ABOUT US:
In 2009 we celebrated Starlit's
Seventh anniversary. The purchase of the property in 2003
was the culmination of a life-long dream of owning such a property and although
that dream was realized, we had a vision of the facility we wished to create.
We’ve come a long way since 2003 and the facility is certainly much improved
since those very early days of our ownership.
Our long term members attest to the fact that we’ve created a warm, friendly environment
all the while ensuring that the care of their horses has been top-notch.
We’ve made numerous improvements to the facility that has ensured the safety of
the horses and the comfort of the horse owners. We’ve drawn on our many
years of experience as owners, riders and competitors in order to create a haven
for those who’ve selected our facility as their “home away from home”.
In 2005 we offered our first Schooling
Show as part of the Ottawa West Dressage Days and utilized the 100’ x 200’ sand
ring as our show ring. The following Spring we began construction of our
first competition dressage ring and held our (by then) annual Schooling Show in
that ring. In 2007 we added a 2nd competition sized ring, a
Trillium show (in addition to our primary show) and completed the landscaping
around our first show ring. The result has been our ability to offer
exhibitor-friendly shows at a premier facility. In 2008 we’ve complete
the work on our 2nd
ring and offer an AHA Class A All-Arabian Sport Horse show (a qualifier for the
Region 18 Championships and the Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian National
Championship shows). In addition to our Silver dressage show, we take
pride in the fact that we hosted the 2008 and 2009 Silver Championship Show and
look forward to hosting this prestigious event again in 2011.
The pride we take in the ownership of
Starlit Farm is evident from the moment you turn into our driveway. Our
many years of experience in the equine industry are evidenced by the priority we
placed on the necessary renovations to the property and by the excellent
standard of care we have insisted upon for each of our members’ horses. We
began with the very basics of safe fencing and proper shelters in the paddocks,
to the addition of a large fenced sand ring and a 60’ round pen (also with
excellent sand footing) and then we began to improve or add features that would
ensure the comfort of both horse & rider.
At first glance, it might appear that we
are geared primarily to the dressage enthusiast, we welcome ALL riders and their
horses, regardless of their chosen discipline. Our own competitive record
demonstrates the exceptional care and depth of experience provided by Starlit
Farm, as we've been successful at the Silver level as well as receiving a Top 10
placing at the Canadian Arabian and Half-Arabian National Championship Show in
Regina in 2007 and 2008. We're able to provide a top level of care for the pleasure
horse or the international competitor.
Take the time to come and visit.
We’d be happy to show you our facility. We welcome your inquiry on
becoming a member of Starlit Farm and making your dreams come true! |