Springtime at FLF

We have started the year off strong with lots of ribbons and new partnerships being built. Enjoy some snapshots of what all has been going on both at the farm and away.

Elise Roszell, riding Limerick, was named best rider for Friday at the AHJA Kick Off Show 2026.

We had a 1, 2, 3 finish in the AHJA Junior Board Equitation Challenge in the beginner ring between Courtney Chandler, Lillian Ballagas, and Ellie Brabston.

Hannah Miller tackled the jumper ring for the very first time riding Fitz-Carlton, owned by Fox Lake Farm. She also went on to win 6th place in the AHJA Junior Board Equitation Challenge Huntsville Ring.

Tressie Grace Walvatne and new partner Gayfied’s Popty Ping had a great first show! By Sunday of the AHJA Kick Off Show this duo won both the short stirrup equitation classes! Looking forward to seeing them progress this year.

Holly Howerton rode Julia McAdam’s HM Beaulieu to the blue ribbon in the $500 professional derby at the AHJA Kick Off Show.

Scarlett Anderson and one of our wonderful lesson ponies' Gracie, took to the ring for in the older walk trot and took home reserve champion honor at the Kick Off Show.

Lydia McCay and Rose to Victory too home 10th place in the $1500 Hunter Derby and Rose was awarded Best Turnout of the Derby for the second show in a row! We are so proud and thankful for the entire team that helps make these awards possible.

Lillian Ballagas and her own Summer Breeze had an amazing weekend taking home champion honors in the long stirrup hunter and qualified for the undersaddle invitational.

Caroline “Ticky” Goodrich and Clovermeade Zurich took the blue in the $500 Pony Classic at the Year End Show. This class included children’s ponies, schooling ponies, and regular ponies.

Ticky and Zeke were also reserve champion the very next week in the children’s pony hunter’s during Elite Show Jumpings’ Atlanta in the Spring.

We have been busy traveling the USEF circuit as well as staying closer to home.

Brady Cleghorn and new mount Lady Blue Especiate had an amazing first show this past weekend at Chatt Hills taking a win in the combined short and long stirrup classic.

Lady was also reserve champion in the 2’3 USHJA Hunters with Holly Howerton in the irons.

Anne Kingsley Shaul and Geronimo had great rounds in the jr/am jumpers taking champion during Elite Show Jumping’s Winter Fest in the 1.0m.

Lou Gidiere and Courageous have been showing up a storm! We are so proud of all her hard work over the winter making the move up to the older children’s hunters during the AHJA Kick Off Show and Elite’s Atlanta in the Spring.

Reve de Minuit “Corey” helped Vivienne Kelly around the jumper ring for the very first time!

Corey was also reserve champion during Elite’s Winterfest in February with Holly Howerton in the irons.

Willow Harrison and Excel Star Caruso took home champion honors in the .95m jumpers!

Tamo Cove CSF, owned by Lori Davis of Coves Spring Farm, made her official move up to the 1.30m earlier this year at WEC Ocala. We are so proud of how far this sweet and talented mare has come. She is available and heading back to WEC Ocala this week.

We are home for a few weeks to focus on lessons and preparing for late spring shows. We are excited to host our AHJA recognized jumper show on April 4th and then head out to two weeks at Brownland Farm.

Eyes set on 2026

As 2025 comes to a close we reflect on all our successes and lessons learned this past year. We are thankful for all our new and longtime clients. The 2026 season will be here shortly (it has already started for some) and we couldn’t be more excited to get to these next chapters.

2025 AHJA Awards Banquet

We loved getting to celebrate all of our riders who ribboned in the AHJA standings for 2025. The crew traveled to Huntsville to celebrate everything we accomplished last year.

We want to highlight a few of our riders and team members who received perpetual trophies for this past year.

Brady Cleghorn & Cinsational were awarded the “Spirit of the Horse”.

Jason McCay was awarded “The Rise Service Award” for his dedication and volunteer efforts on the Board of Directors for 2025.

Guerry Force and Dylan Martin were awarded the “Jerry Morrison Award” for their dedication to the association and sport.

Caroline Goodrich was awarded the “Little Equestrian That Could” which highlights a rider 11 years and younger who shows grit and determination. She was also awarded the “Maylor Hays Pony Rider Award” and the “AHJA Equitation Cup” at the Year End Show.

Abby Beaty was awarded the “Savannah Smith Award” for the excellence in the Adult Equitation and Adult Hunters. Abby and her horse Que Pasa were also awarded “The Matt Grubbs Undersaddle Invitational” at the 2025 Kick Off Show.

