Camryn Cass and La Vida Loca
Tons of tricolors decorated the Finally Farm tack room banner after the first week of the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show. One of the year’s highlight shows, Blowing Rock didn’t disappoint. While the rest of the South East suffered through a heat wave, the riders and horses enjoyed cool weather in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
The team finished the week with four show championships and eight reserves, plus numerous classic wins in the hunters and jumpers and equitation victories.
Liza Boyd starred in the Kathryn G. Clark Memorial Challenge of Champions. She guided Mary Jane King’s Drumroll to the coveted victory and placed third with Rebekah Warren’s MTM Hand Him Over. She also guided EMO Stables’ Sidenote to fifth in the invitational class that’s only open to those who have won championships during the week.
Erin McGuire and Kasarr topped the Russell Hall Memorial Jumper Classic
Erin McGuire and her veteran partner Kasarr made it a double by topping the Russell Hall Memorial Jumper Classic and winning the Welcome Jumper Stake! Such a great combination!
The Nolan sisters continued their winning ways. Grace Ann and Bolero D’Armanville zipped to the win in the Adult Jumper Classic on their way to the reserve championship.
Mary Caroline and Exclusive won the THIS and Hamel medals out of 30+. MC was also reserve champion on Bettina in the younger 3’6” Junior Hunters and won a class and earned top ribbons aboard Golden Years.
Grace Ann Nolan and Bolero D’Armanville
Lourdes Low and Abazu BSM went first in the order and held the lead to win the Low Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic. Their clear rounds and competitive ribbons all week earned them the division reserve championship, as well.
An excellent week for for Camryn Cass! She won both classes in the older 3’3” Junior Hunters on the second day to capture the championship aboard La Vida Loca. She also claimed the victory in the combined 3’3” Junior Hunter Classic on Catchphrase. In addition, she earned the Goshen Hill POE Rider Bonus on Saturday for her spectacular riding!
Elle Boyd was a busy young rider during Week 1. She and Profound earned the reserve championship in the Children’s Hunter, 14 and under, section and won the Classic! Special thanks to the Rein Family for sharing Profound. Elle also rode Loafer’s Lodge Melody to championship honors in the Medium Pony section with wins in three of the four over fences classes. Aboard Glenhaven Small Talk, Elle topped the WIHS Pony Medal. She also picked up the Small Pony Hunter reserve championship aboard Baby Blue with two top calls over fences. Sister Adeline contributed to the point total with a second place over fences and third in the under saddle.
Elle Boyd and Loafer’s Lodge Melody
The amateurs were on fire as well during Blowing Rock. Bridget Hallman and Stargazing earned the show championship, with Gigi Manigault and Creekside taking the reserve in the 3’3” Amateur-Owner Hunters. Rebekah Warren and Cassico and Gigi and Walk-Off split the difference in the 3’6” Amateur-Owner hunters one day, with Cassico and Rebekah earning the reserve championship.
LuLu Wells and Heaven’s Gift continued their tricolor collection with class wins and the reserve championship in the Large Pony Hunters.
Isadora and Callie Kelly’s consistent performances in the Low Adult Hunters paid off with the reserve championship.
The team looks forward to the second week of Blowing Rock and continuing the momentum and fun!
