News and Events
Gale’s Equine Facility
February 1, 2015,
Whisper fan Gale’s graduates her training program, schooled by
Madison Zahradka.
You can see the video of their dressage test by clicking
“Whisper’s Dressage Test”.
Tequila Viola
2000 Dutch Warmblood
The photos are of Miek riding Tequila for the first time at Gale’s.
Tequila was imported from the Netherlands in October 2014.
Gale will be training with this wonderful mare, preparing for showing at the FEI Levels of Dressage
in 2015
NEWS: Interscholastic Equestrian Association:
Some of our students compete in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association horse shows during the winter.
For our region (which is part of a zone, which is part of the national Association), Madison is ranked in first place in her division, on the Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat, and is at Fourth Place on the Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences.
Mia Perry is ranked in first place in her division, in the Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat.
The divisions are divided up by the age/school-year of the riders.
So, we are very proud of our riders from Gale’s competing at IEA shows. Soon, I believe, there will be Regional competitions to determine who will compete at “Zones”. Zone winner then go to the National Event to compete against riders from all over the United States.
Send the girls a congratulatory note when you have a chance.
GREAT RIDING LADIES!!!
2/18/2015
Thank you to all the
Friends of Gale’s
who purchased new bridles and saddle pads for the lesson horses. What fun it is to see our beautiful lesson horses in their matching gear. In the photo, left to right, is
Hayley on Amos wearing red,
Alexandra on Austin in teal,
& Ashley on Jingles wearing purple & pink.
Gale & Tequila competed in dressage at FEI Level Intermediare I, earning her first two required scores toward her USDF Gold Medal.
Our Annual Halloween Horse Show
October 27th, 2013
Favorite Photos
From Past Years
We have new jumps!!!
With the help of donations from many of the Gale’s Clients, Friends and Family, we were able to purchase a complete new jump course for our indoor arena. These jumps are made of durable PVC made by the company, “JUMPVC” from Jackson, Missouri. Click on their name to learn more about this jump manufacturing company.
December 23, 2013
Our Halloween Ridecital for 2014 offered some real creative costumes.
Fun at the water complex at Morgan Equine’s Cross Country Course in Locke, NY.
Hard work paid off, and in 2017, Tequila carried me through two Grand Prix tests, for both of which, we were scored above the required 60% and we then were awarded the coveted USDF Gold Medal. Since the beginning of the USDF, in 1984, less than 1500 Gold Medals have been awarded.
2016 Halloween Horse Show - October 30th
We combined this year with a open hunter show and a dressage “ride-a-test” event. Lots of photos of this event can be seen here.
Our 2015 Summer Camps were the BEST. The first camp,held at the beginning of July, had the campers learning “Quadrille” routines and doing a performance for family and friends. A video of the finale performance can be seen here: “The Ridecital”
The second camp was programmed to assist the campers to go to, and compete at the Chemung County Fair Horse Show. The campers and their parents had such a great time, that plans are already underway for next year’s “Horse Show Camp”.
Our third camp was a beginner rider half-day camp during which we introduced new riders to the world of horses.
We had three, week-long “day camps” during the summer of 2016. First Camp was the very popular “Drill Team Camp”. Second camp was a beginner camp - for absolutely new riders. Our third camp was the “County Fair Horse Show” Camp. All camps were filled to capacity and were successfully fun…for sure.
Taking a small break from the show rings of horse shows, riders at Gale’s participated more in trail rides and hunter pace events in our local area. Much fun and great adventures for our riders and horses. No Stirrup November, fun trips, smiling faces, and, of course, big repairs kept 2019 interesting!
2020 - The Year of C0VID -19
Before COVID shut everything down, Lynnelle, Kristie and I were demo riders at the USDF L Program held by the WNYDA at Houghton College.
Trail rides and hunter paces filled our activities for 2020.
We welcomed new lesson horse “Jet” to our herd. Super nice horse with smooth gaits.
Lots of Snow and Holiday Spirit
We said goodbye to
Pony Lightning.
We said goodbye, unexpectedly to
Lil The Pill
2021 brought us more snow than we had seen in awhile.
Getting our supplies in - lots of pellet bedding and hay.
Judged a couple dressage shows.
First
Horse!
Welcome
Gabriel
New members to the herd…. Little Layla and Skippy
And the beautiful white Ari.
Chemung County Fair 2021-
Kristie & Sly, Lucy & Dublin and Makayla & Smokey
Arena Activities - PIVO and a Halloween Party
A new to us
Tractor for
Dragging the
Indoor Arena
With us for a short time, was the Thomas Family and their lovely pony, Scout. It took quite the search to find Scout, and then the family had to relocate to California, and took Scout with them. Such a nice family and we miss them.
Fun in the snow with
Tequila.
Decorating for the Christmas Holidays during the lessons.
No
Stirrup
November.
Many
Finishers
That got
Big
Ribbon
Awards!
We said goodbye to Patches. She was very old.
Halloween Fun &
Tabitha’s getting
BIG
Hunter Paces & Trail Rides fill the summer & fall!
Big News - Tabitha is born on
May 11, 2022.
Her dam is our Whisper fan Gale’s, and her sire is Hessel 480.
Trail Rides
and
Horse Shows
Summer Party to enjoy the annual
Set The Night To Music Fireworks. The barn got its patriotic colors on!
Tabitha is getting big… only one year old here…
A Horse Show with the Finger Lakes Pony Club at Asbury Hill Farm, and Halloween fun back at home.
Another successful year of “No Stirrup November” with many “finishers” Congrats to All!
Here are many photos of activities that we’ve been doing at Gale’s Equine Facility. Also visit Facebook for more information:
In 2024 we had an active show team that participated in many shows in our area, especially the TTCHS series of shows.
Tabitha is getting so big -
2 years old!
So excited to earn the status of being a “Center” for the United States Pony Club. Wonderful opportunity for us. Click on the logo to go to the USPC website.
More Horse Shows -
Now with Western Dressage
no
Hay Stacking all
Summer long.
MORE
HORSE
SHOWS
AND LOTS
OF FUN.
We had a nice time being a part of the Chemung County Fair’s Horse Shows!
During the Cayuga Dressage’s rated show, Mary Ellen Mulligan rode our Tequila to earn the Century Club Team Award. Gale and Judge Scott Peterson stand for the photo session.
Meanwhile,
Trail rides continue back at the stable.
Adult and youth members of the United States Pony Club are earning their D-1 ratings. We have english and western riders in USPC now. Check it out!!!!!
The Hunter Paces begin! We attended several this year -
Cohocton and Barton Valley are fav’s.
More photos from hunter paces. Especially enjoyed getting the photos taken by Olivia Barton of Me & Tequila riding with Lisa & Jingles.
Our 2024 Halloween Party
Was well attended by many, including Queen Elizabeth and her “Fell Pony”
We lost our main Barn Dad in September of 2024.
On November 2nd, 2024, we had a memorial service at the stable. We sure miss Hal and Donna Wolfe, both angels in Heaven now.
Duncan was part of the procession, wearing the backwards boots.
Our third year of hosting a No Stirrup November Challenge. We had many participants - all photos are on our Facebook page. Nearly 20 riders succeeded to finish the NSN Challenge this year!!!
Dublin participated for a second year with the Sparkle event in Corning, NY, helping out the Salvation Army bell ringers. Mr. And Mrs. Clause took a break and visited Dublin. Fun Event.
Click on the photo to the left to see a short video of our holiday riders.
Movie time in the indoor arena. It was a PJ party complete with popcorn & treats.
So many creative stall front decorations. So festive!!!
