Spring into Show Season!

We had a GREAT weekend at the CDCTA Spring Horse Trials and the VADA/NOVA Spring Dressage show. Everyone’s hard work this winter is already paying off! Well done team!

4/11: CDCTA Spring Horse Trials (Berryville, VA)

  • Ron Abrams with The Godfather: 5th in Intro-1
  • Julie Augustine with Texas Riddle: 6th in Open Novice-1
  • Amy Gaynor with Studly Dudley: 7th in Open Novice-4
  • Addison Kasley with Very Tasteful: 5th in Open Novice-3
  • Taylor Martin with Avocado: 1st in Open Beginner Novice-1; TIP Beginner Novice Champion
  • Rachel Narrow with Nui: 12th in Open Novice-4

4/10-11: VADA/NOVA Spring Dressage (Leesburg, VA)

  • Luba Abrams with Over to Hue: 1st in Class 221 — 61.486% on Second Level, Test 1
  • Margaret McKelvy with Runsonstilts: 2nd in Class 213 – 65.694% on First Level, Test 3 + 1st in Class 244.1 – 60.811% on Second Level, Test 1

Congrats to Susan on the purchase of Ludlow!

Ludlow came and went in a hurry! He was snatched up by Susan Bain-Schmidt before we had a chance to post him. This lucky boy has safely made the trek to his new home in Colorado and is settling in to his new digs. What a lovely young horse sourced by the wonderful folks at Ballyclare Farm. Congratulations to Susan! We can’t wait to see updates on his progress!

Morven Park Spring HT

It didn’t feel very “spring” like, but it was great to be running and jumping again!

3/27-28: Morven Park Spring Horse Trials (Leesburg, VA)

  • Amy Gaynor with Studly Dudley: 11th in Open Novice
  • Cashell Jaquish with Corrival: 10th in Novice Rider
  • Addison Kasley with Very Tasteful: 4th in Jr. Novice Rider 
Cashell with Corrival – 10th in Novice Rider.

First Shows of Spring!

Addison Kasley & Very Tasteful.

3/20-21: MDHT Starter #1 (Adamstown, MD)

  • Addison Kasley with Very Tasteful: 1st in Jr. Novice
  • Emerson Kasley with Big Bad Tattoo: 1st in Jr. Beginner Novice
  • Taylor Martin with Avocado: Beginner Novice-Combined Test … didn’t stay to see placing, but jumped clear!
  • Rachel Narrow with Nui: 6th in Novice-1
  • Amy Pleasants with Kazien T: 8th in Beginner Novice-2

3/20: FADS @ Covered Bridge Farm (Woodbine, MD)

  • Luba Abrams with Huey: 1st in Class 121 — 65.270% on Second Level, Test 1 
  • Ron Abrams with Brando: 4th in Class 108 — 63.448% on Training Level, Test 2 + 4th in Class 109 — 61.552% on Training Level, Test 2
  • Margaret McKelvy with Stilts: 2nd in Class 121 — 65.000% on Second Level, Test 1 + 2nd in Class 125 — 63.919% on Second Level Test 1
  • Rachel Narrow with Nui: 3rd in Class 262 — 72.143% on Novice-A + 4th in Class 262 — 69.762% on Training-A

Spring Results!

Congratulations April!
3/13: PVDA Clarksville Chapter Show (Clarksville, MD)

  • April Tennyson with Maid of Duhallow: 2nd in Training Level, Test 2 + 1st in Novice-A

TIP Awards & Eventing Academy

CONGRATULATIONS Jenn Cobb & Greely’s Dude (former sale horse) on winning the TIP Training level Dressage Championship Year-End for 2020!!

2/28: Stable View Eventing Academy (Aiken, SC)

  • Nan Schumaker with La Cosa Nostra: 2nd in Beginner Novice-E Congratulations Nan!

We’re Still Riding Strong!

It’s been COLD but we’re still going strong! We’ve been indoors thank goodness, at least up north! Hopefully the warmer weather comes back soon!

2/21: Bascule Farm Schooling Show (Poolesville, MD)

  • Margaret McKelvy with Runsonstilts: 4th & 5th in Class 6 — 65.676% & 63.514% on 2nd Level, Test 1 (including an 8!)

2/20-21: Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials (Altoona, FL)

  • Julia Scherschligt with Fifteen Cents: 18th in Sr. Beginner Novice Rider

KICK ON & Stay WARM!

January 30th Winter Clinic Schedule

For anyone trailering in please remember to clean up the area around your trailer before you leave. There are muck tubs and pitch forks available for use should you need them.  It is important for everyone to do their part if the grounds at CBF are to stay as lovely as they are. PARKING: As you come in the main driveway make your first right toward the indoor ring. Parking is in the area to your left after you make that turn. When possible please stay on the paved area just to your left when you park. Overflow for that area is in the grass to the left of ring driveway behind/beside the paved lot. Please do not pull down the driveway going past the rings.
9:15AM: Katie
10:00AM: Luba, Camille, Liz, Maya
11:30AM: Dale, Denise, Steve, Alexa
1:00PM: Mia, Kaitlan, Paris
2:15PM: Kim, Elizabeth, Dale
3:30PM: April, Nancy, Julia A

Jan 23rd Winter Clinic Schedule

We’re excited for our second (of five!) clinics this winter.

Here’s the schedule:

10:00 AM:
Kim E
Elizabeth C

11:00 AM:
Liz S
Maya O
Caiti F

12:15 PM:
Cyndy M
Megan R
Steve P
Denise P
Alexa H

2:00 PM:
Haley M
Katie W
Julia S

3:30PM
Helen C
Nancy S

4:30pm
Molly S

Fun Winter Schooling Show Weekend!

When winter hits it’s time to head indoors. Margaret and April got some great scores this weekend! Head over to our socials for a couple of videos!

1/17: Bascule Farm Dressage Schooling Show (Poolesville, MD)

  • Margaret McKelvy with Stilts: 65.972% and 70.000% in First Level, Test 3

1/16: PVDA Clarksville Chapter Show (Clarksville, MD)

  • April Tennyson with Aurora: 5th in Class 2 (Novice A); 3rd in Class 3 (Training 2)