Great Falls Equestrian, LLC

09/20/2023

Sunny view of some pony kids learning their dressage test.

09/19/2023

Enjoying the fruits of our labor. TruTex Footing - Equestrian Arena Fibers

09/19/2023

A few stills for good measure, to shout out our horses, because we had some hunter ponies loving the change up, and some seasoned eventers in their element.

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09/17/2023

Great pic from today at Loc Moy with volunteers from the VFW. We headed out for a cross country schooling day, and the VFW were out taking donations for parking. Through our trainers and other staff here at GFE, we have family members from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, so always happy to support the VFW and their support of our veterans!

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09/14/2023

More upgrades to the indoor’s footing! Wendy is out spreading the and joy around cause !

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09/10/2023

After a weekend off from showing, we were back at Turner Farm, this time for their hunter series! Lots of rides to be proud of: Phoebe and Happy were Champion in Low Hunter and Reserve in the Pony Hunters, their first time competing in the latter division; Mila and Finn were Champion in Pony Pleasure and got great ribbons in the huge Low Hunter division; Bella put in some great rounds and rode tough on Finley, even though the handsome guy was feeling himself today; Lee and Haven showed off their lovely, developing partnership with some good courses and ribbons in Schooling and Working Hunter; Amelia and Gracie were Reserve Champion in the Children’s Hunter division and earned a 3rd in the Eq on the Flat; Evie rode her butt off on a very lazy French Fry; and Emily got to enjoy her own horse, Clarence, showed in the Working Hunter—love seeing her back in the show ring! Unfortunately, Short and Long Stirrup got rained out, excited to see those riders get to go next month. Overall, though, it was a great day, and so it was so rewarding to see all the progress these pairs continue to make and their hard work paying off.

09/07/2023

A twofer! The first shot of Lauren and Wendy is from the last year, the second is from 20+ years ago. Not a whole lot has changed 😂❤️!

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09/06/2023

Another day, another barn kitty glamour shot. This time it’s Timmy, from next door at Wendy’s family farm, who was busy helping Lauren work with Wendy and Piper.

09/02/2023

This weekend, Lauren is down in Raleigh, donning one of the many other hats she wears. She is down at the North Carolina Dressage & Combined Training Association Labor of Love Breed show, with one of her homebreds, Baltic Myth, aka Pickle, now owned by Amanda Brady, and they are taking the show by storm! Today, Pickle was 1st in the Four year-old Maiden Mares; Champion of the Four year-old Prospect Class; 1st in the Four year-old Material; 1st in the GOV individual breed class; Champion Mare of the show; Reserve Champion Mature Horse; and Reserve Grand Champion of the show. They have another day to show tomorrow, and are feeling ready for Dressage at Devon at the end of the month. We love having Lauren’s depth of knowledge about breeding and horses in our barn! And if you’re looking for a truly fabulous young prospect, Parade Field Farm is the place to find one.

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09/01/2023

This is a Brooks appreciation post, cause who doesn’t love a blonde boy?? Thanks to Evie for some great riding this past weekend, and to JoJo and Bridget for capturing some great shots really showing off that flaxen ‘do!

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08/31/2023

It’s Thursday, and we may just now have recovered from this past weekend and the Turner Farm Summer Starter Horse Trials. Wendy played double duty , also organizing the event, along with some of our parents and riders who worked as volunteers. And, all our trainers were kept busy with 13 horses and riders participating. We had some first time eventers competing, including instructor Emily, and some seasoned pros among the bunch. All in all, we saw a lot of great rides, and had a ton of fun! Huge shout out to Bridget and Houston for earning the lowest score of the day across all the horse trial divisions that ran; so well deserved!!! Thanks to Bridget and JoJo for all the great pics. Can’t wait to do it again next year!

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08/28/2023

So proud! Congrats, Bridget!!!

Thank you to all the volunteers and riders who came out this past weekend to support Turner Farm! We had a great day of eventing and dressage. A special congratulations to Bridget Frank and This is Houston for achieving the lowest score across all horse trial divisions and winning the lesson from prize sponsor Stephen S. Bradley Eventing!

