Oh yeah, it was a good one.
This was maybe Team FCF's best show to date. We sure haven't had any bad ones, but that's how good this one was. Seeing how successful it was, I'm going back to original format and going through each horse/rider combination so as not to miss a thing! Ok, let's get it started:
Remonta Galeon and Brittany Shehi: This was an exciting week for these two. Not only was it the first horse show for this new pair, it was also Brittany's return to the show ring after 7 long years. Brittany showed no sign of ring rust, however, when her and the showman that is Remonta Galeon won both their classes thursday in the 0.80m jumpers, making them division Champion, then went on to win both their classes friday and were Reserve Champions in the Child/Adult Training Jumpers and the Pre-Adult Amateur Jumpers. Wow, if this is the result at their first show, imagine what the future holds for this team?!?
Remonta Galeon and Brittany Shehi
Manicero: Our little grey speed demon showed that even after a year absence from the show ring, he was a force in the 1.20m. Him and FCF Pro Chelsea had top ribbons in the division, including a blazing fast win on thursday, which helped them to the division Reserve Championship.
Nikkita D'Hautboisand Zoe Fuchs: This was also Nikkita's first show in almost a year (owner Zoe Fuchs busy with that whole college thing). Again, Nikkita showed no signs of missing a beat, winning 2 of the 0.85m Jumper classes and the division Championship. Zoe herself managed to make it from Santa Barbara late friday night, in the nick of time to compete saturday. After very minimal riding all school year, Zoe swung a leg and guided Nikkita to a 3rd and 6th place in the Child/Adult Training and Pre-Adult Amateur Jumpers. Nice!
Boardwalk and Cheryl Daniels-Grey: So this was Boardwalk's second time showing in the hunter ring, and he made it look as if he'd been at it for years. With Chelsea, he had beautiful rounds in the Training Hunters, including 2 wins (scores of 82 and 84!) and the division Reserve Championship. The weekend brought him and owner Cheryl Daniels-Grey to the show ring for the first time ever! As was the theme of the week, the 2 looked to be a seasoned team, winning the Reserve Championship in the Pre-Adult Hunters, and the Championship in the Pre-Adult Equitation. Congrats Cheryl and Boardwalk!
Beach Boy and Claire Daniels: Not to be outdone by her mother, Claire Daniels showed she was a rising star in her own right. Riding the incredible Beach Boy, a seasoned veteran of the show ring, Claire won 2 of the Pre-Childrens Equitaton classes, and was 2nd in the other, making her division Champion. Well done Claire!
Claire Daniels and Beach Boy in the Winners Circle!
Lynne Lancaster and Cielo: Spruce Meadows is on the horizon for this pair, and they used this as their last week of prep. Starting with a bang, Cielo and Chelsea posted a fast, double clean effort for 3rd in the 1.15m and Lynne took over from there. With beautiful rounds, top ribbons, and a 9th place finish in the $1,500 Child/AA Classic, these girls are ready to conquer Canada! We're all wishing you the best of luck, Lynne!
Coppacabana and Shallin Ris: This was a relatively short week for this duo. Sadly, Shallin left us this weekend to head off for a graduate program in Israel (good luck and we'll miss you!!), but before she left, she hit the show ring! Coppacabana started the week with a beautiful clear and 4th place finish in the 1.30m with FCF Pro Chelsea. She continued producing the clears with Shallin, placing 3rd against the Pro's in the 1.15m and 4th in the Modified Jr/Am. What a great note to hang up your hard hat on!
We'll miss you Shallin!
Bonjour and Lila Gamble: These two continued on their learning curve, posting beautifully executed round after beautifully executed round in the Short Stirrup 10 and Under. With lead changes well in hand and now doing the correct strides in the lines, do I smell Rated Pony Hunters around the corner???
Shamus and Annmarie Mede: With college on the horizon (Tennessee anyone?), Annmarie is making the most of her summer. Her and Shamus blazed around the Modified Child/Adults and Low Childrens Jumpers, making all the tight inside turns and galloping to the last fences in Jump-Offs. Her competitive rides paid off, giving them top ribbons in every class and the Reserve Championship in the Modified Child/Adult Jumpers. Go Annie and Shamus!
My Diamonds and Hannah Cooper: A new addition to the barn, My Diamonds showed she belongs here. Hannah, fresh back from college, took the ride on My Diamonds, and sticking with the theme, looked like they belonged together. With top ribbons in all their divisions, the new team walked away with a Reserve Championship in the 0.95m Jumpers against all the Pros. Very excited to see what the summer holds for these two!
Dusty Z and Giana Roberge: Another newcomer, Dusty Z walked in to the Wells Fargo Grand Prix Arena looking as if he owned the place. Showing beautiful technique, style and scope, he gave us gorgeous rounds in the 1.20m and 1.30m's. And yes, this amazing horse is part of our sales program, email for more info!
Nickel, Peter and Chelsea Jones: At this point, how can we talk about one chestnut horse without mentioning the other? The brothers, as they have been dubbed, proved yet again how unbelievable they are. Starting with the 1.40m, the brothers posted the only 2 clear rounds of the class, with Peter taking home the win and Nickel in 2nd. Saturday brought the Stubben Grand Prix, and the boys decided on a swap in order, with Nickel taking home the win, and Peter 2nd in an incredible jump-off. Not only that, but Chelsea walked away with the SSG Glove Bonus, and finished 3rd in the GGT/Paddock Cakes Leading Jumper Rider Series. Words cannot express how honoured we are to have these two amazing boys in our barn. Check out this great article about the Stubben Grand Prix:
http://www.proequest.com/news/grand-prix-results/2013/06/16/simply-unbeatable-chelsea-jones-takes-top-two-spots-in-15000-stue
The winning FCF Team!
Don't forget to go check out our youtube channel for videos of all our sales horses currently offered, as well as the winning Grand Prix rides from Nickel and Peter!
http://www.youtube.com/user/FullCircleFarmInc
Ok, thats probably good for now, if I'm forgetting anything, let me know!!! Congrats to all our horses and riders, and a huge thank to our whole team. On to the next!
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