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The Madeira School Equestrian Program For the past 70 years, the equestrian program has been an important part of the athletic curriculum at Madeira.

Designed to challenge both the beginner and the experienced rider, the goal of the program is to develop self-assured and disciplined riders capable of participating in a wide range of equestrian activities.

10/27/2026

Welcome back to Horse of the Week! This week we have two very popular horses of the barn, Journey 🧚 and Geneva 🌶️!

Journey is an Irish Sport Horse gelding and is a favorite of the Madeira Lesson Program. As seen in the pictures of him, Journey is truly unfazed by anything making him a multiple time steed of Shelly the Snail! As he ages, Journey has transitioned into being the perfect partner and teacher for riders just learning how to ride and helping them excel as riders.

Geneva is a Belgian Warmblood mare owned by Annmarie ’28, where they do the jumpers together. Geneva is loved for her sassy personality and her willingness to do everything.

Come back soon to meet the other amazing horses in our barn!! 🐎🐎

10/22/2026

This past weekend the Madeira Equestrian Team toured our new barn. Mr. McCartney walked us through the new barn, showing us where all of the new exciting features will be!

We cannot wait for the new barn to be finished at the end of November! 🐴👷‍♀️

10/20/2026

This past weekend, seniors Alice B and Audrey W went to WIHS regionals with Mr. Carroll! Congratulations to Alice B who got 8th out of 30 in the Children’s Flat and Audrey W who got 7th in the VHSA Medal out of 20!Let’s go Snails!

10/17/2026

Meet the Madeira Equestrian Team! 🐌❤️ First up, the freshman (c/o 2030)! 🐌🤍🐴

Hi! My name is Julia Gamble and this is Denzel! I’m a freshman boarder from Napa Valley, CA! I’ve been riding for about 7 years off and on. My favorite thing about Madeira Equestrian so far has been how all the girls are so kind and supportive!

Hi!! My name is Clara Kim, and I’m a freshman day student who’s been riding for 7 years. Me and my horse, Elsie, are so excited to be riding at Madeira! My favorite thing about Madeira Equestrian is how warm and welcoming the community is.

Hi! I am Arete Littlefield, a freshman boarder from Colorado. I have been riding for 7 years. My favorite thing about Madeira Equestrian is how kind everyone is.

Hi, I’m Alida Maertens and I’m a freshman day student. I have been riding for a little over three years. My favorite thing about Madeira Equestrian is getting to see my horse during the school day.

Hi, my name’s Emi Ortiz and I’m a freshman day student from Washington, D.C. I’ve been riding for 4 years and I’ve done the hunters and eventing. For IEA, I’m currently showing in the JV Novice for Over Fences and in the flat. My favorite things about Madeira Equestrian are all the new opportunities that they have provided me, like showing, how to become a stronger rider and more.

Hi! I’m Anna Torchinsky and I am a freshman day student from Arlington VA. I have been riding for about 6 1/2 years. This is my second year in IEA and I’m competing in the W/T/C! My favorite thing about Madeira Equestrian is the community and ability to make so many new friends!

10/15/2026

Last weekend, Ari Z. ‘29 showed at Turner Farm for the first time with her horse, Uma in the Low Hunters!

Madeira Equestrian is so proud of them and cannot wait to see how their partnership develops!

10/11/2026

The Madeira IEA team braved the cold and rainy weather today at Full Moon Farm. The Team was 3rd out of 10 teams, qualifying for Regionals today!

🥇Mabel S. ‘30 Novice flat
🥇Audrey F. ‘29 W/T/C
🥇Seti S. ‘30 Intermediate fences
🥈Emi O. ‘30 Novice flat
🥉Seti S. ‘30 Intermediate flat
🏅4th Stella J. ‘28 Novice fences
🏅6th Emi O. ’30 Novice fences
🏅6th Stella J. ‘28 Novice flat

We are so proud of the team and can’t wait to see how the rest of the season progresses!

10/10/2026

Welcome back to Horse of the Week! This week we have Cole⛰️ and Smoothie🥤!

Cole or otherwise lovingly known as “Colelita” is a Welsh Pony gelding and is part of the Madeira Lesson Program. Cole is loved for his smooth canter, making him a perfect horse to do ba****ck on. And for his adorable silly faces.

Smoothie is a Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Jade Z. ‘29, where they do the jumpers together. Smoothie is loved for her willingness to jump anything in front of her, her constant desire for more treats, and her unique fear of birds.

Come back soon for the next HOTW!

10/07/2026

Last weekends IEA show at Clairevaux getting Reserve Champion and one of our riders Mary Ella ‘28 qualifying for regionals!! Go snails!!!!❤️🤍❤️🤍

10/06/2026

Today is National Coaches Day and Madeira Equestrian would like to thank our amazing trainers for all that they do! ❤️🤍

From very cold IEA show mornings and 6pm lessons in the middle of winter to trailering out to rated shows and midnight TEAMS messages. They do it no matter the time, weather, or location, all with energy and a smile on their faces.

Thank you for everything that you all do for Madeira Equestrian! 🐴

09/29/2026

Welcome back to Horse of the Week! This week we have two well-loved, amazing horses, Phish🐠 and JJ🧸!

Phish is a Swedish Warmblood leased by Audrey W. ’27 and owned by alumna Bridget V. ’19. Phish has now done almost everything from the jumper to now the hunters and the equitation. Phish is loved for his care of his riders, under saddle and on the ground. Phish is also loved for his unique fear of jump crews

JJ is a Quarter Horse and a well loved part of the Madeira lesson program. JJ is loved for his very smooth gaits and his almost perfect walk to canter transition. While JJ ‘s patience is known as some of the best in the barn, taking care of his riders no matter the situation.

Come back soon for the next HOTW!!

Address

8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA
22102

Telephone

+17035568213

Website

http://www.madeira.org/

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