08/27/2023

Go Bridget and Houston!

08/22/2023

We are still on the hunt for volunteers for the Turner Farm Events Horse Trials happening this Sunday. If teenagers need volunteer hours, we can give a letter for this! Looking for folks to help with the Dressage warm-up, SJ warm-up, XC warm-up, and to serve XC judges. If you are interested, please contact Donna Feiler Meek. Thank you!!

08/22/2023

Ravioli glamour shot.

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08/22/2023

Join us for a fun schooling competition at Turner Farm Park in Great Falls. Net proceeds are donated to the care & maintenance of the equestrian facilities at Turner Farm. Horse trials, combined test, dressage tests, and fix a test- Poles through Novice, we have a level for everyone! Leadline Combin...

08/21/2023

We capped off a fun and crazy week yesterday in Lauren’s neck of the woods, at Morven Park. Lauren was down by the hunter rings, Wendy and Sophie were over on the jumper side; we had great kids and great rides in both locations! From the Hunters, Amelia pulled a 4th in a very competitive Children’s Under Saddle; Karli piloted Bird to a 2nd in the Hopeful Hunter Hack and an 8th in his first hunter derby; Bella and Finley pulled two 3rds over fences in Hopeful Hunter; and Molly and French Fry had good rounds after their Champion last Tuesday. On the jumper front, Phoebe and Happy were Champions in the Puddle Jumpers; Charlotte and Felix placed 3rd in a large Mini Jumper division; Piper and Bell were very good babies in the Mini Jumpers as well; and Clarence was Reserve Champion in the Low Jumpers with Wendy. Thanks to our riders for hard work and great attitudes, and thanks to our parents and Edwin for ALL the support to make yesterday happen! Also, shout out to Erin Gilmore Photography for all the amazing shots and the insanely quick turn around!

08/19/2023

Last chance!

Join us for a fun schooling competition at Turner Farm Park in Great Falls. Net proceeds are donated to the care & maintenance of the equestrian facilities at Turner Farm. Horse trials, combined test, dressage tests, and fix a test- Poles through Novice, we have a level for everyone! Leadline Combin...

08/19/2023

For the last day of adult camp, we took a field trip to Turner Farm for some cross country action! Fun and laughs had by all; we’re sad this week went by so quickly.

08/17/2023

Here’s the full line-up for adult camp; we could not love these ladies more!

Lee Erin Susan Pam Sophie

08/16/2023

Frying Pan was a LATE night, but SO much fun and worth today’s exhaustion! Even Wendy and Emily got in on the action and jumped around with the 2’6” students. Thanks to for the end of evening pics! And thank you Equestrian Friends of Frying Pan for a great show!

08/16/2023

Summer may feel to many like it’s starting to wind down, but not here at GFE! Tonight, we headed to one of our favorite summer staples, a Tuesday night hunter show at Frying Pan Park. Tomorrow, we start our three day adults only summer camp session. Because why should the kids get to have all the fun???

08/11/2023

08/11/2023

This Sunday at Great Falls Equestrian:
Tack Sale 2-6 pm!

Tack, riding apparel, horse clothes, etc.; come check it out!

08/08/2023

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the coolest, funniest person we know! Lauren, you inspire us all to work harder AND have more fun. Thanks for being you.

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08/07/2023

It was a big weekend for another of our favorite pairs too, Katie and Zippy! The duo headed to with Lauren for their Summer Dressage Festival and made their 2nd Level debut with fantastic results. Katie now has three of the six scores she needs for her USDF Bronze Medal, and Zippy won the reserve TIP award for 2nd Level. What a great way to finish their summer; Katie is headed off soon to start her freshman year at Gettysburg College. We love you Katie, it’s been amazing having you around all summer, and we could not be more proud of you, or excited for your future!

08/04/2023

to baby Keira’s first bath. She was obviously thrilled; glad to see she has enough ‘tude to be one of Wendy’s!

