Liza Boyd and Gigi Manigault’s Walk-Off
The month of February was one to celebrate for Finally Farm. The team enjoyed major accomplishments and victories on the Winter Equestrian Festival circuit in Wellington, from the Short Stirrup to the WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular.
Highlights included Liza Boyd and Gigi Manigault’s Walk-Off placing second in the $50,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular with the top score in the second round! They qualified for the featured hunter class of the circuit with the reserve championship in the 3’6” Green Hunters.
Other great performances included:
Liza with Elle and Adeline Boyd and Sugarbrook Pink-N-Blue
Sugarbrook Pink-N-Blue and Elle - The pair were on fire during WCHR Week 6, taking the Medium Pony Hunter reserve championship and placing third in the Florida Medium Pony. Hunter Classic with a first-round score of 87. "We’ve been practicing a lot on looking ahead,” said Liza. “Sometimes she’s late with her eye to look and misses a turn in the handy, so we realty worked on that. Heather Senia Williams, who works for Stacia Madden, has been giving her and Adeline flat lessons and jumping lessons once a week, and that’s been really good. She’s teaching her things such as haunches in and shoulder in and really working on position and good basic equitation. It’s really important for the girls to learn from someone else, too. Adeline is totally focused and listens, and it’s been great. I’m really thankful to her for taking the time to help them.”
Bastille and Gigi Manigault - Gigi made her Amateur-Owner debut this winter and has enjoyed counting her strong partnership with Bastille while balancing her senior year in high school. Gigi also earned super ribbons aboard Big Bang in the equitation, including the Ariat National Adult Medal and the THIS Adult Medal.
Davillant H and Joey Rose winning a Low Adult Jumper Classic out of 23 entries. “Joey just started her jumper career this winter, and she’s figured it out quickly, said Liza. “She’s really brave. She’s game and gutsy. And when you put that together with her competitive nature, you know she can win!” Joey has also ridden Cassino to excellent ribbons in the Young 3’6” Amateur-Owners throughout the circuit.
Quick Silver Party Wave and Elle Boyd – The pair started out their partnership on a winning note, taking the reserve championship in the Medium Green ponies during their first outing. “We’ve had him since he was 3, and it’s been exciting to produce one and see him come along. Elle did a good job. McKayla Brombach showed him the week before and had him set up nicely. He’ll be a fun pony, and Elle will get a lot of years from him. He’s even one that Adeline may be able to ride one day.”
Custom Made and Mary Carolina Nolan
Custom Made and Mary Caroline Nolan – This is a new partnership, and the’ve come out strongly. They immediately won in the 3’3” Junior, 15 and under, section and have been contenders in that section from the start. “She’s just getting to know him. They’re an excellent match, and she won an under saddle class the first time she showed him. She really figured out how he likes to go and how he moves his best. MC also continues to enjoy Cleopatra’s Smile, and the pair regularly score top ribbons in the 3’3” Juniors, as well.” MC took an impressive sixth and eighth in the WCHR 3’3” Junior Hunter Classic in the International Ring during WEF 6.
Ferrari and Liza - They compete in the 3’9” Green Hunters and have earned championship results during the circuit. The Nolans purchased Ferrari recently, and Liza is making him up to be Mary Caroline’s future 3’6” Junior Hunter. . Getting made up to be MC future junior hunter.
Exclusive and Mary Caroline - Exclusive has taken Mary Caroline to tricolor results in the equitation this winter. “MC is working on her equitation, and this horse is helping her improve her rides in the Handy Hunter classes as well,” said Liza.
Malbay Dreamer and Grace Ann Nolan – When they’re on their game, this duo is hard to beat in the Low Adult Amateur Jumpers. The win nearly each week they compete and have a strong and trusting partnership. Grace Ann also is highly competitive with Bolero D’Armanville in the High Adult Jumpers, regularly taking top ribbons in this competitive division.
Sienna and Lourdes Low
Sienna and Lourdes Low – "They are a great partnership,” said Liza. “One week she had a challenging first day, and then was the comeback kid on day 2 and won both over fences round in the 3’3” Junior Hunters. I was super proud of her.” The pair also galloped confidently around the International Ring during WCHR Week 6, showing off what they’ve learned so far this winter and then topped it off with the division championship during WEF 7 with two firsts and a third over fences.
Charmeur and Elle Gibbs - Elle got good ribbons and mileage in the equitation with Charmeur, including great rounds in the THIS Medal. She also piloted her new mount Attaboy to great ribbons in the 3’3” Junior Hunters and tied for reserve championship honors during WEF 7. Liza also guided Attaboy to the blue ribbon in the USHJA 3’6” Green Hunter Incentive class.
Baby Blue and Elle - This pair has truly shined during WEF, raking in top ribbons in the Small Pony Hunter classes and Classics. Their highlights included a score of 89 during one over fences round. “He’s fun for her because you can really gallop on him,” said Liza. “He’s like a mini derby horse and has great balance. He’s wonderful for her to have because he’s older and seasoned and builds her confidence and education. She can show off as a rider because he knows his job. It was her highest score so far, and I was so happy for her. He reminds me of a mini Brunello.”
Carento and Liza - They placed fifth in the USHJA International Hunt and Go Derby. “I love working with Johnny and Kitty (Barker). It’s super fun, and Sherry is a great owner. That horse is so seasoned, and it’s fun for me to have the opportunity to show him. We were fifth out of 63, and I was super happy with that ribbon.”
Cassico and Rebekah Warren and Camilla Grover-Dodge with Jaguar
The stars came out at night for Rebekah Warren and Cassico (7th) and Camilla Grover-Dodge and Jaguar (10th) in the $5,000 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic during WEF 6! Jaguar and Camilla recently moved up to the 3’3” and have been competitive right from the get-go.
Conto Blue and Alexandra Dastjerdi - They’ve made great strides in the Low Children’s Hunters, earning great mileage and ribbons along the way.
Hakuna Matata and Adeline Boyd - They’ve made their presence known in the Short Stirrup division throughout the circuit. “I’m so proud of her consistency this winter! And I want to thank Courtney Petersen Goldstein for sharing this special pony with us. He’s irreplaceable!” said Liza.
