~A place to experience the joy of horses & ponies!~
Welcome from Makendra Burns
Tsaheylu farm is a place to reconnect to nature, animals, and yourself. Whether you are rekindling the joy of horses as an adult or discovering it as a child. Makendra is incredibly experienced and teaches all the lessons, has competed successfully at the top level of 3 day Eventing, has been teaching riding for over 30yrs, and is the mother to 5 children. Your children and your inner child are welcome here to learn as much as you desire about really becoming a knowledgeable horsemen and an excellent rider.
Horseback Riding Lessons
Lessons are offered to riders of any age in english riding, western, jumping, dressage, natural horsemanship, groundwork, & lessons on the trail; all of which will enhance your overall horsemanship.
Lessons are taught on Tsaheylu Farm ponies & horses or on your own horse. Trailer-ins are welcome!
30min private- $65
45min private- $90
1hr private- $120
1hr group- $70 per rider
~(must be able to walk, trot, stop, & steer before joining a group)
CANCELLATION POLICY
-Cancellations made within 24 hrs notice will be charged $40.
-BUT Same day cancellations incur a fee of 100% of the lesson cost.
-No-Shows will be charged a full lesson fee.
-There will be no fee for cancellations due to bad weather that is unsuitable for riding
I understand that emergencies can happen. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss potential exceptions to this policy.
As this pertains to my business continuity; I appreciate your understanding.
trail ride lesson
We are within driving distance of Aldie, Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Middleburg, Haymarket, Marshall, Bluemont, Hillsboro, Harpers Ferry, and Chantilly.
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we have clients from Bethesda, Arlington, DC, Alexandria, & Reston too
Contact Me
Makendra Burns
Tsaheylu Farm
36688 Philomont rd
Purcellville, VA
Tsaheylufarm@gmail.com
HOURS:
Sunday- no lessons
Monday- no lessons
Tuesday- 9-3
Wednesday- 12-dusk
Thursday- 9-3
Friday-12-dusk
Saturday- 9-dusk
`What's New?
7/2024- Grove Point Adult horse camp 2024- the sunflowers are always so joyful! Finn & Nugget camped out, trail rode, and swam in the bay. Meals were catered and we participated in many fun off horse activites too. The horses seemed to enjoy the adventure of as much as we did.
July 2023- Adult Riding Camp at Grove Point Stables in MD.
~Sunflowers, trails, riding in the bay, yummy food, ax- throwing, and horsemanship were part of the fun for Makendra with her horse Nugget and Angela (a Tsaheylu boarder) with her horse Langley. After lots of preparation to get our horses fit, and logistics to get there, we ended up having a wonderful time!
Jan 7 2023
6 Horse & Riders completed at the Loch Moy Rock n Roll XC Derby. So Much Fun and ribbons to boot!
1-25-2020
After welcoming my son's arrival in November, lessons are starting back up as the weather has been wonderfully warm. The footing in the ring has been perfect. As you can see you're never too young ( or too old) to start riding!
8-1-2019
Tsaheylu Farm moved from Marshall to a lovely horse farm in Philomont August 2019. The entire operation is run by Makendra and the emphasis is on teaching. Lessons are taught on either Makendra’s personally trained horses, or your own. There is limited boarding for student’s horses. The farm boasts a large outdoor ring, access to trails, 13+ acres of pasture, airy aisle way & stalls, 2 wash stalls with warm water, an organized heated tack room, and heated office, picnic tables with shade cover, and most importantly a wonderful, supportive community. The Philomont General Store is a 30sec drive or 2min walk down a gravel road, along with the Philomont Playground & Community Center. Easy access from rt7, rt50, or rt267 (the toll rd).
1-20-2018- Roo competed in his first real show, 2'6 Green Hunters at Frying Pan Park. He earned a 4th & 6th but truly it was about dealing with the atmosphere and get his show legs. He's pointed to the jumpers, but starting in the quieter hunters. Plus he's quite a stunning show hunter.
Jan 6 2016- Ribbons and Lace is tied for 1st place nationally in the 2015 RPSI filly inspections. Here she is in the most recent Warmbloods Today issue. So excited about this filly's future!!
Oct 6 2015- Rubichez won the 2015 USEA FEH inagural Free Jump Championship. He impressed the judges with his smoooth, powerful canter and breezed over the jumps. This is his photo in Eventing Magazine
August 15 2015- Lacey's newest filly Ribbons & Lace (aka Roxette) was amazing at her RPSI inspection, winning Site Champion Foal and Gold Premium with a score of 8.6! Lacey has a huge trot but Roxette was passing her in trot that just floated across the ground. Plus Roxette is sweet, kind, and has a wonderful sense to her. Love this girl!
May 16 2015 Lacey had her baby and it's a girl! Beautiful markings, this girl is vibrant and well put together. I wouldn't change a thing about her. Labor went great, although Lacey tried to sneak out to pasture to have her baby and I caught her just before her water broke. We will name her soon.<
Nov 5 2014
Faith and Juliet both got 6th place over all at the Redgate Farm Horse Show Year End Awards banquet. It was a wonderful time and the girls felt very proud. Plus they got a great goodie bag and a big ribbon!
Nov 2 2014
Rubichez competed at the USEA FEH East Coast Championships. He placed 4th in the 2yr old Colt division and was very well behaved. I will most likely be heading him towards the jumper or dressage ring in the future but the FEH program is wonderful to get the young ones out and used to the show atmosphere.
June 7 2014
Upperville Horse Show- Leadline
Twinkles took both Juliet and Faith to Upperville leadline this June. Both girls got a coveted rainbow ribbon and had a blast. On to walk/trot classes for Faith.
April 25 2014
Juliet and Faith Burns rode in the Lead Line division at the Philomont Horse Show. Faith placed 2nd, and at Juliet's first show she placed second and third, but the lollipop was the most appreciated prize! Twinkles was a star too!
April 24 2014
Freestyle x Nabiola Filly is Here!
Nabiola had a black filly by Freestyle at 1:40AM Friday morning! She has two hind socks, a large star, and a super sweet disposition. The labor went smoothly and Nabiola is a wonderful, attentive mother. The filly loves racing back and forth in her pasture, until she plops down for a rest with her mama standing guard. The other broodmares, who will have foals next spring, look jealous:)
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