Woodbrook Farm

08/10/2024

Magpie "Birdie" 9 yo 15h1"
Monkton, Maryland
Fun, athletic jumper type, and owner wants to transition to hunters.
Has shown up to .85m, schooled to 1.0m
A bit mischievous and quirky. No buck or rear, but he will make you think and teach you to ride.
He's the same horse at shows as he is at home.
Has schooled cross country and was good.
Intermediate level rider.
Not for a passive rider.

Asking lowest of fives.
PM for more info and full disclosure of his sassiness.

07/21/2024

Magpie 2015 15h1"
"Birdie"
This clever, athletic little guy is looking for his next human. He has been showing in the .8m-.85m with his junior owner. He likes to jump and is forgiving of mistakes. With an accurate ride, he has the stride and scope for 1.0m. He is a lot of fun, but also quirky and mischievous, and needs an assertive intermediate rider with professional assistance. I will fully disclose all sassiness that he does. He knows his lateral work, but he thinks flatwork is stupid and will lean into the aids if he's in a mood. Not for a passive rider.

He is also currently doing lessons with a novice kid doing cross rails. If you want him for that job, he will need pro rides periodically to keep him honest. Not recommended for a lesson program.

Will link a video in comments.

Asking low fives.

02/29/2024

Two training board stalls available, plus another coming available around May 1. We specialize in hunter, equitation, and jumper, and encourage positive and patient training methods. Trainer Courtney Somers has extensive experience training green horses and ponies, and can also help you to work through behavioral issues between you and your horse. Mix and match training rides and lessons, and choose full training or a 2 day per week option. Please PM for more information.

12/18/2023

ISO barn help Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings in Monkton, MD. Mostly grooming, tacking, cooling out, helping adjust jumps. Maybe some light barn and farm work (fixing fence, barn tidying and the like). Currently looking at about 10 hours a week and offering $20 per hour. Additional hours may become available.

09/16/2023

Best leadline friends! 😍 Congrats Arya and Winnie in leadline and Raegan in the mini stirrup at Molly Hill Farm. Then, of course, a stop for ice cream at Jarrettsville Creamery!

08/12/2023

Training board stalls available at Woodbrook Farm in Monkton, MD with Courtney Somers. Hunter/equitation/jumper. We provide customized programs tailored to the individual needs and goals of our clients. We compete at USEF and regional shows in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Personalized training plans
Soft, quiet, and patient training methods
Professional, positive environment
Indoor and outdoor arenas
Small enough to ride all size ponies

Varying options. Inquire for pricing.

04/14/2023

Big takeaway: track and rhythm are key; don't obsess about seeing the distance too far away.

Every rider can relate to the feeling of looking at a jump and seeing nothing—no hunter gap, no quiet spot, just nothing. Some people are blessed with natural ability in this arena, but is there hope for the rest of us? We talked to top hunter, jumper and equitation trainers about their methods fo...

09/12/2020

Woodbrook Farm had a fun and successful trip down to Lexington, VA for the Maryland Horse and Pony show. Hogan, The Politician, had some tough competition in the 3'3" greens, but came away with a few good ribbons, including winning the warmup class. Captain, Blue To You, was awesome in the 2'9" USHJA division, receiving reserve champion honors, and good ribbons in the non-restricted adults.

04/06/2020

What's a Sunday at Woodbrook if you're not doing more fencing with a sleeping child on your lap while wearing your wife's sunhat?