We have started the year off strong with lots of ribbons and new partnerships being built. Enjoy some snapshots of what all has been going on both at the farm and away.
Elise Roszell, riding Limerick, was named best rider for Friday at the AHJA Kick Off Show 2026.
We had a 1, 2, 3 finish in the AHJA Junior Board Equitation Challenge in the beginner ring between Courtney Chandler, Lillian Ballagas, and Ellie Brabston.
Hannah Miller tackled the jumper ring for the very first time riding Fitz-Carlton, owned by Fox Lake Farm. She also went on to win 6th place in the AHJA Junior Board Equitation Challenge Huntsville Ring.
Tressie Grace Walvatne and new partner Gayfied’s Popty Ping had a great first show! By Sunday of the AHJA Kick Off Show this duo won both the short stirrup equitation classes! Looking forward to seeing them progress this year.
Holly Howerton rode Julia McAdam’s HM Beaulieu to the blue ribbon in the $500 professional derby at the AHJA Kick Off Show.
Scarlett Anderson and one of our wonderful lesson ponies' Gracie, took to the ring for in the older walk trot and took home reserve champion honor at the Kick Off Show.
Lydia McCay and Rose to Victory too home 10th place in the $1500 Hunter Derby and Rose was awarded Best Turnout of the Derby for the second show in a row! We are so proud and thankful for the entire team that helps make these awards possible.
Lillian Ballagas and her own Summer Breeze had an amazing weekend taking home champion honors in the long stirrup hunter and qualified for the undersaddle invitational.
Caroline “Ticky” Goodrich and Clovermeade Zurich took the blue in the $500 Pony Classic at the Year End Show. This class included children’s ponies, schooling ponies, and regular ponies.
Ticky and Zeke were also reserve champion the very next week in the children’s pony hunter’s during Elite Show Jumpings’ Atlanta in the Spring.
We have been busy traveling the USEF circuit as well as staying closer to home.
Brady Cleghorn and new mount Lady Blue Especiate had an amazing first show this past weekend at Chatt Hills taking a win in the combined short and long stirrup classic.
Lady was also reserve champion in the 2’3 USHJA Hunters with Holly Howerton in the irons.
Anne Kingsley Shaul and Geronimo had great rounds in the jr/am jumpers taking champion during Elite Show Jumping’s Winter Fest in the 1.0m.
Lou Gidiere and Courageous have been showing up a storm! We are so proud of all her hard work over the winter making the move up to the older children’s hunters during the AHJA Kick Off Show and Elite’s Atlanta in the Spring.
Reve de Minuit “Corey” helped Vivienne Kelly around the jumper ring for the very first time!
Corey was also reserve champion during Elite’s Winterfest in February with Holly Howerton in the irons.
Willow Harrison and Excel Star Caruso took home champion honors in the .95m jumpers!
Tamo Cove CSF, owned by Lori Davis of Coves Spring Farm, made her official move up to the 1.30m earlier this year at WEC Ocala. We are so proud of how far this sweet and talented mare has come. She is available and heading back to WEC Ocala this week.
We are home for a few weeks to focus on lessons and preparing for late spring shows. We are excited to host our AHJA recognized jumper show on April 4th and then head out to two weeks at Brownland Farm.