A. Hope Equestrian

10/04/2026

FOR SALE

Kynynmont Kai
2015 Half Bred Connemara Gelding
By Kynynmont Cooper O'Grady out of Kynynmont Tara
15.1 Hand Gelding

Kai is a dressage schoolmaster who LOVES to jump!

This guy has so much to teach: easy in the bridle, comfortable gaits, he would be the perfect match for an AA, pony clubber, or a junior moving up from a pony.

Previously trained up to 3rd level, he is most suited for someone looking to learn the movements and climb the levels, but may not want to be a competitive upper level dressage horse. He has been shown locally and gets on and off the trailer with ease, ties, and is an easy traveler!

Has been jumping up to 2'6" in the arena, jumped logs out in the field and schooled hunter jumps with NO HESITATION! Loves it ❤️

Kai loves being out of the arena and has been on many hunter paces, out roading with the hounds with no reaction and loves trail rides.

He does have a bit of a look and is not a dead head, but nothing unsafe and is manageable for a confident novice type rider. This is the only reason he is offered for sale as his current owner is in her mid-70's and needs a VERY reliable mount. Kai is truly a barn favorite and all my students fight over riding him!

Currently barefoot, with no maintenance, however, depending on the level of competition desired he may need some support. I am happy to discuss further with anyone who is interested. Kai is an easy keeper who eats just a ration balancer.

This guy does it all, scoop him up while he is still available!
Asking Low/Mid 5s starting with a $2X,###

Call or Text Ashley for more details: 862-219-9172

PLEASE NOTE - RIDER IN THE VIDEOS IS 5'9"

Kai on YouTube:
Kai Jump: https://youtu.be/t8rCn4NDtaM?si=s5YqtZBUvbVZ079I
Kai Lots of Dressage:
https://youtu.be/uCA2LP2_BeY?si=Q3bKsqmEIA_JCI6k
https://youtu.be/4sD5BeRkJ0o?si=Hg0Nm4uj9fThxdfl
https://youtu.be/i1fSekkjOj0?si=2Nped8b-g0AYeVaG
https://youtu.be/I8KA9dnxY74?si=hT4_5airyZHQOLmE
https://youtu.be/Ri5xs8kmca4?si=XFLxVkrqEXX53flc
https://youtu.be/hVC_kQtUSj4?si=CQmfR513jCSihkUQ
https://youtu.be/nkroWVixkZ0?si=ODrY6dGHgIeP6Lej
https://youtu.be/nkroWVixkZ0?si=JWqlPMtZ43P5Hbue
https://youtu.be/uCA2LP2_BeY?si=9TPWe8bF44LRvgIL

10/02/2026

Drum roll, please 🥁 The 2027 US Dressage Test score sheets are now available online!

These tests will take effect December 1, 2026, and will be utilized through November 30, 2030. Start learning and reviewing the new tests at the link below!

🔗 https://www.usdf.org/downloads/forms/index.asp?TypePass=2027Tests

If your show season hasn't quite concluded yet, don't worry - the 2023 tests will remain on the website until the rollover. Happy dancing!

P.S. Test products, such as the USDF Test Booklet and On The Levels program, will be made available at a later date. Stay tuned!

05/29/2026

A super fun night at Nona Garson's The Ridge at Riverview with these great riders and Hope the helper.

Jump Rally here we come ❤️

Somerset Hills Pony Club

05/18/2026

A perfect way to spend a Sunday at the Lord Sterling Hunter Pace!

Beautiful trails and wonderful volunteers ❤️

05/04/2026

An amazing day at USET for the Pony Club dressage rally!

A day filled with fun, teamwork, early mornings, lack of sleep and full hearts 💕

What an amazing group of horses, riders, parents and volunteers. Thank you all for making this day possible. Pony Club Proud 🥹 🤩 🐴

Somerset Hills Pony Club

04/27/2026

The rain doesn’t bother us anyway ☔️ 🌧️

Some fun trim clipping, mane pulling and learning how to properly restrain horses for all parties safety!

Here we come Dressage Rally!

04/17/2026

For Onsite Partial Lease in Readington NJ:

Zera
10 year old well mannered TB mare looking for a partial lease. Would be a great fit for an adult amateur or intermediate Junior.

Lovely ground manners: ties, trailers/goes off property with ease, owned and ridden primarily by a Pony Club junior. Jumps and has knowledge up through training level dressage and basic lateral work.

Very competitive Lease fees, please call or text Ashley at 862–219–9172 .

Videos in comments

03/05/2026

Come out and support SHPC at our first annual dressage show!

A great way to get back in to routine after this long winter ❤️

Entries are open for the Shaggy Horse Show 4/11 at the USET for our SHPC fundraiser! Please join us & tell your friends! www.somersethillspc.org

02/09/2026

Last Thursday, we lost the longest standing equine member of the A. Hope Family. Our sweet Pixie was one of the greats ❤️ Teaching countless aspiring equestrians how to be a brave, kind, and fair horsemen. She loved having a job and continued teaching up through last fall. Pixie's trademark
style was maintaining a consistent, workmen like demeanor, paired with just enough sass, and insistence on DOING it right! There was no faking with her, she always safely stipulated perfection.

Please take some time to take a walk down memory lane and honor this special girl who (as you can see in the video) taught so many over the last decade and a half.

Thank you Joyce for sharing her with this lucky equine community, we are all indebted to you and her for the countless lessons and memories.

Cheers to our forever, hand of the queen, Pixie 👑

10/20/2025

Amazing day at Nona Garson's The Ridge at Riverview! As always, was a wonderful time and perfect weather 🍁

So so proud of these three riders, Mary, Kelcie and Lilah! So much fun and all three handled themselves and their horses with confidence and poise. Was a pleasure being there supporting them ❤️

Also a big thanks to Kyleigh, Lexi, Hope and Violet for being a great jump crew and volunteer group!

And of course… the parents… the best group ever 🤩and Winnie for the best cuddles ever 🐶