The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy

Shari Young and her daughter with Pure Cotton

A few of our riders got out to enjoy the wonderful Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm this past weekend. We are so lucky to have a venue that always pulls out all the stops to put on an amazing event! Congrats to everyone on a great weekend! 

 

7/15-16: The Maryland Horse Trials (Adamstown, MD)  

  • Addison Kasley with Very Tasteful: 8th in Modified Rider
  • Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 2nd in Jr. Open Training 
  • Katie Mayo with Mr. Mayhem: 7th in Training Rider-A
  • Shari Young with Pure Cotton: 7th in Beginner Novice Rider-B

 

🎥 Addison and Very Tasteful on course 

July 8-9 Wrap Up

Well… Not everyone was out showing this weekend! Some of Team ABBF got to enjoy this summer heat tubing down the river! Those who did brave the heat had a super weekend!! Stay cool everyone! 

 

7/9: FADS @ By Chance Farm (Union Bridge, MD)  

  • Janet Andres with Heat Wave: 2nd in Second Level TOC
  • Mikahla Insalaco with V.I.P. Ticket: 2nd in Training Level, Test 2

7/8-9: The Maryland International (Adamstown, MD)  

  • Ashley Gross with State of Lux: 7th in Training Rider

7/8: Morningside Stables @ Columbia Horse Center Schooling Jumper Show (Columbia, MD)  

  • April Tennyson with Maid of Duhallow: Champion in 2’6” Jumpers + Champion in 3’ Jumpers 

Our horses are athletes

Our horses are athletes that need well-rounded physical and mental training to perform at their best. Developing a program for each horse that helps them build better strength, flexibility, and confidence is so important. We love to use gymnastic exercises like this one designed to help Freyja perfect her form over jumps!

Bowman’s Feed and Pet

Who wouldn’t love Bowman’s Feed and Pet?! I’m absolutely smitten with this place! They carry top-notch products, from premium feed to top-of-the-line pet supplies. What’s even better is the small-town charm you get whenever you walk in the door.

Champion Equestrian Wear Helmets

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Happy 4th of July!

We hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th of July! It was a great weekend to get out and get some practice in the sandbox! 

 

 

7/1: FADS @ Blue Horse Farm (Jefferson, MD) 

  • Mikahla Insalaco with V.I.P. Ticket: 3rd in Training Level, Test 2 
  • Addison Kasley with Very Tasteful: 1st in Eventing TOC 
  • Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 1st in Eventing TOC 
  • Jan Solovey with ABBF graduate Breezy Bill: 1st in Training Level TOC 

Mikahla and V.I.P Ticket 

ABBF is magic

Don’t you know?? ABBF is magic!

We are conveniently located close to “civilization,” right down the road from Olney and Damascus—but even the wildlife knows that the farm is a haven! How beautiful is this mama fox?? Everyone who happens to snap a picture of this beautiful beasty says that she sits right down and poses!

No Thrush

Everyone is always searching for the quickest fix for thrush- and I think that we have cracked the code! We use Four Oaks Farm Products No Thrush for treatment, protection and prevention and it really works. No more messy thrush treatments for us!!

If you want to try it for yourself, we have free samples at the barn!

June 24-25 Results Wrap Up

Team ABBF had another stellar weekend out and about! Congrats to everyone!

📸 Emerson and Global Venture

6/24-25: Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Horse Trials (Leesburg, VA) 
• Emerson Kasley with Global Venture: 1st in Open Training-B 
• Haley Miller with He’s True Brew: 2nd in Novice Rider 
• Rachel Narrow with Troy George’s Nui: 1st in Novice Rider 

6/24-25: PVDA Ride for Life USDF Dressage Show (Upper Marlboro, MD) 
• Julie Augustine with Texas Riddle: 2nd in First Level, Test 1 + 3rd in First Level, Test 2 

6/24: Fair Hill Starter Horse Trials (Elkton, MD) 
• Kelley with … 
• Banking on You (owned by Kim Keating): 5th in Beginner Novice Horse-A 
• Run Far (for sale!): 3rd in Beginner Novice Horse-A 

Champion Equestrian Wear

There are so many riding helmets out there. The first time I read the helmet ratings from Virginia Tech (2023 edition), I was so proud to be a #ChampionRider! The Champion Equestrian Wear Revolve X-Air MIPS was rated #1 for safety. Our sport is dangerous enough without worrying about banging your head and I am so thankful to be able to ride in some of the safest helmets on the market.