Tolbert Equestrian

05/21/2026

⭐️⭐️Stall Boarding Available⭐️⭐️

Rare stall opening at Tolbert Equestrian!! Full care stall will be available mid June for a show client looking to further their training. Amenities Include 12x12 stalls with Comfort Stall mattress system, automatic waterers, large outdoor ring with irrigaton & lights, 2 heated tackrooms, large private tack lockers, hot & cold water wash rack, laundry, and over three miles of private trails!!

Bristol, VA.
Shown by appointment only!

Call, text or PM for more info!!
276-614-5591

05/11/2026

It was a beautiful weekend at Walnut Grove for their first show of the year! So proud of all of our riders — lots of firsts, progress & great rides all around! Happy to see more of our adult ammys back in the show ring this weekend! 🐴✨

04/27/2026

It was another successful weekend for Tolbert Equestrian at Star City horse show! The horses were fantastic and everyone’s hard work is certainly paying off. Congrats to all of our riders on a great horse show!! ⭐️🐴✨

04/19/2026

Another horse show in the books at Virginia Tech!! Great to see so many improvements & personal bests this weekend!!

Next up… Star City! ⭐️

04/04/2026

Our annual Easter Eggstravaganza was a blast! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. It’s always great to bring our barn family together - good food, games, and lots of laughs made for the perfect day! 🐰🐣🐴🥚☀️

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03/30/2026

What an incredible weekend at Star City Horse Show! ⭐️🐴🥇 All of our riders’ hard work paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud. Highlights include:

✨ Kristen Watkins & Prince of Fools — 1st Star City Open Derby, Reserve Champion TB/Low Hunters
✨ Rachel Mencer & Wisdom — Champion Special Hunter, 4th Star City Open Derby
✨ Sofia Williams — Reserve Champion Hopeful Hunter, 2nd Star City Mini Derby
✨ Lorelai Osborne & Nico D’Angelo — Champion Long Stirrup Equitation
✨ Zoe Brown & Spring Fling — Champion Pre-Beginner Equitation & Pony Pleasure

03/14/2026

03/14/2026

Our first show of 2026 is officially in the books! 🎉

Huge congrats to Rachel Mencer & Wisdom, Reserve Champion in the TB/Low Hunter and Special Ch/Adult divisions at the Fox Run Horse Show. Way to start the year off strong! 🏆🐴✨

02/22/2026

Looking for riding lessons in the Tri-Cities??

We currently have two horses available for lease in our lesson/horse show program. With local lesson programs extremely limited right now, this is a great opportunity to join our team!

** LEASED** Prince Of Fools “Theo”

13 year old bay TB gelding, 15.3, He has extensive show experience 2’6”-3’ and has been used weekly in our lesson program. Theo is QUIET!!!! If you are looking for your next 2’-2’6” horse, Theo is your guy!!

Made You Hop, “Cricket”

“Cricket” is a small pony looking for his next beginner rider! He is a been there done that guy, loves to horse show and trail ride. Cricket is suitable for beginners through crossrails!

Message us for details!

02/13/2026

Prince of Fools - available for ONSITE half lease!

“Theo” - 13 year old bay TB gelding, 15.3, available for onsite half lease at Tolbert Equestrian in Bristol, VA. In 2025 Theo was Year End Champion in the SWVHJA Thoroughbred Hunter & the SWVHJA Top 10 Thoroughbred divisions. He has extensive show experience 2’6”-3’ and has been used weekly in our lesson program. The ideal leasee would be a rider looking for an experienced horse to show them the ropes at 2’-2’6”.

Please contact Gretchen for more information. 276-614-5591