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Cold Spring Farm is a family owned farm nestled in the hills of Oxford, PA. The farm is operated by head trainer, Cindy Gallagher and her assistant trainer, Sarah Purinton who together have over 35 years experience in the horse industry and training riders in the hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions as well as out fox hunting!
We specialize in providing exceptional services and personalized care in all aspects of the horse industry.
Cold Spring Farm offers a lesson program for children
and adults, local and rated showing, summer riding camp, training, and always safe, high quality horses and ponies available for sale or lease.
So whether you have heard about us from a friend, through our horse sales or advertising, seen us at a show, or just stumbled upon our site, please check us out and see what we have to offer you!
Staff CSF Staff
Please click on our staff names to find out more information!
Cindy Gallagher
Owner and Head Trainer
Sarah Purinton
Assistant Trainer and Barn Manager
Janice Thompson
Official Farm Photographer
Katie Little
Junior Rider
Grace Crawford
Junior Rider
Lauren Gallagher
Junior Rider
Johnathon Gallagher
Racer
Cindy 
Cindy Gallagher
Cindy has taught numerous children how to ride and has coached several Year-End Award winners, and has coached several riders to Grand Champion High-Point riders of the local horse show series. Her background in riding includes winning the equitation classic at Ludwig's Corner all the way to Western Pleasure. She has a unique ability for matching prospective owners with the perfect horse or pony. She is excellent at selecting and recognizing quality horses and ponies and has consistently produced winners on the local and rated shows.
Sarah 
Sarah Purinton
Sarah is Assistant Trainer at CSF and also helps manage the barn.
Her students have consistently been High-Point Champions and Overall Series Champions of several show series in the area. In 2009 she was presented the Trainer of the Year award for one of the local show series. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages and loves taking kids to horse shows and going on trail rides! When not teaching, Sarah is usually riding and showing her own horse, Yogi in both the hunter and jumper rings or working towards her degree in Equine Studies.
Janice Janice Thompson
Janice is Cold Spring Farm's offical photographer! She does an amazing job taking photos of the horses and ponies, and capturing many of our horse show memories. Thank you so much Janice for all of your help!
Becky 
Becky Mark
Becky is in charge of schooling many of CSF horses and ponies and is a huge help around the barn. She is very dedicated to making each horse and pony safe, well-schooled, and high quality. She truly puts her heart into every ride and we are very fortunate to have her. She is a good rider with a big heart. When not riding one of our horses, she is usually showing in equitation or jumpers or doing something in Pony Club!
Katie Katie Little
Katie is Cindy's neighbor and one of our working students at CSF. She is a HUGE help at he barn! All the horses and ponies love her! She is a kind and sensitive rider, and has a bright future ahead of her.
Katie has had an impressive show season on Glencoe Delilah, riding her to a Reserve Grand Champion in the Small Pony Hunters! We are so proud of Katie and Delilah and can't wait to see what next year brings!
Grace Grace Crawford
Grace rides many of the sale horses and ponies at CSF and also helps do the daily barnwork.
Grace is a very hard worker and is a huge asset to the farm. She got her very first pony this year, Lightning whom she shows in the Medium Pony Hunters and Pony Medal Classes.
Grace's goal is to show Lightning in the pony jumpers at Pony Finals and qualify for the pony jumpers at Devon! We know you two can do it!
Lauren 
Lauren Gallagher
Lauren is Cindy's daughter and the life of the barn! Lauren and her pony, Blazin' Hot show in the Short Stirrup Equitation and Hunter divisions. They had a fantastic 2011 show season together!
Look for Lauren and Blaze in Short Stirrup and Pre-Children's next year!
Johnathon 
Johnathon Gallagher
Johnathon is Cindy's son! You can usually find him zooming around on some sort of bike or scooter or playing with friends. When he isn't at the barn, he is out racing Quarter Midgets. Johnathon has had a great racing season with lots of wins! He also enjoys playing with his dogs, Rosie and Roxy.
News News
February 2012
Congratulation to all our riders on their fantastic rides and ribbons at the Dream Park Horse Show in NJ! It was a fun day with tons of competition, and the girls were happy to be back on the road and spend the day with their ponies. We had several champions, reserves, and big class winners- check out the show results page for full details.
