Reply

Rotherford Estate

« Prev
1
Next »

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Oct 10, 2023 19:11:29 GMT SHORT INTRODUCTION Fully named Rotherford Farms Estate (prefix RFE) it was founded way back in October 2011. It has grown from a small backyard stable of two to three horses to a big horse competition facility. Nowadays we are specializing in showing and competing horses in various sim equestrian communities. Rotherford's main priority are it's Irish Draught and Irish Sport Horse equines, but the team of over 20 permanent employees takes care of many various breeds under our roof. Our top strength lies in the English disciplines such as dressage and show jumping, but our riders occasionally venture into other disciplines such as combined driving, endurance and some western disciplines. Today we are focusing our stable to own the best possible sport horses. We are actively accepting working students for grooming, stablework and occasionally riding positions over the whole year to help out our team. Feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. ----------------------------------------------------- OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOLLOW ROTHERFORD ON INSTAGRAM
	Christina, Ian Salvatore, and 1 more like this
Rotherford Estate Posted Oct 10, 2023 19:11:29 GMT Edited by Lidija Rotherford Oct 10, 2023 19:12:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Oct 18, 2023 15:07:16 GMT Call Me Iron HF, Paramount HF & RFE Zoki A quick update from our fields where autumn has for sure arrived and cold mornings are keeping our horses sharp. The three young stallions, Iron (gray), Para (bay) and Zoki (chestnut) have come back from the headquarters to spend their winter off running around and do a bit more growing.
	Christina, Ian Salvatore, and 1 more like this
Rotherford Estate Posted Oct 18, 2023 15:07:16 GMT Edited by Lidija Rotherford Oct 18, 2023 22:51:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Christina • Writer & Content Creator Administrator Posts: 346 Likes: 689 Main Stable: O'Neil Equestrian	Post by Christina on Oct 21, 2023 16:52:10 GMT Such handsome boys! Para looks full of energy from all that cool weather! 🤭
	Lidija Rotherford likes this
Rotherford Estate Posted Oct 21, 2023 16:52:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Ian Salvatore • Saddle Polisher Posts: 237 Likes: 180 Gender: Male	Post by Ian Salvatore on Oct 27, 2023 10:55:10 GMT I am so proud to see this generation active. what a pleasure to see that my production is growing. Thank you so much Lidija <3
	Lidija Rotherford likes this
Rotherford Estate Posted Oct 27, 2023 10:55:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Oct 30, 2023 23:06:21 GMT NVEC Nations Cup results The 2023 Nations Cup results are in and I am very happy with the team and Rotherford's individual riders! We had riders in 3 teams! Team Croatia got a podium finish - a third place! Croatia/France (in collaboration with Ian) was 6th and Croatia "Girl Power!" (in collaboration with Breanna) got 9th! Individually in the Nations Cup HRST Ciara & Tommy got 2nd right behind my dear RFE Lieto (way to go Flora Mckay!) and my homebred RFE Trevita & Josie 3rd! EVEC Aurelia & Brant finished last with an unlucky rail that threw them both out of focus, as Brant is quite a perfectionist. In the Grand Prix of Oudsbergen everyone placed 7th or below except a homebred (again!) mare RFE Cellvista & me who got another 3rd! To have such horses who perform well in these big shows and bring home results for such a small country is truly remarkable and I am very proud! The ribbons got a special place in my office and the horses are now on a well deserved rest before heading to the CSI3* Kuse Jumping Tour Final in a few weeks!
	Ian Salvatore likes this
Rotherford Estate Posted Oct 30, 2023 23:06:21 GMT Edited by Lidija Rotherford Oct 30, 2023 23:06:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Nov 7, 2023 11:24:15 GMT Little break for the horses The horses are having some time off after the Nations Cup to recuperate and be ready to perform at the top of their game in December. Don't know about you, but all my horses get daily turnout, including the Grand Prix ones. I had a little poll on my Instagram where the majority of people does the same, but there were some that said their horses don't go out daily due to injury risk. What do you think of this topic?

Rotherford Estate Posted Nov 7, 2023 11:24:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Ian Salvatore • Saddle Polisher Posts: 237 Likes: 180 Gender: Male	Post by Ian Salvatore on Nov 7, 2023 20:26:56 GMT Even if I don't have my active scrapbook yet, regarding the question to ask. But horses have a minimum of 1 day (off) if there is no competition scheduled, if it is planned to go out to show then I adapt my week by making them work in the morning to leave them free in the afternoon with a private paddock for everyone.

