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Painting of Maestoso II Catrina ridden by Shana Ritter. Painting by Janey Belozer.




The Lipizzan Mare, Sorria, in the Mare Pasture. Photo by Sara Stafford, 2006.




Says it all. Photo by Sara Stafford, 2006.

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The Farm

Ritter Dressage operates out of the beautiful White Horse Vale facility in scenic Goldendale, Washington. Located on 118 lightly forested acres, the farm sits below the towering Mt. Adams in the northwest. In the distance to the southwest is Mt. Hood. The Riding School facilities sit atop a gentle hill which overlooks the paddocks and pastures. The irrigated Mare and Foal Pastures stay green throughout the summer, and an enchanting creek meanders through, providing fresh spring water for the horses to drink.

The Facility boasts the following amenities:

  • 20m x 50m Indoor Arena
  • 20m x 60m Outdoor Arena with Pillars
  • Outdoor Roundpen
  • 9-stall Stallion Barn with 12x12 stalls (Upper Barn)
  • 6-stall Barn with 12x12 stalls (Upper Barn)
  • 7-stall Barn with 10x12 stalls (Lower Barn)
  • 3 Temporary Stalls in the Upper Barn
  • 5-corral Mare Motel for Mares/Geldings
  • Temporary Pens in the Summer for Visiting Horses
  • 1-15x15 Foaling Stall
  • 1-10x20 Foaling Stall
  • Hay Barn
  • Additional Hay Storage (Lower Barn)
  • Heated Tackroom/Office with Bathroom
  • Additional Heated Tackroom for Training Staff
  • Two Indoor Washrack with Heatlamp & Hot Water
  • Numerous Paddocks
  • Two Irrigated Pastures for Broodmares and their Foals
  • Three Non-Irrigated Pastures for Young and Open Mares
  • Hillside Summer Pasture for Young Mares
  • Gorgeous views year-round
  • Serious, dedicated staff and atmosphere


    VISIT THE WHITE HORSE VALE WEBSITE:
    Please take this opportunity to also visit the White Horse Vale website at: www.whv-lipizzans.com

    CONTACT US:
    Mailing Address: 2112 N. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620
    Barn Address: 2109 N. Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Dr. Thomas Ritter Cell Phone: 360.631.1101
    Shana Ritter Cell Phone: 360.631.1102
    Dr. Thomas Ritter EMAIL: thomas@classicaldressage.com
    Shana Ritter EMAIL: levade@classicaldressage.com
    Website: www.classicaldressage.com

    Flying In? Use PORTLAND, OREGON AIRPORT - Identifier: PDX
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  • ClassicalDressage.com is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of Classical Dressage.
    Contact Us: Cell Phone: 360.631.1101
    Barn Address: c/o White Horse Vale Lipizzans - 2109 N. Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA 98620
    Mailing Address: Ritter Dressage: 2112 N. Columbus Ave., Goldendale, WA 98620
    Email Us... Shana Ritter at levade@classicaldressage.com or Thomas Ritter at thomas@classicaldressage.com
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