Team SSB had an absolute blast at the Waredaca Classic Three-Day! What an incredible couple days of riding and learning. Thank you to all of the volunteers and organizers who make this event possible.

This weekend held a particularly special place in our hearts. Alicia Turner set a goal six months ago – the Waredaca Classic Three-Day. I am ecstatic to share that Alicia and Key Play secured an impressive 2nd place in the Novice Three-Day. The hard work and dedication put into preparing for this moment truly paid off! What a fantastic result!

Speaking of fantastic results, major props to Nan Schumaker and La Cosa for their impressive 2nd in Training Rider. Jeannette Lussi and Rock’N’Ranger nailed it with a fabulous 2nd in Novice Rider-A. And big shoutouts to Dayna Blumel with Row the Boat and Wendy Masemer with Piper for their top ten finishes in Open Beginner Novice and Open Novice, respectively.

10/27-29: Waredaca Classic Three-Day & Horse Trials (Laytonsville, MD)

• Dayna Blumel with Row the Boat: 9th in Open Beginner Novice
• Jeannette Lussi with Rock’N Rangers: 2nd in Novice Rider-A
• Wendy Masemer with Piper: 10th in Open Novice
• Nan Schumaker with La Cosa Nostra: 2nd in Training Rider
• Alicia Turner with Key Play: 2nd in Novice Three-Day

What a fantastic couple of weekends for Team SSB!

This past weekend Brooke Burchianti and Cooley Space Grey put in some hard work at the Maryland 5 Star! I am so proud of this team! They finished top 20 in the CCI3-L and top 20 in the USEF National CCI3-L Championships!

Erin Murphy deserves a special mention for her remarkable achievement at Morven Park International two weekends ago. Riding Colleen McCarthy’s Jackson Maine, Erin secured a well-deserved 2nd place in the Open-Preliminary-A category.

And the riders out at the MDHT Fall Starter Horse Trials #1 also rode beautifully! Brittany Hebets Miller, riding Rosie, clinched a notable 2nd place in Beginner Novice-A and continued her success by securing another 2nd place in Beginner Novice-B, this time riding Stormtrooper. Vera Fontana excelled in the Introductory Combined Test, riding Olympiad to a stunning victory. She also impressed with Proud Mary in the Beginner Novice Combined Test, achieving a commendable 2nd place. Adding to the achievements, Skyeler Voss rode Nautical 54 to a 2nd place finish in the Novice-A category.

The weekend was filled with promise and fantastic results. Keep up the excellent work!

10/18-22: MARS Maryland 5 Star (Elkton, MD)

• Brooke Burchianti with Cooley Space Grey: 19th in CCI3-L + 18th in in USEF National CCI3-L Championship

10/14-15: MDHT Fall Starter Horse Trials #1 (Adamstown, MD)

• Ashley Beheler with Kirika: 8th in Beginner Novice-A
• Brittany Hebets Miller with …
  • Rosie: 2nd I Beginner Novice-A
  • Stormtrooper: 2nd in Beginner Novice-B
• Vera Fontana with …
  • Olympiad: 1st in Introductory Combined Test
  • Proud Mary: 2nd in Beginner Novice Combined Test
• Skyeler Voss with Nautical 54: 2nd in Novice-A

10/12-15: Morven Park International (Leesburg, VA)

• Erin Murphy of Morningside Eventing with …
  • Dominus (owned by Toni Flory): 6th in Open Training-B
  • Jackson Maine (owned by Colleen McCarthy): 2nd in Open Preliminary-A

We are loving the MicrocynAH from Manna Pro Horse not just for the horses, but the dogs too! It’s fast acting on small cuts and scrapes, and it’s non-toxic so we don’t have to worry about watching the dogs after applying, and it’s so easy to use!

Well used, and well loved! Thank you EQyss Grooming Products for being a staple in our barn! And thank you to Riding Warehouse for making sure that our next order is on the way when we start to run out!

Josh looks so good I just must shout out Doc’s Hemp again for keeping him comfortable enough to look like THIS at 29!

A massive round of applause to all my amazing students who fearlessly took on the wind and rain at The Maryland Horse Trials III & Area II Championships at Loch Moy! Your dedication and hard work throughout the show season have truly paid off, and I could not be more proud!

