Castle Farm Horses
(Photo by Chris King) |
Name: Schuyler |
| AKA: "Spud" |
| Stats:1987 Welsh Mountain Pony cross gelding |
| Owned by: Castle Farm |
| Used for: children's lessons (English/Western), jumping, driving, competitions, paces, etc. |
2001 Oak Ridge Driving Pony High Point Champion
2002 Oak Ridge Driving Pony High Point Champion
2002 Kilcastle Farm Driving Open Single Pony High Point Reserve Champion
2003 Carolina Fall Classic Small Pony Driving Champion
2004 Kilcastle Farm Driving Open Single Pony High Point Champion
2004 Kilcastle Farm Driving Junior Whip High Point Reserve Champion (with whip Clarke Glendenning)
2004 Wake County 4H Horse Show Schooling Rider Champion (with rider Hunter Williford)
2004 Carolina Fall Classic Pony Driving Champion
2004 Carolina Fall Classic Junior Whip Driving Champion (with whip Clarke Glendenning)
2004 NC State Fair High Point Pony Driving Champion
2004 CCDC ADS Driving Pony championship
2005 Aiken (SC) Spring Spectacular Driving Open Single Pony High Point Reserve Champion
(June) 2005 JCHSS Hunter 12" Division Champion (with rider Caitlyn Hawkins)
November 2005 JCHSS Hunter 12" Division Champion (with rider Caitlyn Hawkins)
2005 Year-End JCHSS Hunter 12" Division Reserve Champion (with rider Caitlyn Hawkins)
2007 CCDC Fall Classic Junior Whip Champion (with driver Ellen Shaw
2007 CCDC Fall Classic Novice Whip Champion (with driver Rachel Shaw)
2007 CCDC Fall Classic High Point Perpetual Trophy (with driver Rachel Shaw)
2007 NC State Fair Reserve Champion Novice Driver (with Rachel Shaw)
July 2008 Sharon Oaks Stables Hunter Show Open Walk/Trot Division Champion (with rider Gabrielle Navarro)
August 2008 Sharon Oaks Stables Hunter Show Open Walk/Trot Division Reserve Champion (with rider Gabrielle Navarro)
2008 NC State Fair Driving Show Pony Driving Champion (with whip Heather King and groom Dylan King)
2008 NC State Fair Driving Show Concourse D'Elegance Champion (with whip Heather King and groom Dylan King)
April 2009 Sharon Oaks Hunter/Jumper Show Amateur Walk/Trot High Point Champion (rider Emma Allen)
2009 Wake County 4H Horse Show Schooling Rider Champion (rider Emma Allen)
2009 CCDC Fall Pleasure Driving Show Junior Whip Champion (whip Gabrielle Navarro)
2009 NC State Fair Champion Novice Driver (whip Gabrielle Navarro)
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Schuyler (pronounced like "Skyler") is the old man of Castle Farm, the self-proclaimed "head of the herd". He is great with children, and has the patience of Job. He is only 11.2 hands (46 inches) tall, which makes him a favorite among children. He is also a celebrity at the NC State University Vet Hospital, since Schuyler was used as a study horse, when he was first born, for fescue toxicosis.
(Photo by Lois Mercer, inset by Katie Powell) |
Name: CF Baltic Royal Flush |
| AKA: "Cassidy" |
| Stats: 2005 Class 1 Swedish Warmblood chestnut mare |
| Owned by: Castle Farm |
| Purpose: dressage, combined training, eventing |
2005 NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show Fillies of 2005 Champion
2005 NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show Filly Champion (3 and under)
2005 NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show SWANA High Scorer
2005 Cosequin USDF Breeder's Championship Series Finalist
2005 Swedish Warmblood Inspection Tour Class 1
June 2008 High Score Champion Shawnee Acres Dressage Show
2008 MacNair's Country Acres Year End Reserve Champion Intro level
2009 MacNair's Country Acres Year End 5th place Training Level Dressage (only competed 1/2 the year at this level)
2009 Fenridge Farm Beginner Novice Dressage Division 5th place (out of 32 horse and rider teams, with limited showing) |
The 2005 Swedish Warmblood filly by LA Baltic Sundance and out of Lusty Gambler (aka Sandi), "Cassidy" has quickly shown herself to be an outstanding example of her breed. At her first show, she won three championships, including the SWANA (Swedish Warmblood Association of North America) High Scorer award for scoring more points than any other Swedish Warmblood at the show of any age. At her inspection, she received the highest ranking possible for a Swedish Warmblood: Class 1. She is currently competing in dressage and schooling over fences. You can check out some of her videos by clicking on the training page and scrolling down to her name.
