We never leave the farm without our Champion Equestrian Wear helmets!
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Champion Equestrian Wear helmets
the Classic Three Day at Waredaca
Anyone who knows me knows just how much I love the sport of Eventing. Everything about the Classic Three Day at Waredaca brings me back to that soul deep love for my sport and everyone (horse and human) who is involved. From the family of competitors, coaches, grooms, parents, siblings and friends to the strongly dedicated masses of organizers, volunteers, officials, and tireless contributors, we get a thrilling weekend all built on a foundation of extreme love and dedication for the most awe inspiring companions we have– our horses.
The competitors at this event never let me down with their enthusiasm not only for their own learning and competitive experience but for that of their horses and their fellow competitors. The camaraderie cannot be beaten! That camaraderie extends right through to the people that show up each day to help keep the event moving in the right direction for the competitors and those folks never let anyone down! We have such an amazing team that works to exhaustion to put this on! No matter what, they meet every horse and rider with a smile, and joy to watch the horses really excel in this format!
Congratulations to ALL the competitors… I can’t wait for the next one!
E3- Maintaining Your Performance Horse
Join us at the e3- Maintaining Your Performance Horse event presented by Bowman’s Feed and Pet and Purina! It’s going to be a great evening where we’ll get to dive into different strategies for keeping our horses in top-notch shape! From nutrition tips to therapies, they have experts there covering all of your horse care questions!
Don’t miss your chance to come learn and connect with other horse owners! See you in the Waredaca Indoor on November 16th from 5 PM – 7 PM
Register for the event here: https://E3-MaintainingYourPerformanceHorse.eventbrite.com
Purina Horse Feed
There are a few reasons why Purina Horse Feed is my go-to feed:
Purina uses only the best ingredients to create their feeds, making sure that the horses get the nutrition that they need to perform their best
Purina has feed specifically tailored to the horses’ needs- from mares and foals to performance horses. It’s like having a personal chef for your horse!
The proof is in the research! Purina has been feeding champions with scientifically backed feeds for decades.
I would highly recommend checking Purina out for yourself! Bowmen’s has always been our supplier, and they do a wonderful job of helping us assess our horses’ needs!
ABBF Tailgate
Join Us at the ABBF Tailgate at the Maryland 5* !
The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill p/b Brown Advisory is just around the corner. And guess what? A Bit Better Farm has secured a prime spot for our tailgate in the “Middle Hay Field” – spot number A1!
Here’s the scoop:
📅 Date: Saturday October 21, 2023 (3* starting around 9am and the 5* starting around 1pm)
📍 Location: Middle Hay Field
🚗 Spot Number: A1
Stop by ABBF’s tailgate at spot! We can’t wait to see you there!
TWO fantastic giveaways
We are thrilled to announce not one but TWO fantastic giveaways that we are doing during the Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event !
Competitor Survival Kit:
Handcrafted with care in Great Britain, Champion Equestrian Wear Helmets boasts a legacy of over 40 years of developing top-notch protective riding hats. Safety is truly their forte, and I can vouch for the fact that their commitment to excellence is unparalleled.
If you’re in the market for a new riding helmet that puts safety at the forefront without sacrificing style. Get 15% off and FREE shipping on your next order by using coupon code KWILLIAMS15, or DM me for a printable coupon to use at your local tack shop!
Are you ready to conquer the competition? One lucky winner will take home this incredible kit worth over $120! Inside, you’ll find Purina Horse Feed horse cookies, Royal Rider Stirrups – Italy, the Grid Pro Quo book by Margaret Rizzo McKelvy, and more to help you shine in the arena.
To enter for a chance to win the Competitor Kit:
- You must be competing at the Waredaca Classic 3-Day.
- Follow A Bit Better Farm on Facebook.
- Share a photo with a lesson you’ve learned while prepping for the Waredaca Classic 3-Day.
- Don’t forget to tag A Bit Better Farm in your post!
🎉 Weekend Survival Kit: 🎉
Even if you’re not competing, we’ve got a treat for you! Our Weekend Survival Kit, valued at over $100, includes Purina horse cookies, a stylish Irideon Riding Wear shirt, a bottle of fine wine, and more to make your weekend unforgettable.
To enter for a chance to win the Weekend Survival Kit: - Whether you’re a volunteer, groom, spectator, cheerleader, emotional support, jump judge, cookie feeder, or boot rag manager – if you’re attending the Waredaca Classic 3-Day, you’re eligible!
- Follow A Bit Better Farm on Facebook.
- Post a photo and share why you love the Waredaca Classic 3-Day.
- Remember to tag A Bit Better Farm in your post!
Here’s the fun part: The more you share photos of what you love and what you’ve learned, the more entries you’ll have! Winners will be randomly selected on Saturday morning, so stay tuned, and best of luck to all participants!
Runsonstilts
Now, let’s talk about the audacity of naming a horse Runsonstilts and expecting anyone to keep their balance on top of those leggy strides without lots and lots of practice. But hey, that’s where Voltaire Design Saddles come swooping in to save the day. Voltaire Saddles have got our backs – and our butts – through every shoulder-in and over every oxer!
And it’s not just me – even my awesome student, Margaret, who owns the one and only Stilts, can testify to the magic of Voltaire Saddles.
Congrats to Deb Neivert and Tally
This was a little bit of a quiet weekend for ABBF riders but a smile this big is all we need to remember how lucky we are to get to do what we do everyday!
Huge congrats to Deb Neivert and her Tally (former ABBF sales horse) on their Intro level Reserve Champion status at Woodstock’s PVDA show this past weekend!
Today’s Horsewoman Podcast
Kelly Williams is an amazing 3 day eventing woman.
Kelley is an advanced level eventer whose passion for horses began at young age while taking riding lessons at summer camp. Pat, having loved horses from the time she was a child, saw an opportunity to fulfill her childhood dreams and decided that mother-daughter riding lessons might be fun. And the rest, as they say, is history.
After graduating from St. Mary’s College with a degree in Mathematics, Kelley began working for Dr. Will Engel of Ridgeview Veterinary Practice (large animal veterinarian). Working at the practice has helped fine-tune her horsemanship skills over the years. In addition, Kelley continued with her riding and competing, and soon found a love of retraining young horses off the track and teaching students. That, coupled with her passion for eventing, led to her current career as trainer for A Bit Better Farm.
Listen to the podcast HERE
American Eventing Championships
What a wonderful week we had at the Kentucky Horse Park for the American Eventing Championships! This event is so unique in the opportunity it provides to horses and riders at every level to really experience top-tier competition. I was lucky enough to be on hand to help a few students and friends this week, and I walked away feeling very thankful and so inspired to be involved with helping these riders reach their goals!
I can’t emphasize enough the hard work and dedication that it takes from a rider and their “village” to get here. Among other things, the level of emotional investment and pressure that the riders put on themselves is huge, and that in and of itself is a huge part of learning how to be successful in this sport.
Each of the riders that I was lucky enough to coach this week had their own personal goals to achieve (in addition to looking for that victory gallop around the Rolex Arena, of course 😉). I think the most important achievement for these riders was not the ribbons but that they had the grace to handle the pressures of intense competition, putting their best foot forward but then being prepared to keep moving in the direction of their goals even when things didn’t go according to plan.
Learning to take pride in the accomplishments along the way of that never-ending quest for perfection is one of the major keys to success.
In any case, I am immensely proud of the maturity and growth demonstrated by these lovely humans and their horses this week. Congratulations thoroughly on your wonderful performances! This week has been a testament to your hard work, dedication, and desire to keep learning and improving!!!
