Here we are, somehow already at the end of the fall season, but boy, did we have some fun!

Here we are, somehow already at the end of the fall season, but boy, did we have some fun!

I think anyone who has ever competed in eventing knows that it is worth all the work when you get to have a good cross-country round. It’s what we live for! This fall I was gifted a few of those. While helping Cyndy and her Seattle Reign, aka Modoc, towards their goals, I was lucky enough to take Modoc around a few courses, and I think we both had a good time!  Of course, as you all may know, the Waredaca Classic Three-day event is very near and dear to my heart, and this year I was so excited to have a handful of students competing!  It wasn’t an easy row to hoe for everyone, but sometimes that is when we learn the most. We learn about perseverance and what you can gain by keeping your nose to the grindstone even when the going gets a bit rough. We learn about the value of team spirit and camaraderie even when one of “the team” is unable to compete. Everyone rallies to support each other, whether to push for a strong finish for those who could, or to help those who could not; still, they see the value in what they learned and the value they can still bring to the experience simply by being there to support their fellow competitors. This is a tough sport and I really love the people and horses I get to work with. 

Next up? Keep your eyes peeled for the Winter Clinic series dates!!!!

Dover Saddley Highland Starter Trial Series at Loch Moy (October 31-November 1)

  • Kelley Williams of A  Bit Better Farm on…
    • Seattle Reign owned by Cindy Mackey in the Open Training placed 2nd
      • A Bit Better Farm Students…
        • Deb Neivert on Bentley Flying Spur owned by Deb Neivert in the Starter placed 4th
        • Kristen Parris on Platinum Edition owned by Kristen Parris in the Beginner Novice Championship placed 4th

Waredaca Classic Three Day Event & H.T. (October 23-25)

  • A Bit Better Farm Students…
    • Kristen Parris on Platinum Edition owned by Kristen Parris in the Beginner Novice Classic Three Day placed 5th
    • Haley Miller on Most Divine owned by Haley Miller in the Novice Classic Three Day placed 3rd
    • Katie Mayo on Mr. Mayhem owned by Katie Mayo in the Modified Classic Three Day placed 4th
    • Vera Fontana on Olympiad owned by Vera Fontana in the Beginner Novice Rider placed 9th

MCTA Fall Horse Trials at Shawan Downs (October 17)

  • Kelley Williams of A  Bit Better Farm on…
    • Seattle Reign owned by Cindy Mackey in the Open Training placed 4th
  • A Bit Better Farm Students on…
    • Addison Kasley on Very Tasteful owned by Addison Kasley in the Open Training placed 1st
      • (same student) on Global Venture owned by Emerson Kasley in the Open Training placed 2nd

MDHT Highland School Horse Trial (October 10-11)

  • A Bit Better Farm Students…
    • Kirsten Parris on Platinum Edition owned by Kristen Parris in the Beginner Novice placed 1st

Maryland Horse Trials #3 and Area II Championships

  • A Bit Better Farm Students on…
    • Vera Fontana on Olympiad owned by Vera Fontana in the Open Beginner Novice placed 7th
    • Ella Ruth Goodman on Irish Encanto owned by Ella Ruth Goodman in the Novice Junior Championship placed 3rd