Dedicated to Creating the
Next Generation of Riders
Lessons
The Valley Ridge Farm teaching philosophy emphasizes a reliance on teaching the fundamentals of classical equitation to a high degree of competency.
Training
Valley Ridge Farm is a competitive show barn offering riders the opportunity to improve their skills in form, style, ability, accuracy, proficiency, use of aids, and confidence in all aspects of horsemanship to become masterful athletes.
Clinics
Valley Ridge Farm offers numerous clinics throughout the year to help further your horsemanship knowledge and benefit from unique opportunities, which may include access to instruction and/or training from nationally and internationally-recognized industry professionals.
Welcome to Valley Ridge Farm
West Virginia’s Premier Equestrian
School & Equine Training Facility
Since its inception in 1980, Valley Ridge Farm, Inc. has enjoyed its reputation as West Virginia’s premier professional equestrian school and equine training, boarding, and show facility. For over 39 years, Coach Michele Koury and staff have tirelessly promoted the sport and art of horsemanship – a thoroughly enjoyable and exciting pursuit that has long been one of the most trusted means of developing leadership skills, responsibility, and confidence in riders of all ages. We welcome riders of all ages and abilities, from the uninitiated to equitation experts.
So, our last post may have had you wondering, "What exactly *is* IEA?" The Interscholastic Equestrian Association is one of the best ways that we can help train the next generation of riders, and it is a program that we wholeheartedly support. Allowing young riders to compete at higher levels without the high cost of owning their own horse and tack opens the equestrian world to a much wider group of young riders, and asking the riders to be able to compete on any horse they're given, rather than a horse they are very familiar with, creates highly proficient, highly adaptable riders. As Zone Finals approach, and then hopefully Nationals, we wanted to share this article to explain the program more fully to those who may not be as familiar with it!
www.theplaidhorse.com/2019/04/08/what-is-iea-the-interscholastic-equestrian-association-explained/
What is IEA? The Interscholastic Equestrian Association Explained - The Plaid Horse Magazine
BY LAUREN KEILTY Do you have a friend or child who competes in IEA? An overwhelming majority of non-horsey parents have no idea what their child does in their sport, but when it comes to IEA everyone ...Great program and a great group of team mates!!
Every team hopes to have a rider who is there for everyone, willing to help, and ready with a smile or a hug for a teammate who needs it. Valley Ridge Farm is lucky to have Lyndsey Hoskinson, who is the embodiment of team spirit. We want to recognize her hard work, determination, and the fabulous light she brings to the team! Congratulations on placing 3rd Overall for Zone 1 Region 11 Varsity Intermediate Rider, 8th in Varsity Intermediate over fences, and 5th in Varsity Intermediate on the flat at #IEARegionals in Erie, PA last weekend!
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❤️Nicely said Michele Tuoti Koury! We Love Lyndsey Hoskinson. She is one of the kindest, most helpful teammates ever! Thank you for all the love and support you always share 😘
Congratulations to you. Thank you Lyndsey for helping my girls. They look up to you. Such a wonderful role model.
Congratulations Lyndsey!!
Lyndsey has the very best attitude. Congratulations!
I agree! From the first time we met Lyndsey during summer came years ago to now- she is always smiling, positive, and helping everyone. She is an awesome role model! Congratulations, Lyndsey!!
Lyndsey is sure one of the sweetest girls I know 🥰❤️she is a wonderful role model ❤️🥰💕congratulations sweet girl 😘
So so true. Congrats, Lyndsey, on your successes!
Thank you!!! ❤️
Congratulations!
So proud of you
Awesome 🎉🎉
Congratulations 🎈🎉!
Way to go Lyndsey Hoskinson!!!!! Congrats
It’s been such a busy end to our IEA season that we’re a bit late on congratulating Lauryn on the purchase of her lovely new 3’3” junior hunter equitation horse, Romo! More pictures to come, but we just had to share this clip of the pair at today’s lesson- they’re working beautifully together! We’re thrilled to be coaching them on their journey, and cannot wait to see what this show season brings for them! @_l_a_u_r_y_n_p @linda.j.patterson.79
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He is a great ride and perfect for Lauryn. Very excited.
He's adorable! Can't wait to meet him!
Congratulations Lauryn!!
He’s lovely!
So excited for you Lauryn!!!
Nice!
I am very proud of my middle school team.. They were great this weekend qualifying for zones at Swan Lake. Sometimes you have to sacrifice bigger horse shows in order to bring the next generation along. I am so proud of this group of children , it is what it’s all about I am proud to be their coach, their mentor and wear the many hats to get them to their destinations. And I also look forward to the spring summer A shows with new horses for these kids. #VALLEYRIDGE. #cwdsellier #TributeFeed #valleyr #horsesofinstagram #valleyridgefarminc #valleyridgefarmsouthllc
