Zona Farms

Zona Farms @ HITS Thermal 2009

Darci Gilliand — 2009-04-02T09:15:47-07:00

The Zona horses had a great trip to HITS Thermal, enjoying beautiful weather and a much appreciated break from the Oregon rain. Halie and Avery both put in solid rounds in the equitation ring, with Avery and Sting finishing up as Reserve Champion in the Equitation 14-15 division during HITS Desert Circuit IV. The pair also brought home many top ribbons in the Children's Hunter division. Halie had a fantastic first show on Larena, with her highlight being a clean round in the Children's Jumpers in the Indoor Ring where the World Cup qualifying events are held. The riders and their parents really enjoyed the show and were excited about how much they learned during consecutive weeks of showing at an international level competition. Congratulations horses and riders!

Congratulations Lexie and Fredy

Darci Gilliand — 2009-03-28T10:15:01-07:00

Congratulations to Lexie Grant on the lease of Fredy. Fredy is a six year old Dutch Warmblood gelding by the stallion Nassau, bred by Quailhurst Estates.

The two make a tall, elegant pair and we are looking forward to their debut in the equitation and hunter rings this show season!

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Darci Gilliand — 2009-03-15T11:56:32-07:00

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Zona Winners at OHJA Awards Banquet

Darci Gilliand — 2009-01-16T04:21:26-08:00

Zona Farms' riders and horses were recognized in many divisions during last Saturday's OHJA awards ceremony. In addition to the awards received in the divisions listed below, Avery Worthington received a special perpetual trophy for the rider receiving the most points in the 13 & under division. Congratulations to all of Zona's riders, horses, and families - without whom none of this would be possible - on an outstanding 2008 show season. We are excited for many more successes in 2009.

Open System:

Level 2 Jumpers:
Reserve Champion: Dream Girl, Owner: Tim Miller

Level 3 Jumpers:
Champion: Dream Girl, Owner: Tim Miller

Low Children's Adult Jumpers
Champion: Dream Girl, Owner: Tim Miller

Local System:

Children's Equitation O/F
Champion: Avery Worthington

Hunt Seat Equitation Flat
3rd: Avery Worthington

Short Stirrup Equitation O/F
3rd: Rachel Van Allen

Short Stirrup Equitation Flat
7th: Rachel Van Allen

Pony Equitation:
Champion: Alexandra Ulmer

Pre Children's Equitation Flat:
5th: Alexandra Ulmer

Pre Children's Equitation O/F:
10th: Alexandra Ulmer

Baby Hunters:
Champion: Aragon, Owner: Becky Denham
5th: French Connection, Owner: Rachel Van Allen

Children's Working Hunter:
Champion: Heart of Gold, Owner: Avery Worthington

Large Working Hunter:
4th: Heart of Gold, Owner: Avery Worthington

Children's Pony Hunter:
Reserve Champion: Mr. Boomtown, Owner: Savannah Budzinski
4th: Little Drummer Boy, Owner: Alexandra Ulmer

Pony Hunter:
Reserve Champion: Little Drummer Boy, Owner: Alexandra Ulmer

Pre-Children's Hunter:
7th: Little Drummer Boy, Owner: Alexandra Ulmer
8th: Mr. Boomtown, Owner: Savannah Budzinski

Long Stirrup Hunter:
Reserve Champion: Aragon, Owner: Becky Denham

Short Stirrup Hunter:
7th: French Connection, Owner: Rachel Van Allen

Goodbye Snow

Darci Gilliand — 2009-01-03T20:38:54-08:00

Creek at Pumpkin Ridge Equestrian Center, originally uploaded by Jeff Lennan.

The snow has come and gone at Pumpkin Ridge. This is a shot from Friday, January 2 looking west from the barn in the afternoon's setting sun.

2009 Calendar

Darci Gilliand — 2008-12-19T18:24:20-08:00

It's time to start planning for the 2009 horse show season! Following is the schedule of horse shows that Zona Farms riders' should consider attending, as well as other important dates to remember. If you have questions about which shows might be better for you, please talk to Darci.

