It’s been fantastic hearing about all the incredible results my students have achieved as they dive back into show season! Their winter homework is truly paying off.

At the Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Spring Horse Trials, Nan Schumaker and La Cosa Nostra clinched 2nd in Training Rider-A. Meanwhile, Alicia Turner with Key Play, Wendy Masemer with Center Lane, and Ashley Beheler with Kirika showcased superb horsemanship throughout the weekend.

Over at the Waredaca Spring Horse Trials, Peter Foley’s Boston and I tackled Training level for the first time ever. Boston performed well on course, and I am very proud of the work this horse has put it. Additionally, my students Wendy and her horse Center Lane, along with Megan Reuwer and Some Me Time, secured top ten finishes in Open Training and Novice Rider-B, respectively.

Wonderful job, everyone!

5/4-5: Waredaca Spring Horse Trials (Laytonsville, MD)

• Stephen Bradley with Boston (owned by Peter Foley): 12th in Open Training
• Wendy Masemer with Center Lane: 9th in Open Training
• Megan Reuwer with Some Me Time: 5th in Novice Rider-B

4/27-28: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Spring Horse Trials (Leesburg, VA) 

• Ashley Beheler with Kirika: 5th in Beginner Novice Rider 
• Nan Schumaker with La Cosa Nostra: 2nd in Training Rider-A 
• Alicia Turner with Key Play: 9th in Training Rider-B 

Two weekends ago, #TeamSSB really showed up to the MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials! Massive congrats to my outstanding students on their stellar performances. Ashley Beheler and Kirika secured 2nd in Beginner Novice-A, while Erin Harrington and Vitez clinched a solid 4th in Beginner Novice-C. Cyndy Mackey and Seattle Reign galloped to a fantastic 3rd in Novice-C, and Wendy Masemer and Piper rode to a commendable 5th in Beginner Novice-B. Megan Reuwer showcased top-notch rides, clinching 4th with Some Me Time and 6th with VSH Rafalko in Beginner Novice-B. Finally, Nan Schumaker and La Cosa Nostra took the crown with a 1st in Training-A.

This past weekend, Megan and Cyndy excelled at the Full Moon Farm Spring Thing Horse Trials, while Alicia Turner and Wendy triumphed at the Hunt Club Farm Starter Horse Trials. Megan bagged a 1st in the Open Beginner Novice Combined Test with VSH Rafalko, while Cyndy and Seattle Reign secured a wonderful 2nd in Open Training. Alicia and Key Play earned a well-deserved 2nd in Training, and a big congrats to Wendy and Piper for their 1st in Beginner Novice-B.

Way to go, team!

4/13-14: MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials (Adamstown, MD)

• Ashley Beheler with Kirika: 2nd in Beginner Novice-A’
• Kim Egan with High Street: 5th in Beginner Novice-B 
• Erin Harrington with Vitez: 4th in Beginner Novice-C  
• Cyndy Mackey with Seattle Reign: 3rd in Novice-C
• Wendy Masemer with Piper: 5th in Beginner Novice-B
• Megan Reuwer with …
  • Some Me Time: 4th in Beginner Novice-B
  • VSH Rafalko: 6th in Beginner Novice-B
• Nan Schumaker with La Cosa Nostra: 1st in Training-A

4/21: Full Moon Farm Spring Thing Horse Trials (Finksburg, MD)

• Cyndy Mackey with Seattle Reign: 2nd in Open Training
• Megan Reuwer with …
  • Some Me Time: 7th in Open Novice
  • VSH Rafalko: 1st in Open Beginner Novice Combined Test

4/21: Hunt Club Farm Starter Horse Trials (Berryville, VA)

• Alicia Turner with Key Play: 2nd in Training
• Wendy Masemer with Piper: 1st in Beginner Novice-B

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Hats off to my students who showcased their talents at the CDCTA Spring Horse Trials! It was all about Open Training this weekend, and they certainly delivered. Suze Cornue displayed impeccable form, securing a 3rd place with Cubic Sound in Open Training-2, and another 3rd with Korbin in Open Training-1. Kai Bradley and Diamonds Forever galloped to a solid 5th in Open Training-1, while Wendy Masemer and Center Line dazzled their way to a top ten finish in the same division.

