RE Sporthorses

Boarding  Training  Showing

Boarding

RE Sporthorses provides exceptional care for horses in a picturesque setting in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Our facility is conveniently situated off Route 11, between Harrisonburg and Staunton, and is just minutes from I-81. We feature a spacious 25-stall barn, a large tack room with a bathroom, a wash rack, and grooming stalls. Additionally, we have a 120×220 sand arena equipped with lights, ample hacking out space, and various fields that accommodate private, small, and large herd opportunities. Your horse will receive top-notch care in a well-equipped and serene environment.

Training

Josie offers comprehensive training for horses at all levels and across various disciplines, catering to a wide range of needs. Whether you are looking to start your horse under saddle without the traditional “breaking out” process, help a rescue horse rebuild trust, rehabilitate an injured horse, address problematic behaviors, assist an OTTB in transitioning to a new career, or simply provide a spring tune-up, Josie is equipped to help. With a strong foundation in dressage, she focuses on teaching balance, rhythm, and responsiveness to aids, ensuring that each horse is well-prepared for their specific goals—be it becoming a dressage star, an eventing champion, or a dependable trail partner.

Showing

Team RES actively participates in starter and recognized events, as well as dressage shows. Josie is passionate about developing young horses and coaching students across various skill levels. Her personal aspirations include advancing to the upper levels of both dressage and eventing. If you encounter Team RES at any shows, feel free to stop by and say hello!

Sponsors

Josie Howard

Dressage & Event Rider

Horses For Sale

Projects to Prospects to Performance.
A horse for everyone.

Qreative Appeal RES

Qreative Appeal RES

Qreative AppealMarch 30, 2025 dark bay filly expected to mature 16/16.1hhQuill's Star - Appealing Beauty$7,500 Qreative Appeal RES, aka Zoey, is an absolute sweetheart of a filly. Already social and brave, her curiosity keeps her momma on her toes. Zoey's naturally...

Springsteen – Oldenburg gelding

Springsteen – Oldenburg gelding

Springsteen2019 dark bay Oldenburg GOV gelding 16.1 hh$35,000 Springsteen is a 2019 gelding by Sagnol and out of a Wild Card mare. He has been a bit of a late bloomer so he has been started slowly and correctly. This boy oozes natural talent and could go far in any...

Keep It Salty – OTTB gelding

Keep It Salty – OTTB gelding

Keep it Salty2020 liver chestnut OTTB gelding 16.2 hhPedigree & Race Record$2,500 Salty is a very regal looking gelding. Absolutely stunning color, build, and athleticism. I bought him as a personal project but I am swamped with training horses and this guy is...

Quill’s Star

2021 bay Hanoverian Stallion 16hh
Qredit – Icy River (Ideal/Riverman)

Talented upper level prospect available for breeding to a limited number of mares

Address

302 Bailey Rd
Fort Defiance VA 24437

Call Us

(616) 405-0606