(Photo by Arielle Perry) |
Name: CF Baltic Royal Tee**FOR SALE!** |
| AKA: "Butch" |
| Stats: 2007 Swedish Warmblood dark bay colt |
| Owned by: Castle Farm |
| Purpose: Sport horse in-hand competitions, future Olympic champion |
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2007 NCDCTA Sport Horse Breeding Show SWANA High Scorer
2008 SWANA Inspection Class 1
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"Butch" is a 2007 Swedish Warmblood colt by LA Baltic Sundance and out of Gloria RSH (aka Gloria). He has shed out to a lovely dark bay color with no white markings to tarnish his coat. He has legs like "tree trunks" according to Suzin Daly (the stallion's owner), and should make a wonderful hunter/jumper prospect. Butch is currently up for sale. You can find out more about his sales information and see videos of him on the sales page of this website.
(Photo by Unknown) |
Name: Top Deck Jet |
| AKA: "Jett", "Jet Jet the Space Cadet" |
| Stats: 2001 Quarter Horse/Arab bay gelding |
| Owned by: Castle Farm |
| Used for: Riding lessons in huntseat, dressage, jumping, eventing and arab native costume |
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May 2008 Boothill Hunter Show Limited Hunter Reserve Champion (rider Jordyn Dunson)
July 2008 Sharon Oaks Stables Hunter Show Low Hunter Champion (rider Jordyn Dunson)
February 2009 Double D Hunter Show Mini Equitaion Division Champion (rider Jordyn Dunson)
2009 NC State Fair Half Arabian Mounted Native Costume Champion (rider Jordyn Dunson)
2009 MacNair's Country Acres year end 4th place Maiden Level Combined Training Division (rider Jordyn Dunson) |
Jet has proven that he really enjoys jumping and has the talent and scope for it as well. He is much loved by many of the students and gets plenty of attention to boot. He continues to improve each time he enters a show ring. It won't be long before he is competing in the big time shows.
(Photo by Amanda Guffey) |
Name: Cisco Kid |
| AKA: "Cisco" |
| Stats: 2004 Dun Kiger Mustang? gelding |
| Owned by: Castle Farm |
| Used for: Riding lessons in dressage, eventing, jumping, huntseat, possible CDE pony |
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2009 Wake County 4H Horse Show Schooling Rider Reserve Champion (rider Katie Powell)
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Cisco is the most recent purchase for Castle Farm. He LOVES to canter and jump and he does both very smoothly. He has a great attitude and really loves people, so he's easy to fall in love with. He has a great future here at Castle Farm! You can click here to check out a video of Cisco at his first show. He acted like he does at home and just took it all in. He won his jumper class as well!
(Photo by Unknown) |
Name: Dyblu Double Diamond |
| AKA: "Dover" |
| Stats:2000 Section A Welsh Pony gelding |
| Owned by: Castle Farm |
| Used for: riding and driving lessons |
Dover is one of the cutest little ponies I have ever seen (don't tell Schuyler :) ). He is a purebred Welsh pony with very refined conformation. He is broke to ride and drive, but has been out of shape for a while. We will be getting him back to work slowly and, hopefully, start using him for driving lessons and also riding lessons for small children. His personality is perfect for a lesson program and he really loves kids and lots of attention!
