Adeline Boyd and Hakuna Matata
The Finally Farm team traveled to Wellington, Florida, for the winter of 2021 and began their show season with championship results during the WEF Premiere, January 5-10.
Adeline Boyd made her Short Stirrup debut a winning one aboard Hakuna Matata to start the show season on a great note. “We didn’t show a lot of horses this week, so I knew this was the week for her to show. There weren’t many clients, either, so it was her time,” said mother Liza Boyd.
Liza said the night before Adeline was to show, she noticed the course was set as they were leaving the show. So the two walked over and checked out the ring. “We named all the jumps to help her remember the course,” said Liza. “Then the next day I could say, ‘Remind me of the colors.’ The outside line is the orange line, and the blue jumps are on the diagonal. It makes it easier for her to learn the course.”
On Sunday morning, Adeline woke up meaning business. “She said, ‘It’s not dark outside, which means we’re late. Hurry up, mom!’ She was super focused when she went in the ring and then obviously came out of the ring smiling and on Cloud 9. It was funny to see how her personality changed on show day. Game on! Elle was a good big sister and Uncle Hardin came over to cheer her on.”
Adeline Boyd with her sister Elle, uncle Hardin Towell and grandfather Jack Towell.
Liza also showed Eight Oaks’ horses for trainers Kitty and Johnny Barker, of Middleburg, Virginia, as well as those for Bridget Hallman, of Oyster Bay, New York.
Aboard Ashley Hodges’ Infinity G, Liza earned championship honors in the3’ Green Hunters. “Kitty and Johnny found her this lovely horse, and I really enjoy working with them,” said Liza. “Ashley was also champion on him in the Adult Hunters. He’s a good mover, great jumper and light in the hand. He’s a nice ride for a girl. I always appreciate having such nice horses to ride, and it was a great way to kick off the circuit.”
Liza piloted Sherry Crawford’s Carento to fifth in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. “He was second going into the Handy Round and then had a rub after an inside turn. But he was great, and it was a wonderful start for him. Sherry’s a great owner, and he comes to ‘the office’ ready to work every day. He’s a great guy, and I’m so grateful for the ride on him in the derbies. He’s seen it all, and you can do the handy turns and have fun on him. He’ll show again Week 4 in the Hunt and Go Derby and during WCHR Week 6.”
Liza’s daughter Elle Boyd showed Bridget’s Large Pony Days Of Our Lives to top ribbons, including a score of 85 and second place over fences. “This is a super pony and is now available for lease,” said Liza. “We’re so appreciative and thank the Hallmans for allowing Elle to show this special homebred. Bridget showed the pony’s mom successfully in the Adult Hunters, and this pony goes like a little horse. It was also fun that Penny, Bridget’s mom, was able to be there to watch and cheer her on.”
The Finally Farm team has settled in and is looking forward to 12 weeks of fierce and fun competition! Thanks to our sponsors who have us ready to rock this winter circuit! #ariat #cwd #icehorse #irhhelmets #mdcstirrups #proelitefeed #platinumperformance #ruespari #successequestrian #equifit #charlesancona
Settling in for 12 weeks of fun in Wellington!
