Hill Crest Farm - Geldings

established 1997, Max Meadows, Virginia

These are the geldings that have remained a part of Hill Crest Farm for several years. We have had many other geldings come and go for different reasons, but these geldings have consistently proven themselves as “keepers”. They have found a way into our hearts forever.

A Two Eyed Classic (Riley)

Riley is a 2006 solid bay registered Appaloosa gelding. He was purchased by Anita as a yearling and has been her “all around” gelding work in progress ever since. He has a wonderful personality and is the barn comedian keeping everyone entertained. His show career and accomplishments thus far include national Appaloosa points in the following classes:

Non Pro Halter Geldings:

Non Pro Hunter in Hand Geldings

Non Pro Novice Hunter Under Saddle

Open Yearling Longe Line

Open Aged Halter Geldings

Open Hunter in Hand Geldings

Open Junior Hunter Under Saddle

Youth Hunter in Hand Geldings

Riley has also received the following awards:

2011 VSApHC High Point Halter Gelding
2011 Tarheel ApHC Reserve Champion Aged Gelding
Open Aged Gelding Register of Merit from the Appaloosa Horse Club
2010 VSApHC High Point Halter Gelding
2009 VSApHC High Point Performance Horse
2009 West Virginia Appaloosa Horse Club 3 year old Snaffle Bit Hunter Under Saddle Futurity winner

He has been taken on many trail rides, used in clinics, and used for beginner horse folks, including our young son, Tristan. Riley stands a solid 16+ hands and is one handsome guy. He is a permanent resident at HCF and his training will continue under saddle with future plans to broaden his versatility to include pleasure driving, cattle work, competitive trail riding and Dressage.

Pedigree:

Rock N Roll Seeker (Seeker)

Seeker is a 2000 chestnut American Quarter Horse. He was purchased as a yearling by Jeff and Anita. Originally his purpose was to be a “project” horse for possible training and resale but slowly grew to become a farm favorite and permanent resident. He has been shown in Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, Dressage, and Combined Training. He is a lot of horse in a small package with mare-like tendencies. He always gives 110% while in the show ring and prefers one rider, his mom... Anita. In 2005, Anita and Seeker received the 5th place Year End Award from Southwest Virginia Dressage Association for Training Level. That same year, they also received the 8th place Year End Award from the Virginia Dressage Association for Training Level. Due to lack of time, Seeker does not see the show ring often these days, however he remains a reliable trail horse for Anita.

Pedigree:

Seeker
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Hancocks Dark Sun (Sonny)

Sonny is a 1994 Registered American Quarter Horse chestnut gelding. His pedigree includes foundation Quarter Horse bloodlines King and Hancock. Purchased by Anita in 1995 as a yearling, Sonny has become a mainstay at HCF. He is a classic family horse. During his show career he was shown locally in both English and Western classes. He was also used as a trail horse, was ridden in team penning competitions, and was started over fences. He has taught his owners many lessons and is worth his weight in gold. He was retired from showing and heavy riding in 2000 due to a lameness which was later determined to be ringbone combined with arthritis. He now serves as a beginner horse (walk only) and will be Tristan’s first horse.


Sonny and Anita at a local fun show in his more youthful days


Anita & Sonny schooling a cross country jump somewhere around 1998	Sonny being schooled on more cross country obstacles


Coming off an Irish bank jump	Anita & Sonny learning how to jump... in the beginning

Sonny as a yearling

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Sonny doing what he does best these days… babysitting!

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Hill Crest Farm
214 Apple Valley Drive
Max Meadows, VA 24360
Anita & Jeff Cox - Owners & Operators

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