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible show staff and volunteers. Without your hard work and dedication, these events simply wouldn’t be possible.

10/6-8: The Maryland Horse Trials III & Area II Championships (Adamstown, MD)

• Ron Abrams with The Godfather: 11th in Beginner Novice Rider
• Dayna Blumel with Row the Boat: 8th in Open Beginner Novice
• Brooke Burchianti with Cooley Constellation: 12th in Open Training
• Rebecca Lee with Elton B: 3rd in Area II Open Modified Championships
• Jeannette Lussi with Rock’N Ranger: 9th in Area II Open Beginner Novice Championships
• Erin Murphy with Moatrea Cooley on the Con: 2nd in Open Modified
• Nan Schumaker with La Cosa Nostra: 2nd in Area II Open Novice Championships
• Curran Simpson with RF Cosmos: 8th in Area II Open Novice Championships

It’s been an incredible couple of weeks for Stephen Bradley Eventing, filled with outstanding performances!

Two weekends ago at Unionville International, Brooke Burchianti and Cooley Space Grey secured a stellar fifth-place finish in the CCI4-S, while Rebecca Lee and Elton B showcased their prowess with a fantastic fourth place in the CCI1-S-A.

At the Marlborough Starter Horse Trials, Brittany had some great rides. And she ended the weekend with a second place in Training Horse with Island Nominee and fifth place with Rosie in Beginner Novice.

I’m thrilled also to announce that Katherine Rizzo made a triumphant return to the show ring at the Marlborough Starter Horse Trials after overcoming a broken foot. She finished fourth on Red in Introductory.

Out at Old Tavern Horse Trials, Jeannette Lussi and Rock’N’Ranger secured a fantastic win in Senior Novice Rider. Congratulations to Erin Murphy who finished with a fourth place with Hemisphere in Open Beginner Novice and fifth place with Traditional Hat Man. And finally big shout out to Molly Sherman and Winsome’s third place in Preliminary Rider!

I was also out at Old Tavern with Peter Foley’s Boston, and I must say, Boston put in some confident work. It’s a privilege to work with such a talented horse.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the show staff and volunteers who make these events possible. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

To all of Team SSB, I applaud your unwavering commitment and the remarkable support you offer each other!!!

9/30-10/1: Old Tavern Horse Trials (The Plains, VA) 

• Stephen with Boston (owned by Peter Foley): 10th in Novice Horse 
• Brooke Burchianti with …
  • Cooley Constellation: 14th in Open Training 
  • Summer Fantasy: 8th in Open Beginner Novice    
• Jeannette Lussi with Rock’N Ranger: 1st in Sr. Novice Rider 
• Erin Murphy with …
  • Hemisphere: 4th in Open Beginner Novice  
  • Traditional Hat Man: 5th in Beginner Novice Horse  
• Molly Sherman with Winsome: 3rd in Preliminary Rider 
• Allyson Thomas with Queen of the North: 8th in Sr. Training Rider 

9/30: Marlborough Starter Horse Trials (Upper Marlboro, MD) 

• Britt Hebets-Miller with …
  • Island Nominee: 2nd in Training  
  • Rosie: 5th in Beginner Novice 
• Katherine Rizzo with Red: 4th in Introductory 
• Skyeler Voss with Nautical 54: 6th in Novice-B  

9/21-24: Unionville International (Unionville, PA) 

• Brooke Burchianti with Cooley Space Grey: 5th in CCI4*-S  
• Rebecca Lee with Elton B: 4th in CCI1*-S—A  

One of the coolest things about riding in the new Voltaire Design saddle is Equisense!

Equisense offers real-time insights into your horse’s movement and performance. It’s like having a personal trainer for your horse. With the Equisense Inside app, you can track and analyze your rides, receive detailed reports, and even anticipate potential lameness issues.

Horses are athletes, and like any athlete, they deserve the best care and training. Equisense helps us achieve that by providing us with accurate data and actionable insights. It’s about enhancing performance, optimizing training, and ensuring the well-being of our four-legged teammates.

Josh – retirement looks good on you! And so much of that is thanks to Doc’s Hemp for keeping this old man comfortable and happy so that he can enjoy his golden years!