APRIL 2019 THE RIDER /57 POLO: with Ruth Armstrong from Armstrong Farm


highest scoring stallion in his li- censing P.S. I Love You and pro- duced to the highest levels with her long-time coach Garry Roque her other stallions Ilian de Taute, Frenchman and VDL Ulando H. She has won so many other breeding and riding acco- lades they are too numerous to list. Ruth also travels as an ac- tive examiner for pony club she is a firm believer in grass roots teaching. We know Ruth knows


Ruth works out of Re/Max Real Estate Centre in Orangeville and is a 23-year resident of Dufferin County.


Catching Up with RUTH ARM- STRONG and Armstrong Farm: Home of the international stallions Tango Selune, Ilian De Taute, Frenchman, P.S. I love You, Hol- berg & VDL ULando H Armstrong Farm “Realty With Ruth”


Ruth still owns and operates


Armstrong Farm , while not cur- rently eventing competitively Ruth still breeds trains and sells young warmbloods with her daughter Tiffany who is now 18 years old. For fun Ruth and Tiffany tried Polo with Buffalo Polo club with Phil Van der Burgt the owner of Cedar Valley pole club. She has bow accumulated a whole string of Polo ponies to sup- port the fun and switched to Toronto Polo Club. We are going to be able to follow her exploits monthly in a column right here in the riders advertiser, so watch this space along with the top real estate tips for the upcoming month! Ruth Armstrong, whose love


of equestrian sport was cultivated in her native Great Britain. While working as a corporate executive she has competed internationally in both show jumping and event- ing. In addition to being an active competitor and level 2 jumping coach, her Armstrong Farm has gained a reputation for its breeding program, which features proven Selle Francais bloodlines and has produced young stock which is winning in all three disciplines, particularly in the United States. In addition to standing stallions at stud, Armstrong Farm also pro- duces approximately 10 foals each season through its breeding pro- gram. Armstrong trains these young prospects and, every spring, debuts a new crop of talented youngsters in the show arena for sale. Armstrong also trains and campaigns external stallions and young stock on request Armstrong was the leading


female rider for the OHTA in 2007 & 2008, bred and produced the


sive radius due to her back ground and area contacts. Ruth knows horses and


understands what you and your horses need to live and train and we all know she is an excellent negotiator from her Armstrong Farm and corporate life add those things together with her back ground and we now have


horses but did you know she knows real estate? She is a Re/Max representative and works out of Re/Max Real Es- tate Center an independently owned and operated brokerage in Orangeville and covers a mas-


access to in our collective disci- plines someone who will under- stand our needs and can not only walk the walk ..can trot it too!! …love the pun. Ruth has lived on and


owned farms since a teen and lived in the UK, the USA and Canada. Having competed in so


many disciplines across Ontario and who has bred trained and developed and sold horses at all levels from young foal to Olympic short list she is more than familiar with the equine in- dustry and what is needed to run a home for a family and a barn your equine partners.


Ruth can talk to buyers


and sellers with knowledge about what they need to know from footing to fencing , profes- sional or pleasure and all the in- betweens . Whether you want to house your Olympic horses or your family horses whether you want to condition, jump or trail. Hay or pasture, grooms quarters, long term goals. Ruth will be able to assist you in getting an- swers and fulfilling your needs. The equine industry has


gone through many changes over the years; this and other life changes may have you hanging up your spurs. If that’s the case Ruth can also help you down- size, if you’re now looking to start that next chapter Ruth can find you the right buyer and as- sist you in your search for that perfect new sunrise. Ruth has


represented clients including complex investments, starter homes, family farms through to multi-million dollar equestrian properties. As Ruth has such a wealth


of contacts across Ontario she does not limit her area for buyers and sellers and instead utilizes her contacts and wealth of knowledge to assist both buyers and sellers across Ontario. Ruth has a wealth of experience and considerable success delivering exactly what she promises her clients. Right now, Ruth has a string of active buyers looking for equestrian properties from the family 6 acres right through to the 100+ acreage with indoor arena a and stable blocks. Ruth also has several pocket listings that are not actively advertised due to client privacy that you may be interested in giving her a call as she may have exactly what you are looking for. If you wish to chat with


Ruth about your next steps either buying or selling with or without your equine friends. Give Ruth a call. Ruth can be reached directly at 519 942 6085 or e mail her at realtywith- ruth@bell.net


No Top Tips this month


we are all surviving the frozen ice bound yards…however if you are listing make sure you are well salted and that the snow is not affecting your buyers first impression; plough your drive-


Brant County Over 40 yrs full-time


experience! _____


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way and salt your pathways. Remember that if your winter man- agement appears over whelming to you who has lived there for some time,,,,how will a potential buyer think? I am actively seeking equestrian properties please give me a call 519 942 6085….see you soon! Ruth If you want someone who knows horse farms helping you


buy to or sell your property give Ruth Armstrong a call at (519) 942-6085.


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