Rivermont Films was born in 1984. At first, most of the productions were limited to Arabian show horses at the farm and at local horse shows. Creating "sizzle videos" of the latest crop of Arabian beauties became a Rivermont tradition. But other videos of the farm property, animals and other family events soon followed. Most of all this footage was lost in the barn fire of 1999, including all Rivermont Arabian horse show videos and photos, however a few individual pieces survived. Today, these videos offer a glimpse into the past and present of Rivermont Farms and showcase the pride and passion created by Jack and Cynthia Barker.
Highlights of the Rivermont Films Archives:
THE RANGE RIDERS (1986)
Director: John Jansen
12m02s - Film
1m08s - Trailer
Filmed on location at Rivermont Farms in August 1986, this sci-fi-action-thriller was shot on Super-8mm film and features Jon Potcinske, Katy Ford, Jennifer Moyers, Lisa Carrier and John Jansen.
RIVERMONT '87 (1987)
Director: John Jansen
23m41s
Using Jack and Cynthia's new Toshiba VX430 Portable VCR Camera and Recorder (the type with a deck you had to lug around at your aide), these visuals were captured in October 1987 after a marathon session of Arabian Horse videotaping.
https://vimeo.com/109631120
McFADDIN FAMILY REUNION (1987)
Director: Jean McFaddin
34m23s
The McFaddin and Barker family reunite and gather together at Rivermont farms.
https://vimeo.com/109632139
BIRTH OF AN ARABIAN HORSE (1991)
Director: John Jansen
14m22s - Extended Cut
3m20s - Short Edit
A fly-on-the-wall look into the birth of an Arabian Horse. Filmed at Rivermont Farms in April 1991.
ALEX GIBSON - REFLECTIONS (2003)
Director: John Jansen
3m49s - Version A
3m36s - Version B
4m57s - Decadance Daze (Bonus)
https://vimeo.com/109616875
https://vimeo.com/109616873
Jack and Cynthia's granddaughter Alex was only 8 when she recorded her own version of "Reflection" and teamed up with her uncle John Jansen to create several music videos, showcasing both the property at Rivermont and the riding skills of Alex on her Arabian horse Decadance.
ROAD TO RIVERMONT (2003)
Director: John Jansen
17m29s
Anyone whoever took the long and twisty drive through the Virginia mountains to get to Rivermont Farms will remember many of the familiar sights in this video.
https://vimeo.com/109633078
JACK BARKER - THE MAN FROM MENDOTA (2006)
Director: John Jansen
24m53s
A tribute to the life Jack McFaddin Barker, with video and pictures from his family, friends and adventures at Rivermont Farms.
https://vimeo.com/109632141
JACK BARKER'S BRISTOL (2006)
Director: John Jansen
3m50s
A collection of images from Jack Barker's home of Bristol, including many buildings designed and built by Barker Construction.
https://vimeo.com/109617446
GHOSTS OF RIVERMONT (2014)
Director: John Jansen
6m01s
A video tribute to some of the most familiar faces at Rivermont, including dogs Butch and Beverly as well as Arabian showhorse Unique Hope and newborn Divine Faith.
https://vimeo.com/109617256
COMING SOON:
RIVERMONT REFELCTIONS (2014)
Director: John Jansen
Featuring Alex Gibson and Decadance
A new short film starring Alex Gibson as she returns to Rivermont Farms 11 years after creating her music video for "Reflections". She revisits old places and friends, including taking a ride on her Arabian horse Decadance.
