Classic Oaks at Wyndsor!

Foxtale Farm had a great day at The Classic Oaks Horse Show at Wyndsor!  Jessica Patterson on her new horse Masterpiece, aka "Davinci", won the Junior Horse Grand Champion Award, as well as Champion Low Childrens Hunter and great ribbons in the Open Jr. Eq. division.

Abby Brauer and First Frost won an over fences class and had other great ribbons in Open Jr. Eq., and Low Childrens Hunter.

Maren Nordhoy was second in the Horse Medal as well as ribbons in the Open Jr. Eq. and the Low Childrens on Linda Eldon's Bugsy Malone.

Amber Zeigler rode Katie Furches' Sashay in her first CCHSA show with Foxtale Farm!  Shannon Kozik rode her own Business Casual, Adele Grady was aboard Baccus, and everyone had a great start to the season with many ribbons.   Great job everyone!!

DATE CHANGE FOR SUMMER CAMP!

The first week of summer camp has been changed to June 10 - 14th.  Make your plans now to join us after the kids get out of school!!

THINK SUMMER (CAMP)!!

FOXTALE FARM / LINDA FURCHES

RIDING CAMP 2013

Hunt Seat riding instruction

Equine Care / Handling / beginner thru advanced

Many fun educational activities and craft projects

Demonstration and barn management.

Dates: _____ June 10 - June 14 (date change)  

           _____ July 9 - July 13 (tues-sat) (4 day available too!) 

           _____ August 5 – August 9

TIME: 9:00 – 2:30 (After hours care available for an extra charge.)

COST:  375.00 per week

Name: ________________  Age: ____ DOB: ______  Riding Level: ________

Address: ___________________________ Parents: ______________________

               ___________________________ Phone:   _______________ (Day)

               ___________________________               _______________ (Evening)

Parents Signature: __________________________

Some horses can be boarded for the week. Please call Linda (610) 987-9309 for rates and availability.

Please send a deposit of $200 per week by May 1, 2013.  Beginners are welcome.  Campers will be grouped according to experience level.  It is recommended that campers be 5 years old.

Linda Furches

Foxtale Farm Summer Camp

12 Foxtale Lane

Oley,  PA  19547

Participants will bring a packed lunch Mon. – Thurs.  Lunch will be provided on Friday.  Please send all information pertaining to food allergies, health concerns, etc. with this form.  Please visit our WEBSITE to print off this form!!

2013 Season Is Underway!!

Linda would like to congratulate the following Foxtale riders on a great start to the 2013 season! 

Hannah Fisher riding Linda Furches' Eccho
Jessica Patterson on her own Tristan's Shania
Maren Nordhoy on Linda Eldon's Bugsy Malone
Abby Brauer on First Frost
Mary Canner on Katie Furches' Foolproof
Grace Mayberry on Linda Furches' Twilight's Whisper

There have been many championships and reserves at the indoors this winter.
Maren also rode Laurie Kirkpatrick's Miss Amazing at her first recognized show at Worchester!

We're working on a whole group of revisions for the website, so check back soon for new updates!!

CCHSA Horse Medal Finals & Year End Wrap Up!

A special congratulations to Hannah Fisher for winning the CCHSA Horse Medal Finals held at Wyndsor Farm on Sunday November 18, riding Katie Furches' Foolproof.  A wonderful day for all of our riders, great ribbons for all including:

 

Grace Mayberry riding Bailey,

Abigail Brauer riding Twilight's Whisper,

Jessica Patterson riding Tristan's Shania,

Maren Nordhoy riding Sarah Broadbents Royal Carribean. 

Congratulations to the following Foxtale Farm riders, all were Champion or Reserve in their divisions at the Worcester Farm Horse Show on Friday November 16.

Alix Iles riding Katie Furches' Sashay

Jessica Patterson riding her own Tristan's Shania

Hannah Fisher riding Linda Furches' Eccho

Mary Canner riding Katie Furches' Foolproof

We are looking forward to wrapping up the competition year with the following shows.

Worcester Stables Thanksgiving  'A' November 23 & 24,

Worcester Stables Thanksgiving 'B' November 25.

We also plan to attend the following shows:

 

Worcester 'B'  December 15

Worcester 'B'  December 16

 

Worcester 'A' December 26 - 28

Worcester 'A' December 29 - 31

 

December will be busy for all but we hope that all of our clients and friends can join us for our Holiday Party at the Furches' home on Saturday December 8, details to follow.  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

 

It's Hunt Season for Huck and Douglass!

Both Douglass and Huck returned home to Sarah Reese's farm, Westerly, this week. We enjoyed having these wonderful horses visit us for the summer, but now it is time for them to return home for the fox hunting season!

Huck and Mackenzie

Mackenzie Boyer had a wonderful time showing Huck in the Pre-Adult division with much success, and Douglass enjoyed being well loved by the students at Foxtale Farm.  A special thanks to Lindsey Crawford, who spent lots of time making sure Douglass felt spoiled!

Lindsey and Douglass

While we're sure these good boys enjoyed some ring time over the past few months, we're certain they're eager to get back home and out in the hunt field with Sarah and Ellen! Many thanks to these ladies for letting us enjoy Huck and Douglass this summer!"

ANNUAL LCHS & ED WINS!!

Best Daddy's Helper Award goes to Camilla!

The Foxtale Farm crew survived another typical rainy Ludwig's Corner weekend. We lucked out Saturday with beautiful sunny skies, but had to endure relentless rain showers on both Sunday and Monday. The horses and riders were troopers, and didn't let the gray clouds ruin their good time. 

Abby Brauer and Frost were champion in the Baby Green Hunter, Mackenzie Boyer and Huck were champion in the Low Adult Hunter, Maren Nordhoy and Pete were champion in the Low Children's Hunter and Bugsy in the Novice Hunter.  Hannah Fisher was champion in the Children's Hunter and won the Children's Medal, securing Hannah as Best Child Rider on a Horse, and Kendal Thomas was reserve champion in the Short Stirrup Eq and Hunter divisions on Rocket Man.  Despite the rain, it was a great weekend and everyone pulled together as a team to make the hectic schedule work.  All the kids rode very well & we're proud of their efforts.  Many thanks to Deb and Pat Patterson for bringing sandwiches and drinks for everyone on Sunday!

We've had a bit of entertainment back at the barn as well!  Resident barn dad, Ed Conway, recently made a bet with his daughter Bella that he would be able to post in his very first riding lesson. Bella, as well as some other young ladies in the barn, assured him that it couldn't be done, so Ed stepped up to the plate to challenge her.

Karen Pollack was kind enough to lend us her horse Abs for Ed's first lesson. Ed had quite an audience for the event, complete with a videographer (Stephanie) and wine and cheese for the adults (provided by Rick). We're proud to share that Ed did a great job, and indeed managed to post by the end of the lesson! We love that Ed is willing to try new things and push himself to set a good example for Bella! What a great life lesson. 

Ed tells Linda, "Bring on 3'6!". Maybe not yet, but perhaps Daddy Leadline at Ludwig's 2013 could be on the horizon?  
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