Rotherford Estate Posted Nov 7, 2023 20:26:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Dec 26, 2023 16:57:55 GMT Merry Christmas Hope you all had a very merry Christmas and are ready to tackle on a select few new adventures until the year ends! Team Rotherford is on vacation until the first week of January which means I am able to finish up some administrative work (show judging 😉 ) and set up plans for a new stable remodel for 2024. Thankful to have you all with us on our journey!
	Christina likes this
Rotherford Estate Posted Dec 26, 2023 16:57:55 GMT Edited by Lidija Rotherford Dec 26, 2023 16:58:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Christina • Writer & Content Creator Administrator Posts: 346 Likes: 689 Main Stable: O'Neil Equestrian	Post by Christina on Jan 16, 2024 4:45:57 GMT A belated Merry Christmas from me <3 I can't wait to see what good things the new year brings you, Lidija!
	Lidija Rotherford likes this
Rotherford Estate Posted Jan 16, 2024 4:45:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Jan 24, 2024 0:15:54 GMT Out with the old, in with the new! After a successful 2023 it is time to welcome new challenges and adventures that 2024 is about to bring! Numerous rosettes, trophies and plaques have been brought back to the Estate, and I can only wish for it all over again! All the horses are currently home, none are at shows, and it is a strange, but a comfortable feeling to know they're all here, safe and sound. Some horses have been moved up a level for the year, some have been retired and some have gotten a new rider. Pictured below: Banjo's photo compilation from KJT Finals, where he won. He has been moved to 1.50m classes for this year and it's such a proud feeling as I've had him since he was just a youngster jumping 1.10m! Centenario enjoying his first days of retirement. After an amazing team bronze at the Nations Cup this year, individual 7th at the same show and 4th place at the 1.55m at KJT Finals (for which he had to qualify throughout the year!), this 19yo gray has finally hung his bridle and swapped it for halter-less days and all the grass he can eat. Our youngest competitor, Anita (14), getting to know her new partner for this season - Heartbreaker. This old man will spend his final show season being a schoolmaster for international Prix St. Georges. Anita leased him from Rotherford because her horses have retired and one is retiring in March this year, so she would've been left without an international horse. Super excited for this combination!

Rotherford Estate Posted Jan 24, 2024 0:15:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Mar 17, 2024 15:19:30 GMT Great year so far! The new year continues on in great spirits, with some already good show results, young horses performing nicely in training and some new cute little arrivals!
	Christina and Kamilla Hedensborg like this
Rotherford Estate Posted Mar 17, 2024 15:19:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on May 16, 2024 14:14:32 GMT Every day is a good day when you spend it with horses! Posting some everyday shots from the Estate!
	Christina, Breanna Longhenry, and 1 more like this
Rotherford Estate Posted May 16, 2024 14:14:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Jul 13, 2024 21:07:51 GMT Heatwave Croatia is currently having a heatwave so working the horses is challenging. Baths, shade and super light workouts seem to be the plan for at least the next ten days.

Rotherford Estate Posted Jul 13, 2024 21:07:51 GMT Edited by Lidija Rotherford Jul 13, 2024 21:08:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Lidija Rotherford • Saddle Polisher Posts: 103 Likes: 166 Gender: Female Main Stable: Rotherford Estate	Post by Lidija Rotherford on Jul 15, 2024 9:42:46 GMT Paperwork day Rode a few horses in the morning when it was colder and called it a day with riding. Just too hot. The horses were out or in the stables and the grooms showered them and made sure they're all kept cool. I took to some paperwork and getting things ready for France. Rotherford is going to several shows in France soon and it all needs to be organized and in motion for when the departure day comes. I also ordered some new products from Saracen. Alfalfa for my oldies or those who have trouble keeping their weight on and some pasture licks for the fields to keep the horses mostly in shaded areas and full of necessary vitamins and electrolytes. Very much looking forward for them to try it out. And some carrots. One can never have too many carrots! Also, the show prizes have all been reorganized in my new office and the SUHJA medal display arrived in the mail! One more to collect!

Rotherford Estate Posted Jul 15, 2024 9:42:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top

Reply

Quick Reply