We certainly all know how hard it can be to keep reaching for your goals. Sometimes they can seem so far off that they are unattainable BUT if you keep your chin up and your eye on the prize you can get there! Congratulations to Rachel on reaching a lifelong goal this weekend by completing her first preliminary horse trial we are all so happy for you and share in your delight!!

Seneca Valley Pony Club HT (August 30-31)

• Rachel Narrow on Sushi in the Open Preliminary placed 9th

A big congratulations to Rachel and Sushi on finishing in style at Waredaca this past weekend. Their partnership has been really fun to watch develop this year!

Waredaca Horse Trials (August 15-17)

• Rachel Narrow on Sushi, owned by Edaward Ewbank, in the Modified Rider placed 1st

Lots of rain means… you guessed it: soggy pastures, wet hooves, and all kinds of barn aisle chaos. But we don’t worry, because we’ve got No Thrush powder on hand from Four Oaks Farm Products . It’s easy to apply, mess-free, and super effective at keeping hooves dry and healthy in tough conditions.

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A few of us dodged the raindrops this weekend to have some fun at Middleburg Horse Trials this past weekend! A special congratulations to Rachel on her very successful move up to Modified!!

Middleburg Horse Trials

• Kelley Williams on Valfreyja in the Open Training placed 6th
• Rachel Narrow on Sushi in Modified Rider placed 3rd

Team ABBF had some big fun this weekend at Waredaca! Congratulations to Katie and Rachel on a great show!

Waredaca H.T. (May 2-4)

• Rachel Narrow and Sushi owned by Rachel Narrow and Edward Ewbank in Training Rider placed 3rd
• Katie Mayo and Mr. Mayhem owned by Katie Mayo in Modified A placed 1st

Good nutrition is the foundation of everything we do. Purina Horse Feed gives our horses the support they need—whether they’re in full competition mode or enjoying their retirement.

Team ABBF is working on wrapping up the competition season in style. We all enjoyed the weather this past weekend at Waredaca and we even had a super finish by Liz Brothers in her first classic format 3 day event! The fall classic at Waredaca is a favorite of mine and I always enjoy seeing people getting to experience it for the first time! Great job everyone!!

Waradaca Classic Three Day Event and Horse Trials – Gaithersburg, MD – October 24-27, 2024

• Elizabeth Brothers on Artigo: 5th in the Classic BN 3 day
• Emerson Kelsey on Global Venture: Modified Rider – 4th
• Katie Mayo on Mr. Mayhem: Modified Rider – 6th

Summer is wrapping up, and team ABBF is getting back into the swing of things and gearing up for an exciting fall season!

August 16 – 17: Waradaca Farm Horse Trials, Laytonsville, MD:

• Emerson Kasley on her own Global Venture: 1st in Modified CT
• Addison Kasley on her own Very Tasteful: 4th Modified

August 24: Waredaca Starter Horse Trials

• Rachel Narrow and Modern Ballet (for sale!): 3rd in Open Beginner Novice

August 31 – September 1: Seneca Valley Pony Club Fall Horse Trials

• Addison Kasley on her own Very Tasteful: 6th Preliminary Rider
• Emerson Kasley on her one Global Venture: 6th Open Modified 2

We’re so thrilled to see Sailor (aka Hide the Shine) go home with Yvonne Lucas! We’re going to miss having his wonderful personality in the barn, but we know that Yvonne will appreciate him for all his wonderfulness. And congrats to Larissa Quirk on the sale, and thank you for trusting us to find your boy a new home.

Big congrats to Kim Regalado on the purchase of He’s True Brew! We’re thrilled that Brew will be staying in Area II and hope to see these two rocking and rolling out there soon!