We had a great weekend at the CDCTA & VADA/NOVA Spring shows, including WINS for Luba Abrams & Margaret McKelvy in their classes. Well done everyone!

4/11: CDCTA Spring Horse Trials (Berryville, VA)

• Ron Abrams with The Godfather: 5th in Intro-1
• Mary Clare with Golden King: 12th in Open Novice-1
• Joanne Leclair with Epona’s Rose of Tralee: 11th in Open Novice-4
• Sandra McCormack with Rain Colony: 8th in Open Novice-4
• Molly Sherman with Winsome: 4th in Open Training-1

4/10-11: VADA/NOVA Spring Dressage (Leesburg, VA)

• Luba Abrams with Over to Hue: 1st in Class 221 — 61.486% on Second Level, Test 1
• Margaret McKelvy with Runsonstilts: 2nd in Class 213 – 65.694% on First Level, Test 3 + 1st in Class 244.1 – 60.811% on Second Level, Test 1

4/7: MDHT Twilight Eventing (Adamstown, MD)

• Katie Domino with De Rigueur: 4th in Beginner Novice Combined Test
• Katie Domino with Love Me Thrice: 5th in Beginner Novice Combined Test
• Rebecca Lee with Tiz That: 4th in Novice
• Kathy Savory with Southern Portrait: 8th in Beginner Novice

3/27-28: Morven Park Spring Horse Trials (Leesburg, VA)

• Mary Clare with Golden King: 9th in Training Rider-A

We’re so excited for next week’s Spring Mini Camp! Be sure to stay tuned to our social channels for updates throughout the week and weekend!

Catching up on Winter & early Spring horse show results near and far!! Well done everyone!

3/20-21: Ocala Winter II Horse Trials (Ocala, FL)

• Stephen with sale horse Carrera 75: 2nd in Open Training-B
• Stephen with Erika Louvo: 4th in Training Horse-A

3/20-21: MDHT Starter #1 (Adamstown, MD)

• Joanne Leclair with Rose: 1st in Novice-1
• Sandy McCormack with Rain Colony: 9th in Novice-1

3/20: FADS @ Covered Bridge Farm (Woodbine, MD)

• Luba Abrams with Huey: 1st in Class 121 — 65.270% on Second Level, Test 1 
• Ron Abrams with Brando: 4th in Class 108 — 63.448% on Training Level, Test 2 + 4th in Class 109 — 61.552% on Training Level, Test 2
• Margaret McKelvy with Stilts: 2nd in Class 121 — 65.000% on Second Level, Test 1 + 2nd in Class 125 — 63.919% on Second Level Test 1

3/17-21: Carolina International (Raeford, NC)

• Rebecca Lee with Bradley Cooper: 10th in Open Intermediate

3/12-14: Red Hills International Horse Trials (Tallahasse, FL)

• Anna Fitzhugh with former sale horse Loreto: 12th in Open Intermediate

3/6-7: Southern Pines Horse Trials (Raeford, NC)

• Mary Clare with Golden King: 8th in Training Rider-A

3/6-7: Sporting Days II Horse Trials (Aiken, SC)

• Rebecca Lee with Bradley Cooper: 3rd in Open Preliminary

3/6-7: MDHT Luck of the Irish Cross Derby (Adamstown, MD)

• Kathy Savory with Southern Portrait: 6th in Elementary-21

2/27-28: Three Lakes Winter II at Caudle Ranch (Groveland, FL)

• Steph Kohr with Jessyalve: 3rd in Open Novice-B

Join Stephen Bradley for a spring mini-camp at Hickory House in The Plains culminating in a trip to the MDHT Starter Event on Saturday, April 17th! Riders will be able to design their own experience to include private or group lessons, course walks and/or show coaching.

For more information and to sign up, click HERE! And feel free to email margaret@mythiclanding.com with any questions!

As is the case in life, situations change, and the owner of my up-and-coming eventing star Erika Louvo (aka “Erika”), finds herself in a situation where all her horses need to be sold. Luckily I’ve been given the opportunity to secure the ownership of Erika for a very reasonable price before potentially needing to market her to outside buyers.

