact us at raradoption@gmail.com and let us know what you are looking for. We have many horses that come and go through our facility, and we may be able to find one that fits your needs.
Mother's Day Trail Rides
Posted: May 11, 2015
Happy Mother's Day to all of our loving mothers who continue to make self-sacrifices for the benefit of their children. Thank you to everyone (volunteers & patrons) who joined us this weekend in hosting our wonderful mothers for a well deserving treat! We had a great time, and hope you did too! Thank you Mom - xoxo
Posted: May 11, 2015
Happy Mother's Day to all of our loving mothers who continue to make self-sacrifices for the benefit of their children. Thank you to everyone (volunteers & patrons) who joined us this weekend in hosting our wonderful mothers for a well deserving treat! We had a great time, and hope you did too! Thank you Mom - xoxo
Spring Open House
Posted: May 5, 2015
We had a great turn out on Saturday and Sunday for our Spring open house. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us over the weekend, and of course, thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make this all possible! We hope to see you again for our next event.
Visit our Facebook page and share your photos from your weekend with us. We would love to hear your stories!
Posted: May 5, 2015
We had a great turn out on Saturday and Sunday for our Spring open house. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us over the weekend, and of course, thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make this all possible! We hope to see you again for our next event.
Visit our Facebook page and share your photos from your weekend with us. We would love to hear your stories!
Horse Adoptions
We have recently updated our website to include the profiles for some of our horses available for adoption. Check out the link to our available horses to learn more, and continue checking in for more updates from us!
Take a look at some of our horses, captured beautifully by Burdette Photography! You can find some of the rescue horses available for adoption at our adoption page.
Take a look at some of our horses, captured beautifully by Burdette Photography! You can find some of the rescue horses available for adoption at our adoption page.
Upcoming Events
Chateau Morrisette - Adventure Weekend
Take a one hour horse back ride around our the Chateau Morrisette winery estate and vineyard. Rides depart approximately every 30 minutes and are limited to six riders per departure. A limited number of larger horses are available for riders over 230 pounds. Please let us know if any rider exceeds that weight. Reserve early to ensure your position to ride. Rides are $35/person, and reservations/prepayment are required. To make a reservation call 540-593-2865.
5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Spring Open House
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 11 AM - 5 PM
Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 11 AM - 5 PM
Join Winterfrost Farm at their Spring Open House held at Skyline Stables in Radford, Virginia. Come learn more about what we do as a rescue operation and how we do it!
We have miles of trails amidst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for you to enjoy. The weekend will be full of fun activities fit for the entire family including pony rides and face painting. Meet some of our rescue horses whom are available for adoption, and ride some of our other rescues which will be used for the weekend trail rides.
We have miles of trails amidst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for you to enjoy. The weekend will be full of fun activities fit for the entire family including pony rides and face painting. Meet some of our rescue horses whom are available for adoption, and ride some of our other rescues which will be used for the weekend trail rides.
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Help us spread the word of our upcoming Spring Open House! Download our flier to post in your communities. We hope to see you there!
2015 Spring Open House Flier
2015 Spring Open House Flier
2nd Annual Fun Show and Trail Obstacle Course
Fun Show - Saturday, May 16, 2015 - 10 AM - 6 PM
Obstacle Course - Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 12 PM - 6 PM
Join us for our second annual Fun Show and Trail Obstacle Course benefiting the American Heart Association. Both events will be held at Skyline Stables in Radford, Virginia.
Fun Show - This is a great opportunity to practice with your horse prior the show season getting underway. This schooling show will feature some friendly competition with classes for riders of all skill levels - children and adults. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded to the class winners. Sign up for 8 or more classes and get more for your money! See below for the pre-registration form and a list of the show classes and show pattern.
Trail Obstacle Course - This is another great opportunity to put your teamwork skills with your horse to the test, but this time on the trail. This trail course will have three competitive classes - open, amateur, and youth (under age 13.) The trail will feature 10 obstacles which will be strategically placed along our 400 acre farm. The obstacles will be based on the obstacles/challenges used by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA). See the link below for an overview of our farm layout and a list of the obstacles we will be implementing for the obstacle course trail.
REGISTRATION
All prices are for pre-registration. Prices will increase on the day of the event. To register for classes, complete the pre-registration form(s) above and click submit. You can also contact us via email at ridearescue16@gmail.com or phone (see below.) If contacting us via email, please include Fun Show/Obstacle Course Registration in the subject line.
*All participants are required to bring a current copy of their horse's negative Coggins the day of the event.
Resthaven Farm - 276-733-4355
www.resthavenfarms.weebly.com
Winterfrost Farm - 540-320-1697
http://www.winterfrostfarm.org/contact.html
All prices are for pre-registration. Prices will increase on the day of the event. To register for classes, complete the pre-registration form(s) above and click submit. You can also contact us via email at ridearescue16@gmail.com or phone (see below.) If contacting us via email, please include Fun Show/Obstacle Course Registration in the subject line.
*All participants are required to bring a current copy of their horse's negative Coggins the day of the event.
Resthaven Farm - 276-733-4355
www.resthavenfarms.weebly.com
Winterfrost Farm - 540-320-1697
http://www.winterfrostfarm.org/contact.html
Fun Show
Cost per Rider:
$5 Per Class
$35 8 Classes
$40 10+ Classes
Fun Show Pre-Registration Form
Click on the image to the right for a complete list of the show classes and pattern for the Fun Show.
Cost per Rider:
$5 Per Class
$35 8 Classes
$40 10+ Classes
Fun Show Pre-Registration Form
Click on the image to the right for a complete list of the show classes and pattern for the Fun Show.
Obstacle Course
Cost per Rider:
$20 Open
$15 Amateur
$10 Youth (13 & Under)
Obstacle Course Pre-Registration Form
Click on the image to the right for an overview of our farm layout and a list of obstacles that we will be utilizing this coming weekend. You can visit the ACTHA website to learn more about the obstacles listed.
Cost per Rider:
$20 Open
$15 Amateur
$10 Youth (13 & Under)
Obstacle Course Pre-Registration Form
Click on the image to the right for an overview of our farm layout and a list of obstacles that we will be utilizing this coming weekend. You can visit the ACTHA website to learn more about the obstacles listed.
Celebrating Fall Festival
October 25 & 26, November 1 & 2
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join Winterfrost Farm at Celebrating Fall Festival in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest Virginia!
Enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family. Meet and ride horses from Winterfrost Farm and their Ride-A-Rescue program. Enjoy our beautiful countryside views Take a tour of Skyline Stables and see all it has to offer.
Activities include
Free admission and parking. Activity costs vary.
Proceeds will be split between our Ride-A-Rescue program and the American Heart Association.
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join Winterfrost Farm at Celebrating Fall Festival in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest Virginia!
Enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family. Meet and ride horses from Winterfrost Farm and their Ride-A-Rescue program. Enjoy our beautiful countryside views Take a tour of Skyline Stables and see all it has to offer.
Activities include
- Trail rides
- Pony rides
- Cart rides
- Hay rides
- Petting zoo
- Pumpkin painting
- Face painting
- Arts and crafts
- Children's games
- Food
- And more!
Free admission and parking. Activity costs vary.
Proceeds will be split between our Ride-A-Rescue program and the American Heart Association.
Want to help but have no time? We are thrilled to receive donations! Donate through PayPal. At this time, donations are NOT tax-deductible. We are in the process of filing for 501(3)c non-profit status. Please "Friend" us on Facebook to receive the latest updates.