07/31/2023

Meanwhile, working student Katie has been down at the 2023 USPC Championships in Tryon, killing it! Katie was a member of Virginia Region Pony Clubs’ First Level Dressage team. She and Zippy put in some fantastic rides, earning 66% and 63% scores; helping the team come in 2nd Overall and 3rd in Horse Management. So proud of this pair, and excited for their upcoming transition to 2nd Level!

07/30/2023

Wendy and Piper, and Sophie and Belle, had a fantastic field trip today for the Combined Test at .eventing! Both mares went clear, and as a reward got to go play in the water jump. Thank you Morningside for an awesome day out!

07/19/2023

Camp day 2: field day, switch rides, and cat shaped cake pops!

07/17/2023

Ravioli having a snooze on one of Wendy’s Secure XC saddle pads. The cat has good taste.

07/16/2023

We love a rider who’s devoted to the care of the animals and the facility, because it definitely takes a village. Huge thanks and props to Katie and Bridget who have been spending their summer beautifying GFE! So far the pair have stayed on top of grooming all the horses; led efforts to give all our jumps a makeover; organized mountains of tack; washed mirrors, windows, and anything else off brand Windex works on; and kept all our riders (and instructors!) on their toes, setting up new grids and exercises for lessons. You’re setting a stellar example, and inspiring us all to be a little more colorful and add that extra elbow grease—barn rats forever!

07/05/2023

Some awesome action shots from last weekend at the A Jump Above jumper show at Great Meadow, courtesy of Topeka Custom Design and Photo. Can’t wait for our next GFE team adventure!

07/02/2023

Clinic today at GFE, with the fabulous Laura Crump Anderson of Hidden Heights Fitness! Lots of good homework; we love being able to offer these opportunities to both our students and our instructors. Thank you Laura!

07/01/2023

Wendy’s current view. Jumper show today out at Great Meadow International; hanging out with Emily, Sophie, Bridget, and Lee. Which means Lauren is at the other ring with ALL the kiddos—someone please bring Lauren a Diet Pepsi and a treat ASAP!

07/01/2023

Some more shots from Warrenton Pony Show of super pony Happy and his girl Phoebe!

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06/29/2023

Another BUSY week here at GFE! Today, Emily and Edwin took Phoebe and Mila down to The Warrenton Pony Show for their first rated show. The girls did awesome; some great rides and ribbons in large, competitive Pony Pleasure and Maiden Eq divisions. Meanwhile, Lauren is teaching at the USEA Area II Young Rider and Young Rider Advancement Program WoW Eventing Camp at Morven Park International Equestrian Center and Wendy is holding down the fort with lessons and rides at home.

06/05/2023

Lauren has, in fact, officially survived yet another Pony Club rally! She was coaching two teams this weekend at the Virginia Region Pony Clubs Dressage Rally; one for Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club and one for Loudoun Hunt Pony Club. CWPC came in 1st in Riding and 6th in Horse Managment, and LHPC came in 2nd Riding and 1st Horse Management. So a fantastic weekend all around! Our own Katie was on Loudoun Hunt’s team with her girl Zippy, and the pair came in 3rd out of 12 with their musical freestyle.



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06/04/2023

Emily led the charge yesterday with Wendy for another busy Turner Farm Events show day! Lots of great rides, too many to call them all out, but highlights include: Erin and Dun Looking winning the Eq on the flat; Karli and Bagatelle taking Reserve Champion in a very tough Low Hunter division (shout out to all our Low Hunter riders for great rounds!); Mila and Finnigan earning the Pony Pleasure Champion with a clean sweep and Phoebe and Uncatchable coming in Reserve Champion; and Savannah and Ebony grabbing Champion in Short Stirrup Hunter: Love seeing our riders working hard and improving every show. Thank you to Erin, Storey, Evie, Phoebe, Mila, Charlotte C., Charlotte M., Stella, Sammie, Sienna, Emmett, Savannah, Karli, Molly, Bella, Amelia, and Sophie—and especially to Edwin, and the parents and families—for making yesterday awesome! Also, a say a prayer for Lauren that she survives day 2 of VRPC Dressage Rally; she traded in one form of crazy for another this weekend!

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