Grace Ann Nolan and Malbay Dreamer
Even though the Winter Equestrian Festival circuit in Wellington, Florida, was cut two weeks short by the COVID-19 virus, the Finally Farm riders and horses made the most out of the final two weeks, March 4-15.
In addition, circuit awards were decided after Week 10, and Finally Farm received an abundance of honors.
Grace Ann Nolan guided Malbay Dreamer to the circuit championship in the Low Adult Amateur Jumper, 18-35, section after multiple championships, reserves and classic wins. Grace Ann also rode Bolero D’Armanville to fourth place in the standings, and she guided Sonoma to sixth place in the Adult Amateur Hunter, 18-35, section standings.
“Hard work pays off!” said trainer Liza Boyd. “Congratulations to Grace Ann on your consistency!”
Mary Caroline Nolan and O’Ryan
Younger sister Mary Caroline captured the reserve championship circuit title aboard the veteran O’Ryan in the Children’s Hunter, 14 and under, section. The pair jumped to many blue ribbons over fences and earned tricolor honors throughout the circuit.
“O’Ryan was doing what he does best,” said Liza. “I also want to congratulate Mary Caroline on her winning rides in a competitive younger children’s hunter division during WEF 10.”
Bridget Hallman’s Who’s It starred in two sections during this year’s WEF. With trainer Liza Boyd aboard, Who’s It took the Green Hunter 3’9” championship during Week 10 and placed sixth in the circuit standings with Bridget aboard in the 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter, 36 and over, section.
Liza also guided Maggie Hill’s Ravello to sixth in the 3’6” Green Hunter circuit standings and to the victory in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive during Week 10. Maggie also rode him to multiple ribbons in the Small Junior Hunter, 16-17, section. “Maggie and Ravello won her final Junior Hunter class at WEF 2020,” noted Liza of their winning stake round. “It was a bittersweet end to WEF as the circuit was cut short, but a great way to finish!”
Maggie Hill and Ravello
Candid and Elle Gibbs began the WEF circuit as new partners and finished up with consistent results that were rewarded with fifth in the 3’3” Junior Hunter, 15 and under, circuit standings.
Elle Boyd finished her WEF circuit on a high note. Aboard Bridget Hallman’s Days Of Our Lives, she finished on top of the card in the Large Pony Hunter Classic and was reserve champion in the section. The pair also finished seventh in the Children’s Large Pony Hunter section in the circuit standings after just a handful of shows together. “Daisy was bred, and is owned and loved by Bridget. Congrats to all involved!” said Liza.
Elle Boyd and Days Of Our Lives
“I’m so thankful to the horses and people involved in making this year at WEF so amazing,” said Liza. “Even though our circuit ended earlier than we expected, we will take home great memories and lots of wonderful experiences. Our new horse-and-rider partnerships gained great mileage for the remainder of the year, and our veterans made their marks again in the show ring. We look forward to continuing the show season when it’s safe to do so. In the meantime, we’ll be home in Camden training, preparing and caring for our wonderful horses.”
