Ride in the Rain

09/15/2026

Pony power

😍 Show us your eventing Connemaras or Connemara crosses! If you've ridden a Connemara before, you'll know exactly what we mean when we say they're one of the most versatile, hardy breeds for our sport. We've recently teamed up with American Connemara Pony Society to highlight a few of these ponies and crosses and what makes them so special to their riders.

Did you know the American Connemara Pony Society provides memberships for anyone who rides a Connemara or Connemara cross? Membership makes you eligible for year-end awards, scholarships AND makes you a whole bunch of new friends in the community. It's a win-win! You can learn more at acps.org.

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09/06/2026

SO PROUD of MBF Quick Visit for his progress since he came two years ago as an unstarted, untrusting little wild man from the emerald isle. At Equestrians Institute Horse Trials at his head was in the game in all three phases and the future is bright. On to Aspen Farms Horse Trials next week, clinicing with Ian Stark in October, a well-deserved winter break and fingers crossed for Modified Prelim in 2027 https://vimeo.com/1224356672
Thanks as always to the best Sponsors and Coaches in the world May Valley Holistic Veterinary and Saddlery Services Peak Saddle Fitting Canter Culture Riding Apparel

EQUIREEL 171 OT Ashleigh Rauen & MBF Quick Visit at EQUESTRIANS' INSTITUTE H.T. AUGUST 2026

08/27/2026

SAVE the Date for the 2nd Annual Hunter Trials and Horse Show at the Washington State Horse Park. Plus, for 2027 we will have a Jumper ring!!!

07/23/2026

May is still looking for the perfect care lease

07/08/2026

Food for thought

The phrase “identity crisis” gets tossed around a lot in horse sport, and on the surface, it sounds plausible. Social media rewards that kind of framing. We have our silos, our breed and discipline loyalists,

07/06/2026

GRACIE - this mare has been a joy to work with so far!
2016 mare 15.1hh
by Viva Voltaire o/o XX
located on Vashon Island, close to SEATAC
more info and INQUIRIES through www.rideintherain.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI-yarSyjss
Gracie is an awesome fun-size mare who got a late start through no fault of her own. She had some quality initial training from Jessica Wisdom, before spending a few years with an AA Dressage rider who rode her seldomly. She came in June 2026 and she LOVES to jump. She will jump anything you point her at – she is NOT spooky. She has a natural change and a big step in the canter.
She is forward going and will go all day on the trail, she loves that too! Alone or with a friend. Gracie is forward, a mare, and green for her age, so she is the right match for a strong/confident rider only. That said, she has a super sweet temperament and good manners. She loves to be groomed and doted on, and has been out and about to different barns and hauled often. She’s good about water/washrack. Her adventurous spirit has her learning fast – with the right rider she will happily be out Eventing or HJ by the end of the Summer.
Asking low five Carrots - see website
more info and INQUIRIES through www.rideintherain.com
Rider is 5'4"

05/21/2026

This is a tough sale for me! I love this little horse - Fun Size Finn
Fabulous coming 4 year old Canadian Warmblood with a solid start under saddle. Out of a proven, inspected XX broodmare (Honor Grades) by Larghetto. Finn has siblings by the same Dam (pics available) competing successfully at upper level Eventing. He is a good mover with a cute, brave jump, and he has a sweet, kind, playful personality. He is truly a joy to be around. He hauls, ties, bathes, good for the farrier etc. No vices. Big, tough feet (happily barefoot). Currently standing 15.1 (fun size!) and growing. Finn is nice in the connection, snaffle mouthed, started over fences, has LOTS of trail miles, and has been hauled on field trips, including to Aspen Farm for a Tik Maynard clinic. He has done cross-rails at a local show. He happily goes through water and has basic, positive, XC experience and is very keen yet relaxed. Canadian Warmblood registration pending. This horse is for sale through no fault of his own. I would love to keep him, but I’m returning to school in the fall. He has been a joy to develop so far. He is still young and green, so a new home with appropriate experience is required. I want to see this horse with a happy, successful future life. Vashon Island, WA 💲 2️⃣🍎,🥕🥕🥕

2022 CWB by Larghetto o/o Honor Jean XX (premium) currently 15.1hh

05/14/2026

ISO lease horse (care or reasonable $) or Lease to Buy for C level Pony Clubber (2’9”-3’3” plus trails and basic Dressage). Kiddo is strong riding but very kind. In regular program outside of Pony Club, keeps horse at home here on Vashon Island. Outgrown horse is 1/2 Arab so spicy is ok but unsafe is not. Anything out there?

04/18/2026

https://substack.com/home/post/p-194416299?source=queue

A deep sigh of relief around here.

04/18/2026

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