4/7: CDCTA Spring Horse Trials (Berryville, VA)

• Kai Bradley with Diamonds Forever: 5th in Open Training-1
• Suze Cornue with …
  • Cubic Sound: 3rd in Open Training-2
  • Korbin: 3rd in Open Training-1
• Wendy Masemer with Center Lane: 8th in Open Training-1

A lot of time and attention goes into making sure my horses are well groomed and well cared for. When it comes to myself, I sometimes feel like an afterthought. But Equestly keeps me looking sharp no matter how little time I have.

What a great weekend at the Morven Park Spring Horse Trials! Being back in the competition ring after a winter hiatus felt fantastic. Boston, owned by Peter Foley, showed tremendous spirit for his first event of the season, securing a commendable 7th place in Open Novice-A amidst stiff competition.

Watching my students ride is always a joy. Kudos to Julie Bigham and Accomplice for clinching 1st in Senior Training Rider-A, Suze Cornue for her impressive 3rd in Open Novice on Korbin and 8th in Open Training-A with Cubic Sound, Nan Schumaker and La Cosa Nostra for their solid 6th in Open Novice, and Katie Wherley and Grateful Heart for their well-earned 8th place finish in Open Intermediate.

And last but never least, last weekend at the MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials Erin Harrington and Vitez brought home a 2nd place in the Beginner Novice Combined Test.

3/30-31: Morven Park Spring Horse Trials (Leesburg, VA)

• Julie Bigham with Accomplice: 1st in Sr. Training Rider-A
• Stephen Bradley with Boston (owned by Peter Foley): 7th in Open Novice-A
• Suze Cornue with …
  • Korbin: 3rd in Open Novice
  • Cubic Sound: 8th in Open Training-A
• Nan Schumaker with La Cosa Nostra: 6th in Open Novice 
• Katie Wherley with Grateful Heart (for sale!):8th in Open Intermediate

3/23-24: MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials (Adamstown, MD)

• Erin Harrington with Vitez: 2nd in Beginner Novice Combined Test

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More exciting news from down south! I could not be more proud of my students at the Southern Pines Horse Trials in North Carolina. Congratulations to Rebecca Lee for securing first place in Open Beginner Novice-A with DGE Swipe Right, Erin Murphy for her 2nd in Preliminary Combined Test with Cooley Cadence, and 3rd in Open Novice-C with Moonlit Troll. Kudos to Brittany for her 5th place in Open Novice-A with Championesse De La Coeur! These are just a few highlights of our stellar results!

3/8-10: Southern Pines Horse Trials (Raeford, NC)

• Brittany Hebets Miller with …
  • Championesse De La Coeur (owned by The CDCL Group): 5th in Open Novice-A
  • Island Nominee (owned by Jessica Sappenfield): 9th in Open Novice-B
• Rebecca Lee with …
  • DGE Swipe Right (owned by Judith Lafleur): 1st in Open Beginner Novice-A
  • Malfalda SC (owned by Candace Bamford): 8th in Open Beginner Novice-B
• Erin Murphy with …
  • Cooley Cadence (owned by The Cooley Cadence Group): 2nd in Preliminary Combined Test
  • Moonlit Troll (owned by Caroline Cook): 3rd in Open Novice-C
  • Table Talk (owned by Leslie Pitcher): 7th in Open Training-A
• Skyeler Voss with Nautical 54 (owned by Anna Gibson): 8th in Open Novice-C

Boston looking very handsome while trying on his Back on Track USA mesh sheet! I really like using the Back On Track products before tacking up to help make sure that muscles are warm and supple.

“I love you to the barn and back” – Boston (probably)

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