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.

Appealing Beauty 2025

Appealing Beauty 2025

2025 foal due in MarchQuill's Star - Appealing Beauty$7,500 This foal is due in April of 2025. Beauty has already had a premium Westfalen colt and I'm sure being paired with Quill, this foal will be no disappointment. The foal will be inspected Westfalen NA and USEF...

Southern Comfort – American Warmblood mare

Southern Comfort – American Warmblood mare

Southern Comfort2013 bay American Warmblood mare$8,500 Soco is a sweet little mare looking for someone to help her find her potential. She is well bred and has big horse movement in a little frame. She has been in inconsistent work throughout the years but more than...

Springsteen – Oldenburg gelding

Springsteen – Oldenburg gelding

Springsteen2019 dark bay Oldenburg GOV gelding 16.1 hh$35,000 2019 gelding by Sagnol and out of a Wild Card mare. More details coming soon.

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