Cindy Roszell shares the honor of “Outstanding Parent Award” with Audrey Easterwood, showcasing their hard work at the ribbon table this past year.

Courtney Chandler won the “BATCH” for excellence in Walk Trot Equitation.

Kirb Appeal was awarded the High Point Thoroughbred Trophy. Kirby was ridden by Hannah Miller and Ruth Branum and is owned by The Madison Family.

Congratulations to all our ribbon winners!

Aveline Mimikakis, Courtney Chandler, Libby Echols, Charlotte Browne, Meritt Walker, Ellie Brabston, Lillian Ballagas, Brady Cleghorn, Tressie Grace Walvatne, Abby Garretson, Julia McAdam, Lydia McCay, Emma Madison, Hannah Miller, Mae Moody, Holly Howerton, Carlyle Brown, Abby Beaty, Margaret Overton, Caroline Goodrich, Ella Aderholt, Mary Jones, Crossno, Vivienne Kelly, Lucia Kochlowski, and Anne Kingsley Shaul.

AHJA is a wrap for 2025!

Last weekend we loaded up and attended the AHJA Year End Show with 24 horses!

Just some of our wonderful highlights include:

Caroline “Ticky” Goodrich, Carlyle Brown, and Courtney Chandler snagged 3 out of the 4 Best Rider Awards for their respective rings.

Rose To Victory (owned by Lydia McCay) was dubbed Best Turned Out for the $2500 Hunter Derby out of 43 horses! Thank you so much to our amazing grooms for helping be sure our horses look their best at all times. These awards are made at home with a solid feeding program, daily groom, and attention to details.

Tressie Grace Walvatne and Pumpkin Pie took top honors in the $250 2’ Handy Challenge and Courtney Chandler and Cup of Joe took home the win the $250 Beginner Handy Challenge.

Willow Harrison & Excel Star Caruso took 2nd place in the $250 High Jumper Stake on Saturday afternoon

Ticky Goodrich won the AHJA Equitation Cup with Mae Moody taking 6th place. This class consists of all the first and second place rides in the children’s ponies, regular ponies, pre-child/adult, child/adult, and jr/am equitation for the overall year end standing and asks them to have a flat phase and a jumping phase to determine the winner. Brynn Smith won this award last year and we are so excited to add another Fox Lake Farm rider to the trophy.

Ella Aderholt and Vivienne Kelly made callbacks in the AHJA Junior Board Equitation challenge and both placed in the top 10!

Bow Tie (Ella Aderholt), HM Beaulieu (owned by Julia McAdam and ridden by Abby Beaty), Peppermint Patty (Carlyle Brown), Lilly (owned by Fox Lake Farm ridden by Ellie Brabston), and Blank Space (Gilly Goodrich) all qualified for the Undersaddle Invitational with Bow Tie taking 8th place as one of the top movers at the show.

We had countless tri colors, ribbons, and lots of lessons learned!!! We will take two weeks off from showing to celebrate Thanksgiving and spend time with family then Jen will head out to WEC Ocala for two weeks of showing in December.

Fall at Fox Lake Farm

Our fall has been a busy one! From local shows to rated shows the FLF crew has been all over. We are looking forward to wrapping up our AHJA season in a few weeks at the Year End Show and kick off our winter showing schedule at WEC Ocala in December.

September Shows

The crew has had a busy September to kick off our fall show schedule. We spent two weeks at the beautiful Brownland Farm and attended two local horse show with the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association.

Highlights include Tamoa Cove CSF owned Coves Spring Farm who made her 6 year old young jumper debuted to clear rounds. “Stella” is on the hunt for her next partner. Visit our sales page for more information on her.

Crunch Der Elf had two great weeks of learning and making the move up to the 1.35m classes with rider Jen Hauser. Crunch is owned by Angel Equestrian Enterprises.

Our AHJA shows have been a great way for riders to get back into the ring after a summer break from showing. Congratulations to all our riders on a great two show which included multiple tri-colors, great rounds, and lots learned.

Summer at Fox Lake Farm

Our summer has been filled with wonderful moments and lots of lessons! New faces have joined the crew and we are gearing up for a great fall! We want to wish all our riders and friends a great remainder of 2025.

Florida 2025

We had a great time in Florida this winter! Can’t wait to do it again next year. Check out some of the highlights from our time down south.