Elle Boyd and Glenhaven Small Talk
The Finally Farm team started out their spring strongly with lots of wins and tricolors at the Aiken Charity Horse Shows, held May 4-15 at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina.
Elle Boyd and her ponies found their way to the winner’s circle on a regular basis during the two weeks, earning championships in a variety of sections. Elle was also named Best Child Rider on a Pony and received the CC Mills Perpetual Trophy donated by Sandra Thomas.
Elle had success aboard Finally Farm’s Loafer’s Lodge Melody, earning the Trip of the Day High-Score Award in the Medium Pony Hunter section with an 86. Elle and Melody also earned the Medium Pony Hunter reserve championship and topped the combined Pony Hunter Classic in Melody’s first time ever in the division. Melody has been at the farm since she was 4 years old and is well versed in all the fun things home has to offer. In addition to her show ring success, Melody is in her element as the best trail pony.
Elle Boyd and Loafer’s Lodge Melody
Aboard Finally Farm’s Glenhaven Small Talk, Elle took championship honors in the Small Green Pony Hunters during Week 2 with a clean sweep of the division! They moved up after earning the Children’s Pony Hunter championship during Week 1.
Elle also rode Sugarbrook Love Letter, owned by GC Ponies, LLC, to tricolor honors in the Small Pony Hunters with multiple wins over fences during both weeks.
Lulu Wells and Heaven’s Gift also starred in the pony hunters, taking the Large Pony Hunter championship Week 2 with three blue ribbons, including the win under saddle. Lulu and Heaven’s Gift also placed second and Frances Kelly and Girl On Fire took third in the USHJA Pony Hunter Derby during the Aiken Charity Horse Show 1. Frances and Girl On Fire earned the reserve championship in the Small Pony Hunters during Week 1 and captured more excellent ribbons the following week.
Frances Kelly and Girl On Fire with Lulu Wells and Heaven’s Gift
Lourdes Low and Sienna continued their winning partnership in the Junior Hunters. They placed fourth in the $5,000 JR/AO National Hunter Derby during Aiken Charity 2 and earned the 3’3” Junior Hunter championship.
Lourdes Low and Sienna
Gigi Manigault and Creekside were champions of the 18-35 Adult Hunters during Week 2, winning two classes over fences for their tricolor.
Mackenzie Miller and her new mount Modern Music earned the Low Children’s Hunter championship during Week 1 and claimed excellent ribbons during Week 2.
George Kelly and Quern Robin
Consistency counted for George Kelly and Quern Robin as they captured the Short Stirrup championship during Aiken Charity 1 and 2, with an armful of ribbons both weeks.
Mary Caroline Nolan and her horses collected many top prizes both weeks with MC and Liza Boyd aboard. Highlights included MC and Golden Years earning the 3’6” Junior Hunter reserve championship during Week 2 and Liza piloting Bettina to reserve honors in the 3’6” Performance Working Hunters.
MC also won the THIS Children’s Medal aboard Exclusive and was second in the ASPCA Maclay.
Grace Ann Nolan and her speedy partner Malbay Dreamer continued their winning ways, earning the Low Children’s/Adult Jumper reserve championship during Week 1.
