Fourward Farm

04/16/2025

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Charles shaped the equestrian world for the better and will be very missed by horses and humans alike.

“It saved me emotionally and psychologically because I had to practice the virtues that horses teach you. And they teach you mercilessly to be all those things: brave, generous, empathetic, patient, disciplined. They raised me.” -Charles de Kunffy

USDF is saddened to learn of the passing of classical dressage master Charles de Kunffy. In recognition of his contributions to the development and promotion of classical dressage in the US, he was bestowed USDF’s highest honor in 2013 when he was inducted into the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame.

The Chronicle Of The Horse has reprinted an article about his fascinating life, from surviving both a N**i occupation and Soviet occupation in his home country of Hungary, to becoming one of the most eloquent ambassadors of dressage as a lifelong educator and charismatic instructor. You can read it here:
https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/charles-de-kunffy-saved-by-horses/

Photo by Monica Adams

04/08/2025

More of this!

Erna Valdivia just became the first African American teenage girl to compete in the Tevis Cup, a one-day, 100-mile race across the Sierra Nevada, and she did it on a horse her mother rescued. - Just Perfect ❤

Erna Valdivia chuckled in disbelief while shaking her head. The 17-year-old has recently made history as the first African American teenage girl to participate in the renowned and challenging Tevis Cup, a 100-mile endurance horse ride across the Sierra Nevada completed in a single day.

"It's physically and emotionally exhausting, but she is the best" said Valdivia, as she pats "Love Story, the horse rescued by her mother, who runs the Love This Horse Equine Rescue in Mojave.

The white mare was on its way to the slaughterhouse when she was rescued. At first extremely frightened and unapproachable, she developed a unique connection with Erna, who eventually began riding her.

03/12/2025

You can blame us for the rain today, the outdoor arena sprinklers were prepped for the spring/summer🤦‍♀️ Phot cred to Nancy Erickson and her lovely mare at the Working Equitation clinic in last months better weather.

02/02/2025

Another morning perfecting his elk herding skills.

01/12/2025

Best Farm Fella ever! Isaiah Monroe made a beautiful sign for a Christmas gift to Laura and I. Farm Family is everything

01/03/2025

Coffee "with" Cardi and Jessica courtesy of the most recent USDF Connection magazine. Article about Child Prodigies and seven horses whose talent as DSHB youngsters led to FEI success.

Our farm is very thankful for our monthly clinics with Jessica Wisdom. Taking any equine from age 2 to CDI 3* GP Champion and a national title as well takes dedication, talent and grit.

If you have the opportunity to watch her teach or ride, take it.

12/31/2024

Some pics from our sunny farm on this last day of the year.

11/30/2024

Dany D is our Enumclaw branch Office Cat. Why is she so excited? Because her favorite house guest is Jessica Widom and she will back at the farm Dec 14/15. We have 2 single rides left and they are both on Saturday.

Please contact us for details

11/27/2024

Our stall cleaner has moved on to manage her dream barn which leaves us seeking a stall cleaner M-F. This can be paid or a barter situation for haul in privileges at the farm. Never more than 9 stalls. Takes about 2hrs and can be done anytime after 630am as long as job is complete by 3pm. Contact us for rate of pay/terms of barter. Feel free to share.

11/14/2024

We opened our doors at Fourward Farm 18 months ago and as of this month we are FULL.

Endless gratitude to those that have supported our endeavor from the beginning and continue to cheer us on in big and small ways.