Congratulations to Lauren Kolachny on her purchase of her new large pony, Off To See the Wizard aka Ozzy! Look for these two in the green pony hunters this spring!
Another congratulations to new horse owner and boarder- Monica Torelli on her purchase of her new horse Otto!
The 2012 Show Schedule has been emailed, and the 2012 Camp Dates have been posted! Please let us know if you did not recieve the show schedule.
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Looking for a way to get your rider more time in the saddle?
Several of our lesson horses and ponies are available for full and half lease this spring. Leasing is a great way to experience owning a horse or pony without full time and financial responsibility. Please contact us for more information!
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Attention Lesson Parents/Students:
For those of you who took the winter off, the weather has been very mild and spring is right around the corner. Please call early to get your rider back onto the lesson schedule before we are completely booked.
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Tack For Sale
Crosby All Purpose Saddle made in England, 17.5" seat & medium
tree. Saddle was used only a couple of times and in new condition. Also included are Crosby stirrups leathers and stirrups, Crosby Bridle, Crosby Martingale with standing andrunning attachments,. Crosby 62" girth, new 4.75" D/Ring snaffle bit, new saddle pad, and a new saddle rack Asking price is $750.00 (negotiable)
Please call (484-888-3012)
NJ Dream Park Horse Show
Services Services List
Click on the services below to find out more information and prices.
Lessons- Private and Group
Boarding- Full and Field
Training and Sales Board
Lessons 
Lessons
Lessons are available to riders of all ages and levels of experience. Learn to ride on safe, high quality horses and ponies and tack with qualified, experienced trainers. Riders will learn all aspects of horsemanship including proper grooming techniques and care. Riders begin in private lessons to evaluate skills and build confidence before being placed in similar level groups. Whether your goals are in the show ring or not, we will work to meet them and set new ones.
Weekly Lesson Schedule
Monday thru Friday
3 PM to 5 PM
Saturdays
9:30 AM to 2 PM
Note: Saturday lesson times are subject to change depending on the show schedule.
Please contact Cindy or Sarah to schedule!
2011 Lesson Prices
1/2 Hour Private on CSF Horse/Pony- $40
1 Hour Group on CSF Horse/Pony- $40
1/2 Hour Private on own Horse/Pony- $35
1 Hour Group on own Horse/Pony- $35
Boarding Full Boarding
Full Board is $450 per month and includes the following:
•12x12 Stall cleaned and bedded daily.
•Grain and Supplements Fed 2x/day.
•Free Choice High-Quality Timothy and/or Alfalfa Hay
•Blanketing/Fly Spraying as needed.
•Turnout with same gender horses/ponies.
•Bi-Monthly Worming
•Opportunities for indoor riding will be available weekly during winter months.
Field Boarding
Field Board is $350 per month and includes: 24/7 Turnout in same gender group with large turnout sheds. Grain fed 2x Free choice timothy hay available at all times. Bi-Monthly Worming Blanketing/Fly Spraying as needed. Opportunities for indoor riding will be available weekly during winter months. "Rose Imprint" aka Sugar
owned by Rebecca Mason
Boarder at Cold Spring Farm
TrainSales Training Board
Whether you are looking for a tune up or you are ready to get your future champion started under saddle, Cold Spring Farm can help. After evaulation, each horse/pony is put into a 5 day per week routine including training on the ground, and in and outside of the ring. Our goal is to make each horse or pony safe, well schooled, and happy so that you can have a lasting equine partnership. Includes full board services and 5 schooling rides per week.
Starting at $750 per month.
Please contact for exact rates and availability.
Sales Board
Let us help you get the top price for your horse or pony and make the sales process easier. We will handle all horse/pony prep and schooling, advertising, appointments, clients, vettings and trailering. With years of experience and happy clients, we know how to bring out the best in our horses/ponies and match them with new potential owners. Full or Field Board options.
Monthly fee plus 20% of sale price.
Summer Camp Summer Riding Camp
We are looking forward to yet another fantastic, fun-filled summer at Cold Spring Farm! We offer both full day and half day camps for riders of all ages, and levels of experience. Please read camp descriptions below, and don't forget to check out photos from last years camp- we had a blast! Our camps do fill up quickly, so please sign your camper up early!
