Our Newest Competitor: Grace Mayberry!

Grace Mayberry on Interlude
Photo Credit Shannon Kozik

Grace Mayberry has been riding since she was four years old with her family. She joined Foxtale Farm in early January 2012 and is currently competing in the CCHSA show series.

With the help of Linda as her trainer, she has come a long way in a short amount of time. She has collected several ribbons this season and even a Grand Champion title under her little belt. She enjoys showing in the Short Stirrup and Pleasure Pony Divisions aboard Foxtale's Farnley Interlude. Grace and Interlude have a great partnership and work well together, as Interlude has introduced so many little girls to horse showing!

We welcome Grace into the riding program at Foxtale Farm!!

SUMMER CAMP 2012!!

It's not too early to plan for summer and summer camp is an exciting time for us here at Foxtale Farm!  We offer several summer camp sessions for children of all riding levels.

We keep things lively by offering instruction in basic horsemanship, barn management and hunt seat equitation. We break up the day with fun and educational demonstrations, as well as arts and crafts to keep the kids well entertained!

Hunt Seat Riding Instruction
Equine Care / Handling / Beginner thru Advanced
Fun Educational Activities and Craft Projects
Demonstration and Barn Management

2012 Dates:
June 11 - June 15 
July 9 - July 13
August 13 – August 17

TIME: 9:00 – 2:30 (After hours care available for an extra charge.)
COST: 375.00 per week
A deposit of $200 is due by May 1st, so reserve your spot.

Download the registration form off our website!

EPPHA BANQUET!

This past weekend the EPPHA banquet was held at the Rivercrest Country Club in Oaks, PA. and it was a fabulous event!  The facility was decked out with the table centerpieces being  "topiaries" made from horse show ribbons. The dinner was buffet style with caesar salad, roasted red potatos, green beans, chicken parmesan, salmon, and beef. They also had a yummy dessert table with bite sized cakes, eclairs, and cream puffs.

There was a basket auction with lots of goodies. Our crew found themselves quite lucky: Linda won a wine and cheese basket (how perfect!); Traci Fisher won a stunning sterling silver horse show pendant; Keilly Kirkpatrick went home with a basket of assorted brushes, grooming supplies, and goodies for her ponies; and Emily DiMaggio won a beautiful wooden grooming box with assorted grooming supplies inside.

The awards for Foxtale Farm riders were as follows:

MacKenzie Boyer and Coldshot: 3rd in Pre-Children's Horses 15-17
Hannah Fisher and Eccho: 4th in Pre-Children's Horses 14 & Under
Maren Nordhoy and Wishful Thinking: Reserve Champion in Pre-Children's Horses 15-17
Alexandra DiMaggio and Farnley Designer: Reserve Champion in Green Pony Hunter
Emily DiMaggio and Cailliou: 3rd in Children's Small/Medium Ponies
Julianna Empie and Silver Buttons: Reserve Champion in Pre-Children's Small/Medium Ponies
Keilly Kirkpatrick and Caribbean Cruise: Champion in Pre-Children's Small/Medium Ponies
Jessica Patterson and Tristan's Shania: 6th in Pre-Children's Large Ponies

The champion and reserve riders went home with some gorgeous prizes. Keilly won a lovely wooden saddle rack/tack trunk combo and Alex DiMaggio won a wooden bridle rack. I believe Maren received an embroidered vest?

It was quite a fun evening!

PHSA Banquet!

Last night, several of the Foxtale Farm riders attended the PHSA awards which were held in the lovely Nostalgia Grande Celebration room located in Chalfont, a 1720's renovated farmhouse. The menu consisted of a choice between filet, salmon, and stuffed portobello and approximately 175 members attended the event!

We celebrated a great season with many of our riders being awarded for their great year end results!!  The Champion riders received embroidered coolers and the Reserve Champion riders received gorgeous sheepskin covered leather halters for their accomplishments.

Mackenzie Boyer was 2nd in Pre-Children's 15-17 with Coldshot. 
She was 5th in Modified with Ripcurl.

Hannah Fisher was 3rd in Pre-Children's 14 & under with Eccho.

Maren Nordhoy was Champion in Pre-Children's 15-17 with Wishful Thinking.

Alexandra DiMaggio was Reserve Champion in Green Pony Hunter with Farnley Designer. The pair was also 5th in the Children's Large Ponies.

Emily DiMaggio was Reserve Champion in the Children's Small/Medium Ponies with Cailliou. The pair was also 5th in the Green Pony Hunter.

Juliana Empie was Champion in the Short Stirrup Hunter with Silver Buttons. They also earned Reserve Champion in Pre-Children's Small/Medium Ponies and 4th in Short Stirrup Equitation.

Keilly Kirkpatrick was Champion in Pre-Children's Small/Medium Ponies with Caribbean Cruise. The two were also Reserve Champion in Short Stirrup Equitation.

Jessica Patterson was 3rd in Pre-Children's Large Ponies with Tristan's Shania.


We want to congratulate all of our riders for a great 2011 Season!!  

Congrats to Emily & Cailliou!!

Congratulations to Emily DiMaggio on her pony Cailliou qualifying for the 

2012 USEF Pony Finals in the Medium Green Ponies!

End of Year Horse Show Update!

We're heading into the holidays but the crew at Foxtale Farm was on the road horse showing!
Kay Larkin had a great weekend, taking the Championship ribbon in the Adult Amateur division on Roosevelt (aka Theo) at Our Farm.  Congratulations Kay!!

On Sunday both Alex and Emily stepped up a division at the Hidden River show.  Alex showed Farnley Designer (Fendi) in the Large Pony division & Emily moved Caillou up to the Medium Green Pony division.  Both girls had an excellent start to the new year at the show.

Here's wishing everyone in the Foxtale Farm community a wonderful holiday and a great 2012!

Many Thanks to the Boyers!

The Foxtale Farm crew had a great time at their annual Christmas party.  Many thanks go out to the Boyer family for hosting such a wonderful event!!