GMHA was a very successful outing for myself and my students.  Huey completed his first training level event, with x-c in the pouring rain.  He was 2nd after dressage and show jumped double clear.  He had a few time penalties x-c which moved us down to 8th.  Not disappointed at all.  He was very brave and clocked around like he was a pro.  Next up...Groton House Farm.  This will be, by far, a more difficult event.  Let's hope Huey stays confident to the water jump!

Beth Achorn and her daughter Brie competed at GMHA as well.  Beth came in 4th in her very competitive Novice division.  Brie came in 2nd in her Beginner Novice division.  We all survived the horrible elements on Sunday to have a safe and successful cross country ride.

The Achorn's are headed down to Valinor 6/12 & 6/13.  Kimber will be getting in another Training level horse trial before GHF.  Brie will be competing for a qualifying ride to compete at Pony Club Nationals.  Beth decided GMHA was so fun that she needed to get another fix and entered Kyra at Novice.  Good luck girls!

Huey and Gunnar are headed to NHHJA at The Tack Shack.  We need to get in some more show jumping rounds before Groton House.

Speaking of Gunnar...I have two new resale horses from Tom.  Gunnar & Scooter.  Both are very sweet.  Gunnar is very laid back and will make a great partner for anyone.  Hard to believe his is an OTTB.  Scooter thinks he's a person.  He hangs around the barn just to say hello and watch whatever you are doing.  I really like both of these horses.  They are going to make wonderful partners!

Until next time, ride forward and STAY ON!
Michelle

The season is in full swing!  Huey has quite a successful start to the year.  He won his division at UNH and came in 3rd in his division at King Oak.  The plan is to move him up to training level, so we'll see how it goes.

My students have had a successful start as well.  Brie came in 5th in her division at UNH and Kyle won his division.  Hitching Post is next on the agenda.  I'll be there all weekend coaching and working at the tackshop.  Stop by and say hello!  The weather looks to be good, maybe I'll work on my tan as well.

Next up Hitching Post Farm horse trials, then the schooling event at Green Acres, with a jumper show at GMHA sandwiched in there.

I'm hoping to do a day of the Sharon White clinic at Scarlett Hill Farm.  Huey needs to school water!

Final note, congratulations to Bonnie on her new son Oscar.  Bonnie is Tom's daughter who lives in Idaho.  They've waited a long time for Oscar.

The spring eventing season is fast approaching and the daily grind of getting ready for those fast approaching events is in full swing.

Spring Shots are done.  Farrier is coming.  Chiropractor has come and is due back again.  Oh, did I mention, we need hay??  There seriously needs to be about 10 more hours in a day.

Looking forward to April vacation.  Going to go x-c schooling at Scarlett Hill, if it ever stops raining!

Up next is the 2phase at SBS and the next weekend at UNH.

Jumping lesson with Joe on Saturday preceeded by teaching & farrier in the morning.

I LOVE this time of year!