Full Day Summer Camp 9:00AM-3:00PM (Ages 6-15)
Each camp week riders will be placed in groups based on their riding levels and knowledge. Regardless of their riding ability, each morning campers will learn the daily skills of all horsemen including how to grain, hay, water, lead horses and ponies in and out of fields, muck stalls, and provide basic care. Campers will be assigned to horses and ponies appropriate for their riding level, and will have daily group lessons to build their skills and confidence. Campers will primarily ride english, but will also have opportunities to experience western and bareback riding. Other topics that may be covered:
Mane and Tail Braiding Mane Pulling Clipping Leg Bandaging First Aid- Taking temperature, checking vitals, treating minior injuries Loading/Unloading Horses from Trailers Bathing Parts of the Tack and Horse In addition to riding, campers will also learn from field trips to other local equine businesses and visits from other equine professionals Last years field trips and guests included:
Trip to Derbydowns owned by top hunter rider, Louise Serio Trip to Scott Hassler's Dressage Barn Trip to Sylmar Farm Visit to New Bolton Center Sam Brown, Natural Horsemanship Trainer Dr. Donna Moore from Unionville Equine Campers will also get to enjoy several arts and crafts, have fun bouncing around on our moon bounce, cool off with our slip and slide, and win prizes playing several horse related games! Our campers leave each week with new friends both two legged and four!
Mini Camp 9AM-12PM (Ages 3-6)
Mini-Camp is geared towards the youngest pony enthusiasts! These half-day camps will feature all the super fun activities of regular camp, in a more condensed schedule to keep our youngest riders focused and ready to learn all about ponies! Our Mini-Campers will have tons of one on one instruction on our excellent, well-mannered ponies! Craft time and game time will provide campers with tons of horse knowledge while keeping campers engaged and learning what riding is all about!
2012 Full Day Camp Dates
Session 1: June 25th-June 29th
Session 2: July 9th-13th
Session 3: July 16th-20th
Session 4: August 6th-10th
2012 Mini Camp Dates
Session 1: June 19-21st
Session 2: July 31st-August 1st
Session 3: August 14th-16th
2012 Camp Rates
$350 Per Full Week Session, $300 if paid in full by April 1st.
$175 Per Mini Camp Session
If not paying in full, please include $100 deposit with completed form to hold camper's spot.
Balance to be paid first day of camp.
*Click to download camp registration form*
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Show Results Show Results
Please click on show name below for show results and photos.
1/28/12- GC Dream Park Show
2011 Year End Results:
Bridge Acres Stables Show Series
Harford County Horse Show Association
DreamPark- Jan 1/28/12- Gloucester County Dream Park Horse Show
Blazin' Hot ridden by Lauren Gallagher- Champion Short Stirrup out of 10 riders
Ginger Snap ridden by Lauren Gallagher- Reserve Champion Beginner Pony out of 12, winner of both flat classes
Glencoe Delilah ridden by Rachel Horkey- Champion Beginner Pony
Champion Pleasure out of 15
Glencoe Delilah ridden by Katie Little- 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th Baby Green Hunter out of 18
Butter Me Up ridden by Lindsay Weiser- 1st, 2nd, 4th Pleasure out of 15
2nd, 3rd, 4th out of 20 in Children's Hunters
Flash of Lightning ridden by Grace Crawford- Champion Schooling Hunter
R eserve Champion BG out of 15, winner of two of the over fence classes!
Tiptoes in Dreams ridden by Bridget Sullivan- Reserve Champion Schooling Hunter
Great riding girls at your first show of the year in some very big divisions!
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Devon The Devon Horse Show- May 28, 2011
Congratulations to Loafer's Lodge Shania Twain and Robert Paolo Jr. (RJ) on placing 2nd out of 51 competitors in the Older Devon Lead Line Class! We are so proud of RJ and Shania for placing 2nd in such a large class at one of the most prestigious horse shows in the country! Many photos to follow!
HHSA Year-End 2011 Harford County Horse Show Association- Year End Results
Glencoe Delilah ridden by Katie Little-
Reserve Champion- Small Pony Hunters
5th Overall- Green Pony Hunters
We are so proud of Katie for bringing Delilah so far in just one short year, great job!
A Flash of Lightning ridden by Grace Crawford-
4th Overall Medium Pony Hunters
4th Overall Green Pony Hunters
Fantastic job Grace on making the big jump up to the 2'6" this year!
