🫶 Eventing truly takes a village and this weekend Waredaca Classic Three Day Event truly embodies that fact. The preparation of horse and rider, the dedication of owners, riders, family members, friends, volunteers, clinicians and organizers are all needed to pull it off… and what a weekend it was! Everyone involved was full of enthusiasm for the sport and for soaking up as much knowledge, experience and camaraderie as a person could in four days.

The competition was stiff and exciting but I believe the experience alone was well worth the all the effort for anyone who was able to take part. This is truly an experience that I believe should be a part of every event rider’s journey; helping to build a strong foundation not only for the actual riding experience that is gained but also a strong sense of responsibility to the horse’s wellbeing as well that of your fellow competitors.

I want to congratulate all of the enthusiastic participants who were full of curiosity and determination; some them long-time students, some smiling faces I met this weekend… EVERYONE did an amazing job and hopefully walked away with a new love and appreciation for their horses and our wonderful sport!

I would also like to add a very special congratulations to Emmy Kasley pictured with her amazing and supportive parents, who enthusiastically play an essential role. Emerson has worked so hard this last year to really forge a strong partnership with Vinny and they had a really stellar weekend!

10/20-23: Waredaca Classic Three-Day & Horse Trials (Laytonsville, MD)

* Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 26th in Novice Three-Day

Below is the FINAL schedule for October 9-10’s clinic with Peter Gray. While the riding slots are filled, we are welcoming auditors to the farm for the two days. To sign up to audit, please register via Strider.

When parking at the farm, PLEASE stay on gravel. All this rain has made for some squishy ground and we don’t want mud where there doesn’t need to be any. Also, while we loves dogs (and have plenty to prove it), please leave your own dog home for the day.

Well done Julie & Emerson on surviving (and doing well!) in what we can only describe as EPIC rain this weekend!!

10/1-2: The Maryland Horse Trials III & Area II Championships (Adamstown, MD)

• Julie Augustine with Texas Riddle: 11th in Novice Championships 
• Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 4th in Jr. Open Novice

The team had a great weekend between Old Tavern and Marlborough (this was Katie & Jax’s second win in a row!) Haley did a great job holding Brew’s hand through his first ‘big atmosphere’ show and Claire completed her first event with her new horse! AND while everyone else was out showing, Ray and Margaret took to the trails to explore the Patuxent River State Park down the road. Perfect barn family weekend!

9/25: Marlborough Starter Horse Trials (Rosaryville, MD)

• Katie Mayo with Mr. Mayhem: 1st in Novice-B

9/24-25: Old Tavern Horse Trials (The Plains, VA)

• Kelley with her own Valfreyja: 17th in Novice Horse

• Haley Miller with He’s True Brew: 11th in Sr. Novice
• Claire Shioutakon with Jump For Sally: 9th in Jr. Novice

Great job Emerson on your 3rd place in Novice Rider at Marlborough! Love this video of you both! And getting out in the rainy weather last week paid off for Claire and Julie at CDCTA. Congrats to both on good results (and everyone knows you don’t get rainbows without a little rain!)

9/17: Marlborough Horse Trials (Rosaryville, MD)

• Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 3rd in Novice Rider

9/11: CDCTA Fall Horse Trials (Berryville, VA)

Getting out in the rainy weather last week paid off for Claire and Julie at CDCTA. Congrats to both on good results (and everyone knows you don’t get rainbows without a little rain!)

• Julie Augustine with Texas Riddle: 4th in Open Novice-1; Reserve Champion TIP Novice
• Claire McElwain with Joker’s Win: 4th in Open Novice-2

The team headed across the road to Waredaca for their summer recognized horse trials. Everyone had a good experience including Haley and Brew bringing home the blue!

8/19-21: Waredaca Horse Trials (Laytonsville, MD)

• Kelley with her own Valfreyja: 7th in Open Beginner Novice

• Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 13th in Novice Rider-A
• Haley Miller with He’s True Brew: 1st in Beginner Novice Rider-A

8/21: FADS @ By Chance Farm (Union Bridge, MD)

• Janet Andres with Heat Wave: 6th in Second Level TOC
• Jan Solovey with former sale horse Breezy Bill: 2nd in Intro-C

Whoop Whoop! Top-10 results for the Kasley’s at MDHT! Well done!

7/15-17: The Maryland Horse Trials II (Adamstown, MD)

• Addison Kasley with Very Tasteful: 6th in Jr. Open Training
• Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 9th in Jr. Open Novice