Last Update - Jan 5, 2008

Our History

Named for the pretty ponies, broodmares and grandchildren that comprise it's heart, Pretty Girl Farm nestles in a corner of Donegal Farm, one of Virginia's loveliest old plantations.

Our Trainer

Trainer Diane Gibson has been involved in horses since her first job at a pony farm at age 12. The dream of raising fine ponies has been growing since then and reached fruition in Pretty Girl Farm. See our Training page for a complete bio on our trainer and our training programs.

Our Breeding Program

Our breeding program was originally designed around crossing the Welsh stallion Rocky Creek's Frank Independence (owned by Jim and Nancy McDaniel of Donegal Farm) to our well-bred Polish Arabian mares. Through the years we have had the opportunity of crossing to fine Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred mares. See our Breeding page for details and fees.

Our Training Program

Utilizing basic round pen methods, horses are encouraged to view the trainer with respect as the "leader of the herd", This leads to a thorough understanding by the horse of what behaviors are expected of him by his handlers. Basic ground manners lead to trailering, under-saddle work and finally walking, trotting, cantering under saddle and then trail riding. See our Training page for more details on our training program.

Sales & Leasing

We are pleased to offer for sale a few of "Frankie's" foals. We occasionally have for sale horses belonging to our clients. We also lease trained ponies by the year or season for a nominal fee. See our Sales page for the current list.