Butter Me Up ridden by Lindsay Weiser-
High Point Blue Merit Rider- Long Stirrup Equitation
5th Overall Long Stirrup Hunter
3rd Overall LS Medal
Great job Lindsay and Butch on your first year together!
Blazin' Hot ridden by Lauren Gallagher-
Blue Merit Rider- Mini Stirrup
Look out for Lauren and Blaze next year in the Short Stirrup divisions, here they come!
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Horse Sales Horses For Sale
Please click on a horse's name below for additional information.
When viewing horse ads from other sale sites, please note that prices are subject to change.
Please check our website for the most current and accurate pricing.
"Poverty's Golden Girl"
"Gracia"
"All Made Over"
"Fancy Dynamic" *For On-Farm Lease Only*
Dinah "Fancy Dynamic"
Age: 18 Years Old
Breed: AQHA
Height: 15.1H
Sex: Mare
Color: Bay
Available for Full or Half Lease
"Dinah" is a barn favorite and has been a wonderful addition to our lesson program. She has an impressive show record on the QH circuit, and has been competed at local hunter shows as well. She has extensive western training, as well as english and is a perfect teacher. Likes to jump and is great at packing around a 2' course. She also hacks out. Would be a wonderful horse for an adult or child looking to do a bit of everything with. Please contact us for more lease information.
Gracia "Gracia"
Disciplines: Equitation, Jumpers, Dressage, Eventing
Age: 13 Years Old
Breed: KWPN
Height: 17.2H
Sex: Mare
Color: Bay
Price Category: D ($20K to $30K)
"Gracie" is a gorgeous, 17.2H Imported Warmblood mare. Gracie is very well bred with bloodlines including Grannus and Granulit. She has been very competitive in the jumper and equitation rings, schooling up to 4' and showing 3'3-3'6" with both a junior and adult amateur rider. In 2009 she was used at Garden State for the Maclay qualifying class. She has also been shown to first level at recognized dressage shows, and has evented through Novice and schooled through Prelim. For yearly lease for sale, inquire for more information.
Goldie "Poverty's Golden Girl"
Age: 6 Years Old
Breed: Warmblood
Height: 16.1H
Sex: Mare
Color: Chestnut
Price Category: B (Under $10K)
"Goldie" is a gorgeous 16.1H Warmblood Mare. Started under saddle, and quietly W/T/C and doing x-rails and low verticals. Has also been trail ridden, and would also make a nice hunting or husband horse. \When finished should be a nice addition to the hunter ring. Her siblings have been very successful in both the local and rated show rings as well. Good ground manners and a very kind personality.
Ali "All Made Over"
Age: 4 Years Old
Breed: Welsh/TB/QH Cross
Height: 15.1H
Sex: Mare
Color: Dark Bay
Price Category: B (Under $10K)
"Ali" is a gorgeous, 15.1H Welsh/TB/QH Cross Mare. Ali is a fantastic mover- W/T/C in the ring and has natural AUTO changes. She has been schooled to 2'3" and will quietly jump a course. She is very brave to new fences and is very kind and sensible. Ali is ready to show this year, and will clean up in the hunter ring. No vices, and a very easy keeper.
Pony Sales Ponies For Sale
Please click on a horse's name below for additional information.
When viewing horse ads from other sale sites, please note that prices are subject to change.
Please check our website for the most current and accurate pricing.
Large Ponies
"Amarillo"
Small Ponies
"Shenandoah Little Star"
"Glencoe Delilah"
"H.G. Mud Puddles"
"Ginger Snap"
"Fox Cry Looney Tunes"
Don't see what you are looking for?
We often have many others available that are not yet listed, please send us an email or give us a call!
Melanie1 "Move to the Music"
Age: 13 Years Old
Breed: Welsh Cross
Sex: Mare
Color: Grey
Price Category: B (Under 10K)
Tooni "Fox Cry Looney Tunes"
JT "Just Terrifc"
Sold Sold Horses and Ponies
Sold (Not pictured), Congratulations to:
Photo Gallery Photo Gallery
BAS11 Bridge Acres Stable Shows- 2011
HHSA Harford County Horse Shows
BAS 2010 Bridge Acres Stables Show Series
Halloween 1st Annual CSF Halloween Student Show
LCHS Ludwig's Corner Horse Show