(Photos by Chris King) |
Name: Solie |
| AKA: "Solie" |
| Stats: 1984 ApHC gelding |
| Owned by: Liz Murphy |
| Used for: children and adult lessons, jumping |
2005 Wake County 4H Horse Show Schooling Rider Reserve Champion (with rider Meghan Williford)
2006 Wake County 4H Horse Show Schooling Rider Champion (with rider Meghan Williford)
2006 Johnston County Horse Show Series Hunter Crossrails Division 3rd Place Year End Awards (with rider Heather Mercer)
April 2007 Double D Hunter Show Short Stirrup Equitation Champion (with rider Heather Mercer)
April 2007 Double D Hunter Show Short Stirrup Hunter Champion (with rider Heather Mercer)
April 2007 Double D Hunter Show Novice Equitation Reserve Champion (with rider Jordyn Dunson)
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Short Stirrup Equitation Champion (with rider Heather Mercer)
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Maiden Equitation Champion (with rider Heather Mercer)
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Overall High Point Reserve Champion (with rider Heather Mercer)
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Novice Equitation Reserve Champion (with rider Leslie Ivey)
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Children's/Adult Hunter Reserve Champion (with rider Leslie Ivey)
February 2009 Double D Hunter Show Beginner Adult Reserve Champion (rider Lois Mercer) |
Solie belongs to Heather's mother, Liz Murphy, and is on loan to Castle Farm as a lesson horse. He fills our need for a big, solid lesson horse. He has the temperament of a Western horse but the skills of an English horse, as well as a love for jumps. He has also shown himself to be a very good show horse, and has taken several riders to awards through the years.
(Photo and inset by the Major family) |
Name: Lusty Gambler |
| AKA: "Sandi" |
| Stats: 1995 JC chestnut Thoroughbred mare |
| Owned by: Dominique Major |
| Used for:W/T/C, jumping, dressage and hunter |
September 2006 Double D Hunter Show Reserve Grand Champion (with rider Amanda Dixon)
September 2006 Double D Hunter Show Maiden Champion (with rider Amanda Dixon)
September 2006 Double D Hunter Show Training Hunter Reserve Champion (with rider Amanda Dixon)
2009 MacNair's Country Acres year end Champion Maiden Level Combined Training Division (rider Heather Mercer)
2009 Fenridge Farm Intro Dressage Division Reserve Champion (rider Dominique Major) |
Sandi has changed ownership but still remains at Castle Farm - yeah!! Sandi is loved by many, but especially her new owner Dominique. Sandi is a really good jumper and likes to go fast - probably why Dominique likes her so much. This pair is looking to come out in the eventing world, so watch out!
(Photo by Leanne McFetridge) |
Name: Katelyn's Gypsy Diamond |
| AKA: "Gypsy" |
| Stats: 1998 black and white paint pony mare |
Owned by: The McFetridge Family
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| Used for: family horse, lesson horse |
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Short Stirrup Equitation Reserve Champion (with rider Jordyn Dunson)
May 2007 Double D Hunter Show Short Stirrup Hunter Champion (with rider Jordyn Dunson)
April 2010 Sharon Oaks Hunter Show Walk/Trot 12 & Under Reserve Champion (with rider Alexis Hartman)
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Gypsy is Katelyn's first pony. She has proven to be sturdy and spunky. She loves to jump, but sometimes has a hard time containing her excitement. She and Katelyn get along really well, and she is loved by others at the farm as well.
(Photo by Unknown) |
Name: Honey Nut Cheerio |
| AKA: "Cheerio" |
| Stats:1990 Welsh/Quarter pony gelding |
| Owned by: Chelsea Tipton |
| Used for: Eventing, lessons |
November 2009 Sharon Oaks Hunter Show Baby Green Hunter Division Champion (with rider Chelsea Tipton)
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Cheerio and Chelsea have just moved to Castle Farm in search of instruction and wide, open spaces. Cheerio is a wise, older horse that definitely has his own way of doing things. He is very sweet, although willfull, and he is a great jumper. He should be a lot of fun to ride!
