Jump Chute Clinic Schedule

Our tentative schedule for Tuesday’s Jump Chute clinic at A Bit Better Farm went out by email last night (please check to make sure you don’t owe money or paperwork – all of which is due by tonight if you do…) As you can see we have two mid-afternoon spots available! Email margaret@mythiclanding.com if you’d like to book one (or both!)

“When you watch horses free jump and do gymnastics you see that each has their own style… they prepare their balance in their own way. The goal of a jump chute is to guide horses is learning how to use their bodies…and enable them to progress mentally and physically in a positive way.”

Check out Strider’s interview with Martin Douzant here on US Eventing, and also Martin’s Top 10 tips for a successful Jump Chute experience: https://useventing.com/…/featured-clinician-martin-douzant

Time Owner
10:30 AM Kim E.
10:50 AM Kim K.
11:10 AM Kelley W. #1
11:30 AM Kelley W. #2
11:50 AM Kelley W. #3
12:10 PM Delmelza McM.
12:30 PM Devorah G.
12:50 PM Meaghan R.
1:10 PM Rachel N.
1:30 PM Rachel O’S.
1:50 PM Izzy L.
2:10 PM Open

Voltaire Design

If there is one thing other than blood sweat and tears (and an amazing horse) that can elevate your riding it is having the right saddle. Voltaire Design USA & Canada saddles and the amazing support from their skilled saddle experts have had a huge impact on my riding. I can’t say enough about how important it is to be in the right saddle for both the horse and the rider and Voltaire Design is the very best experience I have ever had at addressing both.

No-Fail Blanket Folding

Who else hates winter blankets?! Here’s Kelley’s no-fail folding format for getting them to hang up nicely & keep everything neat and tidy!

No Thrush Hoof Powder

No Thrush Hoof Powder from Four Oaks Farm Products will change the way you treat thrush. We use is every single day in our barn, especially during those wet fall and spring months. It could not be easier to apply and is much less mess than any other product you might use. I also like the idea that the product is 100% natural and safe. Over and over again is has helped horses with thrushy soles/frogs and sore center heel sulcuses. A light dusting when you pick out feet can help with the prevention of thrush on horses that are prone to it as well.

Our Newest Sponsorship

We are so excited to announce our newest sponsorship through Toklat Originals with Royal Rider Stirrups Italy ! It’s surprising how many interesting options there are nowadays, where stirrups are concerned! We’ve been test-riding them all this week (they are so new they are not even on the Toklat website yet but we will let you know as soon as they are available!) and look forward to sharing a bit about each of these stirrups so you can see what #RoyalRider stirrups has to offer you!

Winter Clinic with Kelley at CBF #2 Schedule

Auditors are always welcome and auditing is FREE!

No major changes to the schedule ….see you all Saturday!

For anyone who has not been to Covered Bridge Farm before the address is 2435 Duvall Rd, Woodbine, MD. You will pull in to the main driveway and take almost an immediate right towards the indoor ring. There is a small gravel lot to the left before you get to the outdoor ring that we should try to efficiently park as many trailers on as possible. Overflow is on the grass beside that lot just along the driveway. Ideally we will just keep to the paved areas as much as possible! Thanks so much!!!

Please be sure to clean up after yourself and you horses in the parking area. There is a muck tub at the gate to the outdoor ring should you need it.

There is not water available on the grounds so please be sure to bring what you need!

***I need new release forms for everyone for 2023 if you have not signed them already.

CBF release agreement
ABBF Release

Don’t forget to visit Toklat Originals: www.toklat.com and enter “KWILLIAMS15” at checkout for 15% off your total order and free shipping!!

Time
Rider
10:00 AM – BN/2’6”
Audrey H
Kim E
Janet A
Kensley S
11:30 AM – 2’-2’6
Katie W
Kim E
Cami P
Julia S
Lindsay B
1:00 PM – BN and N combo group
Mary D
Liz B
Edyta M
2:15 PM – 18”-2’
Lauren E
Evelyn S
Deb N
Paula R

here’s a study guide for the clinic this weekend!

MDHT Rock ’N Roll Derby

We don’t have a lot of show results this time of year BUT Shari Young and her “Pure Cotton” are staying on their toes this winter at Loch Moy Farm!

1/7-8: MDHT Rock ’N Roll Derby (Adamstown, MD)

Shari Young with Pure Cotton: 6th in Beginner Novice

(📸is from the T3D)

Winter Clinic with Kelley at CBF #1 Schedule

Auditors are always welcome and auditing is FREE!

No major changes to the schedule ….see you all Saturday!

For anyone who has not been to Covered Bridge Farm before the address is 2435 Duvall Rd, Woodbine, MD. You will pull in to the main driveway and take almost an immediate right towards the indoor ring. There is a small gravel lot to the left before you get to the outdoor ring that we should try to efficiently park as many trailers on as possible. Overflow is on the grass beside that lot just along the driveway. Ideally we will just keep to the paved areas as much as possible! Thanks so much!!!

Please be sure to clean up after yourself and you horses in the parking area. There is a muck tub at the gate to the outdoor ring should you need it.

There is not water available on the grounds so please be sure to bring what you need!

***I need new release forms for everyone for 2023 if you have not signed them already.

CBF release agreement
ABBF Release

There are a few of you who have not sent payment. You may pay by cash or check but PayPal or Venmo is preferred where possible. You can use either of the links below to send payment. Please be sure to mark it as a payment to friends and family

Paypal: @kelleywilliams11
Venmo: @Kelley-Williams-29

Don’t forget to visit
Toklat Originals: www.toklat.com and enter “KWILLIAMS15” at checkout for 15% off your total order and free shipping!!

Time
Rider
10:30 AM
Addison K
Emerson K
11:30 AM
Mary D
Liz B
12:30 PM
Helen C
Kim E
Julia S
Janet A
2:00 PM
Kenyon C
Paula R
Katie W
Lauren E

PVDA Fall USDF Show

What a perfect way to wrap up the fall season! Congratulations to Margaret and Stilts! We think the wine glass is the perfect prize for braving the cold and windy weather on Sunday!

11/13: PVDA Fall USDF Show (Upper Marlboro, MD)

  • Margaret McKelvy with Runsonstilts: 1st in First Level, Test 3

Virginia Horse Trials & MDHT Starter Trials

We had a great weekend between the MDHT Starter Horse Trials and the Virginia Horse Trials. Well done to the whole team and everyone behind the scenes who helped. Check out our fun mashup video below!

11/5-6: MDHT Starter Horse Trials (Adamstown, MD)

  • Amy Gaynor with Studly Dudley: 1st in Training-A

11/3-6: The Virginia Horse Trials International (Lexington, VA)

  • Kelley with Valfreya: 13th in Novice Horse-A
  • Julie Augustine with Texas Riddle: 1st in Novice Rider-B
  • Claire McElwain with Joker’s Win: 12th in Novice Rider-A
  • Haley Miller with He’s True Brew: 4th in Novice Horse-B
What a weekend!
Music: Bensound