WELCOME TO THE ONLINE HOME OF ~ BLUE RIBBON FARMS ~
A message from the owner, Dan McLaughlin.... "BRF combines ability, desire and natural talent with knowledge and experience to create success."
A full-service equestrian facility that offers boarding, lessons, training, sales and leasing. In addition to these daily activities, the enthusiasm of the friendly and knowledgeable crew at Blue Ribbon Farms cultivates various opportunities for summer camps and clinics throughout the year.
Our Dream Come True After living, training and coaching in the states of Maryland, Ohio, California and Florida, Dan and Christine McLaughlin settled in southwestern Pennsylvania in 1997. After establishing Blue Ribbon Farms, Inc. on leased ground in Brighton Township, Dan and Christine seized an opportunity to achieve their lifelong dream. In 2002, they purchased a 138 acre farm in Dan's hometown of Independence Township. Today's home to Blue Ribbon Farms, Inc. is shaped by a 30-stall barn, 60' x 120' indoor arena, 100' x 200' outdoor arena and 80' x 120' outdoor jump arena surrounded by acre after acre of lush, scenic pastures.
We look forward to sharing our farm with you!
Dan & Christine McLaughlin
NEW!
We now offer Birthday Parties. Call Jess for details at (724) 462-7340.
BRF is now offering riding lessons for autistic children. 2010 mini-grant for $500. (For more information, please "Google" Bureau of Autism Mini Grant)
We hope that this page provides you with more information and answers to any questions you have about our farm. Please contact us by phone or e-mail for anything more. Or better yet, just stop out and see us!
What Drives Us
Blue Ribbon Farms, Inc. combines ability, desire and natural talent with knowledge and experience to create success.
Our People
Dan McLaughlin has trained and coached for over 23 years.Dan offers his expertise at many clinics and participates as a judge at various shows throughout the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. Over time, Dan has obtained valuable experience in coaching, training and exhibiting which has led to the following titles he has earned in seventeen different events across various disciplines:
50 World and National Champion Appaloosa's
Reserve Congress Champion
AQHA World Reserve Champion
4 Ohio State 4-H Champions
7 Pennsylvania State 4-H Champions
9 Canadian National Champions
Julie Froats has over 35 years of riding and horsemanship experience. She learned to ride at a young age and later trained in dressage under the late Reginald Bodart and at Oneida Golf and Riding Club in Green Bay, WI. Julie also taught English lessons at the same facility later on. In addition to teaching English and Intro - Training level Dressage to adults and children, Julie emphasizes many other aspects of this sport. Safety, horse management and barn etiquette prepare all of her students to care for their own horse someday. She excels at instruction because of the great personal attention she gives to each student according to his or her individual needs. Along the way, Julie obtained knowledge through various experiences such as:
Riding in choreograph ed demonstrations for the public (under the direction of Reginald Bodart)
Working with Arabians in Texas
Manager and Instructor at Paso Fino facility in Pennsylvania
Working with Polo Ponies in California and Wisconsin
Groom at The Meadows
Worked at and taught Dressage, Jumping, English Equitation, and some Western at various Pennsylvania facilities
Participated in a handicapped riding program
Scribing for Dressage Judges
Our History
After living, training and coaching in the states of Maryland, Ohio, California and Florida, Dan and Christine McLaughlin settled in southwestern Pennsylvania in 1997. After establishing Blue Ribbon Farms, Inc. on leased ground in Brighton Township, Dan and Christine seized an opportunity to achieve their lifelong dream. In 2002, they purchased a 138 acre farm in Dan's hometown of Independence Township. Today's home to Blue Ribbon Farms, Inc. is shaped by a 30-stall barn, 60' x 120' indoor arena, 100' x 200' outdoor arena and 80' x 120' outdoor jump arena surrounded by acre after acre of lush, scenic pastures.
