Team ABBF had a lovely weekend at Loch Moy this past weekend. Even though the weather says it’s summer, we are still in early season for most of our horses’ riders. This weekend shows a lot of promise for the season ahead!! Great job everyone!

My girls had some fun this weekend! Freyja really enjoyed getting to stretch her long legs out on XC. We are both loving that she is getting to be so much more rideable, so I can start to let her actually cover some ground out there! Lani just might be considering that maaaaaybe perhaps someday she will agree to consider jumping all the things the first time she is asked. She really has been so much fun, but SUCH a puzzle to produce. One step at a time with this beautiful girl!!

MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials (April 11-12)

• Kelley Willaims on…
  • Valfreyja owned by Kelley Williams in the Open Training placed 4th
  • Liliuokalani owned by Kelley Williams in the Open Beginner Novice placed 7th
• Ashley Gross on State of Lux owned by Ashley Gross in the Open Novice placed 2nd
• Haley Miller on Most Divine owned by Haley Miller in the Open Beginner Novice placed 6th
• Ella Riley on Master of Illusion in the Junior Beginner Novice placed 1st 
• Cyndy Macky on Seattle Reign in Open Novice A placed 4th
• Megan Reuwer on Some Me Time in Open Novice A placed 5th
• Kristen Parris and Platinum Edition in Open BN placed 8th
• Mickey Willie and American Dream in Junior Starter placed 1st
• Leila Riazi and Lego Technic in Starter placed 4th

After a long winter, the girls and I had a really fun outing last weekend at the first of MDHT’s Highland series to get the season going! We are so lucky to have a place like Loch Moy to help both horses and riders stay sharp through the winter months so we can come out ready to go in the spring!

MDHT Highland Series Horse Trials (March 21-22)

• •Kelley Williams on…
  • Valfreyja owned by Kelley Williams in the Open Novice placed 1st
  • Liliokalani owned by Kelley Williams in the Open Beginner Novice placed 9th

Maybe I’m biased, but nothing beats that fresh-from- Voltaire Design USA & Canada feel—perfectly balanced, and beautifully crafted.

If you spend any time around this barn, you already know how much we rely on Bowman’s Feed & Pet . Their delivery service is incredibly consistent, which keeps our program running smoothly week after week. On the rare occasion when something doesn’t go exactly as planned Bowman’s goes to great lengths to be sure we are not left hanging…..even if that means the owner himself makes a trip to the farm!

I love that Purina Horse Feed offers targeted support like Outlast, which helps maintain digestive comfort when routines, temperatures, and workloads are shifting. Supporting the gut now sets horses up for success later.

Their science-backed formulas take the guesswork out of nutrition—whether it’s maintaining weight through the winter or keeping the competition horses ready for the next season.

PC SDH Photography for Erin Gilmore Photography

Behind every successful barn is a team that makes the day-to-day possible. For us, Bowman’s Feed & Pet is a huge part of that team. From on-time deliveries to stocking those “must-have” extras that keep the barn running, their crew goes above and beyond. Reliable, knowledgeable, and always ready to help—they’re more than just a feed supplier, they’re true partners in our horses’ care.

Our partners at Bowman’s Feed & Pet . From delivering feed on time (no matter what the weather throws our way) to making sure we always have those “extras” that are easy to forget, their team keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We couldn’t do what we do without their dependable support.

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