It's been non-stop fun at the barn this month, and this past week we managed to pack in even more activities than usual, beginning with the Hunt Cap Schooling Show at the beautiful South Branch Farms in York. Five of our students competed three of the ponies, and Christina brought Jackson along for a division and a school on the outside course. Everyone came home with big smiles and lots of ribbons. Here are a few pics of the gang:
| On Thursday and Friday, we held our first Riding Academy session. Riders learned lots of new skills, including how to apply polo wraps, how to tie a quick-release knot and how to use grooming tools properly. Our farrier, Scott Mohney, demonstrated hot and cold shoeing techniques and answered questions about hoof care. Riders did some bareback riding and tried some beginner vaulting skills, learned about first aid, trailer safety and how to identify different types of jumps in the ring. We're looking forward to our next Riding Academy session scheduled for the week of July 13th. For more information on our Riding Academies, visit our Events Page. |  Delight was a patient model for the riders practicing their polo-wrapping skills. |
Friday evening we had our second Spring Fling Fun Show, starting at 6 p.m. What a great change from the blistering heat of the afternoon! We had lots of fun playing the games and grilling some dogs and burgers. And it wouldn't be a fun show without a rousing game of Chase Me Charlie. This month's winners were Natalie and Patrick. Here are some photos from the evening:
| And if you think that's all the fun we had this week, well, you're not even close! On Saturday, Alexis and Domino braved the wind and rain to head to the Fair Hill Starter Trials where they competed in the Intro Division. They put in a nice dressage test, then rocked around the jump courses to finish fourth in their division. As they came through the finish flags what had been drizzle turned into pouring rain, so we were happy to get Domino back to the trailer and cooled off. We are especially proud of this pair for all of their hard work and dedication to improving their partnership. It's really paying off as they are better and better with each outing. Not many photos this time, due to the rain, but here's a cute one of them getting ready for the dressage. |  Alexis and Domino tacking up for their dressage test. |
And finally, on Sunday Tammy and Rigbie headed over to the Quentin Riding Club for the Cross Road Hunter Show, where they competed in the Adult Rider Division. Tammy has been working hard on increasing her confidence, and she and Rigbie are becoming a terrific team. They won their class over fences, and ended up winning Reserve Champion honors. Congratulations, Tammy and Rigbie!
 Happy Tammy after a lovely trip over fences with Rigbie. |  Tammy and Rigbie and their fantastic cheering section! |
This week is a little quieter, but we plan to go cross-country schooling on Friday, and then on Sunday, we look forward to an afternoon of lessons with Melissa Hunsberger. If you're interested in joining us for any of the fun stuff on our agenda, just email, call or text, and we'd love to see you! In the meantime, have a safe and happy Independence Day!
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