Captain Mater Jumps for Joy

About this horse

$15,000 Skills: Endurance, English Pleasure, Equitation, Eventing, Experienced, Finished, Flashy, Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter, Hunter Under Saddle, Jumper, Jumping, Hunter Jumper, Natural Horsemanship Training, Ridden English, Ridden Western, Show Experience, Show Jumping For Your Consideration: Captain Mater 16.2H Chestnut Gelding | Proven Jumper | Soulful Partner Mater is the kind of horse that commands attention in the ring and earns affection in the barn. With his striking chestnut coat, powerful build, and expressive eye, he’s as captivating as he is capable. Performance Highlights: • Competing successfully in jumping classes with scope, rhythm, and finesse • Confident over fences, with balanced gaits and soft transitions • Trained with a natural horsemanship foundation—responsive, respectful, and connected • Brave, honest, and eager to please—ready to elevate any rider’s journey Mater is not just a competitor—he’s a partner. ... ( read more ) Raised with care and intention at Raynor’s Hilltop Stables, he reflects the values we hold dear: trust, grace, and soulful stewardship. Located in Gore, VA Inquiries: [contact info removed] Serious inquiries only. Mater is offered to a home that values heart as much as talent. He is for someone who wants to keep going with his training and build a relationship. Raynor's Hilltop Farm Keeping riding FUN while being SAFE! Our family-run horse farm we started in 1988 and we have continued our dedication to horses! Horse Services...Lessons, Board, Camps & Trails (Gore, VA) Summer Riding Camps Offered Ages 5 - 8 Youth Camp Ages 9 & above Beginner Camp Ages 9 & above Advanced Camp You can bring and board your horse for use in any of these camps. The fee is for pasture board for the week and includes hay. ... ( read more ) Each day the campers will feed, groom, tack, ride and un-tack their assigned horse. Friday all instructor approved campers age 9 & above, can go on a small trail ride! After riding each day we will have a small discussion about saddles, bridles, grooming supplies, teeth care, hoof care, health care or a demonstration in one of those areas! Our camp is unique only 4 to 6 campers per camp...we give individual attention to each camper! Deposit due with registration and the remaining due the first day of camp. The week long camps for ages 9 & above on Friday at 12pm can invite parents to come and have a barbecue with their campers to end a wonderful week of learning all aspects of horses and horsemanship! Whatever our camper's skills, interests, or size, we customize to suit his or her particular needs! Instructors then keep a close eye on both children and equines to insure a positive experience between camper and horse. The well kept farm is clean and safe. All horses are schooled on regular basis to be sure they can be at the top of their game. They are shod and wormed regularly, and they have their annual vaccinations. Each horse is on a feeding program appropriate for its needs. Some of our horses even see equine chiropractors and massage therapists! We take good care of our horses to ensure they take care of their riders! Visit [contact info removed] We do guided trail rides! 1 Hour, 1 1/2 Hours or 2 Hours FUN!!!! I have my own horse club in Northern, Va where we learn horsemanship and some riding skills done mainly with a lot of hands on! Must be at least age 5 to join and will be limited on some events until age 8. We do riding but a lot of learning about every aspect of the horse. We do projects, activities, events, shows for those who can participate in them, demonstrations, presentations, fund raisers and anything else that arises and that they would like to do! I run the meetings but they choose most of things we end up doing. . .I value their input and we always make it a ton of FUN!!! Please offer all thoughts and comments! There is application to fill out. . .there will also be a riding contract and medical releases. Some events have fees and some are free. Horse Boarding: The well kept farm is clean and safe. Each horse is on a feeding program appropriate for its needs. Our fees include pasture board with run-in-shed, grain and hay. We do NOT charge extra for blanketing. RHF teaches people how to round pen, do ground work, and ride...through lessons, training and riding camps. All work with horses is done with natural horsemanship! Sharon and staff are keeping safety in mind while also having FUN!! RHF teaches all aspects of horses and horsemanship; Western, English and Gaited Pleasure and Training Level Dressage. . . to all ages! If you need to train your horse and yourself...I give reduced rate lessons to my horse boarders! If interested in any of our services, please [contact info removed] or [contact info removed]. You can visit us on the [contact info removed] or our farm [contact info removed].