With that being said, I am looking to find new owners that would like to continue this journey with this lovely mare and myself. Erika shows all the potential in the world, and while her career has been limited due to COVID-19, she has already brought in two wins at Training level since arriving in the US and is ready to move up to Preliminary later this spring. I believe the sky is the limit with this mare, and in addition to her athletic potential, she’s an absolute joy to have in the barn. 

I found Erika while on a buying trip to Europe in late 2019, where she was in US rider Tiana Coudray’s barn in England. Tiana beautifully produced this mare, and after trying over 20 horses in two days, Erika was my first pick. While we weren’t able to compete much in 2020, I was able to spend time developing a partnership and laying the basics from which a career is made.

Erika has continued to impress and I am hoping to keep her in my barn with new owners to support the journey. I’m very open to a variety of ownership situations, and would be happy to discuss ideas with anyone that is interested.​​​​​​​For me, it’s not about the competition level or ribbons earned, it’s about the journey that you take to get there. And I am looking to create a group of people that would like to join me on this journey.

Please feel free to reach out to me (ssbradleyeventing@gmail.com) or Helen Brettell (helenbrettell@me.com) to discuss options.

Sincerely, 

We’re so excited to be showing again, both in Ocala and at home. Mimi Abel Smith’s Erika Louvo won the Training Horse-A section over Valentine’s weekend at the Ocala Winter Horse Trials!

2/12-14: Ocala Winter I Horse Trials (Ocala, FL)

• Stephen with Mimi Abel Smith’s Carrera 75: 5th in Open Training-B
• Stephen with Mimi Abel Smith’s Erika Louvo: 1st in Training Horse-A

• Anna Fitzhugh with former sale horse Loreto: 4th in Intermediate Rider 

1/23-24: Grand Oaks Horse Trials (Ocala, FL)

• Anna Fitzhugh with former sale horse Loreto: 1st in Preliminary Rider

1/17: Bascule Farm Dressage Schooling Show (Poolesville, MD)

• Margaret McKelvy with Stilts: 65.972% and 70.000% in First Level, Test 3

It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved From. 

Stephen and From, a 1993 Russian Thoroughbred, traveled the world together, including being on the Gold Medal team at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He completed the Kentucky CCI4* (now 5*) three times, placing 5th in 2004 and 9th in 2008. Throughout it all, he was always cheered on by his supportive owner Charlotte Harris, and his best friend and stablemate Brandenburg’s Joshua. 

“From had a personality that was as big as his talent. I am so thankful to have been a part of his life, and am grateful to everyone that made that possible.” Stephen recalls, “Even when they were both competing at the highest level, From and Brandenburg’s Joshua were always turned out together and traveled together. Having them both going at the same time was one of the highlights of my career.”

From was so lucky to have Tracy Mathews caring for him for the past several years. While he was initially meant to be Tracy’s partner in the hunter ring, he made himself at home in her barn and never left. 

Tracy shared, “From was a legend for sure, and hands down the nicest horse I have ever had the pleasure of riding. Many thanks to Stephen and Charlotte for entrusting me with this special horse for so many years.”

And we would all like to thank Dr. Theiss for her quick response when From started to colic, and making his passing peaceful.

Go hug your horses today! And if you have a favorite From memory, please share!

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Glad to be back at it! Well done Megan!

1/2-3: MDHT Derby Cross (Adamstown, MD)

• Megan Hopkins with Mr Goodbar: 5th in Jr. Novice

Well done to everyone this week at the MDHT Derby, and thank you Santa for taking the time to come say hello and get a little riding in before the big day!! Hope Mr. Goodbar was a gentleman!

12/5-6: MDHT Donation Derby (Adamstown, MD)

• Megan Hopkins with Mr. Goodbar: 15th in Jr. Beginner Novice
• Rebecca Lee with Tiz That: 7th in Beginner Novice
• Cyndy Mackey with Seattle Reign: 16th in Novice
• Megan Reuwer with Some Me Time: 11th in Novice
• Stephanie Senserini with Monbeg Icon: 10th in Novice