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Name: Flo Jos Ultimator |
| AKA: "Patti" |
| Stats: 2004 Quarter Horse mare |
| Owned by: Lois and Heather Mercer |
| Used for: Eventing, hunters, lessons |
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After many months of leasing, dreaming and saving, Lois and Heather have finally purchased Patti as their own. Lois is looking forward to enjoying life as a first time horse owner (it's never too late), and also competing in hunter competitions. Heather enjoys eventing, and since Patti is such a versatile horse, she is perfect for both jobs. Patti is a laid back, quiet and sweet horse that everyone will enjoy. We are very happy that she is making Castle Farm a permanent home!
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Name: Anastasia |
| AKA: "Annie" |
| Stats: 2001 Thoroughbred mare |
| Owned by: Ashley Godfrey |
| Used for: Eventing, lessons |
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Annie is Ashley's newest mount, and her first mare! Annie is very kind tempered and moves very gracefully. She is also a great jumper, having already competed up to training level eventing and schooled at preliminary level. Annie is a perfectionist, who will tolerate a few mistakes as her riding is learning, but will set you straight if you start to make too many. She has a lot of power and potential, so we are looking forward to seeing Ashley and Annie get to know each other and figure out just how far they can go. The stars are the limit!
(Photo by Unknown) |
Name: Max's Beautiful Babe |
| AKA: "Panda" |
| Stats: 2002 Paint mare |
| Owned by: Lauren Buslinger |
| Used for:pleasure horse, lessons |
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Panda has just moved to Castle Farm so that she can learn to jump and hopefully, pursue jumping with her owner, Lauren. Panda is a big and beautiful paint horse that has previous experience in a lesson program. She was briefly introduced to jumping, and really seemed to enjoy it. We can't wait to see what she will look like when she really starts to fly!
The other inhabitants of Castle Farm
Dylan is the heir apparent to Castle Farm. His hobbies include drums, teeball, playing with trains and Nerf blasters. He has competed in walk/trot classes, but he really enjoys joining his mother on hunter paces and driving events.
(Photo by Heather King) |
Name: |
Lord Kerberos of Knightdale |
Tara's Sassi Scarlett |
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"Kerbie" |
"Sassi" |
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2001 Catahoula male (N) |
1995 Chow-chow female (S) |
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Associate guard dog and homeowner's nightmare |
Guard dog, lap dog, alarm clock |
Sassi is our barn dog. She gets along great with everyone (some guard dog) except Jack and Kerbie. :) Sassi has also recently become our mascot at horse shows. I never used to believe in taking a dog to shows, I just thought they would get in the way, but Sassi started begging me - to point of getting in the car and not moving, or standing in front of the truck when she thinks I am about to leave for a horse show. So now, Sassi goes on every horse excursion with us - she is very patient at the trailer and loves the ride! Kerbie is our other barn dog. His name comes from a Greek version of the mythological guard dog Cerberus (who the Harry Potter character "Fluffy" was based on), and so far, he's only got one head.
(Photo by Chris King) |
Name: Jack Daniels |
| AKA: Jack, TCFAI (The Cat Formerly Allowed Inside) |
| Stats: ~1998 Domestic shorthair male (N) |
| Purpose: Barn cat, example to misbehaving cats everywhere |
Jack once enjoyed the luxuries of being an indoor cat, but he started the bad hobby of chewing photographs and breaking collectibles that happen to be within reach. So, he was banished to the barn, where he lives "la vida sucia" (the dirty life) with the other residents of Castle Farm. As he gets older, I have decided to allow him access to our barn lounge (which has heat and AC). It has since been dedicated as "Jack's Lounge".
(Photo by Rachel Mason) |
Name: Captain Morgan |
| AKA: Morgan
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| Stats: 2006 Domestic shorthair female (S) |
| Purpose: Barn kitten, traveling companion, show companion |
Morgan was the last kitten to be adopted from a litter of 4. She is very sweet, yet very playful too! She is a great barn kitty when she's not busy yelling at someone. She loves to stalk everything in sight, including dogs! She is very brave, which usually gets her in a lot of trouble. Morgan is much loved by everyone at Castle Farm.