January:

10th- OHJA Awards Banquet, Embassy Suites, Tigard

February:

9th - Horses to Thermal
17th - 22nd - Desert Circuit IV, Thermal, CA
24th - March 1 - Desert Circuit V, Thermal, CA

June:

17th - 21st - Early Summer Classic #2, Wilsonville, OR
24th - 28th - Willamette Classic, Wilsonville, OR

July:

1st - 5th - Hunter Creek Summer Show, Wilsonville, OR
8th - 12th - The Country Classic, Wilsonville, OR
15th - 19th - Oregon Desert Classic #1, Bend, OR
22nd - 26th - Oregon Desert Classic #2, Bend, OR
19th - Aug 2nd - Brawley Farms Show, Jefferson, OR

August:

19th - 23rd - Northwest Spectacular #1, Wilsonville, OR
26th - 30th - Northwest Spectacular #2, Wilsonville, OR (Year End Awards Show and OHJA Medal Finals)

October:

12th - 18th - Darci Vacation

November:

26th - 28th - Thanksgiving Holiday

December:

24th - 26th - Christmas Holiday

January 2010:

1st - New Year's Holiday

About Zona Farms

Darci Gilliand — 2008-12-18T04:01:46-08:00

Zona Farms specializes in hunters, jumpers, equitation, investment horses, sales, and training. Trainer Darci Gilliand offers a full-service training program geared toward hunter/jumper competition - from beginner through advanced levels. The training and instruction at Zona Farms emphasizes horsemanship and the development of a sympathetic relationship between horse and rider. As a smaller-sized program, Zona prides itself on providing highly personalized care and training that brings out the very best in each horse and rider.
Darci Gilliand Darci Gilliand founded Zona Farms in 2003. A lifelong rider and horsewoman, she has been a fixture on the Northwest hunter/jumper scene for almost 30 years. As a junior rider, Darci rode hunters, jumpers, and equitation. She competed in the top “A” rated shows in the Northwest, California, and Arizona, and qualified for the “Big Eq” finals in Pennsylvania and New York. She has trained with may noted trainers such as Mike Gallaway, Randy Durand, Michael Endicott, Richard Keller, Betty Beran, and many others.
One of Darci’s strengths and passions as a trainer is bringing along horses and riders in a way that builds continuous confidence. She trains and teaches with a solid and safe system that moves both horse and rider up through the levels in a successful way. The rewards of this system can be found in Zona Farms’ happy horses and riders and their record of very consistent results in the show ring. Some of Zona Farms’ recent accomplishments include: 2009 OHJA Year-End Results: Level 2 Jumpers: Reserve Champion: Dream Girl, Owner: Tim Miller, Rider: Darci Gilliand Level 3 Jumpers: Champion: Dream Girl, Owner: Tim Miller, Rider: Darci Gilliand Baby Hunters: Champion: Aragon, Owner: Becky Denham, Rider: Darci Gilliand Low Children's Adult Jumpers: Champion: Dream Girl, Owner: Tim Miller, Rider: Halie Miller Children's Working Hunter: Champion: Heart of Gold, Avery Worthington, Owner & Rider Children's Equitation O/F: Champion: Avery Worthington Pony Equitation: Champion: Alexandra Ulmer

Zona Farms Facility

Darci Gilliand — 2008-12-17T03:46:42-08:00

Zona Farms is located at the Pumpkin Ridge Equestrian Center, a new 29-stall equestrian facility located in North Plains, Oregon, just minutes from the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. Situated on 29 acres in the beautiful Tualatin Mountains, the property has a quiet and serene country feel, yet is only 23 miles from downtown Portland.

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OHJA Awards Banquet - Save the Date

Darci Gilliand — 2008-12-16T00:42:22-08:00

Mark your calendars for the OHJA Awards Banquet - Saturday, January 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tigard, Oregon. The Zona Farms' group will attend the banquet together to celebrate and support the achievements of all our riders' over the last show season. Other family members (siblings, grandparents) and friends are welcome to attend. Tickets are $55.

Welcome Athena!

Darci Gilliand — 2008-11-10T19:35:39-08:00

Zona Farms has welcomed new horse Athena to the training program at the new Pumpkin Ridge Equestrian Center. Athena is a 3 year old bright bay mare by the stallion Caletino at Quailhurst Estates. She is the complete package with her great looks and conformation, athleticism, and easy temperament.

Congratulations to the Budzinski family on the purchase of this lovely mare - we are looking forward to working with her!