Fox Lake Farm made the trek to Wilmington, Ohio to the World Equestrian Center for two weeks of horse showing. Leaving behind wet weather in Birmingham, the crew settled in for indoor showing tucked away from the Ohio winter.
Hannah Banks and Corrado made their return to the show ring in winning style. During week IV, Hannah took Champion in the Pre-Children’s Equitation and 6th in the $2000 Non-Pro Hunter Derby out of over 20 competitors. In week V, they stepped up to the Younger Children’s Hunters to good ribbons including a 5th in the $500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Classic.
Hannah and “Corey” with their Champion prize.
Other Fox Lake riders also tackled the Children’s Hunters with much success including Julia King and C Beyond and Julia McAdam and Cinsational. Julia King and “Carl” won the $500 NAL/WIHS Children’s Hunter Classic out of 20 during week IV! Julia also took 2nd in the THIS 3’ Children’s Medal. During week V, Julia also came away with multiple top 3 placings in the Younger Children’s Hunters.
Julia King and her first place Classic ribbon.
Julia McAdam and “Prince” clinched the win in a $200 Older Children’s Hunter class with other top 3 placings as well during week IV. Week V, Julia won both the Older Children’s Equitation Flat as well as a $200 Older Children's' Hunter Class. She took 2nd and 3rd in other over fences classes as well.
Our Children’s Hunter ladies from left to right: Julia McAdam, Hannah Banks, Julia King.
All of our Children’s Hunters succeeded in large, competitive groups during both weeks and we could not be happier with they way they started their show season.
Campbell Swanner and Eclips V tackled the 3’3 Juniors and equitation during both weeks of showing. In week IV, Campbell took 3rd in the 3’3 Handy and 4th in the THIS Children’s Medal. During week V, Campbell and “Chin” won the first round of the 3’3 Junior Hunter Classic, took 2nd in an over fences class and 2nd in the $1000 3’3 Junior Classic! Campbell also took 2nd in the NCEA 3’3 Medal! Though they have only been together a couple of months, Campbell and “Chin” are making quite the pair.
Mimi Colette Frei and At Last showed during week V, making their debut together in the 3’6 Juniors! Mimi had a great experience her first time in the Large 3’6 Junior Hunters. She and “Shaq” won the $300 Handy with a score of 85!
Mimi and “Shaq.” Thank you Andrew Ryback Photography for the fantastic photo.
Hagen Blackwell and Vegas de Gravelotte also competed in the Large 3’6 Junior Hunters. Hagen came away from both weeks with lots of top 3 finishes; they also clinched a 6th and a 7th place finish in the $1000 3’6 Junior Hunter Classic.
The Fox Lake team enjoyed our time in Wilmington at a great facility outside of our list of usual horse show stops. We head out Wednesday for a week of horse showing at the Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta, Georgia, before heading to Ocala, Florida for two weeks of showing at HITS Ocala!